Homeschool seedlings
The Forest Is Your Classroom
Wilkes Youth Life Development
A Natural Extension Of Your Classroom
SEE YOUR CHILD THRIVE IN THE WYLD
A NATURAL EXTENSION OF YOUR CLASSROOM
Twice a week, the forest of Highland Park blossoms as a space for both academic and personal growth. We use emergent curriculum where the child follows their own interests and natural curiosity about the world around them. This often means sessions sway towards environmental science through direct observations and reflection. Science isn’t just a chapter in a book at The WYLD Lands—it’s the hands on study of the local ecosystem.
Over the course of a semester our seedlings also develop stronger imaginations. Without the wide variety of toys or manipulatives in front of them they are encouraged to pretend. For a child in the forest a stick becomes a magic wand, a spoon to eat mud soup, or a step on a makeshift ladder. They learn to be more creative and the ideas they develop become bigger than life.
While the kids are busy uncovering the wonders of the earth, they are also navigating the complexities of social-emotional development. Through collaborative forest play, our seedlings learn to problem-solve, communicate, and build a resilient community in a multi-age setting. We provide the space for them to get messy, get curious, and grow confident.
Foster Friendships
Foster deep, lifelong friendships through child-led collaboration and multi-age play that four walls simply can’t provide.
Combat "Nature Deficit Disorder"
Trade screen time for “green time” with a consistent outdoor rhythm that reduces stress and sharpens your child’s mental focus.
Cultivate Resilience and Confidence
We allow youth to navigate physical challenges and solve real-world problems with curiosity and independence
DESIGNED FOR YOURSCHEDULE
We understand the need for flexibility in a homeschooling household. Our sessions are held Monday through Friday, offering two distinct time blocks to best fit your family’s routine. Your child may attend one or more days a week. We ask parents to commit to the day they registered in for the full semester. Fall semesters typically range from September to December. Spring semesters often begin in February and end in May.
Morning Discovery:
Monday 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM***
Tuesday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
THursday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Perfect for those who want to start their day with fresh air and focused energy. Bring a packed lunch and snacks.
Afternoon Exploration:
Wednesday 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Offered on Wednesdays. Ideal for families who prefer to tackle core subjects at home before heading into the wild. Bring snacks to stay fueled for the afternoon.
Ready to see your child thrive in the wyld?
Join a community where education is rooted in nature and every season brings a new lesson. Whether your child is a budding scientist or a creative dreamer, they will find their place among the Seedlings.