2nd Nature Academy 8 Groton Road, Nashua, NH 03062

"Our experience at 2nd Nature Academy has been amazing. Our daughter has been attending this school since 1yr. She is entering the 10th grade. The staff is exceptional. They are committed to making the educational experience fun and successful for every student. They truly bring out the best in every child. This environment is like no other. Who doesn't want to have the opportunity to spend a good portion of their day outside...exploring and learning how to apply their lessons in the rule world. To have an environment that encourages kindness, acceptance, responsibility and leadership. The small classes provides an atmosphere to gain confidence in asking questions, engage in group activities and allows for one-on-one opportunities with teachers. There has not been one day that I have worried about my daughter being the absolute best care. We are so thankful and grateful that our daughter gets to attend this school. I encourage you to seek out this school!"

"We are so happy to have found 2nd Nature Academy!! After being accepted for 6th grade (for fall 2022) in April 2022, our daughter expressed interest in starting in May as a "trial run" since this would be the first time she would be attending school. We were all uncertain how the transition would be since it we had been homeschooling since preschool! The teachers, staff, and most importantly children of all ages welcomed her with open arms and she looked forward to going to school every day! The teachers challenge her to be curious and think critically. The student-centric, delight-driven, project based learning style that the school values fit our family school philosophy so well. As an educator, I am extremely critical when it comes to pedagogy and curriculum and I can say with confidence, I have no doubt that my daughter will thrive at this school and be receiving an excellent education! She cannot wait to go back in September!"

"We have had a phenomenal experience at 2nd Nature Academy over the past 3 years, and are excited about the high school program. The curriculum is challenging and the faculty are uniquely adept at challenging students and motivating them to excel in new ways academically, emotionally and socially. My son has been supported in ways that have enabled him to grow significantly over the past few years - ways that wouldn't have been possible without the collaboration and support from the 2nd Nature team. The program fosters a sense of accountability, responsibility and independence you will not find in a public school. We could not be happier!"

"We enrolled our daughter last fall in 5th grade at 2nd Nature Academy. We were a little apprehensive at first, not really knowing how the transition would be or really understanding how the curriculum would work as she transitioned from public school. But within the first couple of months, she really flourished there. She has gained so much confidence in herself. She loves the school, the teachers, and the other students. Throughout the school year, a couple of issues with her academics did come up (not turning in assignments, needing additional help in writing/spelling, etc), but through communication with her teachers we addressed the situations and helped put her back on a better path. She loves going to school every day - it’s a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive community that we are happy to be a part of. And her favorite day is always barn day!"

"2nd Nature Academy has been an absolutely wonderful experience for my child who began there in 4th grade and is now heading into 7th. From the small class sizes, and absolutely amazing teachers, she has thrived. One of the things we love about the school is their inclusive environment. Kids can be themselves and express themselves without fear of bullying from other students. Students are taught to be thoughtful and kind in their interactions with each other. Academically, my child has thrived in a way that she wasn’t able to in a public school setting. She feels extremely comfortable participating in class discussions, or asking for help when needed. This has everything to do with the teachers and staff at the school- the small classes enable the teachers to really spend time with their students to help them learn new concepts, or give more direction when needed. We are the type of parents who like to keep close tabs on our child’s class work, and we’ve always had immediate, and thoughtful responses from her teachers. We have always felt like there is a partnership between the school and our family and as needs arise, we’ve been able to collaborate effectively to get the best learning outcomes for our child. The school does an excellent job of encouraging teamwork between the kids in each class, and for us- their collaborative style of teaching through group work has been wonderful for our child. The school’s commitment to getting kids outside, out of the classroom and in nature to learn has also been a great fit for us- children learn by doing and collaborating, and not just sitting passively and absorbing what’s being taught AT them. My child has had the opportunity to be “met where she is at” in her learning, which makes her feel secure, and not anxious about having to fly through lessons at breakneck speed like she would in a public school setting. 2nd Nature has been a perfect fit for our family, and we’re grateful to have her learn in the nurturing environment they’ve created."