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What You Get
29 pages • 4 weeks • 12 activities • 6 read-alouds • 3 songs • 2 poems • 4 reflection guides
Montessori- and nature-inspired lessons
Simple supply list — most materials found at home
Easy daily rhythm: story → sensory → movement → creative → reflection
Flexible for home, school, or outdoor learning
Printable pages and built-in reflection prompts for adults
Learning Goals
Emotional Vocabulary: Recognizing and naming feelings in self and others
Mindful Eating: Using the senses to notice textures, tastes, and smells
Social Skills: Sharing, serving, and trying new foods with kindness
Nature & Agriculture: Understanding where food comes from and who grows it
Creativity: Using food as inspiration for art, movement, and storytelling
Inside the Guide
Week 1: Colors & Feelings – Connecting colors to emotions through story, song, and art
Week 2: Tastes & Memories – Exploring how flavors connect us to people and stories
Week 3: Sharing & Kindness – Learning generosity and gratitude through food
Week 4: Growing & Gratitude – Discovering where food comes from and giving thanks
Why Parents Love It
“This little guide changed how we eat and talk about feelings. My preschooler can now tell me, ‘I’m feeling yellow today!’ and we share food as a way to connect. It’s become our favorite family rhythm.”
— Megan, homeschool parent and Little Sprouts user
Designed for Little Learners — and the Grownups Who Guide Them
Perfect for home or classroom use
Aligns with Montessori principles and early childhood standards
Encourages emotional literacy, nature connection, and mindful habits
Created by Headwaters Community Farm & Academy, where education grows from the ground up
Ready to Begin?
Give your child the gift of connection — to themselves, their food, and the world around them.
What is Seedlings?
Seedlings is a part of the nature-based home learning ecosystem from Headwaters Community Farm & Academy.