Learning here isn't divided into disconnected pieces. Stories lead to conversations. Gardens become science lessons. Cooking becomes math. Questions become discoveries. Our school-year program is built around the belief that children learn best when ideas connect—to one another, to the real world, and to their own lives.
School Year Program
At a Glance
Current School Year Ages
2026 - 2027 — Kindergarten through 4th Grade (ages 5–10)
Future Growth
2027 -- 2028 — 1st Grade through 5th Grade (ages 6-11)
2028 - 2029 — 2nd Grade through 6th Grade (ages 7-12)
Schedule
P/T Monday - Tuesday • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
F/T Monday–Thursday • 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Location
Canterbury, New Hampshire
Class Size
Intentionally small (up to 8 children)
Educational Approach
Secular • Literature-rich • Mixed-age • Hands-on
Tuition
P/T $3,500 per school year
F/T $6,000 per school year
(10 monthly payments available)
Curriculum Materials
Included in tuition
Education Freedom Accounts (EFA)
Accepted
Enrollment
Now interviewing for Fall 2026
Two Ways to Join Us
For the 2026–27 school year, Peapod Place offers both four-day enrollment and a limited two-day enrollment option.
Full-Time · Monday–Thursday
Our four-day program offers the complete Peapod Place experience, allowing children to move through the full rhythm of our week together — from core academic learning and discussion to practical food work, creative projects, nature study, outdoor play and the many connections that develop between them.
Part-Time · Monday & Tuesday
A limited number of Monday/Tuesday spaces are available for families looking for a smaller weekly commitment. The beginning of our week provides the foundation for much of what follows, with language arts, math, science, geography and world study forming the core of these two days alongside plenty of outdoor play and time with friends.
For some children, two days may be exactly the right fit. For others, it can offer a comfortable starting point with the possibility of expanding to four-day enrollment later in the year when space allows.
What Our Days Look Like
While no two days are exactly alike, our rhythm remains intentionally consistent. Predictable routines help children feel secure and confident, while leaving room for curiosity, meaningful conversations, seasonal opportunities, and the unexpected discoveries that often become the best part of the day.
A Day at Peapod Place
Rather than rushing from one subject to the next, our days are intentionally connected. A chapter from a read-aloud may spark a science investigation. A recipe might become a math lesson. A question asked outdoors may lead to an afternoon project. We leave room for these connections because they're often where the deepest learning happens.
Arrival & Gentle Start
Children settle in, greet friends, and ease into the day through independent choices, quiet conversation, or hands-on activities before we gather together.
Morning Gathering & Academics
We begin with community, literature, language arts, and mathematics, building strong academic foundations through discussion, exploration, and meaningful practice.
Outdoor Exploration
Time outside is an essential part of every day. Whether we're gardening, observing wildlife, building woodland forts, playing, or simply noticing the changing seasons, the outdoors becomes another classroom.
Lunch & Community
Meals are shared together, giving children time to build friendships, practice conversation, and enjoy the slower moments of the day.
Integrated Afternoon Learning
Afternoons feature a rotating mix of science, geography, practical food work, and creative projects. These experiences often build on the stories, questions, and conversations that began earlier in the day, helping children see how learning connects across subjects.
Reflection & Closing
Before heading home, we take time to reflect, celebrate discoveries, and prepare for tomorrow.
Academic Foundations
Language Arts
Literature sits at the heart of our language arts program. Through read-alouds, discussion, writing, phonics, grammar, and independent reading, children develop strong communication skills while discovering the joy of great stories.
Mathematics
Mathematics is taught through a combination of direct instruction, hands-on exploration, games, and independent practice. Children build confidence and fluency while learning to apply mathematical thinking to everyday life.
Science
Science grows naturally from curiosity. Through experiments, nature study, observation, and seasonal investigations, children ask questions, make discoveries, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Geography & Social Studies
Children explore the people, places, and cultures of our world through books, maps, discussion, projects, and meaningful conversations. Each month, our studies are complemented by a Cultural Food Tasting, where children have the opportunity to experience a food from the region we're exploring. These tastings encourage curiosity, broaden perspectives, and invite children to discover new flavors and traditions from around the world.
Practical Food Skills
Children gather in the kitchen to prepare simple recipes together while learning foundational kitchen skills such as measuring, mixing, following directions, working safely, and cleaning up. More than anything, these shared experiences encourage teamwork, responsibility, confidence, and the simple joy of creating something together to enjoy as a community.
Creative Projects
Children regularly work with a variety of artistic mediums and hands-on materials, using creativity to explore ideas, solve problems, and express themselves. Projects often connect to our literature, science, geography, or seasonal studies, giving children opportunities to create meaningful work they're proud of.
Our Learning Environment
Children learn best when they feel safe, connected, and genuinely at home. Our learning environment extends far beyond four classroom walls, offering inviting indoor spaces, abundant time outdoors, and meaningful opportunities to care for the world around them. Whether gathered around a favorite book, tending the garden, building a woodland fort, or sharing a meal together, every space at Peapod Place is intentionally designed to support meaningful learning, strong relationships, and a childhood filled with wonder.
📚 Classroom
Our indoor spaces are designed to encourage both focus and comfort. Children gather for stories and discussion, work independently and collaboratively, explore hands-on materials, and enjoy cozy places to read, create, and wonder.
🌿 Outdoor Spaces
Every day includes meaningful time outdoors. Gardens, wooded trails, open spaces, and seasonal changes become part of our curriculum as children observe wildlife, build forts, tend plants, play, and discover the natural world through firsthand experience.
🐓 Animals & Living Things
Animals are a natural part of life here. Throughout the year, children have opportunities to observe, interact with, and help care for a variety of animals while learning responsibility, empathy, and respect for living things. These everyday experiences foster curiosity and create meaningful connections that simply can't be replicated in a textbook.
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School Year Program FAQs
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If you're just beginning your homeschooling journey, don't worry—we'll help guide you through the process. New Hampshire's homeschooling requirements are straightforward, and we're happy to answer questions and point you toward the resources you'll need to get started.
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For the 2026–2027 school year, we are enrolling children in kindergarten through fourth grade (ages 5–10). All children enrolled must be at least 5 years old by Sept 30th, 2026.
As Peapod Place grows, the program will expand to serve older students in future years.
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Peapod Place meets:
Full Time - Monday through Thursday, 9am - 3pm, as a four-day program
Part Time - Monday through Tuesday, 9am - 3pm, as a two day program
This structure allows for meaningful academic depth, practical skill-building, and relationship-centered learning without rushing through the week.
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Our School Year Program tuition options are:
$3,500 total for Part Time (2 Days)
$6,000 total for Full Time (4 Days)
Tuition is split up into 10 equal monthly payments due at the beginning of each month from September through June. All curriculum materials are included.
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Peapod Place intentionally maintains a small group of no more than eight children, allowing for meaningful relationships, individualized support, and a close-knit learning community.
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Yes. We are an approved direct pay vendor and are set up to accept EFA funds. Many families use EFA funds to cover tuition.
For more information about EFA Funds and to see if your family qualifies, please visit: https://nh.scholarshipfund.org/
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Enrollment begins with an initial conversation to ensure our program is a good mutual fit. To submit a formal enrollment inquiry, and begin the conversation, please click HERE.
Families who feel aligned after the inital conversation may be invited to attend an open house to learn more about the program and community.
Enrollment offers are made following the open house, based on availability and fit.
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We'd love to hear from you. Choosing the right educational environment is an important decision, and we're always happy to answer questions or schedule a time to talk. Contact Us.