THE GREEN SCHOOL
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A fairy tale, certainly! 
In our warm and stimulating environment, we nurture independence, creativity and consideration in our growing children.

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Entering each day with a walk through the apple orchard, children step into a magical, nature-rich setting designed to nurture the whole child. Surrounded by fresh air, animals, and open green spaces, they learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences that integrate science, language arts, and math into daily activities such as gardening, cooking, art, and caring for our farm animals.
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Our program embraces play-based learning, recognizing play as the foundation of cognitive growth, creativity, and problem-solving. With a teacher and assistant teachers supporting  small classes, we are able to offer individualized attention, honor diverse learning styles, and encourage curiosity, independence, and joyful engagement.

Social–emotional development is woven into every part of the day. Through animal care, cooperative projects, outdoor exploration, and our creative art studio, children learn empathy, responsibility, self-regulation, and confidence. Art becomes a way to express feelings, explore ideas, and build a strong sense of identity and community.

Grounded in sustainability and environmental stewardship, our green curriculum teaches children how to recycle, compost, conserve energy, and understand where food comes from. They plant and harvest vegetables, explore different habitats, and develop healthy relationships with nature. Our eco-friendly barn, powered by solar panels, models real-world sustainability in action.
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As a farm-based school, we believe deeply in connecting children to land, animals and seasonal rhythms. They learn colors, shapes, letters, early math, and scientific thinking naturally as they feed animals, pick apples, observe weather patterns, and participate in the life of our gardens.

A vital part of our philosophy is “paying it forward.” For each student enrolled, we sponsor another child’s education in Thailand through our charity organization, Mari’s Children, fostering global awareness, kindness, and gratitude.
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Our Farm Animals:
Our Horses (Socz and Thumper), Our Goats (Ocean, Moon, Oreo, Brownie), Our Sheep (Didi, Chocolate and Chip), Our Pigs (Spotty, Jackson, and Barney)
Our Miniature Horse and Donkey (EO and Coco), Our Bunnies (Snuggles, Snickers, Marbles, and Lopsy) and all the hens in our chicken coop!
Our Farm:
Sustainable 5-acre farm | Apple orchards | Compost and worm farm station | Animal paddocks | Organic vegetable & flower garden
Greenhouse | Outdoor riding ring | Walking and riding Trails | Solar panels | Six stall barn | Outdoor playing field
Multiple playground | Open-air learning spaces | Indoor classroom
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Phone: 631-237-1148 | Mailing Address: PO Box 457 Sagaponack, NY 11962 | Email: [email protected]
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • OUR TEAM
    • HISTORY & FOUNDER
    • OUR MISSION
    • ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS
    • PAYING IT FORWARD
    • PRESS
    • RELATED RESEARCH
  • PRESCHOOL
    • AGE 2: Pre-Nursery
    • AGE 3: Nursery
    • AGE 4: Pre-K
    • AGE 5: Kindergarten
    • School Holidays 2025-26
  • PLAYGROUP
  • WEEKENDS
  • CAMP
    • Saturday Camp
    • Holiday Camp
    • Summer Camp
    • Farm Apprentice 9 - 12 yrs
  • RIDING LESSONS
  • AFTER SCHOOL
  • COMMUNITY EVENTS
  • Family Workshops
  • Calendar
  • REGISTER HERE
  • Gallery