Busy day!

Parts of a Flower


Plants we Eat





 Busy morning doing some home tutoring!  We began with our science exploration.  We're finishing up a unit on plants.  Today we worked on identifying the parts of the flower and sorting & classifying different plant parts we eat...


Then on to math...
Place Value Work (100's, 10's, and 1's represented by different sized bears)
Numbers & Number Words


















Fine Motor Development



And finishing up with some individual goal-based work, in this case fine motor development with a simple Montessori transfer exercise.


Montessori Pink Tower & Brown Stairs work






Then the afternoon was full with our "Boy's Club".  We still have room for one more boy, preferably within the 6-9 year age range!  Our Boy's Club primarily focuses on developing social skills including cooperative play, identifying and expressing emotions, and reading social cues.  We also work on self regulation techniques for dealing with strong emotions such as fear/anxiety or anger.

 One of our cooperative group activities was converting a plain old cardboard box into an object of their choice.  After an extensive discussion the decision was made to create a "Dragon Bomb".  Can you tell we're working with boys?!   The key focus of this activity was to promote cooperation with various complex tasks.  Here's what we came up with...

Working together to add a dragon "wing"
Adding the "robot parts" for the bomb
The dragon's face...
They requested a flashlight to create "fire"

 After concluding our work for the day on the "Dragon Bomb" (with promises to come back to it next week) we took a "Sensory Break".  
Shaving Cream Painting
Mirror, mirror game...
Then we moved to a social skills activity, where we copied the facial expressions of our partners.  Our goal was to emphasize the importance of eye contact and looking for facial cues during a discussion.   And on to Yoga/Meditation where we tried out different Yoga poses and practiced deep breathing!
Arrow Pose






Warrior II

Wow, that was hard work!  Time for a breathing break...

And our coloring page, to remind us to breathe deeply.  



Free Choice Time
 And at last it was time for free choice...big surprise, they chose to work with the LEGOs.  Like I said....all boys! 

Our Boy's Group runs Thursdays from      12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.  We have room for one more group member!














Montessori Summer School



Wundergarten Learning Center is now enrolling for our summer session of Montessori-based classes! Our morning class is open to children ages 3-6 (Preschool to 1st Grade) and will meet twice weekly on Monday & Wednesday from 9:00 AM-Noon. 

Studies consistently show children who are not engaged in academic activities during the summer months regress up to three months academically before the start of the new school year. Some parents hesitate to enroll their child in an academic based program because they feel their child needs a "break" from learning. However, we believe learning activities should be hands on and fun as well as educational! Children will be actively engaged in developmentally appropriate activities including math skills, literacy and handwriting, scientific explorations, and creative art. We also believe strongly that children need to move to learn, so we provide ample opportunities for movement-based activities including jumping, spinning, and swinging. We keep our bodies as busy as our brains! Montessori based academic activities are extremely individualized so each child can move at their own pace. Our class sizes are limited to four students so every child gets extensive one on one time with the teacher daily.  Learn more about the Montessori method here

Our programs are affordable--only $85 per month for a 2-day session. We believe it's important for all children to have access to quality education, and we develop our fee schedules accordingly.

To register call/text Ms. Heather @ (801) 636-5617 or e-mail.  

Afternoon Adventure Clubs


Join us for our afternoon adventure clubs!  Each club include field visits to fun and educational sites as well as classroom activities relating to our topic of study.  Please note, classroom days will be held in our location in North Orem.  Those looking for classes in Salt Lake county should check out our partner school, Springboard Academy in Taylorsville.  Classes are open to children ages 3-8 and are held Monday-Wednesday from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Cost for each class is $30.00 and includes admission to field sites for children.  Parents are responsible for transportation to all field sites.

Nature Explorers Club:  Plant Life
May 21st-23rd
Field Sites: Thanksgiving Point Gardens & Farm Country
Explore the life cycle of plants, dissect and identify the different plant parts, and discover what part of plants we eat!  

