Your Primary Child

“Education must

begin at birth.”

Maria Montessori

Welcome to Child of the Redwoods, Where Parents are Empowered Educators

You have a little one at home whose busy hands and racing feet are constantly in the middle of everything? No matter how much they make us laugh or cry, we should never underestimate their capacity for learning! Their brains and bodies are growing at an incredible rate, and they are capable of so much more than traditional programs give them credit for.

They amaze you because they truly are amazing. 

If you’ve been looking for ways to nurture your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener’s intellectual, physical, and emotional growth, we are here to show you how to make the magic happen.

You and your child will be partners in learning. You’ll embrace the teachable moments in everyday life, and you’ll learn how to be a better teacher by following your child and relying on time-tested, highly effective lessons.

"Child of the Redwoods has given me the peace of mind and confidence I needed! I have finally stopped scrolling for endless hours and instead embarked on the learning journey that I was looking for."

Naomi

Our Unique Approach

We believe that not only is it possible for parents to be effective educators — they already are.

Homeschoolers know their own children best. Yet a successful homeschool experience for parents of young children requires two elements: a solid foundation and a day-to-day practice built around high-quality curriculum and parent support. That’s why we built all our foundation and practice programs around the 3 Cs - Curriculum, Community, and Coaching.

Montessori lessons and activities covering all core subject areas

Private community for guidance, motivation, and accountability

Live group coaching plus video demonstrations and lectures

Children also deserve a method of instruction that nurtures the whole child and delivers the absolute best that early childhood education can offer. The Montessori method is progressive and time-tested. It has always been and continues to be our North Star.

A Solid Foundations

Our Foundations of Primary program teaches the Montessori method so that you know what, when, and how to teach each subject.

In our Foundations of Primary program (included in both the Complete Curriculum and Unlimited plans), you’ll learn strategies for developing and maintaining a rhythm and routine, methods for “following the child,” and Montessori teaching techniques for every subject. You’ll get lessons, yes, but – more importantly – you’ll get the big picture.

Primary provides you with complete support through the 3 Cs — Curriculum, Community, and Coaching. That means you’ll receive step-by-step guides for every Primary lesson, a set of our Primary Planning Cards, access to our private online community, and live group coaching events.

Here are just a few of the things you’ll learn how to do for your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener:

  • Lesson plan and document progress

  • Develop your child’s fine motor skills

  • Teach your child to read and write

  • Teach your child how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

When you complete Primary, you’ll understand how to fully implement the Montessori method on any budget (materials optional but not required!), and you’ll walk away with fun and engaging sequenced lessons to give your child. You’ll know why they are important and which ones to focus on for your child’s skill level.

"Primary was practical. It was inspiring, and it sent the message home that I can do this!"

Brenda

Your Daily Practice: Monthly Themes

Our vibrant Constellation program combines coaching, community, and monthly themed lessons and activities to keep you inspired and motivated.

Knowing what to teach and how to teach is a great foundation for your homeschool, but you can also save time with quality printable materials and lessons fully scripted and ready to go. Even if you use a nature-centric, relaxed approach to homeschooling, without a regular influx of inspiration, it can be hard to maintain your teaching rhythm. 

This is where our Constellation program truly shines. Each month, you’ll get a new theme pack filled with lessons, printables, reading and art recommendations, and more. And it’s already included in both the Complete Curriculum and Unlimited plans!

Because we emphasize a spiraling curriculum approach, each month touches on a wide array of subjects, including the sciences, reading and writing, math, practical life, and sensorial. 

How can we aspire to write a thematic unit for such a broad age range? Simple: this program is designed to grow with your child. All of our themed activities are rich, authentically Montessori, aligned with the foundation program, and come with guidance on how to give the lesson to children of different ages.

"I would highly recommend Homeschool of the Redwoods: Primary and Constellation! I learned so much in Primary and find that Constellation is a wonderful way to continue that learning, ask questions from others, and learn from others and share ideas."

Rachel

Each Thematic Activities packet includes:

  • A recommended book list

  • Art, poetry, and music selections

  • A monthly pacing guide

  • Themed projects and lessons

And because we created Constellation for budget conscious homeschoolers, we include as many print-at-home items as possible within the packet, including parts cards, lab sheets, and visual recipes. When a lesson does call for special materials, we emphasize common household objects.

"I have been so inspired by the Constellation themes, love attending the live coaching sessions, and love being able to ask and answer support questions. I would definitely recommend Child of the Redwoods to anyone wanting to homeschool."

Caitlin

The Opportunity Is Here

You may never have thought of it this way, but the research confirms: you are already your child’s most influential educator. You’re teaching them all the time. The more you understand about how learning works, the more you can provide an intentional, enriching experience for your child.

After all, learning doesn’t start and stop according to a school clock. It’s organic and ongoing. Once a child grips a concept, they won’t let go.

"Go no further! Child of the Redwood is the place to go. I am so glad I found the best authentic Montessori teacher."

Megha

We are here to help you know what to do — how to effectively guide, give lessons, introduce and review concepts. We want you to feel confident and qualified. We’re here to make all easier — especially for those of you who are new to homeschooling.

Because it’s not just your child who should be finding the joy in learning… we want it for you, too.