Wonder Paths is designed for families who want a thoughtful, part-time learning environment that complements what they’re already doing at home. It’s a great fit for curious kids who enjoy asking questions, listening to stories, building skills, and working through ideas in a supportive small-group setting.

Wonder Paths meets two mornings per week from 9:00–1:00. Families may choose either Group A (Tuesday/Thursday) or Group B (Wednesday/Friday). Both groups follow the same curriculum and calendar — just a different schedule option to fit your family’s needs. Our year runs from September through late May and follows the Bentonville School District calendar for days off, major holidays, and breaks.

Our mornings at Wonder Paths are calm, engaging, and full of purpose. Students arrive, get settled, and start with their “basket boosters”—simple, hands-on activities tailored to their individual learning goals to ease into the day. From there, we move into a mix of creative projects, meaningful skill-building, and hands-on learning across reading, writing, math, and more. We take a mid-morning snack break, then continue exploring, building, and connecting ideas before wrapping up together. It’s a thoughtful rhythm that gives kids time to create, think, and enjoy the learning process without feeling rushed. 

Throughout the year, students will dive into meaningful themes that connect reading, writing, math, science, and social studies in natural and engaging ways. Topics include community and citizenship, maps and geography, animals and habitats, weather, inventors, simple machines, basic economics, and introductory government concepts. As we explore these big ideas, students steadily strengthen foundational skills in reading, writing, and math. Learning is connected, layered, and thoughtfully paced — building strong skills while keeping curiosity alive.

Growth is observed thoughtfully and intentionally. Rather than relying on frequent tests or grades, we look at how skills are developing over time — through discussion, written work, hands-on exploration, and daily participation. Each student will build a portfolio throughout the year that may include writing samples, math work, photos of projects, reflection pieces, and teacher observations. Portfolios give families a meaningful window into their child’s progress and celebrate how much they’ve grown. Families are responsible for any required end-of-year state assessments.