Super Scientists: Dino-Daze
May 28th-30th
Field Sites: BYU Museum of Paleontology, Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life
Learn about different types of dinosaurs--including those native to Utah, join the Junior Paleontologist club, and create your own fossils! 

Amazing Artists: Texture and Movement
June 4th-6th

Field Sites: BYU Museum of Art, Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Explore various ways of creating texture through art using tempera paints, acrylic paints, and other surprising substances! 

Nature Explorers Club: Amazing Animals
 June 11th-13th
Field Sites: BYU Bean Museum, special visitors from "Critters 2 Go"
Identify mothers and babies, compare the parts of different animals, describe life cycles, and more! 

Super Scientists: Physics for Kids
June 18th-20th
Field Sites: Eyring Science Building (BYU),  Park Visit
Observe how objects move, learn about the laws of gravity, and explore simple machines. 

Nature Explorers Club: Bug-Off
June 25th-27th
Field Sites: BYU Bean Museum, Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Hatch butterflies, explore ladybugs, and find out why bees do more than sting!  

Amazing Artists: Exploring Color
July 9th-11th
Field Sites: BYU Museum of Art, Woodbury Art Museum
Discover primary, secondary, and tertiary colors using tempera paint, watercolors, and oil and chalk pastels. 

Super Scientists: Out of This World
July 16th-18th
Field Site: BYU Planetarium, Clark Planetarium
Explore our solar system, visit the sun,and identify various constellations! 

Amazing Artists: Three-Dimensional Media
July 26th-28th (Wed through Fri)
Field Site: BYU Museum of Art, Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Explore clay, work with wire, and build creations from a variety of found items & loose parts. 

Nature Explorers Club: Let's Rock!
July 30th-August 1st
Field Sites:  Timpanogos Cave, Park Visit
Identify different types of rocks,  describe differences between rocks and minerals, discover the wonder of geodes, and begin your own rock collection!
Note: Children under age 5 must be accompanied by a parent on the Timpanogos Cave field site

Amazing Artists: Representational Drawing & Painting
August 6th-8th
Field Sites: BYU Museum of Art, Covey Center for the Arts
Learn how to represent objects using basic shapes, draw a self portrait, make a cooperative mural, and paint a still life scene with acrylics or tempera paints. 

Super Scientists: The Water Cycle
August 13th-15th
Field Sites: Bridal Veil Falls, Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Identify and describe natural sources of water, explore the three states of water, make a model of the water cycle, and learn about important ways to conserve this precious resource.

To register call/text Ms. Heather @ (801) 636-5617 or e-mail.   


Exploring Electricity!




















Our "Little Builders" today explored the concept of circuts, sockets, switches, and more! We looked at different kinds of lights and how they work, discussing where the electricity comes from (the wall outlet/power plant or batteries).


We were able to take apart several items to see how the electricity passes through to make the item work. They were interested in seeing how the different types of switches worked (pushing a button vs. pushing a switch) and took turns exploring each type.















Then we brought out our "Snap Circuts" sets to apply what we had learned! Most of the older children have become familiar with the set and are able to make several simple projects without instructions--the "flying saucer" is one of their favorites! For our "challenge activity" we decided to do a more complex project. It took a lot of work and a lot of patience (we had to check our work 3 times!) but we managed to build a fully functional AM radio!

















Project Work: Blue Prints


After observing the children's ongoing interests in building, construction,and how things work we decided to go in that direction for our February project topic. We decided to start off where all major construction projects begin, with blueprints!




The construction workers began
with a 2-dimensional layout using concrete objects, unit blocks. They then traced around the blocks to get the general outline for their house.






Then the important work began--adding the details! They outlined each room and started in with labeling rooms and adding the furniture.







We hung it up on the wall to get a different viewpoint--our work wasn't done yet! As the children revisited their blueprint they discovered a few key aspects were missing. They worked together to add a fireplace and a kitchen--can't do without the most important room in the house!




Next week we'll look at ways to make our 2-dimensinonal work 3-dimensional!


