MFM Learning Farm
Program Description
Program Description
Program Description
This pint-sized pK-5th grade private learning farm is situated on a beautiful 3-acre site in the Lorane Valley, on the edge of Eugene, Oregon. The programs integrate farming practices, animal care, responsible choices, and making things (FARM) with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), and CCSS-aligned academics to create naturally engaging learning opportunities.
With small groups of students and two full-time teachers, instruction is organized to best address student learning needs. Classes range from gardening science and social studies to music and art. Individualized academic instruction is delivered at a student's present level or above.
Those students enrolled in monitored academic courses follow a process to ensure instruction meets the child's needs. This results in an instructional level based on grade-level knowledge rather than age.
Children in the academic program are guided as they move forward with self-paced units combining STEAM-infused CCSS-aligned academic content connected with relevant ideas in a project-based manner.
IXL Assessed Academic Offerings
Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science,
Background
Program Description
Program Description
Thoughtful questions from parents and adventurous interactions with children at the first round of Mind-Full Meadows summer camps shifted Tiffany's plans from simply leading camps to altering her career and developing a learning space like no other. By taking a leap and collaborating with students and and parents alike, Mind-Full Meadows became the home to a developing STEAM-Powered Learning Farm!
Circumstances in our world are such that all of us have taken the time to think creatively about how we can best meet the educational and social-emotional needs of children in our lives. The benefits of an education founded in a robust relationship with the natural environment are many, and the integration of FARM concepts with a rigorous STEAM framework results in highly engaged learning.
Read a 5th grader's description of their Mind-Full Meadows experience:
Enrollment Options
Enrollment Options
Enrollment Options
Mind-Full Meadows STEAM-Powered Learning Farm enrolls children from kindergarten through 5th grade, and can include older siblings up to age 13 if their younger sibling is co-enrolled.
- Enrollment for the following academic year opens in March.
Costs and Details for MFM Learning Farm
- Essential Academic Year Dates:
- The year runs from the 2nd Monday in September to the 2nd Friday in June
- Generally follows the Eugene 4J school district calendar with regard to Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks.
- Our teacher planning days are scheduled the first week in September, and after Winter and Spring breaks.
Tuition
- Full-year K-5 program is scheduled from 8:30-3:00 Mon-Thurs, and 8:30-1:45 on Fridays for $925 per month, $4,579 for the 5-month semester, or $9,065 for the 10-month year
- Early Birds program starts at 7:45 Monday-Friday.
- Morning Snack provided by MFM
- Lunch and afternoon snack provided by families.
- Afternoon K-5 program, reserved by month, semester, or year, is scheduled from 1:00-3:00 Mon-Thurs for $240 per month, $1175 per semester, or $2340 per 10-month year.
- M/W and Tu/Th options available as well.
- Tuition includes all necessary materials and tools.
- Programs qualify for Oregon's ERDC program
FAQs and Details
Enrollment Options
Enrollment Options
- Does MFM Learning Farm follow Oregon’s education framework including state testing, and Common Core?
- Yes, all instruction adheres to the state instructional guidelines. The foundation is the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which guide the development of complexity of thought and shape the curriculum progression as students move K-12. We also use:
- FARM - Farming practices, Animal care, Responsible choices, and Making things
- STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
- AEIOU - Ask questions, Engage fully in the learning process, Integrate new information, Open your mind to diverse views, Utilize what you learn
- For those in homeschool testing years (3rd, 5th, and 8th), we have an onsite test administrator to provide the assessments in a familiar and supportive setting.
- What does instruction time look like between age groups in the MFM Learning Farm programs, and are children together during learning activities?
- The instructional groups are primarily organized K-2nd, and 3rd-5th, although most projects are multi-age and children are provided instruction at their developmental level, regardless of grade level.
- Student groups address the needs of currently enrolled students. This allows us to base the size and composition of the groups on student’s present levels, and the flexibility to respond to their rate of development.
MFM Learning Farm Program
Program offerings are aligned with Permaculture principles, with academic content supporting children as they move toward mastery of Oregon’s Common Core State Standards. The judicious use of well-researched educational technology allows children to self-monitor progress toward their goals, and develop skills through collaboration and a variety of multi-sensory learning modalities. The integration of nature and technology supports learning in so many ways.
We Provide:
- Learning opportunities and instruction tailored to the needs and interests of your child
- Professionally trained, licensed, certified, experienced, and compassionate staff
- A peaceful rural setting mere minutes from town
- Small groups of 5-7 children, with at least two teachers on site.
- A wide variety of immersive instructional and experiential learning options, including:
- Harbor and Sprout integrated thematic units
- Wild Math: Outdoor-Integrated Mathematics
- IXL Reading and Math Practice, Interventions, and Monitoring
- Adaptive Technology to Support Various Learning Styles
- Arts-Integrated and Technology-Enhanced Social Studies
- Hands-On, Site-Based, Multi-sensory Science
- Prodigies Music: Bells, Boomwhackers, with Recorder, and Ukulele option
- Plugo hands-on, AR-integrated Math, ELA, Engineering, Physics, and Music
- Large, Small, and Fine Motor Activities
- Curioscope interactive AR Anatomy and Solar System
- Makers Empire 3D Design and Printing
- Cubelets Modular Robotics
- Beasts of Balance AR-Interactive Sensory-Motor program
- Gardening, Animal Interactions, and Time In Nature
- Fresh Air and Lots of Time spent Outdoors
Science - Farming Practices, Animal Care, Native Plants and Animals, Watershed Exploration, Electric Fruits and Veggies, AR Slingshot, Kitchen Chemistry, Playground Physics, Food Medicine
Technology - Augmented Reality, 3D Design, Video and Music Production, Self-Paced Learning, Photography, 3D Printing Pens, Modular Robotics, Interactive Globe, Slideshows
Engineering - Design Challenges, Magnetix, Lego, K’nex, Magnatiles, Fairy Houses, Water, Marble and Domino Courses, Wood Construction, 3D Design and Construction, Nature Shelters
Arts - Prodigies Music, Watercolor, Weaving, Nature Mandalas, Clay Hand-Building, Tie-Dying, Poetry, Acrylic Painting, Circus Arts, Digital Art, Musical Theater, Graphic Design, Costume Design
Math - Wild Math, Plugo System, IXL Self-Paced Mastery Program, Chicken Math, Hands-On Construction Math, Math in the Kitchen
Registration Process
- Email Tiffany at tiffany@mind-fulleducation.com with any questions.
- Once you register at the link below, we will contact you about whether there is space available or if there is a wait list.
- Once payment is received and registration form is complete, this holds a space for your child(ren), and goes toward the first month's tuition.
30779 Blanton Road, Eugene, Oregon, 97405
If dropping payment off in person, make an appointment with Tiffany at tiffany@mind-fulleductation.com
