NATURE BASED
Learners of all abilities have access to our 3 acres mini working farm, adventure forest, and play area. This unique nature-based learning experience is a true outdoor adventure.
DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING
Specialized instruction, support, and time for academic, social, and emotional growth. Learner can expand educational opportunities, enjoy fun, engaging lessons, and connect with others.
SAFE & SUPPORTIVE
Shannon Wells at Our Sensory Farm offers a safe, patient, and supportive environment for children and their families to play, learn, and grow together!
INCLUSIVE FUN
Our Co-op classes cross grade and age barriers, so children can relate and interact with others of all ages and abilities, not just their peer group.
Our Sensory Farm's
Our Preschool Co-op
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Our Homeschool Co-op
Our Preschool Co-op
Ages 18 months to 5 years old
Spring Semester Begins February 2025
Weekly Classes
Our Homeschool Co-op
Ages 5 years to 15 years old
OUR PRESCHOOL CO-OP
Welcome to Our Preschool Co-op! This inclusive, outdoor program for children ages 18 months to 5 years old is hosted by Shannon Wells, Special Education Teacher and Farmer, at Our Sensory Farm in southern Chesapeake. Our Preschool Co-op is a safe, supportive community for our youngest farm friends and their families to spend time together in nature. This sensory friendly farmventure is an extension of Our Homeschool Co-op and is open to children with all abilities. We hope that you will join us!
Our Preschool Co-op classes are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm. Families can set their own schedule and choose to attend classes weekly or every other week. Our spring semester will begin in February and all members will be contacted with our schedule. Parents and caregivers are asked to be present during the class and are invited to participate in the activities.
There is so much to see and do at Our Sensory Farm. Time with the farm animals! Arts and crafts! Adventure forest! Walking trails! Music and dancing! Nature based play! Sensory activities! Playground and swings! Snack and story time! Fun and Friendship! Our Preschool Co-op offers a patient, accepting space for children and their families to be their true selves and enjoy the great outdoors! Let's play, learn, and grow together in nature!
Classes are $25 each for your first child and $20 for siblings. Chaperones and younger/older siblings attend Our Preschool Classes at no additional charge. Payments are due at the beginning of each month and payment can be made online or in person with a check or cash.
To learn more and register, please complete the form below.
OUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP
This unique nature-based learning experience is a true outdoor educational adventure for learners ages 5-14. Inclusive and engaging themed lessons will be hosted by Shannon Wells, Special Education Teacher and Farmer.
The goal of this differentiated learning experience is to provide specialized instruction, support, and time for academic, social, and emotional growth. Enroll in Our Homeschool Co-op and your learner can expand educational opportunities, enjoy fun, engaging lessons, and connect with others. Parents and caregivers can join in meaningful discussions, discover resources, and collect material for progress checks.
Our Homeschool Co-op classes cross grade and age barriers, so children can relate and interact with others of all ages and abilities, not just their peer group. We encourage our learners and their families to be their true authentic selves as we do our best to support everyone's unique educational journey. Please note that leadership opportunities are available for older learners.
Your family can choose to attend Our Homeschool Co-op classes once a week or every other week on Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm. Our spring semester will begin in February. Families will be contacted with our schedule.
Each week, our learners explore a variety of nature-based topics through interactive and differentiated lessons, activities, and games. Our curriculum includes themes such as conservation, gardening, land stewardship, animal care, farm to table processes, problem solving, creative thinking, and more.
The cost for each Our Homeschool Co-op class is $35 for your first learner, and we offer a sibling discount of $25 per class for each additional learner in your family. There is no registration fee and monthly billing is available. Your first month will be due upon registration.
A limited number of spaces are currently available for Our Homeschool Co-op. Please use this form to register your learner(s). One form should be completed for each learner. Once we receive your completed form, we will follow up and let you know if there is space in our program. We do have a waitlist for families who wish to join our program during a future semester.
We are looking forward to having you join us on this educational adventure and are here to answer any questions you may have. Thank you!
ENROLLMENT IS EASY
We take the time to get to know your learner. Convenient online registration and enrollment make it easy to get your learner started.
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Join the Fun
Complete and submit the form below and we will be in touch!
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Set Your Schedule
Register and select the schedule that works best for you!
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Learn
& Grow
Join us for unique, outdoor educational experiences!
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT US
JENNIFER
Assistant Principal
"Had so much fun visiting my new neighbors at Our Sensory Farm today! Small farmer, innovator and value creator Shannon is hard at work creating inclusive sensory, social, and play experiences for children of all abilities. She is a powerhouse of ideas, creativity and cordiality! I feel blessed to be her neighbor and watch her vision come to life. It makes my heart happy to know she is partnering with schools without outdoor play spaces and sharing the wide open spaces of Southern Chesapeake with those kiddos. Shannon is adorable, but I absolutely fell in love with Piggy. I can’t wait till watermelon comes in season so I can take him one!"