The Loft Schoolhouse
supporting children as they
learn, grow, and socialize
in a Montessori inspired environment
The Loft Schoolhouse is a secular homeschool drop-off program committed to providing individualized academics while allowing students to learn, grow, and socialize in an engaging and safe environment. The Montessori-inspired curriculum focuses on science, history, geography, math, and reading skills to support homeschool families with children aged 6-11.
Classes are held on Tuesday & Wednesday from 9:30-12:30
Sample Schedule:
-
Whole Group Lesson and Activity
-
Snacks and Social Time
-
90 minute Montessori Work Period
-
Individual/Small Group lessons in math and reading
-
Students work on independently chosen materials with teacher support
-
Individualized follow-up work will be provided for each child to complete at home. Families are welcome to incorporate the work into their existing home programs as they see fit. This allows students to easily share what they are learning at The Loft and continue their work with the topics that they find exciting!
What is a Montessori Work Period?
During this independent work time, students select materials that interest them from carefully curated shelves. These materials reflect the topics that have been taught in whole or small group lessons and allow students to deepen their understanding of the selected topic.
Students are welcome to complete this work independently or with their peers.
About the Homeschool Program
Homeschool Program Offerings
Montessori Great Lessons
Science & History & Geography
The Montessori Great Lessons make enormous topics such as physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, geography, biology, botany, zoology, history, and culture accessible through story telling and hands-on experiences. These stories will guide our science and history topics.
Math Skills
Geometry, Time, Fractions, and MORE!
While basic math instruction will continue to be provided at home, students will explore specific math topics together through small group instruction and ample opportunity for practice.
Hands-on Activities
Interactive Learning Experiences
During the daily traditional Montessori work period, students will get hands-on practice with topics that interest them most using art, journaling, sorts, crafts, experiments, sensory experiences, etc. Whole and small group lessons will include manipulatives and hands-on opportunities to deepen understanding.
Reading & Writing Skills
Phonics & Comprehension
Individualized plans will be created with the family to meet each student's needs, whether they are in the beginning stages of the reading process or deepening their understanding with complicated texts. Writing skills and practice pair naturally with the reading process at any stage.
FAQs
What does
Montessori inspired mean?
The Loft operates with the Montessori philosophy, which is based in kindness and guided support of child-led activities in the prepared environment.
The Loft uses a wide variety of resources and materials to allow for deep understanding and opportunities to differentiate instruction.
What is the admission process?
Following the completion of your application, Emily will contact you to schedule a low pressure group meet & greet, followed by the necessary paperwork welcoming your family to The Loft!
Does my family need to homeschool to attend CAMP?
No, summer camp weeks are available to all children aged 6-11yo.
Who are the teachers/tutors?
Emily is the lead teacher, with 15+ years of teaching experience, and may choose to bring volunteers or other skilled professionals into The Loft for specific lessons. Any adult present with the children will have submitted required PA clearances.
What services are provided?
Direct instruction in science, history, math, and reading in large and small groups. The schedule is formatted to allow students to work independently alongside their peers. Individualized follow-up work will be provided for each child to complete at home. This work will be incorporated into the existing at-home program as the family sees fit.
Does my family need to homeschool
to attend the PROGRAM ?
Yes, programming that occurs for school aged children between 6-11yo from September-May must be registered with their respective state as a homeschooling family.
Feel free to reach out if you would like support in starting the homeschool process.
Get in Touch!
Come visit The Loft Schoolhouse or ask any questions to see if we are the right fit for your family before completing an application!
Open Houses:
May 6, 2026 from
2:00-3:00 or 6:30-7:30
May 9, 2026 from
2:00-3:00
Please complete the 'Get in Touch!' form to let me know that you're coming in the comments!
Get information about Camp and the Homeschool Program while exploring the space during any of the Open House times
Use this button to stay informed via e-mail about new programs coming to The Loft.
Or to tell me what you're looking for!
