November Learning Pod

Service Description

🍂 November Learning Pod – The Barnyard Classroom Our Fall Learning Pod offers a small-group educational experience where academics come alive through structured, project-based, nature-rich learning. Inspired by the Charlotte Mason philosophy and aligned with the Ontario curriculum, students strengthen their skills in Reading, Writing, Grammar, Phonics, Math, and Science through living books, nature study, and hands-on investigations. As autumn transitions toward winter, our November studies will explore woodland wildlife and how animals adapt to their environments. Children will become young researchers, investigating animals and creating their own nonfiction books. Inside our cozy classroom and throughout the farm and forest, children develop confidence, curiosity, and independence through meaningful lessons that connect academic learning with the natural world. ✨ Small-group learning (maximum 6 students) ✨ Ontario curriculum-aligned instruction ✨ Charlotte Mason inspired ✨ Taught by an Ontario Certified Teacher ✨ Structured academics with outdoor farm connections ✨ Weekly nature journaling & nature study 🍁 November Learning Focus 🌲 Nature Study: Wildlife & the Woodland Explore woodland habitats, animal adaptations, seasonal behaviours, and how forest creatures prepare for winter. ✏️ Writing: Information Writing Students will research an animal of their choice and create their own nonfiction book featuring an introduction, informative chapters, interesting facts, illustrations, and a glossary. ➕ Math: Addition & Subtraction with Regrouping Strengthen number sense and problem-solving through hands-on manipulatives, visual models, and strategies for adding and subtracting larger numbers. 📖 Read-Aloud: Heartwood Hotel by Kallie George Follow Mona the mouse on her woodland adventures while exploring friendship, kindness, belonging, and the changing seasons. 📅 Fall Term Closures • Friday, November 13 – DDSB PA Day (regular Farm School closed; full-day PA Day Camp available) • December 16 – January 6 – Winter Break Closed on DDSB PA Days and statutory holidays. November Tuition Breakdown Mondays – Learning Pod 5 days × $65 = $325 Wednesdays – Learning Pod 4 days × $65 = $260 Fridays – Farm School (if participating) 3 days × $35 = $105 Please calculate your child's November tuition according to their regularly scheduled attendance days and applicable daily rate.