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School news, community moments, and a closer look at the learning that happens here every day.

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Outdoor learning

Outdoor time belongs in the school day

Why The Learning Habitat values outdoor time in every class, every day — and how our Forest Immersion Programs connect core academics with the natural world.

September 2026 · 2 min read

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Reading & belonging

Finding the joy in reading: How Book Club welcomes every reader

The Atlantic asks why children are reading less for fun. At The Learning Habitat, Book Club classes use choice, conversation, and varied reading materials to help every kind of reader enjoy books.

September 6, 2026 · 7 min read

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Children and teachers spending time together at an outdoor table

Our fifth year begins: Growing together at The Learning Habitat

We celebrate growing from 60-some students at one location to over 200 students across four locations — and welcome every educational journey, from TK through twelfth grade.

August 2026 · 5 min read

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Learning Habitat students writing, planning, and creating together around a classroom table

The TLH approach

The skills the AI era demands have always been at the heart of TLH

A Learning Policy Institute article calls for schools to be redesigned around critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving. At TLH, those skills have always been the foundation.

August 9, 2026 · 6 min read

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Mindfulness research

Five minutes of calm: What a school mindfulness study suggests

A careful look at research on brief daily mindfulness, emotional awareness, behavior, and well-being in primary school students.

July 31, 2026 · 6 min read

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Children exploring and learning together beside a garden bed

Our approach

Play-based learning is making a comeback. At TLH, it never left.

Why purposeful play, hands-on learning, movement, and academic rigor have always belonged together at The Learning Habitat.

July 24, 2026 · 5 min read

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Research & our approach

Outdoor learning, literacy, and well-being: What The Learning Habitat has always known

Texas A&M research echoes what The Learning Habitat has seen from the beginning: outdoor time and nature education can support literacy, well-being, and whole-child development.

July 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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What's happening at TLH

Explore recent moments and updates from our Facebook and Instagram communities.

A graphic titled How We Follow Student Progress, showing students in a line outdoors

InstagramOctober 20, 2026

Progress is easier to support when families can see where learning stands.

At The Learning Habitat, grades and report cards, academic assessment, parent access through Blackbaud, and differentiated learning all help build a clearer picture of each student’s progress. Small classes make that picture more personal, giving teachers more room to meet learners where they are and support what comes next. See how learning and progress are supported in practice. Schedule a tour today.

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Two students with backpacks walking hand in hand down a school hallway

InstagramOctober 15, 2026

Changing schools is a meaningful decision, and it can bring up a lot of questions for the whole family. 💛

If you’re considering a transition, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our team is happy to talk through what joining The Learning Habitat could look like for your child and help you decide whether it feels right. ✨ Start with a visit, and we’ll help you navigate the next steps with care and clarity. 🌿

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A child holding a small snake under the words: A good education gives answers. A great one makes room for better questions.

InstagramOctober 13, 2026

When children have the space to explore, test ideas, and follow their interests, learning becomes something they actively take part in.

At The Learning Habitat, we believe curiosity is worth making room for. If your child is always asking “why?” and eager to find out more, we’d love to help them explore what’s possible. Schedule a tour through the link in our bio.

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