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We are not a licensed Montessori School. However, we are inspired by Maria Montessori's methods. We simulate the real world by having a mixed age group. Your co-workers are younger and older than you are. Kids deserve the same experience.

What makes us unique?—We have enhanced Maria Montessori methods using a Hero's Journey theme, Farm Setting, Entrepreneurship, STEAM, and outdoor learning methods adopted from Scandinavia. —Denmark is ranked #2, Finland #8, Norway #9, and Sweden #15 in the world for education. For reference, the United States is 31st. We blended the latest and greatest education methods with 21st century solutions. Your child will be a doer, builder, and problem-solver.

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We are not a fit for parents who wish to abdicate their child's education to us. ​A chartered public or private school is a better solution for you.​

To abdicate means to release responsibility without oversight.

We are a fit for purpose-driven parents who wish to delegate their child's education to us. Our role is to be a supportive partner in your ownership of your child's education.

A Purpose-Drive Parent is a parent guided by values, vision, and intentional action. 

To delegate is to give responsibility with oversight.

Our Hero’s Journey approach puts learning in children’s hands through project-based experiences, Socratic discussions, and real-world challenges. We guide children to uncover their strengths, develop resilience, and build leadership skills, transforming them into confident, adaptable individuals with a genuine love for learning

Homesteading is taught to instill a strong sense of self-reliance, sustainability, and responsibility in the next generation. By engaging in activities such as gardening, animal care, and food preservation, children gain valuable life skills that promote independence and connection to the land. Homesteading also encourages an appreciation for the environment, teaches resourcefulness, and empowers children to create and care for their own resources. These lessons align with the program’s goal of fostering entrepreneurial thinking, resilience, and a deep understanding of how communities can thrive through hard work and sustainable practices.

Home economics teaches practical life skills related to managing a household and improving personal well-being. It includes a variety of subjects such as cooking, budgeting, nutrition, sewing, and child development, all aimed at fostering self-sufficiency and a balanced life. Home economics also emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing resources, such as time, money, and energy, to create a productive and healthy home environment. The skills learned in this area are valuable for both personal growth and preparing individuals for roles in the family and community.

Socratic guidance is a way of teaching where the guide asks questions instead of just giving answers. This helps learners think deeply and figure things out for themselves. It’s like a guide helping you discover the right answers, but you do most of the thinking.We use Socratic guidance to help learners find their own answers to big questions. Instead of telling them what to do or think, we ask questions that make them think about their choices, actions, and ideas. This way, they learn to solve problems and make decisions on their own. It helps them grow into independent thinkers and discover their own strengths.

We tie character-building, skill-building, and belief-building activity to Entrepreneurship so that when children leave Hero on a Mission, they can have a holistic worldview to pioneer their entrepreneurial story in any field they choose.

STEAM education stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. It’s a way of learning that combines these five subjects to help learners think creatively and solve problems. In STEAM, learners use their knowledge in all these areas to work on real-world challenges and projects.​

For example, they might design a machine that helps solve an environmental problem, using both engineering and art skills to create something useful and creative. This approach encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation, helping learners prepare for the future in many different fields. It’s about making learning fun and practical while also developing a wide range of skills.

Entrepreneurship + Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

We use E+STEAM as a play-on word for Self Esteem. 

With the blended learning environment of Entrepreneurship and STEAM, young people will leave Mission Farmstead with “Self-Esteem”.

​Self-esteem is confidence in one’s worth or abilities and self-respect.

Builder Time focuses on the core skills, such as math, reading, writing, civics, history, and spelling, with structured time for concentrated learning.​

Problem-Solving Hero Missions are E-STEAM projects where young heroes engage in hands-on activities covering entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

T.E.A.M.S. stands for Tasks, Organizing Tomorrow Today, Expressing what was learned, Appreciating others, Managing expectations, and adding to the Socratic Discussion topics list. This time encourages young heroes to reflect on their day, set goals, share insights, and foster community. It’s modeled after our Founder’s daily business practices at Tail Starters, where team members use a similar framework to plan, communicate, and execute effectively. This real-world connection helps young heroes understand the importance of organization and accountability in achieving success beyond the classroom.

We’re currently enrolling ages 6-9 in the "Spark Academy", with plans to expand to ages 9-12 in Fall 2026.

**Your child must be 6 years old before September 1st to join.**

1 Guide / 14 Children or Less

 Current limit: 14 Families

 No. We do not accept public funds. We are privately funded.​

We don’t assign grades because we believe children can take ownership of their learning and guide themselves toward mastering important skills if adults will just get out of the way. Instead of grades, we celebrate achievements through Hero Badges and Hero Bucks, which recognize growth and progress in a meaningful way.​

In the real world, success isn’t measured by an A, B, C, D, or F on a paper; it’s about acquiring and mastering skills. For example, when an employee excels at their job and goes the extra mile, they’re often rewarded with bonuses, paid time off, or certificates. We use the same approach here, rewarding skill mastery with Hero Badges and recognizing hard work and progress with Hero Bucks' This approach mirrors how the real world values and rewards growth and dedication.

As an agritourism provider, Mission Farmstead, LLC adheres to Ohio's agritourism laws. Visitors participating in agritourism activities such as Spark Academy, Forge Academy, and our Workshops should be aware that these activities come with inherent risks associated with a farm environment. We are not liable for any injuries or damages resulting from participating in agritourism activities. For more information on Ohio's agritourism laws, please visit the Ohio Revised Code Section 901.80.  

No. According to ORC 2925.01(Q), a school is defined as "any school operated by a board of education, any community school established under Chapter 3314 of the Revised Code, or any nonpublic school for which the state board of education prescribes minimum standards under section 3301.07 of the revised code.

To translate the ORC's definition into plain folk language, Mission Farmstead's farm school is not a school. 

We operate under Home Education Approach; See OAC Sec. 3321.042. (A) -LINK​

"Home education is defined as education “directedby a child’s parent.” (Emphasis added.) Parents can utilize whatever resources best fits their child, including other teachers, co-ops, or educational programs." Citation Link: LINK

In plain folk language, as a parent, you have the right to educate your child. This means you can do it yourself, hire a tutor, use a teacher, or hire a service like Mission Farmstead. It is up to you. You are the parent.