Wild Acorns Homeschool Co-op Pilot Program

For the 2025–2026 School Year
Invite-Only | Ages 6 & Under (geared towards age 3-6) | Mondays & Thursdays | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

What Is the Wild Acorns Co-op?

The Wild Acorns Homeschool Co-op is a nature-inspired, community-supported pilot program designed for young children ages 3 to 6. This is an invite-only opportunity for 6 new families to join the 6 families already participating in our preschool, creating a small, connected learning community.

We gather twice a week — on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM — for hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, music, art, and seasonal celebrations rooted in rhythm and relationship. You do NOT need to attend both sessions, but request you try to attend once a week to build the community.

What’s Included

Every school day includes:

  • Outdoor free play and social learning

  • Music time and movement (weather permitting)

  • Hands-on chicken care experience

  • Art projects done outdoors and nature inspired

  • Sensory bins by theme

  • Montessori-inspired learning stations

  • Storytelling, topic studies, and shared snack time

  • Indoor free play and collaborative cleanup

  • A warm and cheerful community

Plus, enjoy seasonal celebrations and field trips, such as:

  • Pumpkin Patch Visit

  • Jingle Jams Christmas Musical

  • St. Martinmas Lantern Festival

  • Strawberry Field Trip

  • Sausages & S’mores Potluck at the Firepit

  • Valentine’s Day Party, Easter & St. Patrick’s Celebrations, Thanksgiving event, and more!

All art materials, music instruments, and celebration supplies are provided.

Parent Participation

This is a true co-op, and parent involvement is key to the magic we create. Families are asked to:

  • Join 2 event committees (e.g., Thanksgiving & St. Patrick’s Day, or Easter & St. Martinmas)

  • Help with clean-up duties at the end of each session so the school is ready for the next day

  • Be "all hands on deck" for major events like the Jingle Jams Christmas Musical

Cost & Philosophy

Our suggested donation is $10 per preschooler per attended session, including field trips and special events.
However, cost will never be a barrier to participation. If you were invited, we want you here.

  • We offer 3 full or reduced-cost spots to families who need them — no questions asked. The set-up, tear-down, and behind the scenes process is great for an outdoor school- so many ways to give back!

  • Our selection process is based on family compatibility and community heart, not financial means.

Younger Siblings

Children under age 3 are welcome to attend with an older sibling, but please note:

  • They must be closely supervised by a parent or guardian

  • Some materials and activities are not toddler-safe

  • The focus of the program is on ages 3–6, and we want to preserve the experience for that group

Co-op Daily Rhythm (9:30 AM–12:00 PM)

  • 9:30–10:00 – Outdoor Free Play, Art Projects, Sensory Play

  • 10:00–10:20 – Music Time (outside and only with instruments when weather allows)

  • 10:20–10:40 – Chicken Experience (or art/sensory/play with interest)

  • 10:40–11:00 – Montessori Learning Stations

  • 11:00–11:25 – Snack, Story, & Topic Discussion

  • 11:25–11:50 – Free Play (indoor & outdoor), Art projects+ Parent Cleanup Help

  • 11:50–12:00 – Full School Cleanup & Goodbye Song at the Gate

See the Joy in Action

Visit our Gallery and Calendar pages in the website to view photos, see what’s coming up, and get a deeper feel for our community.

Questions?

If you’ve been invited and are interested in joining, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s build something beautiful together.