Stress Free Kids: Positive Affirmations!

Our stress free kids learned about positive affirmations this week! We read the story The Affirmation Web by Lori Lite and created our own "affirmation web" by passing our yarn "web" from one person to another as they shared their affirmations. The children then drew and colored their own web with positive affirmations: "I am smart", "I can make good choices", "I can choose my feelings".

Why is this important?

"Good self-esteem is important because it helps children to hold their heads high and feel proud of themselves and what they can accomplish in life. It gives children the courage to try new things and the power to believe in themselves. It lets them respect themselves even when they make mistakes..."
-Lori Lite, Stress Free Kids




We have two Yoga/Meditation classes now enrolling, Thursday mornings from 10-11:30 AM and Monday afternoons from 1-2:30 PM. Ages 3-12 are welcome. PRICE DROP--the cost of our Stress Free Kids class in February is only $35! Space is limited so sign up soon!


Current Classes & Price List

Parents, to make it possible to include more classes and maintain our low tuition rates we've shortened our enrichment classes and added new, engaging learning programs for young children. Below is a general overview of our current class schedule and price list. You can also find a printable calendar here.

Open Studio Monday to Friday 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Each morning will begin with an open studio session, which runs from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. During open studio children are allowed to choose from many of the activities available in our classroom including art, science, sensory, math, literacy, blocks, dramatic play, and more! Activities are carefully selected to provide opportunities to master different learning objectives and are typically based on our overarching study topic for the month. Open studio is available for children of all ages. Open studio is $5 per session or payable by punch card (5 sessions/$20).

History Club Tuesday & Wednesday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Our history curriculum is drawn from The Story of the World. Students may join us twice weekly or families may choose to purchase the book and read the literacy chapter at home then join us for related, hands-on learning activities on Wednesday. The full program (Tues/Wed mornings) is $45 per month, or the activities-based program is $30 per month per child. History is open to children ages 6-12.

LEGOS/Little BuildersTuesdays 10-11:30 AM
Join us for exploration of LEGOS, Duplos, Brico Blocks, and more! Children develop fine motor, math, and literacy skills as they first explore the manipulative, then join in a thematic story and participate in a cooperative "challenge activity". This class is open to children ages 2-5 (Little Builders) or 4-12 (LEGOS) and costs $5 per session or payable by punch card (5 sessions/$20).

Math Out of the Box Tuesday & Thursday 1-2:30 PM
Join us for an inquiry-based math exploration using the hands-on mathematics curriculum Math Out of the Box! Our unique math program leads children through the four main areas of mathematics: algebraic thinking, geometric knowledge, measurement benchmarks, and number concepts. Our mixed age grouping allows older students to teach mastered concepts to younger students using our innovative "learning circle" technique. Math Out of the Box is open to K-5 grade levels. Our first 10 week strand will cover algebraic thinking, total cost for the 10-week strand is $120.00

MathMagic Thursdays 10:30-Noon Join us as we count, sort and classify, graph, and more using hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and FUN math activities! Designed for children ages 3-6, cost is $5 per session or payable with punch card ($20/5 sessions)

Stress Free Kids Monday 1:00 PM-3:30 PM (Now Enrolling) or Thursdays 9:30 AM-11:00 AM (Currently Full)
We combine a fun, physically engaging Yoga curriculum with Lori Lite's unique "Stress Free Kids" meditation curriculum, resulting in a program that encourages healthy practices and teaches children to manage stress using deep breathing, meditation, positive affirmations, and progressive muscle relaxation. This class is ideal for children coping with ADD/ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, and general emotional/behavioral problems--as well as those who just want to be active and have fun!

