Two-Day Homeschool Program (Grades 1-5)
Mondays and Tuesdays: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Waldorf-Inspired • Nature-Based • Homeschool Enrichment
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Our Two-Day Enrichment Program is designed specifically for homeschooling families who are seeking a warm, community-centered environment to supplement their home education. Children spend two full days each week with us, engaging in hands-on learning that supports their intellectual, emotional, and social development.
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A Rhythm of Learning Rooted in Nature
In response to parent feedback, this program will primarily take place outdoors, with indoor classroom sessions reserved for specific subject areas and during inclement weather.
We are currently finalizing a location, but the site will be in the Atlantic Beach/Mayort Area.
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A Waldorf-Inspired Approach
Our teaching follows the Waldorf educational method, honoring the developmental stages of childhood and nurturing each child through experiences that engage the head, heart, and hands.
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This holistic approach supports multiple learning styles and fosters a deep love of learning. Children are given the space to grow in confidence, creativity, and connection—both with nature and one another.
Class Groupings & Daily Structure
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Morning Main Lessons are organized by developmental stage:
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Grade 1 (standalone)
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Grades 2–3 (combined)
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Grades 4–5 (combined)
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Afternoons are multi-age, with a focus on movement, practical arts, nature immersion, and seasonal projects.
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We will consider older, developmentally ready kindergartners for placement in the Grade 1 class on a case-by-case basis, particularly to accommodate siblings.
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Enrollment & Questions
We’re here to support you through the admissions process. For specific questions about this program, please email 2dayadmin@springriverschool.org
To learn more or begin the application process, visit our Admissions Page or contact our Enrollment Coordinator directly at: enrollment@springriverschool.org
First Grade Daily Rhythm & Curriculum (Ages 6-7)
Crossing the Threshold with Wonder and Imagination
First grade marks a joyful threshold in a child’s development—a time when they are ready to engage more deeply with the world through story, rhythm, and imagination. At this stage, children are developmentally prepared to begin formal learning in a way that honors their inner life, natural curiosity, and unique learning style.
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At Spring River, first-grade students attend our two-day enrichment program on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The daily rhythm integrates imaginative learning, movement, artistic expression, and connection with the natural world in a nurturing, community-centered setting.
Morning: Circle & Main Lesson
Each day begins with an opening Circle featuring seasonal verses, singing, movement, and rhythmic activities to help children feel grounded and ready for the day.
The Main Lesson introduces and develops foundational literacy and numeracy skills through rich storytelling, hands-on activities, and the arts. Key learning themes include:
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Fairy Tales & Folk Stories
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The foundation of the first-grade curriculum lies in global fairy tales and folk stories. These stories provide rich, archetypal imagery that supports moral development and emotional growth.
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The Quality of Numbers & Form Drawing
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Numbers are introduced through images and stories, allowing children to meet each number as a living being with meaning and personality. Form drawing supports balance, coordination, and pre-literacy skills.
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​Letters Through Story & Art
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The alphabet comes to life through drawings and stories, providing children with imaginative context as they begin to read and write.
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Nature as Teacher
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Each day includes time outdoors to connect with seasonal rhythms and explore the natural world. These experiences foster observation, reverence, and a foundation for scientific thinking.
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​Head, Heart, and Hands
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All learning is integrated through movement, music, storytelling, handwork, and visual arts—nurturing the whole child in body, mind, and spirit.
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Outdoor play and nature connection are vital parts of each morning, supporting creativity, movement, and social development.
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Afternoon: Enrichment & Exploration
Afternoons are dedicated to rotating enrichment blocks, often in mixed-age groupings to foster collaboration and community-building. Enrichment activities include:
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Creative Movement & Music
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Handwork (such as finger knitting or simple stitching)
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Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
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Cultures of the World
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Gardening & Nature Study
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A Gentle, Meaningful Start
Our first-grade rhythm is designed to gently guide students through their first steps into formal learning—surrounded by beauty, consistency, and care. Through our Waldorf-inspired, nature-based approach, children develop not only skills, but also a deep love for learning and a strong sense of self and connection.
