Irvine, California 92602
Inspiring Young Minds: Where Passion Meets Education
Inspiring Young Minds: Where Passion Meets Education
Building a community of lifelong learners!
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Irvine, California 92602
PODs currently running in RSM, FV, & Irvine. Soon to come in Whittier, SJC, Encino, MV, Orange, Tustin, Downey, and more developments every day!
If you are interested in starting a program in your area, we can help!
Program Details
Who?
What?
What?
For Children ages 2-17
We have multi-age homeschool classes, pods, tutoring, swimming, field trips, coaching, camps and other vendor class options at our Lake Forest site year-round. We serve charter school students and serve students with special needs. See the full site schedule in the sections below!
We also have a Speaker Series, Women's Groups and Workshops for adults on Tuesdays 6-9pm and childcare is available!
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We are happy to work with charter school students and kids with special learning needs.
Ms. Deborah Graves is a Doctorate-level Occupational Therapist who has taught in the public schools for 11 years.
Ms. Cristine is specially trained in Educational Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Mariage & Family Therapy and has homeschooled her daughter for 9+ years.
Ms. Sheila offers a wealth of experience with homeschooling as she has homeschooled all 3 of her children, from elementary through high school, and has even published a book about how to start homeschooling.
This breadth and depth of training and experience in play-based therapies and learning gives us a unique edge in helping children of all learning styles to succeed!
What?
What?
What?
Our program is rooted in fostering independent thinking, life-long curiosity, and personal growth. Through hands-on, project-based learning, creative unit studies, and play-based experiences, we nurture the whole child—supporting both academic development and emotional well-being.
Our approach encourages children to explore their interests, build confidence, and connect deeply with themselves and their communities, while breaking away from conventional education norms.
The WonderSpirit 5-hour drop off days offer a variety of hands-on life skill and social skill opportunities embedded in an eclectic and flexible learning environment, incorporating both outdoor park-based and indoor classroom learning, with plenty of field trip opportunities.
The curriculum is developed to include all subjects woven in together, in timeline order from the start of known information through the present. Main subjects include: Science, Social Studies, Social Skills, Heart Skills & Life Skills. The curriculum / topic outline can be found in the sections "Littles" "Middles" &" Tweens & Teens".
We do not offer religious classes.
We DO accept Charter School funds.
**See all of our other classes, pods and offerings below!
Where & When?
Where & When?
Where & When?
Our Learning Sites are located all over Orange County!
(Exact addresses are kept confidential for safety and security purposes until enrollment or a tour has been scheduled)
Our pods and 2-hour classes are often located at a hosting home or in a local park in cities like Irvine, Tustin, RSM, Lake Forest, Fullerton, and other surrounding areas. New pods are forming in North OC. Please request if you'd like a pod for your child, in your home, backyard, or if you'd like to teach in a pod in your area. We are happy to train and support you in your local community.
Pods typically differ from our WonderSpirit classes in that they are a smaller group of closer aged students with one teacher-mentor. They tend to be students in the larger WonderSpirit program that would like a deeper and more tailored academic environment for an additional day or 2 per week.
Our Littles Program (4-7 year olds)
This program is located in Irvine at the home of one of our teachers, Ms. Sheila. The homeschool house is located in a secure, gated community, nestled in a quiet corner in the beautiful city of Irvine. This program runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-3pm, with a Monday option coming very soon!
New sites are forming in North OC. Please request if you'd like a pod or learning program for your child in your home, backyard, or if you'd like to teach in a pod in your area. We are happy to train and support you in your local community! (Paid opportunities are available)
Why?
Where & When?
Where & When?
Our mission is to improve the world by supporting the needs of our children better and earlier and providing teachers with advanced training and support to continue their lifelong learning, so they can be exemplary models of character and love and show the way for the next generation.
We encourage divergent thinking, creativity and problem-solving. We always emphasize genuine learning over rote memorization and prioritize knowledge needed to be a successful human being over traditional standards, which may not serve students in the future. Value, balance and quality are at the forefront of all of our teams' decisions.
We support freedom of choice and thought, brain-based research, and a developmentally sound human-centered approach with the whole child in mind and an eye to what helps people to be happy and healthy adults.
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Fall Classes
Events
What's Going on at the New Learning Center?
Monday 9/12
Fall Classes Begin!
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
Event Details
Monday 9/12
Fall Classes Begin!
Fall semester classes begin September 12th 2022!
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
Mon-Wed 11/25-11/27
Fall Camp!
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
Event Details
Mon-Wed 11/25-11/27
Fall Camp!
Join us for 3 days full of fall camp fun & activities!
*details to be announced soon
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
Wednesday 1/8
Return from Winter Break - Welcome Back!
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
Event Details
Wednesday 1/8
Return from Winter Break - Welcome Back!
Official class start date of the 2025 year!
All day
Irvine, Ca 92602
About Us
Dedicated Educators
intentionally designed Curriculum
intentionally designed Curriculum
Learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. Our educators have achieved an advanced degree or training in their fields, but more importantly, they have the character and drive required to be great role models for our youth. Our faculty are passionate about the subjects they teach and about nurturing the next generation. The chi
Learning is easier when you have an excellent teacher. Our educators have achieved an advanced degree or training in their fields, but more importantly, they have the character and drive required to be great role models for our youth. Our faculty are passionate about the subjects they teach and about nurturing the next generation. The children are the future and should be respected as the blossoming people they are. They are nourished to become the best that they can be.
intentionally designed Curriculum
intentionally designed Curriculum
intentionally designed Curriculum
We offer a variety of high-quality experiences specifically designed to support the developmental needs of your child. Each class has curriculum uniquely developed to increase learning and retention based on brain-based research and play-based approaches. Every child should love to learn! We are here to make that happen!
Commitment to Excellence
intentionally designed Curriculum
Commitment to Excellence
Our mission is to change the world by supporting the needs of our children better and earlier and providing teachers with advanced training and support to continue their lifelong learning, so they can be exemplary models of character and love and show the way for the next generation. We encourage divergent thinking, creativity and problem
Our mission is to change the world by supporting the needs of our children better and earlier and providing teachers with advanced training and support to continue their lifelong learning, so they can be exemplary models of character and love and show the way for the next generation. We encourage divergent thinking, creativity and problem-solving. We always emphasize genuine learning over rote memorization and prioritize knowledge needed to be a successful human being over traditional standards, which may not serve students in the future. Value, balance and quality are at the forefront of all of our teams' decisions.
Videos
Did you know?
Lead Teacher and Director, Cristine Rainer, is trained in multiple therapeutic fields and has been homeschooling for over 9 years. Check out some of the homeschooling advice she offers for free on her YouTube Channel Momming at Midnight!
What Do you actually need to buy for the year?
There are 2 parts to this video on what materials to buy for your homeschooling journey - you should check out both and make a list! Avoid overspending on flashy and unneccessary items.
This will get you started in understanding how to homeschool.
Don't forget to watch part 2, and please subscribe so you will see the future videos!
We are adding so much this next year!
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If you're a teacher or homeschooling parent interested in one of our open positions or pods, start by applying here and attaching your resume and/or tell us about the experience you'd like to provide for the kids. We train and promote from within! Seeking ethical and loyal mentors for our youth. Must be open-minded and a team player.
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