Schoolhouse
Learning that is play-based, project-driven, and personalized. Not only is it possible…. at WonderHere, it is the standard.
Our WonderHere Schoolhouse is a small private school founded on the principles of play-based, project-driven, and personalized education. Utilizing our Family-Style™ Schoolhouse model, children are taught core skills and concepts, while also getting the opportunity to explore their own interests with the guidance of teacher mentorship.
At our WonderHere Farm location, we are able to offer a more enriching learning environment with abundant natural light, bright open-spaces, vegetable and fruit gardens for tending to, care-taking opportunities for animals, and ample room for learning and growing together.
With both full-day and half-day options, there is room for you here at the Schoolhouse! All students, whether attending half-day or full-day, will receive daily, direct instruction in the areas of language arts, math, and science/history with an assigned teacher. In addition to instruction in those core subjects, they get the opportunity to explore their interests through project time and play.
Students attending full-days get a lunch time, outdoor playtime, and the option of joining an afternoon elective class (at an extra cost).
Available Programs
Minis – Currently FULL
Our Minis program is designed for children age 4 who are curious, innovative, cooperative, and would thrive in a structured, play-based environment. This class focuses on physical, social, & character development; enhancing the personal well-being of the child; respect & ethics (encouraging behaviors that take other people into account); leadership & responsibility; providing opportunities for choice and self-affirmation; gentle exposure to early literacy & numeracy through play & exploration. Space is very limited and student selection is based on readiness to learn kindly and collaboratively in a structured social environment.
Elementary – Currently FULL
Within our Elementary Schoolhouse, all ages will work collaboratively during a Montessori-style Work Cycle Hour. During Work Cycle, they are sharpening skills and developing interests in science, history, technology, engineering, projects, study skills, time management, self-motivation, and ownership of their learning. Following this hour, students will work within their designated multi-age classroom for core academics provided through individualized learning plans.
*Generally, Grades K-5: Primary (K-1st), Post-Primary (2nd-3rd), Comprehensive (4th-5th)
Tuition Opportunities
Option 1: Half-Day Schoolhouse
On-Campus Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Children enrolled in Schoolhouse mornings will experience personalized learning through projects, play, and meaningful lessons and activities. This option includes all WonderHere core academic programs, including:
- Work Cycle & 1:1 Instruction
- Language & Grammar
- Writing
- Math
- Reading
- Project Time
- Science/History Unit Studies
Tuition: $5,500 annually (you may pay this in one sum at the beginning of the school year or you may make 10 equal monthly payments of $550 beginning on the 15th of July 2025 and ending on the 15th of April 2026. Prepaid tuition payments are non-refundable).
Option 2: Full-Day Schoolhouse
On-Campus Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM – 3 PM
This option includes all WonderHere core academic programs listed under the Half-Day Option, PLUS afternoons of supervised semi-structured nature exploration, collaborative play, outdoor sensory decompression, and optional Enrichment Classes at an added cost.*
This program would best benefit children who must remain at WonderHere Farm for the full school day, but might be high-energy requiring ample opportunity for movement, children who experience mental fatigue after a long day, or children who have a great preference and interest in nature studies and the outdoors.
Tuition: $6,500 annually (you may pay this in one sum at the beginning of the school year or you may make 10 equal monthly payments of $650 beginning on the 15th of July 2025 and ending on the 15th of April 2026. Prepaid tuition payments are non-refundable).
* Email programs@wonderhere.com to inquire about Add-On Enrichment Classes.
Option 3: Full-Day Schoolhouse + Friday School
On-Campus Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 3 PM
This option includes all WonderHere core academic programs listed under the Full-Day Option, PLUS a full day of learning and play on Fridays. Friday School is designed with enrichment and community in mind. Each child enrolled into Friday School will be assigned a Friday teacher within a multi-age classroom. Students will participate in cooking class, gardening and farm animal care, nature study, and project time.
Tuition: $8,500 annually (you may pay this in one sum at the beginning of the school year or you may make 10 equal monthly payments of $850 beginning on the 15th of July 2025 and ending on the 15th of April 2026. Prepaid tuition payments are non-refundable).
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