Resilient bodies
Children who run, climb, and dig grow strong and steady.
Outdoor Learning · Ages 3–8
Nature & Outdoor
Hours outside every day — through every season, in nearly every weather.
Hours outside every day — through every season, in nearly every weather.
We believe children flourish under sky and tree. Our days include forest walks, garden work, mud kitchens, seasonal foraging, and the slow pleasure of watching a single oak across a year.
- Daily nature walks regardless of weather (within reason)
- On-site garden tended by the children
- Seasonal study: weather, plants, birds, and stars
- Real tools — small hands learn to use them safely
Benefits
What children gain.
Calm attention
Time outside settles the nervous system and sharpens focus.
Connection to place
They come to know their own piece of the Coast intimately.
A Glimpse
Inside our days.
Our Process
How to enroll.
A simple, unhurried path from your first hello to your child's first morning circle.
- 01
Reach Out
Send a note or give us a call — we'll listen first.
- 02
Visit a Morning
Wander the forest, meet the children, see the rhythm.
- 03
Choose Your Rhythm
Flexible schedules — full or part-time, agreed upon at enrollment.
- 04
Begin & Belong
Settle in to a quiet, ordered, joyful day.
Come spend a quiet morning with us.
Visits are unhurried — bring your child, wander the forest.
Program Questions
About Nature & Outdoor
Other programs
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4-Day Program · Ages 3–8
Wondergarten Days
Our flagship rhythm: a full, unhurried school week built around the Wondergarten curriculum.
Hands & Heart · Ages 3–8
Real Work & Crafts
Baking, play dough, and meaningful handicrafts — work with the hands that grows competent, confident children.
Studio Days · Ages 3–8
Beauty & Art
Children are exposed to a feast of beautiful ideas through art and music appreciation as well as hands-on practice with different art styles and musical instruments.
Reserve a visit
Come see a morning at St. Emmelia.
We open the doors a few times each season for families considering enrollment. Wander the forest, meet the children, and ask anything you'd like.
- (985) 290-0129
- stemmeliahomeschool@gmail.com
- Kiln-Delisle Road - Kiln, Mississippi