Wildflower Open Classroom

What does community look like at Wildflower Open Classroom?

At Wildflower Open Classroom, our community stands at the center of our school! We pride ourselves in having a supportive community of students, teachers, staff, and parents working together to create a unique and fulfilling learning environment for our students! At WOC we ensure that each person in our learning community has the opportunity to contribute to creating and maintaining our meaningful, purposeful learning atmosphere! Inside our classrooms, we strive to foster a sense of community that actively welcomes and supports our students in their learning! And here's just a bit of what that looks like at our school!

4 days ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of a parent volunteer working with a group of four students sitting at a table. They are all working on a writing assignment and looking up at the parent as she talks to them. In the bottom left corner is a white and orange box that frames text which says, "Involving and welcoming parents into our learning community!"

Here is a photo taken from the side of a student working on a writing assignment at a table. She has a notebook out and is writing on a piece of paper in front of her. She also has a drawing of a creature she created in front of her. In the bottom right corner in a white and orange framed box is text which says "Providing a forum for free thinking and dynamic learning!"

This photo shows one of our Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers working with a group of her students on the carpet. She is sitting with her back to the wall and students are all sitting in a circle around her. In the bottom left corner is a white and orange framed box that text that says, "Creating a safe space for all learning styles in the classroom!"

This photo is taken from behind a group of students standing in a line on the blacktop. In the background, across the blacktop you can see that the entire school is standing in one big circle around the blacktop. In the middle is one of our teachers talking to everyone. Centered towards the top of the photo is a white and orange framed box with text that says, "Teaching that everyone can contribute a unique experience that helps us understand the world around us!"

Here is a photo taken of one our student's self portrait that is hanging up in the hallway. This self portrait is a part of our monochromatic self portrait mural that each student helped to create. This student chose to complete her self portrait using the color pink! In the bottom left corner is a white and orange box with text that says, "Promoting individuality in the classroom, our WOC community, and beyond!"

This is a photo taken above a group of students who are laying down on the sidewalk at the end of the creek. There are five students laying down in a line with their heads hanging over the edge. Centered at the bottom of the photo is a white and orange box with text that says "Fostering a sense of belonging and maintaining space for everyone!"

Here is another photo of a staff member working with a group of students around a circle table. Lead by the staff member, together they are all working on a paper craft together. In the bottom left corner in another white and orange box is text that says "Having a supportive community - 'The Village' - that helps raise children!"

Here is another photo taken behind a group of students who are reading a poster that they made about plastic. The poster is hung up outside on the fence. Centered at the top of the photo is another white and orange box that says "Promoting personal responsibility in the classroom and beyond!"

A little bit about our school...

Wildflower Open Classroom makes education fun! A charter school for grades K-8, WOC is centered on a holistic, integrated thematic curriculum steered by a community of teachers, staff, and parents! WOC offers an academic alternative for students who thrive in a hands-on learning environment, building individuality, confidence, and respect through creative experiences and a thoughtful, proven curriculum.

Wildflower Open Classroom cultivates curious, compassionate, and confident learners! Through our integrated thematic curriculum model, students find excitement in their studies and enjoy opportunities for holistic learning, self-discovery, and personal responsibility they take forward in their education and beyond!

To learn all about what it means to be a Wildflower student, head on over to our website www.wildflowerschool.com

11 days ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of a student working on a science experiment with a microscope. The student is looking into the microscope and drawing what she sees. This is part of our middle school program's activity where they study volcanic sand from Lassen National Park from when they went on an overnight field trip.

Here is a photo taken above three students working on a writing assignment on the carpet. They are all sitting facing each other with their notebooks in their laps and writing.

Here is a photo of another group of students working on a writing assignment. This group of students are all sitting at a table, facing each other as they write in their notebooks.

Here is a photo of one of our middle schoolers working on a complex algebra problem. She is using the whiteboard to complete her work. In the photo she is actively writing on the board.

Here is a photo of two of our TK students playing on the carpet. Together, they are building a structure out of collected bottle corks. It looks like they are building a wall by stacking up the corks together.

Here is a photo taken above two more of our TK students. They are each sitting in chairs facing each other and together they are reading a book. One student has the book in her lap and the other is looking at it.

Here is a photo taken of two students sitting at a table in their classroom. Together, they are working on completing a writing assignment in their notebooks. In the background, there is the teal wall of the classroom with a big paper tree hung up on the wall.

Here is a photo of a table where students are working on completing a creative writing project. On the table is a drawing of a creature that the students created. Around the drawing are papers with the students' writing on them. At the edge of the photo you can see the arms of the students who are sitting at the table.