Interactive Literature Mondays 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Our interactive literature program brings stories to life! Children participate in a shared literature circle, then join together to participate in hands on activities relating to the story. This program is specifically directed toward our younger learners (3-5) but also includes activities appropriate for older children (6-8). Stories and activities will be based on our overarching monthly topic of study. Cost is $5 per session or payable by punch card (5 sessions for $20)

Super Scientists Wednesday 10:00-11:30 AM
Join our super scientists for hands-on explorations relating to our study topic of the month. Children will learn to use the scientific method to develop a hypothesis, research and experiment, analyze data, and report their discoveries. Our unique "fast facts" record keeping method makes it easy for parents to see what their children are learning! This program is appropriate for all ages (3-12) and costs $5 per session or payable by punch card (5 sessions/$20)

Writer's Workshop Wednesday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
The ability to clearly explain one's thought process in writing is a key aspect of a child's academic ability. Our "writer's workshop" combines a quick mini-lesson on grammar and mechanics with time for independent writing and the sharing of results. Children will brainstorm topics to write about and work their way through the entire writing/editing process, producing a published piece at the end of a cycle. Children may join in our ongoing workshops at any time, this program is directed toward children ages 6-12, or younger children who are already reading/writing fluently. Cost is $25 per month.

Amazing ArtistsFriday 10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Join our amazing artists for hands-on, expressive art activities based on the book The Language of Art. Children will learn about color, texture, sculpting, drawing, and painting through open exploration of artist-quality materials including tempera and watercolor paints, oil and chalk pastels, and earth clay. Children will also have the chance to explore with acrylics and create their own finished, framable work of art. Ongoing, children may join at any time. Cost is $5 per session or payable with punch card (5 sessions/$20)

Meet the Masters Friday 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Join Van Gogh, Picasso, and more as we explore using the popular multi-media based curriculum, Meet the Masters. Children ages 5-12 join in multi-media based presentations on the focus artist, complete a self-directed study guide relating to the art technique, and then join in to create a masterpiece of their own based on that artist's style. This class is designed for children who have had some experience working freely with art materials and are ready to move on to more structured arts-based activities. Classes are taught in a 7-week strand with a different artists featured each week, cost for the entire strand is $90, which includes a single user license for online access to the resources for use at home ($35 value).

Developmental Preschool Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-Noon

Children ages 2-5 years are welcome to join us for our cost-effective developmental preschool program. Our developmental preschool includes many of our hands-on enrichment classes, but also incorporates a full developmental assessment and individualized learning plans for each student, with goals developed cooperatively with parents. Each child receives individual, small group, and whole group instruction opportunities throughout the day, with plenty of time for child-directed play and social engagement and several opportunities to participate in structured, teacher-directed learning activities. Our developmental preschool serves typically developing children as well as children with special educational rights (learning differences, autism spectrum, behavioral challenges, etc).

Comprehensive Assessment/Enrollment Fee: $35.00

1 day transition program (2's to young 3's) $60 per month
2 day program $80 per month
3 day program $180 per month
4 day program $190 per month
5 day program $200 per month
*$5 discount if paid by the first of the month


Day School Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Want more than just enrichment classes? Sign your K-5th grader up for our day school program. They get the chance to engage in all of our great enrichment classes and learning clubs as well as individualized and small group tutoring in literacy (phonics and grammar) and mathematics skills. Each child has their own individualized learning plan, created cooperatively with parents, teachers and the student. Half day program (9 to Noon or Noon to 3 PM) also available, you pick the days of the week based on your schedule and classes of interest.

Comprehensive Assessment/Enrollment Fee: $75.00

2 days per week $400 Full Day/$200 Half Day
3 Days Per Week $240 Full Day/$120 Half Day
2 Days Per Week $160 Full Day/$80 Half Day

To make this option affordable to families we offer a 50% Sibling Discount for our day school students

Private Tutoring As Scheduled
Private tutoring is available in phonics, grammar, math, and study skills for children ages 3-12. Cost is $15 per 30 minute session. Children will work individually with our instructors using well-known, Classical education based curriculums including Phonics Pathways, First Language Lessons, and Saxon Math.

