At The Canopy Collective at Treehouse and Roots & Roam, our approach is rooted in Montessori and strengthened by nature, community, connection, and hands-on exploration. Through a Whole-Child Ecosystem model, we nurture the spirited child and foster a deep relationship with their environment and community.
A Whole-Child Ecosystem is an educational approach that honors the child as part of an interconnected system rooted in developmentally appropriate practice and nourished by relationships, environment, and community.
At The Canopy Collective, learning does not happen in isolation. Children grow within a living ecosystem that includes their inner world, their educators, their peers, the natural environment, and the broader community. By intentionally weaving Montessori principles with nature-based exploration, meaningful relationships, and community connection, we support the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and ethical development of each child
Mission
At The Canopy Collective at Treehouse and Roots & Roam, our mission is to cultivate a culture where curiosity and wonder flourish. We serve families in Northern Colorado through education grounded in authentic Montessori practice and a whole-child, integrative framework that weaves nature, connection, and community. Children grow with intention, supported by experienced educators who honor the beauty and responsibility of this work with humility and care
Purpose
Our purpose is to ignite a lifelong love of learning through intentional, hands-on experiences and relationships that connect communities across ages and backgrounds. We approach education as a living, breathing practice, an ecosystem that grows alongside the children, families, and environments we serve.
Values
- Compassionate
- Curiosity
- Respectful
- Collaboration
- Love of learning
- Honesty
- Nurturing
- Knowledgeable
- Growth mindset
- Genuine
- Ethic
- Appreciative
Our Mission
At The Canopy Collective at Treehouse and Roots & Roam, our mission is to cultivate a culture where curiosity and wonder flourish. We serve families in Northern Colorado through education grounded in authentic Montessori practice and a whole-child, integrative framework that weaves nature, connection, and community. Children grow with intention, supported by experienced educators who honor the beauty and responsibility of this work with humility and care
Nature outdoor classroom
Nature Explore Classrooms are nature-based play and learning spaces. Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Design Services apply research-based, field-tested design principles to create these nature-rich outdoor spaces that can be located anywhere in a school, child care center, park, or other community site might have a traditional playground. Certified Nature Explore Classrooms enhance the physical environment and add natural beauty to the surrounding area. A network of Certified Nature Explore Classrooms is growing throughout the United States in elementary schools, early childhood programs, nature centers, military bases, national forests, parks and wildlife refuges, zoos, Head Start centers, arboretums, childrenโs museums, and other public spaces.
As a Nature Explore Inspired school, we encourage the children to explore the outdoor environment freely. We at TMS believe it is imperative to allow the children to investigate our outdoor classroomโs natural environment, sometimes resulting in messy exploration. We encourage all families to ensure your childโs cubby is stocked with a change of clothes and, at request, we will put your child into a change of fresh clothing at the end of the day.
