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EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 32 MIN

How Farm School Offers Hands-On Learning and Deep Connections for Homeschoolers in Ohio

from Beyond The Schoolhouse: Discovering The Best of Public, Private, Homeschool & Alternative Education · host Sarah McCubbin & Simit Patel

Discover the world of farm schools with Sarah McCubbin and guest Laura Fry, who runs a unique two-day-a-week drop-off program called Roots and Shoots Farm School on her family's homestead in Ohio. Learn how alternative education models like farm schools can offer hands-on, mixed-age learning experiences.What sets farm school apart from public, private, and traditional homeschool modelsKey benefits of mixed-age groups and play-based learningWhy small group sizes can lead to deeper, more personalized educationThe value of chores and real-life skills in developing independence and resourcefulnessPractical tips for families wanting to create hands-on learning at home without a farmReady to explore new possibilities for your child’s education? Hit like, subscribe, and check out more resources at schoolmaking.com.How to Connect & Learn MoreWhere to find Laura and Stone Garden Farm School online:Main website: stonegardenfarm.comFarm school info: farmschoolohio.comLocation: Richfield, Ohio (open for tours!)

Discover the world of farm schools with Sarah McCubbin and guest Laura Fry, who runs a unique two-day-a-week drop-off program called Roots and Shoots Farm School on her family's homestead in Ohio. Learn how alternative education models like farm schools can offer hands-on, mixed-age learning experiences.What sets farm school apart from public, private, and traditional homeschool modelsKey benefits of mixed-age groups and play-based learningWhy small group sizes can lead to deeper, more personalized educationThe value of chores and real-life skills in developing independence and resourcefulnessPractical tips for families wanting to create hands-on learning at home without a farmReady to explore new possibilities for your child’s education? Hit like, subscribe, and check out more resources at schoolmaking.com.How to Connect & Learn MoreWhere to find Laura and Stone Garden Farm School online:Main website: stonegardenfarm.comFarm school info: farmschoolohio.comLocation: Richfield, Ohio (open for tours!)

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