Enrichment programs to fit the interests of your family and children.

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Tuesday and Thursday Enrichment Programs

​Both days are similarly structured. Reflected in our daily rhythm are "enrichment activities"; this time is where we incorporate the emphasis of the individual day. While this is not a program that specifically teaches reading and math, these skills are implemented in various activities we are doing, taking on a supplemental approach. ​​

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​Tuesday: Emphasis on Art and Literature

The Tuesday class enrichment activities are centered around the arts and literature. For art this includes music, art mediums, hand crafts, clay, etc. 

For Literature this may include poetry, folklore, fairytales, drama, non-fiction and fiction. We tend to use literature to bring in many other areas of learning by making connections.  

Often times, art and literature are combined to dive deeply into the richness that each one brings. 
 

Thursday: Emphasis on Science & Social Studies

Thursday is all about science and social studies! We incorporate experiments, scientific method, living science, biology, chemistry and more! We like to get messy and hands-on. ​Projects may be done that day or over the course of a few classes. It all depends on what we are learning about! 

Social studies at this learning level should be fun and interest led and relatable! Think cooking within the cultures, map making, diving deep into a country or region. ​

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Each day Whispering Pines has a flow and rhythm. This allows the students to have an understanding of what to expect. We like to spend the majority of the day outdoors. Sometimes activities or weather will bring us inside the schoolhouse, especially during the winter months. 

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Rhythm of the Day

9:30-9:45 Drop off:  Table activities (if indoors), large loose parts play, and drawing.

9:45-10:15 Morning meeting, meditations, read aloud, and snack.

10:15-11:45 Outdoor exploration and hiking.

11:45-12:15 Come together for a group nature enrichment activity and nature journaling.

12:15-1:00 Lunch, reading, and conversations

1:00-1:30 Free exploration time and shelf activities

1:30-2:45 Enrichment activities

2:45-3:00 Clean up and get ready to go home

3:00 Dismissal

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​Sign up for one OR two days. 

1 day option:

September 9-December 18 (14 weeks) : $840 ($60/day)

January 13-May 21 (18 weeks): $1080 ($60/day)

2 day option:

September 9-December18  (14 weeks): $1540 (averages out to be $55/day)

January 13-May 21 $1980 (averages out to be $55/day)

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10% discount for siblings 

Curriculum, Resource, and Supply Fee: $75 per student per "semester"

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Payment options available: Monthly, Half semester, Full payment

​***16-18 spots available in each class

*This is a drop-off program

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Wednesday PM Nature and Art Enrichment Program

​​Looking for something more drop in style with less commitment? We would love to have you join us Wednesday afternoons for an art and nature immersion class! Come be a part of our community while we begin our afternoon exploring in nature through hikes, fort building, climbing, and more. We will then end each day with a handicraft and/or a unique art experience. Such as weaving, knitting, painting, woodworking, clay, needle felting, paper crafts, nature crafting, etc. Linking nature and art whenever we can. Great place to make friends!

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Open ended art and crafting will always be available as well! 

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No need to commit to a certain number of days. 

1:00-3:00 $30/Class

Must register 2 weeks before class starts.

***Class will only be held if five or more students have registered.  

***10 spots available each class

*This is a drop off program

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