Our wild landscapes nurture and encourage the healthy development of our children. Drawing on inspiration from Montessori & Waldorf Schools, the K-2 class deepens, in all aspects, direct experiences with the Earth and with each other, putting the developmental needs of the child in the forefront. ​With a strong daily rhythm, our classes are infused with songs, games, and stories. This creative work develops, among a wide array of skills and qualities, a keen memory, a rich vocabulary, the firm foundation for future literacy, and a strong sense of rhythm. Our imagination acts as a bond between ourselves and nature, helping us to develop reverence, understanding, and compassion.  Daily, the land offers a host of new adventures to spark the natural curiosity and imagination of each child. We balance free exploration with structured learning, which is a harmonious blend of academic content and socio-emotional learning. Sandwiching our moments of focused time between exploration and wild play gives students the opportunity to move through their natural cycle of learning.

​Here is what a day of Wildschooling might look like: 

• Morning circle: check-ins, songs, stories, academic mini-lessons, decision making about the day’s activities

• Snack

• Unstructured exploration: time for students to immerse in play and exploring

• Activity time: Independent work and teacher time in literacy, math and writing.

• Lunch/Free time

• Activity time/Focused Exploration: Guided exploration in art & craft, science or ecology

• Closing circle:  Storytelling, songs, sharing gratitudes of the day and goodbyes

Academics​

• Academics are built around the framework of the Common Core Standards & Colorado Academic Standards for your child’s grade level (which may or may not correspond with their age or vary with subjects)​. Relationship-based education is personalized education—our teachers deeply know each child as a unique individual with differing needs and learning styles. 

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School Year Calendar

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Family Handbook

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**We are proud to announce a new opportunity at Heartseed Wildschooling! We have partnered with BOCES, as a state funded program that offers enrichment to homeschoolers and nonpublic school educated students. In order to participate in this program your student cannot be enrolled in any other state funded enrichment program. Enrollment in this program pays for $3190 of your child’s yearly tuition, or $350/month. Please note that a registration fee is still required. ​​