Fayette County, Georgia

Lakeside Wonder

at Lake Horton

Unhurried nature exploration, nature journaling, and outdoor play for homeschool families led by a Georgia Master Naturalist with twelve years experience as a home educator, a lead teacher in four co-ops, a director of an educational co-op for 5 years with years of experience in leading forest play schools, teaching nature journaling to adults and children, as well as Scientific Illustration to High School Students.

Fayette Forest Play School

Community Voices

Parent reflections

I highly recommend Charlie's class. She has an inate love of nature which she pours into every detail. Her lesson plans are well thought out and cohesive. She also never misses an opportunity to pivot if something usual or unique needs to be observed. She helps children learn to look at the "overlooked" and study patterns in a leaf, or the shape of bark, or even the skin on an insect. Your child will grow in many ways after taking Charlie's class and they'll have fun doing it!

Katie L, Homeschool Parent, Pediatric OT

Charlie joyfully connects children with nature, while teaching them all kinds of wonderful facts.

Cyndi S., Professional and Home Educator

My child had the privilege to join in Charlie's Forest Play School when in early elementary school. Charlie made the class engaging, informative on their level and sparked many connections I still hear about today. Recently, I was informed by my 5th grader which mushroom was poisonous because of what Charlie had taught him. She created an engaging way to learn through play in the best playground we have- nature! I wish I could have my kids little again as I know they would all enjoy this class.

Laura H., Pediatric Speech-Language pathologist and Home Educator