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
8:15-8:30
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
Launch & Fitness
Physiology First Physical Education
Motivational Focus Rally
8:30-9:15
Launch & Fitness
Physiology First Physical Education
Motivational Focus Rally
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
Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Games
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
12:00-12:30
Lunch
Communal Mealtime
Outdoor Group Games
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
12:30-1:15
Nature Walk
Immersive Nature Experiences
Environmental Education
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
12:30-1:15
Nature Walk
Immersive Nature Experiences
Environmental Education
Unstructured, Lightly-Supervised, Outdoor Play
1:15-3:00
Workshops & Creative Projects
Student Body Meeting
Daily Planning & Goal Setting
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
Design Thinking
Media Analyses & Literacy
Elective Classes
Handcrafting with Tools
Science Experiments
Arts, Crafts, & Pottery
Independent/Maker Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Technology
1:15-3:00
Workshops & Creative Projects
Literacy/English/Language Arts
Elective Classes
Handcrafting with Tools
Science Experiments
Arts, Crafts, & Pottery
Independent/Maker Projects
Exploratory Experiences
Deliberate Practice
Technology
1:15-3:00
Workshops & Creative Projects
Student Body Meeting
Daily Planning & Goal Setting
Socratic Discussions
Mindfulness Exercises
Design Thinking
Media Analyses & Literacy
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.
🚗
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.
