Spruce Learning Exploration Pod
Registration is open for spring now!
all about our pod
Spruce Learning Exploration Pod prioritizes child-led curiosity, connection, and care in all learning endeavors! Join a community of warmth that encourages growth for all, connection to each other & nature, and engagement with our world. We treasure each community member for their unique gifts and identity. Come as you are! Learn more about our community through our PILLARS and APPROACH to learning.
9-week Seasons | Autumn, Winter, Spring, & Summer
WINTER 2025: January 16-March 20
SPRING 2025: April 8-June 13
Led by curiosity, connection, & care
Register for whole 9-week season or individual sessions
Learners will build skills & confidence in a safe, warm environment
Maximum pod size of ten (10) with 2 Leaders
Outdoor setting that nurtures connection to the earth & builds empathy
Takes place in all weather! Indoor and outdoor options
Current pod openings for ages 5-10. Contact Amanda if you have interested older Learners!
Learn more about our daily rhythm below
Spruce Learning Exploration Pod sessions aim to meet Learners where they are through interpersonal connection, guidance, and just the right amount of challenge. They’ll build academic skills including math, literacy, writing, science, history, and art through engaging activities, group experiences, and facilitated learning opportunities. Learners will also build & practice social and emotional skills as they navigate the program day with others in their pod. Friendships will form, conflict resolution skills will be flexed, and independence will grow as Learners collaborate, problem solve, and play in each session.
We’ll also take time to build awareness of mind, body, & emotion through intentional experiences like affirmations, meditation, farm time, and movement in nature.
Sessions are designed & facilitated by our founder, Amanda, to engage the whole child, build valuable knowledge and skills, and meet GA State Standards. Learn more about Amanda here.
Season Details
Each session is capped at ten (10) Learners for maximum individualized attention & connection.
Learners registered for the whole season will receive a detailed learning story addressed to them after each session. These can be used for homeschool records and assessment.
Spring sessions will take place on Tuesdays-Fridays from 9:30am-3:30pm.
Two snacks are included per session, please indicate any food allergies upon registration.
Scroll down to see the full rhythm of our day.
Location: Spruce House, 5247 Hog Mountain Rd, Flowery Branch, GA
OUR RHYTHM
Leaders guide Learners through our day using this general framework. We plan lots of time outdoors and a mix of discussion, activity & movement to keep brains & bodies regulated. Leaders are flexible with planned experiences and adept at creating engaging learning opportunities every Learner will love.