Join us for our Open House!

Wildflower Open Classroom invites you to explore our school, meet our teachers, and learn all about what it means to be a Wildflower student. On Wednesday November 4th, we will be hosting our Open House! Stop by anytime between the hours of 9:00AM and 1:00PM for a tour provided by our staff and parent ambassadors! If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to our office staff! We hope to see you there!

15 days ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Forest Days in Bidwell Park! 🌱🌀🌳

Since the start of the school year, each of our classrooms have been cycling through a rotation, where they take turns spending a day learning outside! While studying our natural world, occasionally students run into out Forest School program friends!

During Forest Days, our students work with each other as they explore their surroundings, make observations, complete projects, and create together! Lately, they have been finding some interesting critters! The frogs and lizards have been some big hits! So far this year, our Dandelion, Buttercup, Monkey Flower, and Fawn Lily classes have made the trip out! We are excited to see what our other classes will find, observe, and learn on their upcoming trips!

20 days ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo taken behind four students looking at the creek. The students are holding each others' hands as they stand in a line. Three of the students are standing on the stairs leading down to the water, one student is sitting on the concrete railing. In the background you can see the other side of the creek with lots of green trees and bushes.

Here is a photo of a group of five students climbing and playing around a tree in the park. In the picture, two students are climbing the tree-one is sitting on a higher branch and the other is climbing up the trunk. There are three students playing around the tree- one student is looking up at the two in the tree, one student is crouched down looking at something, and the other is dancing around.

Here is a photo of two students standing in the creek, looking inside their nets at what they caught. In the background you can see lots of greenery.

Here is a photo taken from behind a student looking at a frog on a rock. The student is halfway out of frame and crouched down on some rocks in the creek. The frog if shown sitting on a rock on the other side of the photo. You can see the shadows of other students looking at the rock in the upper left corner of the photo.

Here is a photo of a group of six students working on a arts and crafts project at a picnic table in the park. All the students are shown focusing on their tasks with colored pencils spread around the table.

Here is an up-close photo taken of a lizard sitting in a student's hand. On these field trips the students have been finding lots of critters.

Our first art lessons with our new art teacher, Kayce! 🎨🖌️

The past two weeks our students have taken on creating monochromatic self-portraits! Students were tasked with choosing one color from the rainbow to create their monochromatic color scheme for their self-portraits! Alongside creating, Kayce has been teaching students about color theory, patterns, and line use in their portraits! Our students began their projects by completing a "This is Me" worksheet, where they used mirrors to study their faces and practice their line drawings. Our older grades also worked on more detailed line practice, where they learned how lines and shapes create their self-portraits! Students have also been discussing identity throughout the creation process! To showcase their hard work, each student's self portrait has been hung up in the hallway where all together, they make an all-school mural!

29 days ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of our all-school mural made-up of our students monochromatic self-portraits. The mural is hung up in the hallway above a row of hooks for backpacks. From left to right, it slowly makes a gradient of the rainbow (red-purple). Each of the portraits are hung up in rows, creating one large rectangle.

Here is a photo of Kayce teaching a class of students about their line practice worksheets. Kayce in standing up while the students are all sitting on the carpet.

Here is a photo of two sheets of paper that are apart of the all-school mural. The paper on top says "TK through 5th." While the paper on the bottom says "self portraits." Both of the words are drawn in purple crayon with stars and hearts drawn around the words in purple crayon as well.

Here is a photo of a student's self-portrait. This student chose to draw their portrait in yellow. In the picture, the student is standing towards the left of the paper. In the top right corner a drawing of the sun. In the bottom right area is a drawing of a hill in the background.

Here is a photo of two students sitting on the carpet in their classroom, working on their "This is Me" worksheet.

Here is another photo of a student's self-portrait. This student chose green as their color. The student in this portrait, is standing in the middle of the paper. All around their self-portrait, the student chose to draw stars. They also filled the background in with green colored pencil.

Here is another photo of one of the student's self-portraits. This student chose blue as their color. The student's portrait of themselves takes up most of the paper. They also chose to draw an animal with their self-portrait.

It's time for Wildflower's bi-annual Clothing Swap! Join us in the Big Room and get some fun new clothes for FREE!

