Discover Smart Diehl Academy's core learning program, meticulously designed for academic excellence and a love for learning. We offer support for families seeking assistance with curriculum planning and teaching math and literacy. Additionally, our core learning program provides opportunities for peer interaction, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience for your child. With small class sizes grouped by age and ability level, our core learning time empowers your child's academic journey in a supportive environment.

For families who would like support with teaching core subjects: math and literacy.

Students will learn from a certified teacher alongside other students in their age group. Students will work on their instructional level on literacy and math material.

Core Learning Includes:

• Instructional Level Literacy and Math Instruction 3 days a week

• Small class sizes support and embrace all learning types (max: 6 students per age group)

• Small class sizes provide individualized instruction, modifications, and enrichment

• Semester-long curriculum 5 days a week

• Curriculum outlines provide insight and clarity into what your child is learning each week

This program is designed to ignite curiosity, foster a deep connection with the natural world, and cultivate valuable life skills.

Located at Kairos in Midland, NC, only 15 minutes from Smart Diehl Academy, our program offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive in nature while inspiring a love of learning that will last a lifetime.

Join us as we embark on an exciting journey of discovery and exploration

WildRoots, students will:

• Explore the wonders of the outdoors through hands-on activities and guided adventures.

• Engage in gardening activities in our beautiful greenhouse, where they'll learn about plant life cycles, sustainability, and the joys of nurturing living things.

• Experience the magic of interacting with live animals, fostering empathy, respect, and appreciation for the natural world.

• Learn about environmental conservation, and sustainable living practices, all while fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity.

• Develop teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills through outdoor challenges and group activities.

• Cultivate a sense of wonder, resilience, and self-confidence as they navigate and explore the wilderness.

View our full weekly schedule for age group days and times! 

At our Early Childhood Education Program, we offer a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged 3.5 to 5 years. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to support the development of essential academic, social, emotional, and cognitive skills, preparing children for success in kindergarten and beyond.

Key Components:

Small Group Instruction: Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention and support for each child's learning journey.

Hands-On Learning: We believe in active, experiential learning to deepen understanding and engagement.

Social and Emotional Development: We foster positive relationships, cooperation, empathy, and self-regulation skills through structured activities and social interactions.

Curriculum: Our curriculum is tailored to the unique needs and developmental stages of each age group:

• Socialization activities

• Language development through songs, stories, and play

• Fine and gross motor skill development

• Sensory exploration

• Early Literacy Development: phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, emergent writing

• Mathematics: number sense, counting, basic addition and subtraction

• Science exploration: hands-on experiments, observation, introduction to scientific concepts

• Social studies: community awareness, basic geography, understanding roles and responsibilities
  

For families who want help lightening their homeschool planning and teaching load! Your child will spend their day fostering their love of learning in classes taught by our incredible teachers and interacting with friends!

Full Days Include:

• Morning Meeting Monday, Wednesday, Friday *Mint Hill

• Core Learning Monday, Wednesday, Friday *Mint Hill

• Enrichment Classes 

MWF Daily Schedule Sample

9am:  Arrival

9:15-10am:  Morning Meeting

10:00am:  Core Learning (Math)

11:15-11:30am:  Snack/Break

11:30am:  Core Learning (Literacy)

12:30pm:  Lunch/Recess

1:15-2:15pm: Science Class

2:15pm:  Snack./Break

2:30-3:30:  Drawing Class

3:30: Pickup

For parents seeking to enrich their child’s education, Smart Diehl Academy offers a diverse curriculum encompassing fine arts, science, social studies, physical education, and more. Explore our class schedule and course catalog for a dynamic learning experience that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth. Join us to inspire your child's lifelong love for learning and exploration!

Smart Diehl Academy offers a variety of enrichment classes for students of all ages!

• Classes are offered on a weekly schedule and change each semester, so there is always something new to explore!

• Classes can be booked a-la-carte

• Can be booked as part of a full day package 

Smart Enrichment Academy

This program allows students to:

Attend WildRoots once a week (field-based nature learning by age group) and Choose 3 enrichment classes from our weekly schedule at the Mint Hill campus for one monthly price. 

Private Homeschool Teaching 

Utilize our private tutoring services to fit your family's homeschool needs! We can use a parent provided curriculum or our experienced staff can curate a curriculum for your child using our resources. Call to chat about how we can work together to best serve your child. Offered for all ages. Private tutoring rates apply. Availability is limited.

Custom Curriculum Services

We offer two unique programs designed to support your child’s education in a personalized and flexible way. Choose the option that best fits your family’s needs: Custom Curriculum Coaching or Tailored Learning Programs.

Smart Enrichment Academy

This program allows students to:

Attend WildRoots once a week (field-based nature learning by age group) and Choose 3 enrichment classes from our weekly schedule at the Mint Hill campus.