Structured classes with strong early academics and daily outdoor experiences
Hidden Bee Learning is a structured, classroom based micro school on a working rescue farm in Columbia, Tennessee.
Most of our lessons happen in the classroom with hands on projects, small group work, and clear routines. We also spend time outside each day for nature play and, when appropriate, supervised visits with the animals. The animals are part of our environment, not the focus of every lesson.
We currently offer three programs:
- Little Explorers for ages 3–5
- Pathfinders for early elementary
- Trailblazers for older elementary
Each group has its own rhythm, expectations, and projects, all built on the same core values of kindness, curiosity, and responsibility.
Little Explorers
Ages 3–5
Core hours: 9:00 to 12:30
Days: 1–4 mornings per week (space permitting)
Little Explorers is our preschool class for ages 3 to 5 who are ready for a gentle but structured start.
Children:
- Build early reading and writing readiness
- Grow number sense and early math through play and simple activities
- Learn how to follow directions and be part of a group
- Explore science, nature, and art with hands on projects
- Spend time outside each day for play, nature exploration, and occasional, supervised animal visits
We begin in the classroom with circle time and table activities, then move outside for part of the morning so children can move, explore, and practice what they are learning.
Tuition starts at 35 per morning. See our Tuition & Enrollment page for full details.
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Pathfinders
Early elementary
Core hours: 9:00 to 12:30
Days: 1–3 mornings per week (space permitting)
Pathfinders is our early elementary micro school for children who need more than a once a week enrichment class, but who are not looking for a full day private school.
Students:
- Work on reading, writing, and early composition
- Strengthen math skills through hands on practice and problem solving
- Study science and social studies through projects and themes
- Build confidence, independence, and responsibility
- Spend time outdoors for nature study and farm work with clear boundaries and supervision
Pathfinders balances structured lessons at tables with movement, projects, and time outside so children stay engaged and active while still making academic progress.
Tuition starts at 35 per morning. See our Tuition & Enrollment page for full details.
Trailblazers
Older elementary enrichment
Core hours: 9:00 to 12:30
Day: Wednesdays only
Trailblazers is our older student enrichment day, currently offered on Wednesdays.
Trailblazers focuses on:
- Larger projects in science, history, and farm skills
- Team challenges and problem solving
- Hands on art, building, and creative work
- Structured outdoor time and farm experiences, guided by staff
It is a good fit for older homeschool students who want one dedicated day each week to work on meaningful projects with a small peer group.
Tuition is 35 per Wednesday. See our Tuition & Enrollment page for full details.