Combined Second & Third Grade Daily Rhythm and Curriculum (Ages 7-9)
Confidence and Connection in Learning
Our combined Second–Third Grade Program continues to nurture the foundational literacy and numeracy skills developed in earlier grades, while placing a growing emphasis on collaboration, confidence-building, and social-emotional development.
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Students attend on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, engaging in a Waldorf-inspired rhythm that integrates artistic expression, storytelling, nature immersion, and practical work.
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Morning: Circle & Main Lesson
Each morning begins with an opening Circle, bringing seasonal songs, poetry, movement, and rhythm to life, setting the tone for a joyful and focused day.
The Main Lesson blends academics with artistic and physical activities, supporting multiple learning styles and encouraging students to take ownership of their education through class and small-group discussions.
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Main Lesson Blocks – Semester One:
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Animal Fables from Around the World – Fables that foster moral imagination and an understanding of character and consequence
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Legends of Heroes and Saints – Inspirational stories that reflect courage, perseverance, and human virtue
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Main Lesson Blocks – Semester Two:
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Practical Life: Food, Clothing, and Shelter
Students explore how humans work with nature to meet their basic needs, developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world and their place within it.
Form drawing, painting, movement, music, and drama are woven throughout the curriculum to deepen learning and support healthy development.
Each morning also includes outdoor play and nature time, essential for imaginative thinking, physical development, and peer connection.
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Afternoon: Enrichment & Exploration
In the afternoons, second- and third-grade students participate in rotating enrichment blocks, often in mixed-age groups, which encourages cooperation, friendship, and peer learning. Activities include:
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Creative Movement & Music
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Handwork & Seasonal Crafts
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Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
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Cultures of the World
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Gardening & Nature Study​
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Building Skills & Self-Confidence
This stage of learning emphasizes growing independence, empathy, and a positive self-image. Our curriculum supports students as they step into greater responsibility and self-awareness—always held in a rhythm of beauty, balance, and connection to the natural world.
Combined Fourth and Fifth Grade (Ages 9-11)
Strengthening Thinking & Self-Understanding
Our combined Fourth–Fifth Grade Program builds upon the foundational literacy, numeracy, and artistic work of earlier years while meeting students at a new developmental stage marked by a growing sense of individual perspective, logic, and independence.
At this age, children begin to seek deeper understanding of the world around them, moving from imaginative identification to critical observation, curiosity, and self-reflection. This two-day Waldorf-inspired rhythm supports that journey with a balance of structure, creativity, and nature immersion.
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Developmental Theme: Strengthening Self & Expanding Awareness
Grades 4 and 5 mark a turning point in the child's inner life. Students are now more awake to the world and developing new capacities in thinking and perception. Our curriculum supports this with a focus on:
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Executive Functioning Skills – Strengthening memory, organization, and the ability to follow multi-step directions
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Note-Taking & Study Skills – Introducing tools for recording information from written and oral sources
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Emotional Balance & Certainty – Helping students cultivate a sense of internal stability as they navigate their growing independence
Morning: Circle & Main Lesson
The day begins with an opening Circle that includes movement, song, seasonal verse, and rhythm work to bring students into harmony with the group and the day ahead.
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The Main Lesson integrates academics with artistic modalities such as form drawing, music, storytelling, visual art, and drama. Lesson blocks for the year include:
Semester One Blocks:
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Norse Mythology – Epic tales of courage, transformation, and fate
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Native American Myths – Stories rooted in nature and cultural reverence
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State & Local Geography – Understanding our place in the world through mapping and regional study
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Semester Two Blocks:
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Introduction to Zoology – Observing the animal kingdom with curiosity and wonder
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Nature Journaling – Developing skills of careful observation, illustration, and scientific thinking
Each day includes outdoor play and nature exploration, fostering vitality, creativity, and a connection to the living world.
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Afternoon: Enrichment & Exploration
Afternoons feature rotating enrichment blocks in mixed-age groups, supporting social learning and cooperative work. Activities include:
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Creative Movement & Music
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Handwork (e.g., stitching, weaving, or felting)
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Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL)
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Cultures of the World
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Gardening & Nature Study​​
Growing Minds, Rooted in Rhythm
Our fourth–and fifth–grade program is designed to meet the developing student with challenges, beauty, and purpose, offering practical skills, artistic outlets, and real-world understanding within the context of a caring and connected classroom community.