The Wildflower Clothing Swap is an event hosted twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring! The goal is for families to be able to pass along clean, lightly used clothing or shoes that they are no longer wearing! We will accept both adult and children's clothing. We do request that any items donated are washed and in good condition, please no stains or holes! It you are able to, NEW socks and underwear in a variety of sizes are always greatly appreciated! Clothing and costumes can be donated the week of 10/12-10/17. You are even able to bring contributions the day of the Swap! You do NOT need to donate items in order to be able to take items home! We look forward to seeing all of you there! And if you have any questions, please reach out to Emily A!

about 1 month ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of our Fall Clothing Swap flier. It has an orange background with lighter orange colored spider webs. In the middle is a green half dome shape with information and images on clothing inside it. At the top arching over the green dome are words that say "Fall Clothing Swap." In the top right corner is a drawing of a black cat wearing a green hat. In the bottom left corner is a drawing of a black spider hanging by a web. At the bottom underneath the green dome shape is text that says "Saturday October 17th 12-4PM."

What have our Afterschool students been up to lately?

A whole lot of exploring through learning, taking on art projects, setting goals, catching up after break, and getting to know one another! To start the year off right, our Afterschool students have been helping decorate the Big Room with a variety of art projects! One banner they created is made up of each student's goal for the school year! They got to cut and draw a self portrait then fill in their own goal! They also created a banner with Dolly Parton's quote, "Wildflowers don't care where they grow!" Our Afterschool Program students also spent time learning about Dolly's legacy and her work establishing the Imagination Library! They then spent the whole afternoon reading in her honor!

For their theme this year, our Afterschool Program will be learning about different biomes around the world! They will be exploring flora and fauna, learning about the history of different areas, creating art, and completing science projects related to their theme! We can't wait to see what they create next!

about 1 month ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of a group of students playing in the water. There are students standing in small kiddie pools filled with water. The pools are set up on the blacktop. It is a bright sunny day with blue sky in the background. There are also students playing basketball on the blacktop in the background.

Here is a photo of a banner that our afterschool students created. The banner background is yellow, with a white sheet placed on top of it. On the white sheet of paper, students have attached paper cut into the shape of heads. Students have drawn their hair onto the head. In the center of the face, students have written goals that would like to work towards during the school year. This photo is split between three frames, this is the first one.

Here is the second photo of the students' goal banner. It is the same as the first photo, where each student has added a face with a goal written on it.

Here is the last photo slide of the students' goal banner. It is a continuation of the last two photos. The banner is a long, horizontal rectangle shape.

Here is a photo of a group of Afterschool students. They are all posed and looking at the camera for a photoshoot. The students are showing off their costumes they have dressed up in. Many students are wearing pink, purple, and blue princess dresses. Another student is wearing a superhero cape, there is one student wearing a safari outfit, and another wearing a witch costume. Many students are also wearing sunglasses with their costumes.

Here is a photo of the banner that students painted of Dolly Parton's quote, "Wildflower don't care where they grow!" The banner background is blue and students have painted each letter of the quote a different color. All around the end of the mural is green painted, which represents the grass. Coming out of the grass are wildflower stems. Students have planted their hand prints in different colors to represent the petals of the flower. This photo is split between three different slides.

Here is the second photo of the Dolly Parton quote banner. This photo shows the middle section of the banner, which is a continuation of the first photo.

Here is the last photo of the Dolly Parton banner our students created. The banner is long and horizontal, which is why is has been split between three frames.

Wildflower's adventures in reading! 📖

What books have our classes been reading so far this year? Lots of fun stories that challenge our students to grow and expand their learning! These books also connect to each classroom's theme for the year! Can you guess what class is reading what books? (We have the answers listed below so you can check!) Our students have gone on lots of adventures through reading so far this year and we can't wait to see where they go next!

🪻"It's Okay to Make Mistakes" - Kali's TK class
💐 "Harold and the Purple Crayon" - Mary's Kinder & 1st class
🌺 "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" - Morgan's Kinder & 1st class
🌸"Yarn is Everything" - Sammie's 2nd & 3rd class
🌼"The Book With No Pictures" - Victoria's 2nd & 3rd class
🌷"Janitor's School of Garbage" - Jessica's 4th & 5th class
🪷"Love That Dog" and "The Call of the Wild" - Marissa's 4th & 5th class

about 1 month ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of a book titled "Harold and the Purple Crayon." On the cover is a picture of a young boy holding a purple crayon, which has one long, purple line being drawn al over from it. Harold is wearing all blue and he does not have any hair. The background cover of the book is brown. Harold is in the bottom right corner and the title (also purple) is in the top left corner.

Here is a photo of the book titled "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London. On the front cover is a painting of a dog standing on the side of a snowy mountain. In the background are lots of tree and an even bigger mountain covered in snow. The dog is brown and white. The title and name of the author are both in a golden yellow framed box across the top of the cover.

