KinderGarden

Offering a unique blend of teaching modalities in the natural environment:

• Outdoor Education Focused

• Waldorf inspired rhythms & activities

• Social Emotional Learning

• Heart Math Practices

• Science of Reading techniques

• A LETRS trained & Licensed Teacher in UT

• Children will be 1st grade ready upon completion

This is a tuition based program

*Time Sensitive Scholarship Application Deadline from the State of Utah!*

• We are registered to accept the Utah Fits All (UFA) Scholarships which will cover 100% of the cost. Parents YOU must apply for the UFA scholarship no later than April 30th.

• Please learn more here: UFA Scholarship Inquiry

• In order to apply for the UFA you must join the UFA Community first, then they will send you the application link.

• Applications open for new parents/students April 1st and closes April 30th.

• PLEASE reach out to us if you need help with this! We are here to help!!!

The tuition for this KinderGarden program will be $8000 total for the school year. Additional scholarships may be available should you not receive the UFA. Please inquire.

Our Daily Rhythm

8:45 Drop-off

Outdoor Free Play

Circle Time/Music

Snack

Literacy/Math

Outdoor Adventure Time

Theme Study

Handwork/Life Skills

Chores

Lunch

Free Play

12:30 Pick-up

🌱 KinderGarden On the Farm

At Sego Lily, we combine the best of private and public education to create a kindergarten experience that honors your child’s developmental stage while ensuring they are first-grade ready for any setting.   

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): We prioritize the "heart" of the child. Through gentle guidance, we teach the essential life skills of conflict resolution, empathy, and self-regulation in a way that honors each child's unique temperament.

• Science of Reading + Hands-on Learning: We bridge the gap between evidence-based literacy and nature, by integrating explicit phonics and phonemic awareness with tactile, outdoor discovery.

• Number Literacy: We use the farm setting to develop number sense in real life situations such as counting seeds, measuring garden beds, and sorting natural collections to build a concrete, intuitive understanding of mathematical concepts.

• Themed Science & Social Studies: Life skills and scientific inquiry are woven into seasonal cycles, where children learn through direct experience, they are learning by doing. This approach builds practical capability and a deep, scientific curiosity about the world around them.

• Art & Outdoor Focused: Creativity is sparked by the natural world. Our daily rhythm includes immersion in the outdoors, complemented by artistic expressions like watercolor painting, fiber arts, and handwork.

• Play as "The Work of the Child": Inspired by the belief that play is the highest form of research, we ensure discovery is fun, embedded in play, and fueled by a genuine joy for learning.

• Communal & Nourishing Meals: This daily ritual fosters the opportunity to practice table manners and gratitude, while eating together as a community.

• No High-Stakes Pressure: We bypass standardized testing in favor of a child-centered approach. Progress is documented through observational rubrics and work samples, capturing your child’s growth without the stress of "high-stakes" assessments.

• Monday–Thursday

• 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM

• Will mostly mimic the public school calendar

• Ages 5–6

• Ms. Rosie is certified in LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and is a licensed teacher with the state of Utah. She also has an extensive background in outdoor education and an abundant collection of Waldorf inspired teachings.

🌿 After School on the Farm -KinderCare
After a busy day at school, children arrive ready to release energy and reconnect to themselves through movement, creativity, and the rhythms of the farm. With Adventure Time, Animal Care, Crafts, Storytime, and shared meals, each afternoon becomes a grounding, joyful close to the day.

• Monday–Thursday

• 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

• Serving elementary-aged children (Ages 5+)

• Additional daily cost for this afternoon programming. 3-4 day options available on a sliding scale. Please inquire.