Little Sprouts Learning Garden

06/01/2026

🚂🌊 Last Call for the Seaside Sprout Express! 🌊🚂

We're just weeks away from our 3rd Annual End-of-the-Year Adventure to Santa Barbara, and we'd love for you to join us!

🌿 June 12th
🚂 Pacific Surfliner Train #765
🏖️ Beach Day in Santa Barbara
🎵 Music, sandcastle building, beach activities, and plenty of time to explore

This adventure is open to everyone!!
Students, siblings, parents, grandparents, friends, and families outside of Little Sprouts are welcome!

Families may board from any station along the route as long as they book Pacific Surfliner Train #765 to Santa Barbara.

If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the time to reserve your spot with our group and purchase your train tickets through Amtrak @ https://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train

Comment below or send us a message with any questions.

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We can't wait to celebrate an incredible year of learning and adventure together!

05/04/2026

🌿🚂 All Aboard the Seaside Sprout Express! ☀️🌊
Join us on June 12th for our 3rd Annual End-of-the-Year Adventure.

To celebrate a magical year of growing, learning, and exploring, we're taking Little Sprouts on a special journey aboard The Seaside Sprout Express, riding the beautiful Amtrak Pacific Surfliner from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara for a day of coastal wonder. A full day of sunshine, trains, and seaside fun!

This all-day adventure is open to all!
Students, siblings, parents, friends, and families outside of Little Sprouts are absolutely welcome to join the fun and be part of our group! The more the merrier as we celebrate together.

🕘 Departure Details:
• Date: June 12th
• Meet-Up: 9:15 AM at Van Nuys Station, so we can gather as a group and be ready to board together
• Train: Departing on Train 765 at 9:44 AM aboard the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner
🚨 The train will depart on time and cannot wait, so please plan to arrive promptly!

✨ What’s in Store:
• Scenic ride along the coast aboard the Pacific Surfliner
• Beachside playtime, sand fairy homes, & sandcastle building
• Music, drum circle, story time & salty breezes

🏖️ Our Home Base:
Our main hub will be set up on the south side of the Santa Barbara Pier. From there, families will have plenty of time to enjoy a wide range of local activities:

🎉 Family-Friendly Options:
• Splash in the sand and sea
• Visit the MOXI Children’s Museum, just steps from the train station
• Hop on a trolley ride to the Santa Barbara Zoo
• Explore yummy local food spots
• Don’t miss a scoop (or two!) of McConnell’s Ice Cream

🎟️ Ticket Information:
Each family is responsible for purchasing their own train tickets directly through Amtrak. Please be sure to book:
• Train 765 departing at 9:44 AM from Van Nuys to Santa Barbara
• Your preferred return train (6:19 PM or 7:00 PM)

To join our group and stay connected, please RSVP here:
👉 https://bookwhen.com/littlesproutslg

This RSVP secures your place with our group but is not a train ticket.
Payment details and next steps will be shared after your booking is received.

🚉 Coming from another station?
Families are welcome to board from their local station! Just be sure to book the same train (Train 765) so we can all travel together.

**Please reach out if you need help coordinating or booking, or check schedules here:
https://www.amtrak.com/pacific-surfliner-train

🌅 Return Trip:
The return timing is up to your family’s discretion. The two suggested train options are:
• 6:19 PM
• 7:00 PM
Please plan your day accordingly to ensure you arrive back at the station with enough time to board.

🎒 What to Bring:
• Lunch & snacks, water bottle(s)
• Towel, beach blankets, sun hat, sunscreen, change of clothes
• Sand toys, balls, musical instrument (for drum circle)
• Shade (umbrellas, tents, etc)
• Wagons (to help transport items)
• Beach-safe shoes or sandals
• Light blanket for the train ride home, it gets chilly!
• A small backpack for treasures

Let’s wrap up this beautiful school year with a day full of laughter, learning, and seaside memories the Little Sprouts way!
🌱☀️

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

Our Hedgehog Pod had the most magical day exploring the The Huntington Library 🌿✨

Surrounded by beautiful gardens, our little explorers connected deeply with what we’ve been learning. They saw firsthand how plants grow, how spaces are cared for, and how gardens can bring communities together.
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We wandered, wondered, observed, and imagined… noticing tiny details, asking big questions, and experiencing the joy of learning through nature. It was so special to watch the children make connections between our learning habitats and the real world in such a meaningful way.