Here is a photo of the book titled "It's Okay to Make Mistakes." The entire cover of the book is yellow and in the middle is a drawing of a dog and a boy. The dog (on the left side) has two socks on his ears and the boy (on the right side) has a pair of pants on his head. The author name and and publishing house are towards the bottom.

Here is a photo of the book titled "The Book With No Pictures." This book cover is white and the only thing on the front is the title and the author's name in black text. In the bottom right corner is the author's name and lined along the left side of the cover, is the title of the book.

Here is a photo of the book titled "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. This book cover is white with a large colorful chameleon drawn in the center of the book. The chameleon has stripes of different colors across his body and his tongue out trying to catch a fly. The title and author name are centered together at the top of the book.

Here is a photo of a book titled "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales! Yarn is Everything!" This book cover is black with blue-colored illustrations. At the top is the text "Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales!" Underneath that is a drawing of a rabbit all wrapped up in blue yarn. The rabbit is grey with black details. Underneath the drawing is the text "Yarn is Everything" in blue writing, mimicking the look of the yarn. At the bottom is the name of the author and illustrators in the left and right corners.

Here is a photo of the book "Love That Dog". The book cover is yellow with the author's name in black writing across the top. In the center of the cover is text that says "Love That Dog" in blue writing. Underneath the writing and centered towards the bottom of the cover is a line drawing of a dog.

Here is a photo of the book titled "Janitor's School of Garbage." The book cover is blue with clouds in the background. At the top, in gold writing is the title of the book. Underneath is an illustration of what looks like a giant man made of garbage. On his shoulder is a young kid and there is another on his leg. They are standing above the clouds. At the bottom in gold writing is the name of the author.

What does thematic learning look like in our middle school program?

A whole lot of exploration through learning, creative projects, fun field trips, and so much more! Thematic learning looks similar to our other grades, except our middle school program cycles through multiple themes throughout the school year, which are called Cycles! Every cycles focuses on a different theme that connects each of the different subjects together! Whether it's reading an anthology, doing a science experiment, or completing a Social World project, each aspect of the classroom is tied to that specific 6 week theme! And what's super cool about our WOCAP class is that our middle schoolers have the opportunity to go on immersion trips and complete internships! This immerses students into the themes they have been learning about so they get to see what they look like in action, giving the real-world experiences! Right now, our middle schoolers are on their second cycle: Pathways!

about 2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of a group of WOCAP students standing in a circle, looking down at the camera. In the middle of the circle of students is a Victorian style yellow ceiling. This photo was taken in the state capital building. In the center of the students' faces is text that says, "A year in WOCAP at a glance!"

Here is a photo of a group of students standing in a circle on the blacktop. They are playing some sort of water game as part of an introduction to the school year. It is a bright and sunny day in the background with lots a blue sky and some clouds. Towards the bottom of the photo in the center is an orange box framed by a yellow box with white text that says, "Cycle 1: Orientation"

Here is a photo taken from the side of a line of 4 students. They are sitting on the blacktop with cars that they have made of their own invention. Some are powered by blown-up balloons and some are powered by other inventions. The students have lined their cars up for a race across the blacktop. Towards the bottom in a framed orange and yellow box is text that says, "Cycle 2: Pathways"

This is a photo taken on a WOCAP river trip. This photo is taken from behind a raft with 6 students and 1 guide. They are sitting on the river in an orange river raft. In the background you can see lots of water and a shoreline with lots of green bushes. Towards the bottom in an orange and yellow box is text that says, "Fall Immersion Trip Week!"

Here is a photo of two students working on a science project together. They are sitting at a desk, one on each side. One student is looking through a microscope and the other student is adjusting something on the microscope. They have their notebooks out with colored pencils and are likely drawing what they see. Towards the bottom, in an orange and yellow box is text that says "Cycle 3: Migration"

Here is a photo of two students standing at a desk working on a science experiment together. They are working on a project involving circuits as they are working with wires and a battery. They also have their notes out on the table. Towards the bottom in the center is an orange and yellow box with text that says "Cycle 4: Force"

Here is a photo taken from the side of two students working on a math problem on the whiteboard. One is standing and working towards the top of the board and the other is kneeling and working on the bottom of the board. They each have their textbooks out. In a box towards the bottom is text that says "Cycle 5: Change"

Here is a photo of one of our middle school students at his internship at a bike shop. In the photo he is working on the front tire of a bike that has been propped up on the work bench. In an orange and yellow box towards the bottom of the photo is text that says "Internship Week"!

