Groton Farm School

"This is my daughter’s third year at Groton Farm School. She started in March of 2020 as a third grader and has continued at the school because of the amazing experience she is having within this remarkable teaching and learning community. My daughter has thrived in a setting where she is able to develop her academic as well as social skills. She can have experiences, such as walks through the apple orchard to study the natural world or art shows every spring in the pasture, that she will carry with her throughout her lifetime. The school is led by a remarkable team of teachers who recognize, and validate, each child for their individual interests and skill levels. Ms. Shelly Sullivan has cultivated a team of talented teachers who are compassionate individuals who possess the knowledge and skills to meet the unique needs of a diverse range of learners across all content areas including language arts, math, science, social studies, and art. The teachers at the school genuinely care about every child. I love that my daughter can learn in a setting that allows her to develop relationships with students of various ages while strengthening her own interests in art, animals, and the natural world. My daughter is happy when she arrives home from school each day and is always excited to tell her family about her adventures on the farm! I could not ask for more as a parent!”"

"Our gentle animal-loving Kindergartener loves attending Groton Farm School. He looks forward to learning with founder Shelly Sullivan every day. Our son comes home feeling proud of his work and his accomplishments on a daily basis. He enjoys having the opportunity to feed and spend time with the animals on the farm. We know that our son has made memories that will last him a lifetime. His willingness to take risks, be a community member, and be an engaged learner are priceless for us as parents. We are grateful for our child’s opportunity to attend Groton Farm School."

"We have been so pleased with our decision to send our children to Groton Farm School. We really wanted a different experience for our younger 2 children, specifically we wanted an educational experience for them that offered more time learning in nature and that didn’t confine them to the constructs of the traditional core curriculum. They have both thrived at GFS and are learning at a pace far exceeding our expectations. The competency and enthusiasm of the teachers at GFS is evident in the vigorous progress we have seen in both of our children this past year. Our children are eager to go to school each day and are always excited to tell us about the fun things they did and learned at school that day. We feel so fortunate to have found such a wonderfully unique school for them!"

"As parents of two students currently enrolled at Groton Farm School, we feel incredibly fortunate to have discovered a truly unique learning environment for our children. Ms. Shelly and the staff at GFS have created a magical space for children; a space where they not only learn the traditional core concepts found in elementary education, but are also encouraged towards a deeper exploration into their individual interests. Our children are thriving under GFS’s approach to learning….their focus on nature, respect for all creatures big and small and the fostering of independence and personal growth are just a few examples of what sets Groton Farm School apart from other schools. The beautiful and expansive property and up close and personal access to the animals is truly special; and no two days are ever alike!"