Seedlings: A Homeschool
Enrichment Program
Seedlings is a drop-off program for children ages 5 to 8, rooted in connection, play, learning and belonging.
Indoor Play and Learning
About half of our time is spent indoors, where children play games, dive into imaginative worlds, create through hands-on crafting, and take part in seasonal activities that reflect the rhythms of the year. Through storytelling, projects, discussions, and creative expression, children will also explore social studies and science topics connected to our seasonal themes, local history, geography, and the broader world around them.
Outdoor Experience
Outdoor time is devoted to exploring and playing in our beloved 22-acre nature space near my home. Here, children move freely, observe the living world around them, and build an embodied connection to place through unstructured play and guided exploration. Our outdoor classroom also serves as a living laboratory where children investigate natural systems, practice observation skills, ask questions, conduct simple experiments, and deepen their understanding of science through firsthand experience.
Intergenerational
A core vision of Amy’s work is to build meaningful relationships across generations. Seedlings children visit Maple Springs Retirement Center throughout the month, spending time with residents through shared activities like stories, art, music, and simple conversations.
We also regularly connect with neighbors in our community, including elders we greet and visit with in the park during our outdoor learning days. Amy invites community members to share something they love, whether it’s a story, a skill, a craft, a lifelong interest, or a simple moment of presence.
These visits and shared experiences create gentle mentorship opportunities, where children learn through listening, observing, and participating alongside older adults.
Registration open for 2026–2027
First Semester
September to November - 13 session - $720
Second Semester
January to May - 20 Session- $1,080
Wednesday and/or Thursday
Ages 5 to 8 - 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m
I am an ASD vendor and past parents have been successful at receiving reimbursement using their homeschooling allotment money.
Optional Math Club
Time: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Group Rate: $30 per session
Min: 2
Max: 4
This optional add-on blends Montessori, Waldorf, and time-tested math activities to support children’s confidence and number sense. Math Club is available as part of Seedlings, or as a standalone option.
About Amy
Amy brings more than 22 years of experience in education, youth development, and community building. She spent seven years as a public school teacher, working with children ages 5–9, before founding Nature Song, a community rooted in connection, curiosity, and belonging. Since then, she has launched Anchorage's first Forest School program, created and led outdoor summer day camps, and developed programs that inspire children and families to learn through nature, creativity, and community.
Her work extends beyond early childhood. Amy has facilitated social and emotional learning workshops for older youth and designed her own puberty and menstrual cycle education program, helping young people approach this important life transition with knowledge, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Drawing from years of studying Waldorf, Montessori, and Forest School philosophies, Amy thoughtfully weaves the strengths of each approach into the Seedlings program. Her work is also deeply shaped by raising her two children, whose childhoods have been enriched by countless hours exploring the natural world together.
At the heart of Amy's work is a commitment to reimagining education, personal well-being, and community. Through Seedlings and the Forest Collective, a cooperative community where families gather weekly, monthly, and through seasonal traditions, she is creating spaces where children and adults build meaningful relationships, share responsibility, and cultivate strong mutual aid networks. Her mission is to offer an alternative vision of education and family life: one where learning is rooted in nature, relationships, and a thriving community.
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