Here is a photo of two students working together on a rope course at Chico State. This photo is taken from the ground looking up at the two students holding hands in the air. They are suspended in the air by harnesses. In the background behind them is a large oak tree and some blue sky. In a framed box near the bottom is text that says, "Cycle 6: Power"

Here is a photo taken behind a group of four students walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. They are walking in a line with one of the arches of the bridge centered ahead of them. In a framed orange and yellow box is text that says "Spring Immersion Trip Week!"

Let's take a trip around campus! 🌏📚🏫

Join us as we travel to each classroom and get to know what their themes are for the school year! Each year, our classrooms have a different theme that center all subjects! From science, to art, to literacy, history, math, and beyond, all learning that our students engage in connects back to their classroom theme!

🌳Forest School will be focusing on growth as they learn through their surrounding environment! Together they will observe growth around them and learn how growth takes on many different forms!

🌱 Kali's TK class theme is also growth! This year, the sprouts will be focusing on growing bigger, better, and together as a community! Throughout the year, they will be connecting their learning to all things that grow!

🌷Mary and Morgan's Kinder and 1st grade classes' theme is Imagination Creation Station! This year, these students will be learning about storytelling, color theory, shapes, nursery rhymes, stem, plays, and so much more!

🪻Sammie and Victoria's 2nd and 3rd grade classes' theme is "What Does it Mean to be Wild?" This year, our Fawn Lily and Monkey Flower classes will be learning all about animals, classifications, and their greater ecosystems! Throughout the year, theses students will read books, write assignments, and complete art and science projects related to animals!

🌼 Jessica's 4th and 5th grade class theme is Ecology! Throughout the year, they will be reading and writing on this topic, studying the history of ecology, and learning about all things related to the environment! They will be taking on projects related to sustainability, resources, and waste management!

🌸 Marissa's 4th and 5th grade class theme is Tamed! This theme is based off of Alice Roberts' book "Tamed." Throughout the year, our Starflower class will be connecting their learning to the domestication of plants and animals! To start the year off, they are learning all about the 5 senses and using dogs as the study focus!

about 2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of our wooden all-school mural. The mural sits on the side of a classroom, which is painted blue. The photo shows two flowers and a sun on the mural. In the bottom left corner is a caption that says, "Let's take a trip around campus!" In the top right corner is a paper airplane doodle.

This photo shows four students sitting on the carpet during a small group lesson with the teacher. Towards the bottom of the photo in the middle is a framed orange box with a caption inside that says "Mary's Kinder & 1st class theme is Imagination Creation Station."

This is a photo of our TK class playing on the blacktop. They have arranged cones in a circle and are running around them and weaving in and out. In a navy blue framed box towards the bottom of the photo is a caption that says "Kali's TK class theme is Growth!

Here is a photo of a teacher and a students working together on an assignment at a table using interactive materials. In an orange framed box, is a caption that says "Victoria's 2nd & 3rd class theme is What Does it Mean to be Wild?" In the bottom left corner is a paper airplane doodle.

Here is a photo of a cork board in a classroom with student artwork of animals on it. The board is sitting on the wall above a shelf of cubbies. In a navy blue framed box in the center of the photo is a caption that says, "Marissa's 4th & 5th class theme is Tamed!" Above the box at the top is a paper airplane doodle.

Here is a photo of three students working on a knitting project together at a table. Towards the bottom, in a framed navy blue box is a caption that says "Sammie's 2nd & 3rd class theme is What Does it Mean to be Wild?" In the bottom left corner is a paper airplane doodle.

Here is a photo of our Forest School TK class walking through a green field with two teachers. In the background there are lots of trees and a nice blue sky. Towards the top of the photo is an orange framed box with a caption that says, "Zoe's Forest School Theme is Growth within the Environment!" In the top left corner is a doodle of a paper airplane.

Here is a photo taken behind a group of students looking at a poster about plastic that has been hung up on the fence. At the top of the photo in a light blue framed box is a caption that says "Jessica's 4th & 5th Class Theme is Ecology!" In the bottom left corner is a paper airplane doodle.

Here is a photo of six students sitting at a table together learning to mix colors through paint. Towards the bottom, in a navy blue framed box is a caption that says, "Morgan's Kinder & 1st Class Theme is Imagination Creation Station!" In the top left corner is another paper airplane doodle.

How do our middle schoolers kick off the new school year?

