Our Program
Our Program
Wilderland's daily schedule is an intentional blend of Alpha, Forest, Acton, and Montessori schools, as well as the freedom-based philosophy of Sudbury Valley School. Also check out our four-season academic calendar →
Daily Schedule
8:15-8:30
Student Drop-off
Children arrive, check in, and get settled
8:15-8:30
Student Drop-off
Children arrive, check in, and get settled
8:30-9:15
Fitness & Launch
Physical Education
Motivational Focus Rally
Student Body Meetings
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
8:30-9:15
Fitness & Launch
Physical Education
Motivational Focus Rally
Student Body Meetings
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
9:15-10:15
Core Academics I
Learn to Read with Phonics, Based on the Science of Reading
Student-Chosen Independent Reading
Hands-on Exploration of Manipulatives & Didactics
Arithmetic Fluency via Montessori Materials and Synthesis
Advanced Mathematics with Math Academy
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
9:15-10:15
Core Academics I
Learn to Read with Phonics, Based on the Science of Reading
Student-Chosen Independent Reading
Hands-on Exploration of Manipulatives & Didactics
Arithmetic Fluency via Montessori Materials and Synthesis
Advanced Mathematics with Math Academy
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
10:15-10:30
Break
Snack
Outdoor movement
10:15-10:30
Break
Daily Planning & Goal Setting
Mathematics
Hands-on Exploration of Manipulatives & Didactics
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
10:15-10:30
Self-Directed Core Academics
Snack
Outdoor movement
10:30-12:00
Core Academics II
Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing
Language Arts & Grammar
Science & Social Studies
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
10:30-12:00
Core Academics II
Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing
Language Arts & Grammar
Science & Social Studies
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
12:00-12:30
Workshops
Character Skills (K-8): Sovereignty, Storytelling, Tenacity, Stewardship, Naturalism, Ingenuity, Adaptability, Fellowship
World Skills (6-8): Fluency (Digital, AI, Media), Enterprise (Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking), Influence (Persuasion, Marketing)
12:00-12:30
Workshops
Character Skills (K-8): Sovereignty, Storytelling, Tenacity, Stewardship, Naturalism, Ingenuity, Adaptability, Fellowship
World Skills (6-8): Fluency (Digital, AI, Media), Enterprise (Financial Literacy, Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking), Influence (Persuasion, Marketing)
12:30-1:00
Communal Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Games
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
12:30-1:00
Communal Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Games
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
1:00-2:00
Nature Walk
Immersive Nature Experiences
Environmental Education
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
1:00-2:00
Nature Walk
Immersive Nature Experiences
Environmental Education
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
2:00-3:00
Creative Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Passion Projects: Construction, Science Experiments,
Arts & Crafts, Event Planning, Media Production, etc.
Grade-Level Challenges
2:00-3:00
Creative Projects
Literacy/English/Language Arts
Elective Classes
Handcrafting with Tools
Science Experiments
Arts, Crafts, & Pottery
Independent/Maker Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Technology
2:00-3:00
Creative Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Passion Projects: Construction, Science Experiments,
Arts & Crafts, Event Planning, Media Production, etc.
Grade-Level Challenges
3:00-3:30
Close of the Day
Clean & Restore Wilderland
Shout Outs
Individual Duties
3:00-3:30
Close of the Day
Clean & Restore Wilderland
Shout Outs
Individual Duties
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In the first few weeks of each term, students will set goals for themselves for all of these activities, to ensure they are intentional in this learner-driven, freedom-based model.