Days like this remind us that learning is everywhere!When we nurture curiosity, it truly blooms!
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03/22/2026

🌱🦎
This past week brought us sunshine, curiosity, and a meaningful moment from nature. One of our kiddos found a small lizard, and after a class vote, we lovingly named him Skelly. We gently observed and cared for him, but soon realized his life had passed.
We took time to talk about life, respect, and how nature teaches us, even in still moments like this.
The following day (after keeping Skelly safely preserved in the fridge) we continued this learning by carefully and respectfully exploring basic anatomy through a guided, optional dissection, with a strong focus on care, intention, and respect.
Afterward, we honored Skelly with a small burial ceremony, giving thanks for the learning he brought us. 🤍🌿

03/21/2026

🦕 FREE Homeschool Day 🦋
at LA’s Natural History Museum

Join us for a special day created just for homeschool families!

💛All ages welcome!

📍900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
📅 Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us and a bunch of homeschoolers and their families are a day filled with:

✨ Hands-on activities
✨ Engaging learning resources
✨ Special educational programs

This day is exclusively for homeschool families, so you won’t be sharing the space with traditional school groups.

🎉 Admission is completely FREE
All Homeschool Day programs are included at no cost!

📌 Important Notes:
• Registration opens about two weeks before the event
• More event details and program schedule will be announced soon!

🫶🏼 Want to attend with our group?
We’d love for you to join us! Feel free to reach out for details on where we’ll be meeting. Come whenever it works best for you

Come grow, explore, and discover with us!
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03/15/2026

Wiggly Worms Visitors🪱
This class had some very special guests — wiggly worms!
We explored different varieties, measured our squirmy friends, and even had a little worm race to see which one would wiggle the farthest.
The kids loved observing how each worm moved and learning how these tiny helpers keep our soil healthy and growing.
When our worm adventures were finished, we made sure each one was placed back into a cozy little home in the soil to continue their important garden work.
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03/15/2026

🌱 Planting Tiny Seeds, Growing Big Dreams 🌱

Our little gardeners have been busy getting their hands in the soil and planting tiny seeds in the garden. With lots of teamwork, curiosity, and excitement, each seed found a cozy place to grow.
We’ve been learning that plants need sunshine, water, patience, and care. The kids have happily taken on the role of “garden helpers,” checking on our sprouts and making sure they have everything they need.
Just like the seeds in our garden, this wonderful group of learners is growing a little more every day.
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12/09/2025

11/12/2025

Lunches of Love is Back!

We’re excited to once again work with Brown Bag Lady, a wonderful organization that provides meals and essential items to our neighbors in Los Angeles. Together, we’ll be creating and donating lunches to support their mission and spread kindness throughout our community.

Everyone is invited to help! Children and adults of all ages are invited to join in by decorating lunch bags, donating food items, or helping assemble lunches. Younger children can add bright colors, beautiful designs, stickers, and encouraging words to bring smiles to those who receive them, while older children and adults help put the lunches together.

Another big way to help is by donating lunch items! Every contribution brings us closer to our goal and ensures that each bag is filled with care. Whether you donate a few items or enough for several lunches, your support makes a meaningful difference. We’re collecting the approved lunch items listed below, and all donations are deeply appreciated.

Last year, our community came together and successfully made 150 lunches—and this year, we hope to reach or even surpass that goal! This is a meaningful way to come together, share creativity, and show compassion in action.

Let’s fill each bag with love and positivity—one meal, one message, and one bright design at a time. 💛

🍌Approved Lunch Items:

*Drop off food donations anytime between Nov 24th and Dec 6th.
*Can’t make it? Contact us to schedule a Donation drop-off time.

Lunch meat (turkey or ham)

Mustard

Sliced cheese

Sliced wheat bread
(Tip: Kroger sliced turkey or ham works great—easy to handle! No mayo or lettuce, please, as they can spoil or wilt.)

Bag of chips

Soft cookie/ bag of cookies

Banana (some recipients have difficulty chewing apples)

Large brown paper lunch bags

Napkins

plastic gloves (for food handling)

📅Schedule:

Weeks of 11/17 & 11/24 & 12/1: Decorate lunch bags with us or at home
*Bring decorated bags to Little Sprouts enrichment classes or schedule a drop-off.

12/6 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Assemble lunches & a playtime with friends
*Location- Little Sprouts Location, Northridge. PM/DM us for the exact location.
*Older children and adults will help make sandwiches, while our younger friends can help by placing items into bags, decorating, and enjoying some playtime together.
*Can’t make it? Contact us to schedule a different drop-off time for any items you want to contribute.

12/7 | 10:00 AM: Deliver lunches to Brown Bag Lady Headquarters
*Optional if you want to be a part of dropping off and meeting their team.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We’re happy to help make participation easy for everyone!
When we come together, what a beautiful difference we can make!

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Miss Ashley