Wilde Roots Academy

Wilde Roots Academy believes in a child-led, teacher guided approach to learning in a nature based, sustainability focused environment. Rooting our lessons in the world around us, ensures a natural, engaging pathway to literacy and numeracy, rooted in hands-on, real-world learning!

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Our Classes

3's (Pre-K3)

Children explore foundational concepts through shapes, sensory play, and nature-based discovery. They begin recognizing letters and numbers (1-5), practice fine motor skills through tracing and hands-on activities, and develop a love for storytelling and communication. Math learning focuses on sorting, patterns, and early counting using farm materials.

4's (Pre-K4)

Building on early literacy, children identify and write letters, recognize their names, and engage in early word formation through playful exploration. Math expands to counting (1-10), simple addition, and measurement using natural objects. Science and farm learning introduce life cycles, weather changes, and plant growth, fostering curiosity and problem-solving.

Kindergarten

Students develop reading and writing skills, forming simple sentences and recognizing sight words. Math concepts grow to include addition, subtraction, place value, and problem-solving using real-world farm scenarios. They take on responsibility in farm tasks, deepen their understanding of science and ecology, and gain confidence in expressing ideas through writing, art, and storytelling.

Curriculum

Core Pedagogical Approach

Hands-On, Play-Based Learning: Using natural and tangible materials to teach abstract concepts.
Emergent & Child-Led Learning: Encouraging curiosity and personal expression in literacy and math.
Shape-Based Literacy Development: Connecting early mark-making to familiar objects.
Mathematical Thinking Through Nature: Learning numbers, patterns, and logic through farm-based experiences.

A day in the life

Wilde Roots Academy

Daily Structure:

8:30 AM – Arrival & Free Exploration (Outdoor play, sensory bins, farm observation)
9:00 AM – Morning Meeting (Check-in, morning yoga & meditation)
9:30 AM – Literacy & Pre-Writing Focus
10:15 AM – Snack & Outdoor Play (Physical Fitness Class)
11:00 AM – Math & Science Exploration
12:00 PM – Lunch
1:00 PM – Rest & Quiet Activities (PreK3 & PreK4) / Independent Reading (Kinder)
1:30 PM – Project Work / Art & Creativity
2:00 PM - Open Play
2:30 PM – Reflection & Closing Circle (Sharing discoveries, reading a book)
3:00 PM – Dismissal
After-Care

Wilde Roots Scholarship Fund

Wilde Roots Academy is committed to providing high-quality early childhood education to children from all backgrounds, regardless of financial circumstances. Our scholarship program aims to make our nature-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum accessible to families in Austin who face economic barriers to early education.

Full Scholarship:

Provides full tuition coverage to families earning below 150% of the FPL and experiencing financial hardship

Partial Scholarship:

Provides 25-75% tuition subsidy to families earning 150-250% of the FLB and experiencing financial hardship

Sliding Scale Tuition:

One-time tuition reductions for when life happens, to ensure continued access to high quality early education.