Cultivating Independent Thinkers
Bottega Wonderlab is dedicated to cultivating independent thinkers as a Home Education Service Provider.
About Bottega Wonderlab
Bottega Wonderlab is a Home School Education Provider and an innovative concept born from the needs of families at Bottega Child Development Center.
Our current families deeply value our mission and vision, which are foundational to our educational principles inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.
As a unique extension of more than twelve years of child-centered education, Bottega Wonderlab has evolved to provide Kindergarten since 2021 and will continue to grow our program through fifth grade in the upcoming years. Bottega Wonderlab is designed to seamlessly integrate with our existing framework that includes research and innovation.
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The Reggio Emilia Model
The Reggio Emilia model of education is a research-based approach combining inquiry approach to learning and the Florida Academic Standards with open-ended play creative exploration that unveils each individual child's capacity and learning styles, ranging from Kindergarten to fifth grade.
Our kindergarten program has been running since 2021 where our children have excelled. Our program will be opening a grade level each year until we reach fifth grade.
Why Homeschooling at Bottega Wonderlab?
The benefits of blending homeschooling at our on-campus facility is that we embed a homeschool program with the Reggio Emilia approach with personalized guidance in a socially stimulating environment, curated materials that lead the children to research and wonder.
Designed for Step Up P.E.P. Scholarship
As a Home Education Service Provider we welcome the P.E.P. Scholarship offered to Florida students who are not enrolled in public school or a Florida Home Education Program, and can access the Personalized Education Program (PEP) through the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship.
This scholarship provides, on average, $8,000 through a flexible, education savings account (ESA) to fund the educational needs of Florida's home schoolers.
Curriculum Overview
A comprehensive program designed with the whole child in mind.
Our Philosophy
Bottega Wonderlab's on-campus homeschool program is built on the Reggio Emilia approach, recognizing children as capable, curious, and full of potential. We create an environment where learning is a collaborative journey between children, educators, and families.
The Reggio Emilia approach combines inquiry-based learning and the Florida Academic Standards with open-ended creative exploration that unveils each individual child's capacity and learning styles.
Curriculum Design Philosophy
Our curriculum is designed with the whole child in mind. Aligning the Florida Objectives and Standards with Understanding Skills giving the child the opportunity to build knowledge of Science, Technology, Reading & wRiting, Engineering, Art, Math, with an emphasis on societal values within our community.
The intent is for children to apply new skills in real world experiences through research, creating lifelong learning skills.
Our expectation is for children to see themselves as capable, confident leaders as members of our society.
What Does Our Curriculum Include?
Social Emotional
Conscious Discipline Approach, and Practical Life Skills. Children learn to voice their ideas, thinking, and reasoning skills through a collaborative process, within the community of peers. Requiring skills such as self regulation, communication, sharing, taking turns and beyond.
Cognitive Development
The process of learning is supported by strategies developed by Harvard University Project Zero Visible Thinking / Teaching for Understanding Inquiry Approach & Habits of Mind Research practices, by Dr. Arthur Costa and Dr. Bena Kallick.
Mathematical Thinking & Systems
CFLM: Context for learning Mathematics is focused on Number sense & operations including Counting, Addition, Subtraction; measuring, categorizing, algebraic reasoning, Data analysis, and probability.
Literacy
UFLI Curriculum focus on Reading aloud, emergent comprehension, print concept, oral language, listening, vocabulary, concept development, letter and sound knowledge, phonological awareness, phonemic connections, emergent writing.
Art Creative and Expressive
Focuses on Line, shape, color, value, space, form and textures, exploration of art styles, mediums, and artists, sound, rhythm, tempo, volume, music styles, instruments, and musicians.
Languages
English & Spanish to develop both languages verbally, reading and writing skills.
Social Studies
Cultural studies, American History, World history, Geography, economics, government, citizenship, sense of self, families, community, historical figures and innovation exploration.
Science
Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI) focus on earth science, life science, physical science, bodiness (five senses), Properties of motion: objects, sound, push/pull, gravity, sky, planets, and animals.
Physical Development
Fine and Gross Motor Skills development through structured and unstructured play.
What Makes Us Unique
Dual Language Program
English & Spanish language development through immersive experiences in both reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Critical Thinking Development
Utilizing Harvard's Project Zero Visible Thinking strategies and Habits of Mind research to foster deep understanding and independent thinking.
Small Classroom Sizes
Intimate learning environments that allow for personalized attention and meaningful relationships between educators and children.
Child-Led Inquiry Approach
Individualized curriculum that follows each child's interests and questions, with educators as guides in the learning journey.
Open-Ended Materials
Carefully curated materials that stimulate thinking, understanding, and creative problem-solving rather than prescriptive activities.
Parents as Partners
Parents are welcomed as active partners in the educational process, with regular communication and support through a community of practice.
Educator Approach
Our educators foster independence, cultivate critical thinking, and adapt curriculum to the needs of each child. They create environments organized with atelier provocations that invite sensorial experiences, building knowledge, theories, testing, and understanding.
The expectation of the educator is that children are protagonists of their learning, contributing to the curricular goals through active participation and inquiry.
Program Information
Program Length
10 month program: August to June (2026/2027)
Kindergarten Hours
9:00 AM to 2:45 PM
Current Offering
Kindergarten (since 2021). One grade added per year through 5th grade.
Program Hours & Tuition
10 month program: August to June | 2026/2027
Kindergarten Hours: 9:00am to 2:45pm
P.E.P. Scholarship Tuition
Note: All fees are P.E.P. Scholarship eligible. Monthly tuition paid through EMA system.
What Makes Us Unique
Dual Language program: English & Spanish
Critical Thinking development
Small classroom sizes
Individualized curriculum—child led inquiry approach
Open ended materials focused on stimulating thinking
Educators that foster independence
Environment organized with atelier provocations
Parents welcomed as partners
Parent communication and support through community of practice
Ready to Apply?
Join our on-campus homeschool community and give your child a Reggio-inspired learning experience.