Wild Sprouts Homestead School
Nurturing Nature
Join Our Growing Community
At Wild Sprouts Homestead School, children connect with nature through meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our curriculum is rooted in the daily rhythms of homestead life, where learning happens naturally through caring for animals, tending gardens, and exploring the forest.
Animal Care & Connection
Children develop empathy and responsibility through daily interactions with Cooper the horse, sheep Marvin and Maynard, bunnies Leo and Tootsie, Dixie the cat, and Bear the dog. They learn to observe, care for, and respect all living creatures.
Gardens & Growing
From seed to harvest, children experience the full cycle of growing food. They dig in the dirt, water seedlings, and discover where their food comes from through hands-on garden work.
Outdoor Exploration
Our outdoor classroom offers endless opportunities for discovery, imaginative play, and building confidence through unstructured outdoor time. Children explore with Bear, collect leaves, and create in nature.
Farm to Table
Children participate in preparing snacks and meals with eggs from the girls and vegetables from our garden, learning about nutrition, food preparation, and the joy of sharing food they helped produce.
Wild Sprouts Experience
Through Play
Our Approach
Nature Immersion
Children spend their days outdoors, connecting with the natural world through exploration, observation, and seasonal rhythms.
Animal Connection
Daily interactions with Cooper, Marvin & Maynard, the chickens, bunnies, and Bear teach responsibility, empathy, and gentle care.
Learning by Doing
Hands-on experiences drive discovery — planting seeds, collecting eggs, building, and creating develop real-world skills naturally.
Play-Based Growth
Imaginative, unstructured play builds creativity, problem-solving, and social skills while honoring childhood's natural joy.
Meet Our Homestead Friends
- Daily animal care builds responsibility and gentle kindness
- Hands-on gardening from seed to harvest
- Play-based learning in nature's classroom
Our gentle horse Cooper watches over the homestead and loves visits from the children.
Our adorable Valais Blacknose sheep brothers are the fluffiest members of our homestead family.
Our silkie rooster Roo leads the flock while the girls provide fresh eggs for learning and cooking.
Where Nature Meets Nurture
At Wild Sprouts Homestead School, we believe children learn best when they're connected to nature, animals, and meaningful work. Our hands-on approach fosters independence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Every day, children experience the rhythms of homestead life — caring for Cooper the horse, feeding Marvin and Maynard, collecting eggs from the girls, and tending our gardens. These aren't just activities; they're the foundation of how we learn.
We honor childhood as a time of wonder and discovery. Through play-based exploration and real-world experiences, children develop confidence, empathy, and the skills they need to thrive — all while forming deep connections with the natural world around them.
Schedule a TourReady to Join Our Community?
We welcome families who share our values of nature-based education, hands-on learning, and building strong community connections. Come visit our homestead and see if Wild Sprouts is the right fit for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about enrollment, our programs, or what a day looks like at Wild Sprouts? We're here to help!