Homeschool Program

Homeschool Collective

Wildflower Learning Circle Homeschool program offers classes taught by Teacher Heather and Teacher Angela on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in 8-9 week sessions with the option to do one day or both days a week. It focuses on foundational academic and social emotional skills for ages 5-9.

Wildflower Learning Circle is part of a larger collective with teacher Jade called the Nature Based Homeschool Collective. Our classes follow a specific school calendar (which starts after labor day), sessions are 8-9 weeks at a time. Many children do a few days with Heather and Angela and a few days with Jade (in the forest.)

Jade and Heather are both proud vendors through Ocean Grove Charter Homeschool Program. A purchase order can be made through ocean grove or check, venmo, pay pal and cash can be paid privately.

Classes are $75 per day and run from 10:00-3:00.

Please check out the flyer and typical daily schedule below for additional details.

To register please email odetoheather@gmail.com with name and phone number and a little bit about your child.

Spaces are limited to 16 children per day.

This year we will be having classes at Temple Bethell by Cabrillo College. We will have both a nice indoor and spacious outdoor space there!

Note -location change to Temple Beth El near Cabrillo College.

Teacher Angela will be joining us this year to work with the 7-9 year old group. Here is a little bit about Angela:

Angela is a passionate Waldorf trained and certified teacher with over 8 years of experience guiding children through a balanced, creative, and heart-centered curriculum. After completing her Waldorf teacher training from the Bay Area Center for Waldorf Teacher Training in 2015, she has worked in both classrooms and homeschool settings, weaving together rich academic content with art, music, movement, mindfulness and nature-based learning. Inspired by Rudolf Steiner’s vision of educating the whole child- head, heart and hands- Angela strives to foster a strong sense of rhythm, reverence, and connection in the learning environment. With a calm and nurturing presence, Angela supports children’s individuality while cultivating a healthy community.

Angela was born and raised in San Diego, California. Following high school, she moved to San Francisco to attend the University of San Francisco, graduating with a BA in Communications with an emphasis in Journalism and a minor in Philosophy. After working some years in the office, she returned to school and studied Early Childhood Education at San Francisco Community College. There she learned about Waldorf Education, Montessori, and quickly went to pursue and receive her Waldorf teaching certificate from a 3 year program.

In her free time she loves to surf small waves, run in the forest, hike with her puppy, backpack, paint, garden, cook, read, and meditate.

She joined the Wildflower Learning Circle as a supporting teacher to Heather in the spring 2025 and is looking forward to leading a cohort of amazing children this fall!

Typical Daily schedule

10:00-10:30 Morning Craft/ Learning Activity

10:30-11:00 Morning Circle

11:00 - 12:00 Lunch/ Play time

12:00-1:15 Stories and Learning Centers

1:15-1:45 Snack and Play Time

1:45-2:45 Collaborative Learning Activity

2:45-3:00 Closing Circle and Pick up

Weekly Schedule of Classes offered by Santa Cruz Nature Based Homeschool Collaboration

Monday: Earth Explorers with Teacher Jade Mondays at Natural Bridges (Ages 4-7)

Tuesday: Wildflower Learning Circle with Teacher Heather Santa Cruz Location (ages 4.5-9)

Wednesday: Wildflower Learning Circle with Teacher Heather Santa Cruz Location (ages 4.5-9)

Wednesday: Earth Explorers with Teacher Jade in Nisene Marks (Ages 4-7)

Thursday: Earth Warriors with Teacher Jade in Nisene Marks (ages 7-10)

Fridays: Occasional Community Meet Ups and Field Trips (ages 4-10)

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