Sacramento, California
A Lotus & Ivy Pod provides in-person, Waldorf-inspired homeschool enrichment. Students do not need to be enrolled in Lotus & Ivy Virtual Classes to join our Pods. All homeschoolers are welcome. Click on the images to learn more.
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Our Pod holds classes on Fridays and Mondays in Sacramento. Students may choose to attend on one or both days.
Pod program days are 10am - 2:30pm.
Our Pod is located in Land Park near downtown Sacramento. We rent a beautiful indoor and outdoor space from a local church. Please email us for the church address.
Kindergarten
IN ORDER TO BEGIN KINDERGARTEN IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 5 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.*
Fridays & Mondays in the Kindergarten will follow the same rhythm for the students, but activities, topics, and lessons will be different.
Mondays: Morning Circle Time, Show-Around, Main Lesson Enrichment, Snack Recess, Arts & Crafts & Seasonal Activities, Handwork, Lunch, Free Play, Spanish, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Circle Time, Main Lesson Enrichment (which includes Storytelling, Arts & Crafts, Gardening, & Seasonal Activities), Snack Time, Handwork, Lunch, Free Play, Spanish, Closing Circle
*If you have questions about admissions for your Kindergartener, please call us at 321-866-6860.
Class 1
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 1 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 6 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 1 include Fairy Tales, Language Arts, Math and the Four Operations, and Nature Science. Practical Arts for Class 1 includes clay work, gift-making, book-making, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
Class 2
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 2 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 7 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 2 include Animal Fables, People with Good Hearts, Language Arts, Math, and Nature Science. Practical Arts for Class 2 includes clay work, gift-making, sewing, book-making, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
STEM Special Enrichment includes various hands-on projects such as making a boat that floats, an egg-drop challenge, building a bridge that holds weight, and more.
Class 3
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 3 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 8 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 3 include Indigenous Peoples studies, Creation stories from around the world, Language Arts, Math (Measurement, Volume, Weight, Currency), Living on the Earth: Shelters, Farming, & Textiles, and Nature Science. Practical Arts for Class 3 includes clay work, gift-making, sewing, book-making, sewing, woodworking, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
Class 4
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 4 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 9 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Circle Time & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 4 include Zoology, Norse Mythology, Living in California, Language Arts, and Math (Fractions & Long Division). Practical Arts for Class 4 includes clay work, gift-making, sewing, book-making, sewing, woodworking, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
STEM special enrichment includes projects such as building a bristle bot, a doodle bot, making a lemon circuit, egg-drop challenge, exploring sound and color, and more.
Class 5 & 6
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 5 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 10 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR. IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 6 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 11 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Meeting & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Meeting & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 5 & 6 include Ancient Civilizations, Greek Mythology, Geology, Astronomy, Geometry, Geography, Language Arts, and Math (Decimals & Business Math). Practical Arts for Class 5 & 6 includes clay work, gift-making, sewing, book-making, sewing, woodworking, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
STEM special enrichment includes projects such as building a bristle bot, a doodle bot, making a lemon circuit, egg-drop challenge, exploring sound and color, and more.
Class 7 & 8
IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 7 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 12 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR. IN ORDER TO BEGIN CLASS 8 IN THE FALL, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE TURNED 13 BY MAY 1ST OF THAT YEAR.
Mondays: Morning Meeting & Main Lesson Enrichment (Language Arts-focused), STEM Special Enrichment, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch, Free Play, Practical Arts, Closing Circle
Fridays: Morning Meeting & Main Lesson Enrichment (Math or Science-focused), Special Enrichment is centered on Seasons & Festivals and Gardening & Farming, Snack Recess, Spanish, Movement, Lunch Recess/Free Play, Handwork, Closing Circle
*Main Lesson Enrichment includes Art, and Main Lesson topics for Class 7 & 8 include The Renaissance, US History, Perspective Drawing, Creative Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry, Geography, Language Arts, and Math (Intro to Algebra Topics). Practical Arts for Class 7 & 8 includes clay work, gift-making, sewing, book-making, sewing, woodworking, cooking, and more. (Food allergies and dietary restrictions are considered with cooking.)
OUR POD WILL GROW WITH OUR STUDENTS, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO HAVE ENRICHMENT AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YEARS TO COME.
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Lotus & Ivy Pods provide developmentally appropriate Waldorf-Inspired in-person learning for students ages 5-14. To enroll click on the button below for the “Application for Enrollment.”
Calendar of Events
2023-2024 Program Year
August 5, 2023 - Open House from 2pm - 4pm (at Pod location- contact us for address)
September 7, 2023 - Family Back to School Picnic from 11am - 1pm - (at Pod location)
September 11, 2023 - First day of Monday classes
September 15, 2023 - First day of Friday classes
September 29, 2023 - Michaelmas Celebration *during the Pod
October 30, 2023 - Pumpkin Spiral; Queen of Halloween visits *during the Pod
November 10, 2023 - Lantern Walk *evening after dark
November 20-24, 2023 - Thanksgiving Break / No Pod classes
December 4, 2023 - St. Nicholas Visits *during the Pod
December 14, 2023 - Advent Spiral *evening after dark
December 18, 2023 - January 7, 2024 - Winter Break / No Pod classes
January 8, 2024 - First day of Monday class
January 12, 2024 - First day of Friday class
February 2, 2024 - Candlemas Celebration *during the Pod
March 18, 2024 - Shamrock Festival *during the Pod
March 25 - 29- Spring Break / No Pod classes
April 29, 2024 - May Day *during the Pod
May 24, 2024 - Last Day of Classes
Tuition & Payment
Students may choose to attend one day or both days per week.
Tuition for 1 day per week (Fridays or Mondays): $195 per 4 weeks
Tuition for 2 days per week (Mondays & Fridays): $375 per 4 weeks
Enrollment Fee:
Attending 1 day/week: $99 paid twice per year (August & December) or
Attending 2 days/week: $198 paid twice per year (August & December)
Tuition Due Dates
* Semester two enrollment fee ($99 1-day, $198 2-days) due January 15
** Each tuition payment covers four weeks of 1-day or 2-day per week classes
Tuition Month One: Due Sept. 1, 2023 Covers classes September 11-October 6
Tuition Month Two: Due Oct. 1, 2023 Covers classes October 9-November 3
Tuition Month Three: Due Nov. 1, 2023 Covers classes November 6-December 8
Tuition Month Four: Due Dec. 1, 2023 Covers classes December 11-January 26
Tuition Month Five: Due Jan. 15, 2024 Covers classes January 29-February 23
Tuition Month Six: Due Feb. 15, 2024 Covers classes February 26-March 22
Tuition Month Seven: Due March 15, 2024 Covers classes April 1-April 26
Tuition Month Eight: Due April 15, 2024 Covers classes April 29-May 24
*Clicking the button below will take you to PayPal. There is a 3% service fee to pay via PayPal. You will need to add 3% to your student’s tuition & fees.