nature study
Charlotte, NC
New Leaf Cooperative
New Leaf is a cooperative preschool learning community that meets Wednesday mornings in the parks and wild spaces of the greater Charlotte area. Our aim is to encourage young children and their families to connect with nature and their sense of wonder through stories, songs, exploration, and play.
We welcome you to join us as we share our time, knowledge, and resources to create thoughtful gatherings and teachable moments.
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts." —Rachel Carson
Burien, WA
Cottage Co-op
Cottage Co-op is a riches co-op for students aged 6 to 12 years old.
Our Friday meetings begin with gathering all together as families for
our folk song and hymn, announcements, and benediction.
Forms 1 & 2 enjoy time in Collective learning about a classic poet, artist,
and composer. Forms 1 & 2 also alternate weekly between nature study
or handicrafts. Both forms then end their co-op day with a game time
devoted to play, listening skills, and folk dances.
A typical Kinderleben class spends the first portion playing outside
making mud pies, rolling around in leaves, and searching for the largest
worms. We come inside to read stories and poems, recite a bible verse,
and learn new fingerplays. We might play with wooden train tracks or
clay, or practice sewing before all working together to clean up.
Hillsboro, OR
Oregon Charlotte Mason Westside
Mother's Book Club, Nature Club, and TBG Group. This group is for Christian Charlotte Mason homeschoolers, living in (or near) the Hillsboro area. Mother's book study is open to all moms, regardless of CM experience.
Nature club and TBG group is for Book Club families whose oldest child is Form 1A (3rd grade) or older. Younger siblings are welcome to participate as well.
Kalkaska, MI
Wolfsbane Classical Co-Op
We are a Charlotte Mason Co-op meeting in Kalkaska, MI once a week. Mothers have an active role in helping with the co-op. We have classes such as folk dancing, nature drawing, artist study, solfege, etc.
San Mateo, CA
Open House – Learning pod for 1st -3rd graders
Dear family in Jesus, :)
My husband, Peter, is the teacher for this pod. He is trained under Ampleside. And Joanna is the mom who is hosting it in her home. You will find her lovely blog here: http://heartforchristschools.blogspot.com/2025/02/our-journey-with-glenbrook-christian.html.
The reason I’m excited to share this learning pod opportunity with families is because I think that they would appreciate its uniquely nurturing and Christ centered setting. Because it is very small, the children receive quality attention to help them flourish in every way. The learning experience encourages them to interact with Jesus in every moment and idea as they discover their full and beautiful design in His likeness.
Look forward to meeting you and your child in person! I will have the pleasure and honor to be spending time with the little ones during open house. I have been practicing as a psychotherapist for more than 15 years.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about this and please do share widely!
San Mateo, CA
summer program / 2025-26 – 1st to 3rd graders learning pod
Dear family in Jesus, :)
My husband, Peter, is the teacher for this pod. He is trained under Ampleside. And Joanna is the mom who is hosting it in her home. You will find her lovely blog here: http://heartforchristschools.blogspot.com/2025/02/our-journey-with-glenbrook-christian.html.
The reason I’m excited to share this learning pod opportunity with families is because I think that they would appreciate its uniquely nurturing and Christ centered setting. Because it is very small, the children receive quality attention to help them flourish in every way. The learning experience encourages them to interact with Jesus in every moment and idea as they discover their full and beautiful design in His likeness.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about this and please do share widely!
Fort Mitchell, AL
Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Co-Op
Join us in a Charlotte Mason Co-Op where we learn together areas such as Shakespeare, Hymn, Recitation, Art lessons, and much more. Parents come together to also read the volumes of Charlotte Mason in a monthly mother culture meeting. We meet the 1, 2, and 4th Friday's of the month. There is no monetary cost. The cost is teaching a subject and reading the volumes with us.
Alvin, TX
Nature Study Club
We are a group of Charlotte Mason home-schooling mothers and their children who meet bi-monthly during the academic year to study and appreciate nature together. We are based in Brazoria County and use the Handbook of Nature Study to guide our learning. After discussing our topic and an object lesson, children can play and explore the outdoors. Then, the group enjoys a sack lunch together.
This group is open to home-schooled students ages six and up and their younger siblings. This is not a drop-off program, there is no cost to attend, and lessons are taught from a Christian perspective.
Mahtomedi, MN
Wholehearted Collective
We offer Charlotte Mason drop off homeschool classes, a mother-child preschool, support nights and experiences for mothers, and drop off day camps for Minnesota and western Wisconsin homeschool families. Classes meet at Katherine Abbott Park in Mahtomedi, MN on Thursdays 9am-12pm. We also offer a free weekly nature group, with guided adventures in the most inspiring and delightful locations we can find every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, mostly in the east metro. With the Wholehearted Collective you can expect to enjoy hidden waterfalls, beautiful forest clearings, surprising little trails, and quiet beaches, away from crowds and chaos. We host monthly community dinners, group camping trips, date nights, and more. Drop in anytime to make lasting friendships by adventuring together. https://wholehearted-collective.com/
Ocoee, FL
(West) Orlando, FL – Nature Group
Hi! We are a small and simple CM preschool nature group focused for ages 3-6 (siblings welcome!). We meet monthly on Thursday mornings at 10am to explore different parks/preserves/etc. mostly on the west side of Orlando, including Clermont, Winter Garden, Ocoee, etc.
Because our children are younger and not in formal lessons yet, the meetings are very casual with the children mostly just exploring, playing, and us enjoying the nature trails together while we encourage observation through modeling and simple game ideas Charlotte Mason provides in her Home Education Volume.
I hope this group can be a Christ-centered community for mothers and children as we seek to glorify God through our home education journey. Please reach out if you're interested, we'd love to have you join!