Blog
Educating Our Children; Our Hope for the Future
What do you wish for your child in 20 years? The world is changing so rapidly, the best way to secure a child’s future is to provide them with the...
Happy Thanksgiving!
The Mangrove School of Sarasota Wishes You A Happy Thanksgiving! From us to you! We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us. We...
Holiday Faire: A Festive Day of Old-fashioned Family Fun Saturday December 6, 2-6:00pm
Please join us in celebrating the coming of winter and the holiday season with our Holiday Faire, the antidote to the rampant commercialism that...
Michaelmas 2014 ~ A Festival of Courage
Brave and True Will I Be Each Kind Deed Sets Me Free Each Kind Word Makes Me Strong Fight for the Right Conquer the Wrong As autumn begins, we begin...
Pancake Art!
This is simply too cool not to share. Check out these amazing artistic and educational pancakes made by Nathan Shields, a talented illustrator and...
Preparing for Life
The New York Times sparked national media coverage with its front page story on why Silicon Valley parents are turning to education that delays the...
Why Chalkboard Art?
Our classrooms are characterized by their calm, soothing atmosphere: wooden desks, natural materials everywhere, and at the focal point of the...
The Movable Classroom
In our classrooms, movement is just as important as our main lesson work. The two compliment each other beautifully. Incorporating age appropriate...
Kindergarten Class Welcomes Spring
The kindergarten class is enjoying several activities to welcome and celebrate Spring. They are listening to new Spring stories and songs, such as...
Our Programs
Meadowlark Nursery
(Waitlisted) A sweet, gentle, first group experience for students age 3 by May 1st
Owlets Mixed Age Kindergarten
For students age 4 by May 1st for a one year program, 4 by September 1st for a 2 year program
Bluebird Kindergarten
Offering authentic experiences of play and time in nature for ages 5 and 6.
Grades Overview
1st through 8th Grade
First Grade
Age 7
Second Grade
Age 8
Third Grade
The turning point of childhood, age 9
Fourth/Fifth Grade
Ages 10-11
Sixth Grade
Age 12
Seventh / Eighth Grade
Ages 13 and 14
Forest Friday
Our flagship nature program for K-8
Enrollment for Homeschoolers
Part time opportunities for school aged children
Extended Care
For EC and Grades students
Specialty Subjects
Inspiring Children - Head, Heart, and Hands