Our Classroom Pets
Our Classroom Pets: A Celebration of Life
At Oak Learners, we believe that nurturing an understanding of life’s cycles is a powerful way to inspire empathy and curiosity in children. Each year, our students take part in a hands-on experience with the circle of life—welcoming duck or chicken eggs donated by Rent the Chicken. Together, we care for the eggs as they hatch into fluffy chicks or ducklings. These little ones stay with us for a few weeks, offering joy and learning, before returning to the farm where they continue to grow.
Our Monarch Butterfly hatching program is another gentle and awe-inspiring experience. Children observe the full metamorphosis—from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly—and then release the butterflies into the wild. This magical moment connects beautifully with our Learning Garden, providing a nourishing habitat and reinforcing the importance of care, patience, and environmental stewardship.
Every Little Bit Counts — Help Us Grow
Oak Learners is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing creativity, confidence, and compassion in children through holistic, experiential education. Every program we offer is rooted in our mission to foster meaningful learning and build inclusive, supportive communities.
As a small but mighty organization, we rely on the generosity of donors and community partners to help us grow. Your support directly impacts the spaces and experiences we create for our learners — from upgrading our facilities to caring for our beloved classroom pets, and expanding our garden as a place of connection and inquiry.
🌱 This season, we’re seeking donations to support three key areas:
- Enhancing our indoor and outdoor learning spaces with accessible, child-friendly upgrades
- Expanding and maintaining our garden as a hands-on learning environment
- Supporting the care and enrichment of our classroom pets, who bring joy and emotional connection to our students
🤝 We’re also looking to collaborate with our community. If you’re interested in partnering with Oak Learners or hosting an event with us, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to info@oaklearners.ca to start the conversation.
Together, we can continue building a space where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow
How Can You Help?
- Make a donation to help us with one of our projects
- Purchase personalized labels for your child’s clothing through Mabel’s Labels — a portion goes directly to Oak Learners.
- Share our socials to help spread the word and grow our community.
- Join us at upcoming events — your presence makes a difference at our events.
- Sponsor an event or Collaborate to help us create more magical moments for our community. email info@oaklearners.ca.
Our Past Pets!