By going on an overnight camping trip up in Lassen National Park! Our students stayed at Lassen's Volcano Camp for 2 nights and did all sorts of exploring, community activities, and learning about the natural world! Our WOCAP students went on hikes to alpine lakes and valleys, went swimming in Manzanita Lake, and received lessons from the wonderful Lassen Park Rangers, who taught them all about the park and its resources! And they had an absolute blast!

Each year, at the beginning of the school year, our Wildflower Open Classroom Adolescent Program (or WOCAP) students take a camping trip! Similar to our All-School Campout, this is a way for our middle schoolers to get to know each other and catch up after the summer break! And we'd say it's a pretty fun introduction to middle school and an awesome way to start the year!

about 2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of students swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding in Manzanita Lake. There are a group of 4 students swimming, 2 students on a paddleboard, and 1 student kayaking in the back.

This photo shows 3 students sitting on a log on the shore of the lake in the foreground. In the background, is a bunch of students swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

Here is a photo of a group of students on a hike to an alpine lake. The students are standing between a few pine trees on the bank of the lake. In the background, there are mountains with some trees at the base and a very blue sky.

Here is another photo of students on the hike to the alpine lake. There is a larger group of students hanging out on the bank of the lake. Similar to the last photo, there are mountains, trees, and blue sky in the background.

Here is a student on top of a summit "holding" up a boulder on his back. He is posed in a way that looks like he is keeping the boulder from falling.

Here is a photo of a student standing on top of a rock outcropping, waving at the camera. In the background is a hill with lots of trees.

Here is a photo of three students sitting on top of a rock looking out at a view of mountains and trees.

This photo shows a students standing in the foreground waving at the camera. He is standing in a creek and exploring the wildlife. In the background is a larger group of students who are also standing in the creek and learning about the wildlife.

You may have already seen some new faces around campus! Join us in welcoming our new staff members to the Wildflower community!

We are so pleased to welcome Zoe, Mary, and Katie to our school and are happy to have them join our school community! In getting to know our new staff members, we took a moment to ask them what they are most looking forward to this coming school year! We also asked them what their favorite thing they did this summer was! And they had some pretty cool answers! So take some time to get to know them here and make sure to say hello when you see them around campus!

about 2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a flier of the first teacher. In the top right is a photo of her at the beach. It is framed in a polaroid frame and in the bottom of the frame is orange text that says "Meet Zoe!" To the right of the photo is text that says "Our new Forest School teacher!" Under the text is an orange poppy design. In the bottom half of the flier is two boxes that contain answer to the questions we asked each teacher. In the left it says "I an looking forward to teaching and learning alongside Wildflower students in Chico's beautiful Bidwell Park!" In the right box it says, "MY favorite thing I did this summer was camping in the Eastern Sierras with my family and our dog Maggie."

This flier is the same format as the last slide. This slide highlight our new Kinder and 1st grade teacher Mary. In the bottom left square is a quote that says "I was very drawn to Wildflower for the close-knit community, so I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and for everyone to get to know me!" The right square says, "The best thing I did this summer was visit my family in Melbourne, Australia for the first time!"

The last slide follows the same format as the last two, which highlights our new Office Manager, Katie. The bottom left square has a quote that says, "This upcoming year, I am really looking forward to getting to know everyone at Wildflower and settling into my new position." The right square says, "My familys and I take a vacation every year to Coos Bay, Oregon. We camp on the beach, watch the sunset, and have bonfires!"

What are our students most looking forward to this upcoming school year?

In gearing up for the new school year, we wanted to take a moment to talk to our students and get to know some of their favorite parts bout being back on campus! We talked about what they are most excited about for this school year, what some of their favorite things are from the first days of school, and so many other fun topics! We are so happy to see our students as excited as we are for the new school year! It's already off to a great start!

2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A photo of one of our classroom doors that is blue and has wildflowers painted on it. Over the photo are words that say "WHat are our students most looking forward to this year?" and "here's what they had to say..."

A photo of three students sitting on the ramp leading up to a classroom. In the top right corner is a quote that says "Reading and reading groups and seeing my teacher Sammie." In the bottom left corner is a quote that says "Art, electives, and overnight trips."

Here is a photo of our TK students sitting on the carpet while a volunteer plays the guitar. In the top left corner is a quote that says "Having fun with my friends and meeting new people." In the bottom right corner is a quote that says "English. I like to write. Also, the Childflower Bike Ride!"

Here is a photo of the blacktop after a rainy day with a giant rainbow over it. In the top left corner is a quote that says "I'm excited to have a little buddy and being able to let my friends tour me around my new school." In the middle of the photo is a quote that says "P.E. and playing soccer with my friends!" In the bottom left corner is a quote that says "Learning more about history and the Titanic and the Gold Rush and Ancient Egypt!"