*NEW* Autism Intervention As Scheduled
Our autism intervention program integrates children into our existing class sessions with the added support needed for students on the autism spectrum and additional one-on-one treatment sessions (30 minutes per 3 hour session). We are a methodology-friendly environment, meaning we incorporate various methods including behavioral interventions (ABA), child-centered interventions such as Floor Time/DIR, and relationship based interventions such as RDI. We work with families to develop a program based on their child's individual learning program specifically based on input from parents and other care providers. In order to allow for flexible treatment methods our instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, most with experience as therapists in a variety of settings. We are able and willing to work cooperatively with certified consultants as needed. Cost for this program is $15 per hour if implementing our own treatment plan, or $10 per hour if working with a consultant. Children will be provided with 1:1 or 1:2 supervision and intervention as needed. Families are welcome to provide their own shadows, if you choose to do so fees are reduced by 50%.

After School Adventures Club Monday-Friday 3-4:30 PM
We're now accepting applications for our after school adventure clubs! We need 4 children signed up for each class in order to carry the class options, classes are open to ages 3-12. The following programs are now enrolling (see above for class descriptions):

Mondays 3:00-4:30 PM Interactive Literature $5 per session
Tuesday 3:00-4:30 PM LEGO/Little Builders $5 per session
Wednesday 3:00-4:30 PM Writer's Workshop $10 per session OR $25/month
Thursday 3:00-4:30 PM Stress Free Kids (Yoga/Meditation) $12 per session OR $45/month
Friday 3:00-4:30 PM Amazing Artists $5 per session

Full After School Adventure Clubs Program (Monday-Friday 3:00-4:30 PM) $80 per month,
extended care available 4:30-6:30 PM @ $2.50 per hour (minimum 4 kids)

Introducing... Our New Yoga Class!

We are so pleased to announce our New Children's Yoga class.

Our Yoga class is held every Thursday (during the month of January) starting at 9:30 am and costs $45.00 for 4 weeks. Parents are welcome to stay and watch or drop off their kids. Unfortunately, the January class is currently full. However, if you are interested in signing up for this class in the future, please let us know and we will put you on our waiting list. We have slots available for February.

Yoga provides a wonderful way for the children to explore their bodies, hearts, and minds. It also gives them the needed tools to still the mind, enliven the body, and connect with their feelings. The Yoga postures are taught in an easy and fun way through the imaginative use of animal shapes, encouraging through play, better body co-ordination, breathing control, and suppleness. Your children can improve their health by having fun acting out Yoga positions in the shape of animals like: lions, tigers, and cobras...oh my! What fun!

The Cobra pose:

In addition, our 30 minute Yoga session is followed by meditation exercises. These exercises are given through creative stories and activities designed to decrease stress, anxiety, and anger while increasing self-esteem and self-awareness. "Teaching today's children to be active participants in creating their own healthy, calm, peaceful lives."-Lori Lite

Our Yoga routine's are child led, instructor guided. The children in class collectively build the Yoga routine each week, by selecting breathing, balance, standing, bending, twisting, and stretching poses from the colorful yoga books and cards provided. In addition, they also choose a playful game and warm down breathing exercise. Our experienced Yoga students are also given a teaching moment to share their favorite Yoga pose with the class.

We love the eager participation and helpful ideas and observations of both the children and adults. It makes our Yoga experience so rewarding! For example, the first week, a mother of one of the children shared an om breathing exercise (that we were able to use in class) and other creative activity ideas. We welcome your ideas to improve our class.

Here some poses that the children choose for our first week of Yoga this month:

A moment to relax and breathe! The Om breathing pose:

The Giraffe pose: Stand and breathe in, bring your arms high above your head.

The Giraffe pose continued. After, breathing out and putting hands on the floor as far forward as possible, keep heels on floor and stretch back. Ms. Heather I., is guiding the kids to improve their form by keeping their heels on the floor and back legs straight:

The Stork pose:

The Eagle pose:

Ahhh...time to cool down with a relaxation exercise in child's pose:
We love learning and stretching our bodies and minds with you!
We hope to see you for our future Yoga/Meditation classes!