Our Program
Our Program
Wilderland's daily schedule is inspired by Forest Schools, Acton Academy, Montessori schools, as well as the freedom-based philosophy of Sudbury Valley School. Also check out our four-season academic calendar →
Daily Schedule
8:30-8:45
Student Drop-off
Children arrive, check in, and get settled
8:30-8:45
Student Drop-off
Children arrive, check in, and get settled
8:45-9:00
Fitness
Physiology First Physical Education
8:45-9:00
Fitness
Physiology First Physical Education
9:00-9:30
Morning Circle
Student Body Meeting
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
Design Thinking
Media Analyses
9:00-9:30
Morning Circle
Student Body Meeting
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
Design Thinking
Media Analyses
9:30-10:00
Reading
Student-Chosen Independent Reading
9:30-10:00
Reading
Student-Chosen Independent Reading
10:00-10:30
Writing
Student-Led Research Papers
10:00-10:30
Writing
Student-Led Research Papers
10:30-11:15
Nature Walk
Snack Break
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
Forest Walks
Environmental Education
10:30-11:15
Nature Walk
Snack Break
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
Forest Walks
Environmental Education
11:15-12:30
Self-Directed Core Academics
Daily Planning & Goal Setting
Mathematics
Hands-on Exploration of Manipulatives & Didactics
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
11:15-12:30
Self-Directed Core Academics
Writing Exercises
Physical Education
Nature Walks
Environmental Education
Science Experiments
Captain's Council
Socratic Discussions
Role Plays
Design Thinking
Media Analyses
Art Classes
11:15-12:30
Guide-Supervised Outdoor Time
Daily Planning & Goal Setting
Mathematics
Hands-on Exploration of Manipulatives & Didactics
1:1 and Small-Group Tutoring
12:30-1:30
Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Game
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
12:30-1:30
Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Game
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
1:30-3:00
Afternoon Work Cycle
Literacy/English/Language Arts
Elective Classes
Handcrafting with Tools
Science Experiments
Arts, Crafts, & Pottery
Independent/Maker Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Technology
1:30-3:00
Afternoon Work Cycle
Independent Projects
Elective Classes
Deliberate Practice
Technology
Art Skills
1:30-3:00
Afternoon Work Cycle
Literacy/English/Language Arts
Elective Classes
Handcrafting with Tools
Science Experiments
Arts, Crafts, & Pottery
Independent/Maker Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Technology
3:00-3:30
Close of the Day
Clean & Restore Wilderland
Shout Outs
Individual Duties
3:00-3:30
Clean Up/Free Time
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.
Other Core Aspects of Our Educational Structure
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Certifications
To ensure a child-safe learning environment, students are given different levels of access and privileges based on their maturity, skillset, and knowledge. Students must undergo safety trainings to be certified in a variety of different privileges.
🎟️
Certifications
To ensure a child-safe learning environment, students are given different levels of access and privileges based on their maturity, skillset, and knowledge. Students must undergo safety trainings to be certified in a variety of different privileges.
🎟️
Certifications
To ensure a child-safe learning environment, students are given different levels of access and privileges based on their maturity, skillset, and knowledge. Students must undergo safety trainings to be certified in a variety of different privileges.
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Journeys
"Freedom, with guidance and guardrails" is perhaps the most concise way to explain Wilderland's approach to self-directed education. To help provide that guidance, Wilderland features its own set of gamified goalposts to celebrate students reaching milestones. These are all optional tracks to provide ideas and direction to a student's course of study.
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Journeys
"Freedom, with guidance and guardrails" is perhaps the most concise way to explain Wilderland's approach to self-directed education. To help provide that guidance, Wilderland features its own set of gamified goalposts to celebrate students reaching milestones. These are all optional tracks to provide ideas and direction to a student's course of study.
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Journeys
"Freedom, with guidance and guardrails" is perhaps the most concise way to explain Wilderland's approach to self-directed education. To help provide that guidance, Wilderland features its own set of gamified goalposts to celebrate students reaching milestones. These are all optional tracks to provide ideas and direction to a student's course of study.
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For information on tuition costs and scholarship options, check out our tuition page.