Here is a photo of a group of students hanging out at the picnic tables on the blacktop. They are are looking at something together. In the top right corner is a student quote that says "The filed trips." In the bottom left corner is a student quote that says "Writer's Workshop! I just love writing! Writing is my jam!"

Starting the year off the Wildflower way!

To kick off the new school year, this past weekend we had our annual All-School Campout! The All-School Campout is our way of welcoming students, families, and staff back into the new school year and creating time for everyone to catch up after summer break! This is also a way for our new families to get familiar with our community and make some friends! Our Campout weekends are always filled with such good times - from cooking and sharing meals together to long, sunny days spent swimming in the creek to stories and talent shows shared around the campfire! The All-School Campout is truly one of our favorite events here at Wildflower!

We want to share our gratitude and appreciation for Deserae, who helped organize and put together the whole weekend! We also want to thank the entire team, Michelle, Ashley, and Emmeline, who put an immense amount of time and work into making this weekend as amazing as it is for all of our families! We appreciate you all so much!

2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A photo of a group of students playing with big sticks in front of some cabins. The cabins and the students are both surrounded by a bunch of trees.

Two children are holding fishing poles with a parent volunteer who is getting lures ready from a tackle box. All three of them are beside either a pond or the edge of a creek.

A close-up photo of a student who has had some face paint done. She has a flower on one cheek and a heart on the other. She also has French flags on her forehead.

A photo of our WOCAP teacher, Melissa sitting at a picnic table with a student. Both of them are smiling for the camera.

A photo of one student drawing with a stencil on the forearm of another student. They are both sitting at a picnic table and are surrounded by stickers and art supplies.

A photo of two students and two parents sitting at a picnic table. They are all playing a card game together under the trees.

Here is a photo of a student sitting at a picnic table. He is painting a rock.

Here is a photo of a bunch of students playing in the creek with inflatable tubes. It is a clear, sunny day and there are lots of trees in the background around the edge of the creek.

Here is a photo of a group of students playing and exploring in the creek. They are all looking up at the camera and smiling.

Here is a photo taken behind a student who is walking across a log over the creek.

Adventures in Forest School! 🌳🌀📚

A lot has been happening on campus, but we wanted to take a moment to share what's been going on in our Forest School Program! What have our Forest School students been up to this first week of school? Lots of learning, exploring, and getting to know our amazing new Forest School teacher, Zoe!

A day spent in Forest School is a day spent learning and cultivating growth through the exploration of the natural world. Here, students have the opportunity to connect their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual learning to the world, where they develop an understanding of their place in it. Forest School is all about taking risks throughout the learning process in order to create resilient and independent learners! Take a look at what Forest School is all about!

2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A photo of two students sitting in a green field with a lake and blue sky in the background. They are working on a writing assignment in their notebooks. In the top right corner, there is text that says; "Adventures in Forest School" with orange emphasis lines around it.

Here is a photo of our entire TK Forest School class sitting on a blanket as they are being given a lesson. Here, they are also sitting in a green, grassy field with trees in the background.

A photo of our Forest School TK class walking through a field as they learn about their topic for the day. It is a clear day, with a blue sky and trees in the background.

Here is a photo of two TK students swinging on a rope swing that they found. In the phot one student is swinging from the swing attached to a tree and the other student is in the background cheering her on.

Here is a decorative flier that showcases what Forest School looks like. The flier has an orange background on one side and a green polka dot background on the other. There are four framed photos that show different aspects of Forest School. One is of students climbing on a giant fallen tree, another is of a small group of students going over a lesson at a picnic table, another is of two students standing on a bridge looking down at the creek, and the last if of students at a picnic table working on an art project. There is also a small framed box that says; "Head on over to our website to take a look at what Forest School is all about!"

Our first day back was a blast!

We had such a fun day welcoming our students back to campus last week! It was so wonderful to see so many returning students and to meet all the new faces joining us this year! We also had some fun teaming up with our friends from Resolute Dog Training, who joined us in welcoming everyone back for the 2026-2027 school year!

We are so excited for the upcoming year and all the fun times ahead! We can't wait to see everything our students will accomplish and all the memories to be had! Happy first week back Wildflower!

2 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A view of our school blacktop and two of our classrooms as everyone is walking through the gates for the first day of school.

A photo of every student standing in a circle on our blacktop as we welcome in the new school year.

One of our younger students standing in front of a glass mosaic that was made at our Music Festival.

