welcome to
Acorn Acres
come explore with us!
I offer outdoor play classes following the Tinkergarten curriculum to children ages 18 months to 6 years and their grownups in the south san jose (Almaden) area!
We meet weekly, and I guide families through songs, movement, exploration and purposeful play
Classes ARE held at a private home in south san jose - Almaden 95120
FALL 2024
ENROLLMENT OPEN NOW
Winter, Spring, summer
6 session - $150
prorated after class begins
Fall
9 session - $225
prorated after class begins
DROP-IN
Drop-in classes- $30/class
HOLIDAY MINI
3 session - $75
prorated after class begins
*Drop-in option available!
WINTER MINI 2024
ENROLLMENT OPENING SOON
how do i sign up?
If you'd like to join a trial class, please see the pricing page for more details.
This SUMMER, our curriculum is designed to help each child strengthen and balance their senses in the most stimulating and soothing classroom of all—the great outdoors.
2024 FALL SESSION
SELECT A SESSION TO REGISTER
2024 WINTER MINI SESSION
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN NOVEMBER
WEDNESDAY
9:30am - 10:30am
12/8/24 - 12/23/24
3 sessions - $75
(prorated after class begins)
SUNDAY
10:00am - 11:00am
12/4/24 - 12/18/24
3 sessions - $75
(prorated after class begins)
pricing
Each Acorn Acres season is made up of a series of 6-9 one hour long classes in the Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall, or 3 one hour classes in early December.
For a 9 week session, cost is $225 + $5 for an end of season badge ($230 total) for the first student, 25% discount for the first sibling, and 50% for the second sibling. Badge cost is not included in the discount.
For a 6 week session, cost is $150 + $5 for an end of season badge ($155 total) for the first student, and has the same sibling discounts as the 9 week seasons. Badge cost is not included in the discount.
For a 3 week session, cost is $75 with NO end of season badge ($75 total) for the first student, and has the same sibling discounts as the 9 week seasons.
I now offer a Drop-In class option for those who cannot commit to the entire session. Please see the registration form for prices.
If you join after the season has started, the cost will be prorated. Missed classes are non-refundable.
Trail Classes are offered to first time families only (1 trail class per family).
about me
Teacher
Jennifer Grove
Hi! I'm Jen! I'm a mom of three teenagers / young adult (14.17.19) and we LOVE living on Acorn Acres!
I grew up in Foster City, CA and have called San Jose my home for over 20 years. I have a background in Early Childhood Education and joyfully enjoyed my days as a Preschool Teacher. Now that my kids are grown, I've jumped back into my passion of teaching young explorers. In 2019 I became a Tinkergarten teacher, which has been a natural progression where I can help young minds explore the outdoors in a safe, curious way. When we learn and play together outside, we build a community, foster relationships, and get to enjoy our amazing world together. I hope you will come explore with us!
if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Exploreacornacres@gmail.com
OUTDOORS IS THE CLASSROOM
We have no walls.
Creatures are our teachers.
Mud and sticks are our tools.
Every lesson connects us to nature
Open-ended, child-led
Kids learn best when they
lead the way. We also help
grownups support their child.
creative invitations to play
Each lesson is engineered to
engage kids in play that they
simply can't refuse!
class policies
What is Tinkergarten?
Tinkergarten helps families get outside to make the most of their kids’ early learning years. For over a decade, their education experts have designed play-based outdoor curriculum that guides parents in raising healthy, confident, and capable kids. Acorn Acres proudly uses Tinkergarten curriculum.
What ages does the program serve?
The program is designed for children ages 18 months-6 years
Can families try a class for free before enrolling in the program?
Are credits or refunds offered for missed sessions?
Credits and refunds are not offered for classes missed by families. If the teacher needs to cancel a class due to illness or weather, the missed class will be rescheduled.