LITTLE SPROUTS

Explore, Learn, and Grow in Nature's Classroom

About the Class

Little Sprouts is a class is designed for toddlers (ages 1-3) and their guardians who are looking to explore the farm and forests of Bloomsbury at a more gentle pace. Silly songs, garden exploration, and puddle jumps abound!

Our goals are to expose our smallest friends to formative social, sensory, and tactile experiences. We hope to empower parents to explore nature and build community while learning alongside their little ones!

Little Sprouts sessions meet once per week for 8 weeks, on your choice of Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings from 9-11! The investment for each 8-week session is $240. *Special offerings during Jan - Feb below

What to Expect

Our material will vary based on season and ability, but you can expect to get a little messy and create something new. We aim to meet your child where they are, helping them to grow in their development and understanding of the world around them through play, song, and experience.

You can expect to start the morning with a sensory experience for littles and a coffee bar for grown ups (thanks Frothy Monkey!). We’ll spend some time together in song, guided movement, and conversation about what’s happening on the farm, followed by a creative project that parents and kiddos can work on together. For the rest of our time, we’ll wander around the farm to visit our animal friends, see what’s growing in the garden, and have the option of free play! You are welcome to pack a lunch to enjoy down at the playground when our session is over. 

How to Enroll

Little Sprouts Session 4:

  1. Follow the link below to create a free Brightwheel account.

  2. Complete the form: Fill in the necessary information about you and your little one. Then, tell us which day works best for you:

    Thursday (*Tuesday & Wednesday are FULL)

  3. We’ll get in touch: Once you’ve submitted the form, we’ll reach out to confirm registration and invoice for the session on Brightwheel.

Little Sprouts Session 4: 9-11 am, 8 weeks, March 4 - May 1st, $240

*THURS. (TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY ARE FULL)

(Spring Break March 24-28 - No Class)

We hope you’ll join us this Spring for our last eight week session before summer break. We will have weeks of music, farm exploration, sensory play, nature discovery, and activities at Bloomsbury. During this Spring session, we’ll sing lots of songs, play instruments, get our hands dirty, and walk the farm looking for signs of Spring. We delight in all kinds of weather, so be ready for it all: rain, shine, mud, chilly, and warm. We can’t wait to have you!

FAQ

  • We will have four Little Sprouts sessions throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year. Enrollment for each session will open one month prior to the start date. You have a choice of Tues, Wed., or Thurs. signup, your day will remain the same for the length of the session.

    • Session 1: Aug. 13 - Oct. 3

    • Session 2: Oct. 15 - Dec. 12 (Closed for Thanksgiving Break)

    • Session 3: Drop -In Days Tuesdays and Thursdays.

      Jan. 7 - Jan. 30

    • Mini Session: Feb 2- Feb 30 (A great “try it out” session)

    • Session 4: March 4 - May 1st

  • Follow this address to the farm:

    Bloomsbury Farm 9398 Del Thomas Road, Smyrna TN 37167

    After you go through the double white gates, stay to the right up the big hill. Take a right where the road makes a T at the red shed, and continue down the gravel drive past our schoolhouse and over the bridge. Keep left toward the big white warehouse and park in the grassy area just before it. Then walk toward the playground to find your Little Sprouts teacher!

  • Dress yourself and your little one in weather appropriate clothing and footwear- be ready to shed or add layers as we explore around the farm! Keep in mind that we may get wet, muddy, and messy while we craft and explore together. In other words… please anticipate a stain or two on clothing/shoes worn to Little Sprouts! 

    Some other items to bring along include a snack, water bottle, and a change of clothes for your little one (just in case!).

    In the summer months, we recommend coming prepared with sunscreen, bug spray, and any other warm weather essentials you need to keep yourself and your kiddo cool. For winter, we’ll need to dress in layers and wear cold weather accessories like beanies, thick socks, and mittens!

  • If we need to cancel class due to weather conditions, you will be notified at least one hour before the start of class at the latest.

    If weather conditions aren’t dangerous, we will be out here - rain or shine! Puddle jumping is the best!