Wildflower Atelier

08/19/2026

Starting a new chapter is exciting… but also a little scary. Feeling all the nerves, overwhelm, and uncertainty that come with stepping into a new space.

Hoping this new school year brings a beautiful start for everyone, filled with growth, connection, and a little bit of magic. ✨

mama nous ✨ songs for sensitive souls has some great social emotional songs

08/09/2026

08/07/2026

After 12 magical years, it’s time to say goodbye to Wildflower. 🌿✨

This goodbye is incredibly bittersweet. While I know this is the right decision for my family, saying goodbye to something that has been such a meaningful part of my life is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do.

I am beyond grateful for every child, every family, and every moment that made Wildflower what it became. I’m so proud of the space we created together—a place where childhood was honored, nature was our classroom, and relationships always came first.

The greatest gift has been the community we’ve built and the lifelong relationships formed along the way. Thank you for trusting me with your children and allowing me to be part of your family’s story. It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

Although this chapter is ending, my journey with children is not. I’ll continue doing what I love—teaching and nurturing young learners—just in a different capacity. While the setting may change, my heart for children and my belief in the magic of childhood never will.

Thank you for making Wildflower so much more than I ever dreamed it could be. I will carry these 12 magical years with me always. 🌻💛

08/03/2026

This spring, we planted tiny sunflower seeds with hopeful hands, watered them with care, and patiently watched them grow. 🌻

Now, during our very last week together, we get to harvest the seeds from those very same flowers.

There is something so meaningful about that. The children are able to see the full life cycle—from planting to growing to gathering—and to discover that every ending holds the promise of a new beginning. Just like these sunflowers, the seeds we plant through love, curiosity, kindness, and learning continue to grow long after our time together has ended.

It feels like the perfect way to close this chapter. 💛🌻

07/01/2026

There’s something timeless about bubbles. ✨

To a child, they’re not just floating circles—they’re tiny moments of wonder. They invite curiosity, spark imagination, encourage movement, and remind us that joy can be found in the simplest things.

Every pop is a giggle. Every bubble is a chance to chase, dream, and be fully present in the moment. Sometimes the most magical memories are made with nothing more than a little soap, water, and sunshine. 🫧💛

06/30/2026

Any guesses on what the children are working on?

06/27/2026

Hi! 👋
I took a little hiatus from Instagram, and I’m slowly making my way back. My hope is to grow more genuine connections with this wonderful community and share more about our intimate, in-home preschool program.

Since it’s been a while, I thought I’d reintroduce myself.

Hi, I’m Lauren—the person behind every post here at Wildflower. 🌿

I opened this beautiful in-home preschool in 2014, and I remain deeply passionate about early childhood education. I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of genuine connection, seeing children for who they are, and honoring them exactly where they are on their unique journey.

Outside of Wildflower, I’m a mom, a wife, a sister, and someone who loves creating beautiful things. You’ll usually find me with a cup of coffee in hand, working on a craft project, exploring nature, out on my bike, or getting lost in a good book.

I’m so grateful you’re here, whether you’ve been following along for years or you’re just discovering this little corner of the internet.

I’d love to get to know you! 💛 Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? How did you find me?

06/26/2026

A simple cardboard box. To us, it’s something headed for the recycling bin. To a child, it’s a rocket ship, a castle, a race car, a bakery, a secret hideout, a campsite or whatever their imagination dreams up next.

One of my favorite things about childhood is this beautiful sense of wonder—the ability to see endless possibilities in the simplest things. A reminder that magic doesn’t come from having more; it comes from seeing more.

Here’s to slowing down, following their lead, and remembering that sometimes the best toys don’t come from a store.