A different way of learning
We learn best when we have fun! We learn easier, faster and more effectively. Therefore, the primary goal is to awaken the joy of playing.
We are a family-run homeschool co-op in Winter Haven, offering drop-off enrichment classes for children ages 6–16. All of our classes are approved and directly covered through Step Up for Students.
With a hands-on approach for all types of learners we open up opportunities from board games, role play, storytelling with different concepts, experiments and child-initiated projects in an environment that invites play and discovery together.
How do children stay inquisitive? Children naturally ask questions and are less interested in reproducing predetermined knowledge on demand. Let them ask their own questions and search for an answer together.
It may seem like a fun pastime, but playing is the basic way of multi-layered learning. Whether it’s calculating in Monopoly, logic in chess or linguistic and social skills in role-playing games. Children learn many skills through play, including foreign languages, arithmetic and writing, but also construction, finger dexterity and “thinking outside the box”.
Free Spirit Winter Haven is a Direct Pay Provider for Step Up for Students
Families enrolled in Florida’s Step Up For Students programs (FES-UA & PEP) can pay tuition and fees for all our classes directly from their SUFS account—no reimbursement process required
Classes take place in our equipped classroom or,
if the weather is nice, outside in the shady fenced garden.
1848 5th Street SE, Winter Haven
About
In our Homeschool Co-Op, we follow the unschooling approach. There is no curriculum – the children decide for themselves what they want to learn. In addition, there is a range of movement, hands-on projects such as experiments and artistic activities that promote holistic learning and interaction. If this is also your approach to learning for life, we look forward to getting to know you and your child.
Free Spirit Winter Haven is a creative homeschool co-op offering hands-on enrichment classes for children ages 6 to 16. Rooted in the unschooling philosophy, we believe learning thrives through curiosity, play, and real-world exploration -without rigid curricula.
Founded by Viola, an architect and homeschooling mom of four, and Marcel, a mechanical engineer and design thinking expert, our co-op blends art, STEM, design, and movement into a joyful, child-led learning environment. From painting and crafting to model trains and LEGO innovation, every class is designed to inspire.
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