Wild Acorns Homeschool
Co-op Pilot Program
For the 2025–2026 School Year | Invite-Only |
Ages 6 & Under (geared towards age 3-6) | Mondays &/or Thursdays | 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
To ensure your place in the co-op please fill out the form at the end of this page. Thank you for your interest and being willing to consider a nature homeschool co-op for preschoolers!
What Is the
Wild Acorns Co-op?
The Wild Acorns Homeschool Co-op is a nature-based, community-focused pilot program for children ages 3 to 6. This invite-only opportunity welcomes 5 new families to join a learning community alongside 5 current preschool families.
Our co-op gathers twice a week—Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM—for hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, music, art, sensory play, and seasonal celebrations. You are not required to attend both days, but we ask that families commit to joining at least once a week to help nurture the community aspect of the program.
The co-op runs alongside our existing preschool program, where 5 children are dropped off with the teacher (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM). While only Mondays and Thursdays overlap, all seasonal celebrations and special events are shared with the entire school and their families, creating a chance for all families to become part of a community environment.
Past families often say the strong sense of community is their favorite part of the Wild Acorns experience!
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:
Strawberry Patch/Tree Farm/Pumpkin Patch field trips
Jingle Jams Christmas Musical (complete with adorable costumes, sweet little singing voices, and a storyline written just for our Wild Acorn kids!)
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 magical moments we create together.
Families are asked to:
Join 2 event committees to help with planning and simple legwork (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 tidy 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 attended session, including evening special events.
However, cost will never be a barrier to participation. If you were invited, we want you here!
We offer full or reduced-cost spots to families who need them — no questions asked. The set-up, tear-down, and behind the scenes process is large for an outdoor school- so there are 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 a sibling aged 3-6, 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
Our Entire School Year Calendar:
See the Joy in Action
Visit our Gallery and Community page on the website to view photos and get a deeper feel for our community. Seriously, do not skip visiting both those page! Some stories are better told without words- just the pictures.
Next Steps
If you are interested in joining our new homeschool co-op, we’d love to hear from you. Please fill out this attached form, ask your questions, and let’s build something beautiful together- rooted in community and curiosity.
