Place Based Education - Brightfield School - Midcoast Maine

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PLACE-BASED EDUCATION

Cultivating love & respect for the natural world

All students at Brightfield are given the opportunity to cultivate a deep love and respect for the natural world – a Brightfield student will be a steward of the environment for life. We aspire every day to bring our students more fully into this world and to instill in them the confidence, openness, and compassion they need to become true champions for their own bright future.

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A BRIGHT FUTURE

Deeper connections

Place-based education is the process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach academic subjects. It helps students develop stronger ties to their community and enhances their appreciation for the natural world.

SELF, COMMUNITY, NATURE

Different by design

We are focused on helping our students make connections to self, community, and nature. Our founders have a deep commitment to Midcoast Maine’s communities and that informs a unique approach to learning. Discover what holistic education looks like…

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Brightfield School
340 Oak Grove Avenue,
Bath,
ME 04530
207-389-4771
info@brightfieldschool.org

First 5/6 overnight of the year at HVNC was a huge

First 5/6 overnight of the year at HVNC was a huge success! Kids enjoyed making pita pizzas over the fire. #placebasedlearning #HVNC #brightfieldschool #bathmaine

Upper School students study maps of Maine at the S

Upper School students study maps of Maine at the Special Collections Library at Colby College. Learn more about place based learning at our next Open House -June 4th 4 - 5:30 #placebasededucation#colbycollege#bathmaine#brightfieldschool#Openhouse

Our kids transformed into alewife ambassadors as t

Our kids transformed into alewife ambassadors as they actively learned about these dynamic river herring and witnessed their challenges and impact on our life here in Maine.
Enrollment is open for 24/25!! FMI info@brightfieldschool.org #placebasededucation #plaebasedlearning #bathmaine

Building a train route that will tour the whole sc

Building a train route that will tour the whole school! Creativity in motion!
Enrolling now grades 1 - 7
FMI info@brightfieldschool.org #placebasedlearning#placebasededucation#bathmaine#brightfieldschool

Happening now at Brightfield - Open House!! Come c

Happening now at Brightfield - Open House!! Come check us out and have some fun!

Please join us THIS Saturday to learn more about h

Please join us THIS Saturday to learn more about how place based education might be the perfect fit for the students in your life.
FMI - info@brightfieldschool.org
#placebasedlearning #placebasededucation #bathmaine #brightfieldschool

Students in 5th-8th grade enjoy a hike in Brightfi

Students in 5th-8th grade enjoy a hike in Brightfield’s backyard. Would your kid also love exploring Bath’s Whiskeag Trail on a sunny afternoon? Admissions Open House this Saturday from 9-11 am!
#placebasedlearning #placebasededucation #bathmaine #brightfield #openhosue

We believe the world comes alive when you know wha

We believe the world comes alive when you know what you're looking at... that's why hands-on exploration is a cornerstone in Brightfield's place-based education. We dig in, ask questions, and use exploratory-based investigation to learn. By having students become active participants in their education we are helping to set the foundation for passionate, life-long learners.

Are you looking for a school that ignites a love for learning in your child? Check out our Open House this Saturday May 11 from 9-11am. Students, parents, and teachers will be there, excited to share about the magic unfolding at our school.
#placebasedlearning #placebasededucation #brightfieldschool #bathmaine

Please join us this Saturday and tell your friends

Please join us this Saturday and tell your friends! It's a great way to learn more about Place Based Learning and how Brigthfield might be the right school for your student!
#placebasededucation #placebased learning#bathmaine#brightfieldschool

At our community meeting, students and faculty exp

At our community meeting, students and faculty explore in small groups what it means to be honest.
Open House this Saturday, May 11th from 9 - 11. Come explore Place Based Learning and meet teachers, students and families to learn why Brightfield might be a great choice for your student. #placebasedlearning #placebasededucation #openhouse #bathmaine

Brightfield family Coalition hosts morning coffee

Brightfield family Coalition hosts morning coffee for parents during drop off. Place based parents enjoy connecting rain or shine! Join us at our Open House May 11th from 9-11 to learn more about our vibrant community. #placebasededucation #placebasededucation #openhouse #bathmaine #brightfieldschool

Interdisciplinary learning is what Brightfield doe

Interdisciplinary learning is what Brightfield does best! Yesterday started with a tour and talk at the Scarborough Historical Society and Museum, before heading out to investigate the Scarborough Salt Marsh.
#placebasededucation #placebasedlearning #ScarboroughSaltMarsh #Openhouse

Join us at our next Open House to learn more about

Join us at our next Open House to learn more about the value of place based learning. Teacher, students and parents will be on hand to tell you about our wonderful first year and to answer questions. #placebasededucation #placebasedlearning #bathmaine #openhouse

Upper grades volunteered at the Human Society on F

Upper grades volunteered at the Human Society on Friday! There was plenty of love to go around. Enrollment is Open for the fall - next Open House May 11, 9-11 am! Come learn why place-based learning might be for your kids! #placebasedlearning #placebasededucation #bathmaine #brighfieldschool

5/6 students engrossed in making character compari

5/6 students engrossed in making character comparisons using Venn Diagrams. Enrollment is open for 24/25. Open House May 11, from 7-9! #placesbasedlearning #placebasededucation #bathmaine

5/6 student wins second prize in Duck Stamp conte

5/6 student wins second prize in Duck Stamp contest!!
Come learn more about Brightfield’s amazing students and place based eduction at today’s Open House from 4-6 pm #placebasededucation #bathmaine -#openhouse

Brightfield School
340 Oak Grove Avenue,
Bath,
ME 04530
207-389-4771
info@brightfieldschool.org

Brightfield School
340 Oak Grove Avenue,
Bath,
ME 04530
207-389-4771
info@brightfieldschool.org

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