Serving the Richmond, Virginia area
Literacy, mindset, and movement program for ages 3-7
Did you know that 90% of brain growth happens before kindergarten?
Science shows us that our early years offer us the best opportunities for absorbing new skills like reading, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. The Sprout House was designed with this critical developmental time in mind. Our programs help prepare little ones for the big world around them—in a way that’s just plain fun!
Hi, I’m Miss Caroline.
I love connecting in a carefree, silly way while instilling a love for expression, reading, and independence. While outwardly I focus on early literacy, yoga, and mindfulness, inwardly The Sprout House was created to set participants up for whole-life success.
A bit about me:
I’m a proud Richmond native and an experienced multisensory literacy educator with a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia.
Over the past 10 years, I’ve been fortunate to work locally and abroad as an early childhood and elementary school teacher, as well as a reading interventionist and private tutor for grades K - 5.
I’m also Certified in leading, evidence-based curriculums including:
Children’s yoga through YogaEd
The Orton-Gillingham method for reading intervention
Mindfulness, social emotional learning, and yoga for educators through Breathe for Change
200 hrs of yoga teacher training through Breathe for Change
The Kindness Curriculum through The University of Wisconsin
Having an opportunity to blend my education, professional experiences, and my passion for building up little ones’ confidence led me to create The Sprout House. It is such a joy to support children, parents, and caregivers within the Richmond community in this way.
I can’t wait to have the best of times with your little sprout soon!
A safe space for building confidence and making mistakes.
Our intention is to build a community where our little sprouts (and their grownups) feel welcomed, loved, and at home.
Tutoring
Registration Open
Our small group OR individual tutoring sessions will be held for one hour per week over the summer.
October - May
Please email caroline@thesprouthouse.co for available times.
Cost: $75 per small group session of 4-6 kids or $100 for individual tutoring.
Location: Near West End
To register: Please email caroline@thesprouthouse.co
Signature Sprout Sessions
Registration Currently CLOSED
Email caroline@thesprouthouse.co for inquiries.
Location: Near West End
To register: email caroline@thesprouthouse.co with any questions.
Get in Touch
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hooray! We can’t wait to meet your little sprout! Simply email caroline@thesprouthosue.co to secure your spot!
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Payments can be made through venmo @thesprouthouseco Please contact Miss Caroline at caroline@thesprouthouse.co with any questions!
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Sure thing! Our play-based curriculum incorporates research backed learning approaches, including the following:
Early literacy:
Multi sensory literacy approach rooted in phonological awareness following evidence based strategies
The Science of Reading
Orton Gillingham Method
Institute of Multi Sensory Learning
Comprised of:
Read alouds
Phonological awareness
Pre writing skills
Print awareness
Concept of word
Inventive spelling
Mindfulness:
Blend of the Kindness Curriculum from the center healthy minds innovations through the university of Wisconsin-madison
Mind be education curriculum (researched-based and CAD accredited)
Yoga:
Breathe for Change, 200 hour YTT
Certificate for Kids Yoga Ed
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While session structure does vary by age, some experiences you can expect include: sensory play, read alouds, phonological awareness (manipulating sounds), pre-writing skills, print awareness, concept of word, inventive spelling, yoga, breathwork and mindfulness activities, process art, water play
We continually evaluate the session agenda to find just the right flow to ensure an engaged, playful learning environment.
Our hour-long classes include approximately:
10 minutes of sensory play
10 minutes of mindfulness activities
20 minutes of early literacy learning
20 minutes of yoga
Our Sprout Sessions include:
read alouds, early literacy lessons, mindfulness lessons, yoga, snack, lunch, yoga, process art craft and water play
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All of our programs are designed to build community and provide personalized attention. To support this goal, we limit our group sizes to ten children for workshops with three adults. Be sure to register quickly to reserve your child’s spot!
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So glad you asked! We’re happy to try to coordinate special sessions that work with your schedule. Please reach out to Ms. Caroline at caroline@thesprouthouse.co to start that conversation.
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Yes! We love working with children ages prek-5th grade one-on-one. The cost is $100/hour for tutoring sessions or $50/ hour for a group session. Email Ms. Caroline at at caroline@thesprouthouse.co to inquire about availability.
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All sessions are small groups led by Masters-level, experienced professional educator, Caroline Simmons (aka Ms. Caroline!). Her curriculum is rooted in research and coupled with a sincere love for empowering little ones to enjoy learning big new skills. More than play-based learning and mindful movement, our sessions were designed for confidence building!
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Life happens! If a session is missed, we will still send you a recap email/sprout letter detailing what was missed and how you can incorporate what was covered at home. We also offer office hours on Zoom to answer any questions or concerns you might have.