Homeschool on the Farm
A curiosity-led, place-based science and agriculture program for homeschooled students ages 6-9.
**This program is currently on hold until Fall 2025 - Please check back this summer for details!**
Homeschool on the Farm is an inquiry-based program where students ages 6-9 use the farm as their outdoor classroom—exploring the production fields, forested areas, orchards, and riparian areas along the Connecticut River.
Students build their science literacy as they explore, through making observations, generating questions, collecting and analyzing data, and reflecting on their peers’ investigations and questions. During our time together, we think critically about important topics, such as: How does food grow? What do plants need to survive? Why are seeds so important? What is soil and why do plants need it? Who are pollinators and what happens during pollination? And, what is healthy food and how do I cook it?
Lessons are multidisciplinary as we engage in scientific thinking through cooking, harvesting, art, writing, physical movement, and more. Lessons are also in alignment with Vermont’s adopted Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards practices. Please visit our Learning Standards Document for more information on how this program aligns with learning objectives.
Class Structure:
- Drop-Off & Free Exploration (10 minutes)
- Circle (15 minutes)
- Harvest & Make Snack (30 minutes)
- Lesson (1 hour)
- Closing Circle (5 minutes)
If you have any questions, please email us at education@cedarcirclefarm.org or call (802) 785-4737.
Financial Support Info
We strive to make our education programs accessible to all families. If homeschool tuition is cost-prohibitive or challenging for your family, please contact us to discuss sliding scales, payment plans, or financial aid.
Withdrawals, Refunds & Cancellations
For withdrawals more than 5 days before your first day of the program, full refunds will be given, minus a $15 processing fee. For withdrawals within 4 days of the first day of the program, refunds will only be given if a substitute can be made from a waitlist. No refunds will be given if a student misses any part of the program for any reason.
If the minimum number of participants (5) is not met two weeks prior to the start date of the session, we will cancel the program and issue 100% reimbursement.