Contact: 785-550-4388
Our Program
Morning Song School's philosophy centers on the belief that learning is a natural way of being, highly individual, and something that cannot be imposed on another. Our program is secular and not based on rote academics, arbitrary standards, or the ideals of conventional school settings. Our curriculum flows naturally from our students' interests, community experiences, and the natural environment, emerging organically and constantly evolving.
Our program is mixed age, which promotes cooperation and compassion, and provides mutual learning opportunities across the age span. Our learning community and class size are very limited due to our low teacher-student ratio (1:8) and the cohesive nature of our program. To fully capture the seasonal learning opportunities that exist throughout the year, we offer a 12-month/year-round program with scheduled breaks at the end of each term. Please see the "calendar" link below to access the 2024-25 school year calendar.
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Within our multi-age program, we offer nature immersion programs for three age-group cohorts. The focus for each learning cohort is based on the individual and group dynamics and the human developmental stage of the age group. Our early childhood "Explorers" program for children ages 3.5 - 6 is entirely play-based and centers on learning experiences and opportunities that emerge from imaginative play. Our "Adventurers", ages 7-10 also enjoy ample time for free play and exploration, as well as project-based and emergent opportunities for learning. Our "Trailblazers" ages 11+ take their learning to the next level with the inclusion of forestry and agriculture skill-building and community service opportunities. Programs offered for the 2024-25 school year (August 2024-August 2025) are as follows:
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Explorers: Ages *3.5-6 yrs: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Mondays & Wednesdays *Explorers must be fully independent with toileting at the time of enrollment
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Adventurers: Ages 7-10 yrs: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mondays & Wednesdays
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Trailblazers: Ages 11 yrs +: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mondays & Wednesdays
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Ages 9 and Up: Optional Applied Skills "lab" in Forestry, Agriculture & Environmental Stewardship, Fridays, 9:00 - 3:00 pm *(Friday skills days are not offered as a stand-alone program. Students must be enrolled in M/W programming to attend on Fridays).
For details on admission and tuition rates, please visit our "Admissions" page, linked below.
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We are registered with the state of Kansas as a non-accredited private school. The state of Kansas does not distinguish between enrollment in a non-accredited private school and homeschooling. Our secular, part-time, 2-day, or 3-day per-week program is intended to supplement your family's homeschool or virtual learning program.
As a nature-immersion program, we embrace outdoor play and learning year-round, throughout the seasons in the heart of the Midwest. Appropriate care will be taken for the safety and comfort of students learning in the outdoors, including required clothing, footwear, and outerwear. Proper all-weather clothing and gear are essential for all Morning Song Students. Please click below to access our required gear list.
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