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Mindfully Educated

Intentional homeschooling. Thoughtful curriculum. Family connection.

Explore classical wisdom, nature-inspired learning, and meaningful home education.

Join Our Co-Op!

Nurture curiosity, community, and learning with our new co-op. We meet twice per month for hands-on learning that blends projects, play, and friendship.

What to expect
  • Classes run every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month

  • Low-prep, high-impact projects (science, art, physical activity)

  • Small groups, warm community, and clear structure

Who it’s for
  • Dragonflies (approx. late 1st to early 3rd-grade skills): inquiry, projects, early independence

  • Bumblebees (approx. K to early 1st-grade skills): playful, sensory, movement-rich learning

  • Grasshoppers (toddlers/siblings): small fee to attend; simple snack provided

Welcome to Mindfully Educated

Discover our homeschool philosophy, rhythms, and curriculum choices that make learning both rigorous and joyful.

Homeschooling (link coming soon)

Find thoughtfully designed unit studies, printable resources, and tools that bring classical and nature-based learning to life.

I’m Lorena - a homeschooling mother of three, a nature-based educator, and a wife creating a purposeful life rooted in family, learning, and meaningful work at home. I founded Oak Ridge Nature School to help children connect deeply with the natural world and Gear Up Get Outdoors to provide resources that make nature-based education accessible to families everywhere.

Mindfully Educated is where I bring it all together, a space to reflect on homeschooling, share thoughtfully designed curriculum, and explore how learning can shape both the classroom and the home.

About Lorena

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