Wild Indigo Academy

Empowering children to build the optimal cognitive foundation for future academic and life success.

We support true play based learning, in a homeschool environment, with a focus on nature.

We believe learning should be…

  • Play based

  • Child led

  • Community focused

  • Hands on

  • Interest driven

  • Nature centric

Wild Indigo Academy might be a good fit for your family if…

  • You’d like to withdraw your child from the “race of childhood,” protecting the crucial stages of early brain development and allowing early academics to unfold at a more appropriate and organic pace.

  • You desire a different approach to schooling for your child than what the typical school experience offers these days.

  • You don’t mind your child NOT being in school forty hours per week.

  • The idea of a peaceful rhythm that prioritizes play and nature while maximizing learning sounds appealing to your family.

  • You encourage your child to take risks and try new things.

  • You’d love to see your child’s creativity taken to the next level.

Sample Schedule

We will follow the county schedule for holidays and breaks. We also take a yearly class trip. For the 26-27 school year we will study Georgia’s Coastal Plain region and then visit Tybee Island for a few nights.

  • Monday/Wednesday

    9:00 Art or Play

    9:30 Read Aloud

    9:50 Language Journal/Writing Lesson

    10:30 Park/Outside Play

    11:10 Lunch + Free Play Outside

    12:00 Individualized Math Lesson

    12:30 Social Studies or Science Project Based Learning

    1:30 Nature Journal

    2:00 Dismiss

  • Tuesday/Thursday

    9:00 Handwriting

    9:15 Art or Play

    9:45 Individualized Reading Lessons

    10:30 Park/Outside Play

    11:10 Lunch + Free Play Outside

    12:00 Seasonal Craft or Baking

    1:00 Individualized Math Lessons

    1:30 Read Aloud

    2:00 Dismiss

  • Friday

    One Friday/month we take a field trip. Parent(s)/families attend. Some examples include Fernbank, The Good Place Farm, The Atlanta Zoo, Bear Creek Nature Center, etc.

    One Friday/month is dedicated to volunteer work. Some examples include: Backpack Buddies, Zorro’s Crossing, Chatt Hills Food Bank, etc.

    The other two Fridays are in the classroom with Ms. Jenna who provides some extracurricular experiences like music and language, and nature study.

Wild Indigo Academy supports whole child development.

About Ms. Angela

I hold an MEd in Early Childhood Education and I have over 15 years of professional experience teaching young children. After I had my daughter I began researching different styles of education to make sure I could give her what I believe to be the best education possible. I became passionate about the role of play and nature in child development and I am convinced that it should be an integral part of education. I believe that pushing early adult-directed academic instruction can dramatically hinder a child’s cognitive growth and development, negatively impacting overall potential for academics, social skills, executive function, motor skills, and more. I am excited for what Wild Indigo Academy will offer my daughter and a small group of her peers.

FAQs

What will the class size be?

The class size will be 6-8 children.

What age children will be accepted?

For the 26-27 school year, I will accept children who are four, five, six, or seven years old as of August 2026.

How will I know my child is progressing and meeting learning milestones?

I will be using the Reggio Emilia style documentation process. Each child will have a learning journal and a photo portfolio to show their progress. This style allows the children’s learning processes to be visible for teachers and parents to assess the depth and breadth of learning and development that is happening in the classroom. It also makes the learning processes visible to the children themselves, allowing them to learn how to learn and how to express their knowledge and ideas.

What style of education is Wild Indigo Academy and what curriculum is being used?

Wild Indigo Academy is a mesh of several different styles of learning. I believe that one size does not fit all. I resonate with a Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling with both Waldorf and Montessori-inspired curriculum. I use a variety of curriculum plans such as, Simply Charlotte Mason, Nurture Wildflowers by Jerrica Sannes, Wondergarten Early Childhood Curriculum, Right Start Math, and Math Mammoth. Much of the focus of study for Science and Social Studies is based on seasonal activities and is taught in a project based learning style.

How does Wild Indigo Academy meet Georgia schooling requirements?

If your child is six years old or older you must file a declaration of intent to homeschool with the Georgia Department of Education by September 1, 2026. This is an easy process. The Reggio style documentation I keep will meet the requirements needed to comply with Georgia’s Homeschool Law.