Your Questions, Answered

  • The Grove offers two homeschool support programs designed to work alongside family-led education:

    Core Academics (Ages 7–15)

    A three-morning academic program focused on:

    • Mathematics

    • Language Arts

    • Science & STEM

    • Writing and literacy development

    • Hands-on projects and outdoor integration

    Little Grove (Ages 3–6)

    A gentle early years program that runs alongside our core program. rooted in:

    • Play

    • Nature

    • Stories

    • Movement

    • Rhythm and routine

    • Early literacy and numeracy foundations

    Thursday Co-op & Enrichment- Ages 3-15

    A weekly enrichment day for all ages featuring rotating seasonal workshops such as:

    • Forest school

    • Practical life skills

    • Arts and handwork

    • Outdoor adventures

    • Specialist-led activities

    • Community learning experiences

  • We use a combination of carefully selected resources, living books, hands-on learning, projects, and teacher-guided instruction.

    Curriculum choices may vary by age group and subject area, but our approach emphasizes:

    • Strong literacy foundations

    • Explicit mathematics instruction

    • Inquiry and STEM learning

    • Rich literature and writing

    • Real-world learning experiences

    Additional curriculum details are shared with enrolled families.

  • The Grove was created to combine:

    • Strong academics

    • Small-group learning

    • Nature and outdoor education

    • Meaningful childhood experiences

    • Community-centered homeschooling

    We intentionally keep groups small to support relationships, individual attention, and a calm learning environment.

    Our goal is to provide a thoughtful middle ground between full-time school and homeschooling alone.

  • Little Grove (Ages 3–6)

    Monday–Wednesday
    9:00am–12:45pm

    Core Academics (Ages 7–15)

    Monday–Wednesday
    9:00am–12:45pm

    Thursday Co-op & Enrichment

    Thursdays
    10:00am–2:00pm

    Field Trips & Special Events

    Field trips and community outings take place approximately every 6 weeks. Times and locations vary depending on the activity.

    Detailed calendars and schedules are shared with enrolled families before the start of each term.

  • We believe children benefit from learning with adults who are both knowledgeable and deeply engaged in their subject areas.

    Our teaching team is made up of a combination of:

    • Experienced educators

    • Homeschool educators

    • Skilled mentors and specialists

    • Professionals working within their fields

    For our older academic groups, particularly in mathematics and science, we prioritise instructors with strong subject knowledge and real-world experience. Wherever possible, we seek teachers and mentors actively working within their profession to help bring depth, relevance, and confidence to learning.

    As we continue growing, we are carefully building a teaching team aligned with The Grove’s values, educational approach, and commitment to meaningful learning.

    Teacher introductions and biographies will be shared with enrolled families as staffing is finalised.

  • Little Grove is our gentle early years program for ages 3–6, designed to support young children through rhythm, play, movement, creativity, and meaningful real-world experiences.

    Rather than rushing formal academics, we focus on building strong foundations through hands-on learning, imagination, practical skills, nature, stories, and connection.

    Our mornings follow a consistent weekly rhythm that helps children feel secure, grounded, and engaged.

    Our Weekly Rhythm

    Monday — Handwork Day
    Children engage in simple hands-on crafts and practical work designed to strengthen fine motor skills, creativity, patience, and confidence.

    Tuesday — Nature & Art Day
    We spend time outdoors whenever weather allows, exploring nature, seasonal changes, observation, movement, and creative expression through art and sensory experiences.

    Wednesday — Baking Day
    Children participate in baking and practical kitchen activities that encourage cooperation, sequencing, early mathematics, sensory learning, and life skills.

    Alongside our weekly rhythm, we also follow seasonal and thematic learning. Each week is tied together through shared themes explored through:

    • Stories

    • Songs and movement

    • Crafts

    • Nature study

    • Play

    • Practical activities

    • Art and sensory experiences

    This creates a connected and immersive learning experience that feels meaningful and memorable for young children.

    Our goal is to provide a calm, joyful, and relationship-centered environment where children can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and academically at a developmentally appropriate pace.

  • This learning pod is organised as a non profit. Our Tuition helps cover:

    • Instruction

    • Classroom materials

    • Planning and preparation

    • Outdoor and project resources

    • Shared learning spaces

    • Community events and activities

    Some Curriculum books, optional activities, field trips, specialty workshops, or personal supplies may require additional fees.

    1. Submit a interest form

    2. Schedule a conversation.

    3. Discuss placement and program fit and children to take placement tests.

    4. Complete registration & Pay if accepted

    Because groups are intentionally small, spaces are limited.