A photo of a student standing under a rainbow balloon arch that was set up for the first day of school.

A photo of our six volunteers from Resolute Dog Training and their therapy dogs standing in front of our balloon arch.

A photo of our Resolute Therapy dogs and volunteers lined up at the front gate, ready to welcome our students.

A photo of one of our students saying hi and petting one of the therapy dogs. She is smiling and very happy to see the dog, Winston.

Have you ever wondered what a day-in-the-life of a Wildflower student looks like?

Well here you are! These are just some of the ways our students learn and some of the activities they participate in throughout the day! Here are just a few examples of what a day spent learning at Wildflower can look like ranging throughout all our grades!

Are you interested in being a part of our community and fostering growth in your student through the open classroom approach to teaching? Have you ever wondered what Forest School looks like? Or maybe you are interested in the ways that our middle schoolers learn through an immersive and thematic curriculum that includes overnight field trips? Don't wait to contact our office for more information! We still have a number of limited spots available for the 2026-2027 school year! We welcome you to take this opportunity to join our school today!

3 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A picture of our main walkway on campus with a caption that says "A Day in the Life of a Wildflower Student."

A photo of Sammie's class during morning circle with a caption that says; "Start the day off with an introductory morning circle, where the learning is just getting started!"

$A picture of a student at a desk working on a math worksheet with a caption that says; "Then, dive right into math! Today's lesson is all about fractions!"$

A picture of two students a a table working together on a writing assignment with a caption that says; "Next, get some writing practice in by working on your class's student-run magazine!"

A photo of a cafeteria lunch tray with a caption that says; "It's about lunchtime! Let's head on over to the cafeteria! Today's Menu: Chicken rice bowls with fresh grilled veggies!"

A photo of a group of 5 students on the swingset on campus with a caption that says; "Then, head on out to the playground for a sunny recess and the chance to say hello to all your friends!"

A photo of two students sitting on the carpet reading a book together with a caption that says; "Then, head back inside to work on some reading skills! The best part? Getting to read with reading buddies!"

A photo of a teacher working on a art project with a group of 5 students at a table with a caption that says; "Next, a bit of Classroom Switch! Where you get to switch it up and learn a new subject in a dynamic setting!"

A photo of three students holding up beakers for a photo as they work on a science project. The caption for this photo says; "Or maybe your afternoon looks like working on a really cool science experiment!"

A photo of student art work hanging on a wall. These art pieces are pastel drawings of different types of fruits. The caption for this photo says; "And, perhaps you end the day with a lesson in art! Which connects to your classroom theme and overall learning!"

Today is officially the big day!

Happy 1st Day of School! We are so excited to welcome our returning students back to campus and to meet some new additions to our community as well! We hope everyone has an amazing 1st day of school, whether it's first day of school ever or your last before moving onto high school! We are so happy to have our students back on campus! Here's to a great school year!

3 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

Here is a photo of our first day of school flier! It includes a picture of students working at a desk and a group of students learning a traditional Greek dance with one of our parent volunteers.

One of our favorite things about our campus is all of our murals and paintings! 🎨🌀🖌️

We absolutely love walking around campus and seeing so much art brighten our days! Something special about our school is that each classroom is known by a different type of flower, and on each door we have a mural of that flower to match! And even better, each of these flowers were painted by two of our alumni students, Maya and Malia! We also have our all-school mural that each student helped to create! We love how art brightens and brings our community together!

3 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A photo of our giant poppy mural in the hallway near the bathrooms.

A photo of our Buttercup classroom door for one of our Kinder and 1st grade classrooms. The photo shows a blue door with buttercups painted on it with a sign that says Buttercup on the wall.

Here is a photo of our Poppy classroom, with a Poppy painted on a purple door with our Poppy sign hanging above.

Here is a photo of one of our middle school classrooms with a blue door and some pink and purple wildflowers painted on the front.

Here is a photo of a yellow door with a bunch of different flowers painted on it. This room is called Jillian's meadow to honor one of our founders. This room serves as our meeting room.

Here is a photo of our all-school mural made of painted wood pieces. Together, the different pieces make up a sun and flowers.

Here is the other side of our all-school mural with flowers and insects.

Some big things have been happening around campus...

We've got some fun surprises for the start of school in the fall! Can you notice anything different about our blacktop and ball courts in these photos? We can't wait for our students to be back on campus in the fall to see and test out the new improvements around campus!

3 months ago, Wildflower Open Classroom

A photo of our newly resealed blacktop with a freshly painted basketball court.

Another view of our new basketball court from the other side towards the play structure.

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