Garden of UTOPIA

Our teaching philosophy is to focus on personalized instruction for each student's learning. We believe in identifying his or her unique strengths and weaknesses. The, we tailor our teaching approach to meet their individual needs.

We developed our 10-month program with a curriculum based on recommendations from National Association for the Education of Young Children and our personal/professional experiences. We leverage other valuable resources as necessary. Please see the outline of classes.

Upon completion of the 10-month program, students participate in a hybrid graduation. Students have the option to join us in person or via Zoom.

After registration, you'll receive a student welcome kit that includes a Garden of UTOPIA wide-ruled & a blank-page notebook, beginner's pencils, Garden of UTOPIA Activity Workbook, and crayons. Every week, we'll email worksheets for you to print and study with your child.

Ideally, our program is meant for students starting age 3.5 and up to age 4.5. We strive to prepare students for life.

Our sessions typically last 2 hours and 15 minutes. Students receive mini breaks to help maintain their focus. 

We record our class sessions via Zoom. Video playbacks are available for actively registered students.

We vow to keep the privacy of you, your kids, and your information strictly confidential. We require your consent to share photos, videos, or data.

The Garden of UTOPIA is a program offered by UTOPIA, yoU TO Proclaim It Anointed, LLC. Professor Pam owns this organization.

Our staff consists of Professor Pamela "Ms. Pam" Smith and Chef William Robinson. You can click the links to review their credentials. Both educators are available for inquiries at seekharvest@learnutopia.com.

While we understand some Spanish, we are not bilingual.

The founders of our organization (UTOPIA, LLC) and our program (Garden of UTOPIA) are Christian Elders with nurturing, inclusive values. We embrace diverse belief systems with information-sharing and engaging experts. Experts such as, Abbots (Buddhism), Imams (Islam), Pastors (Christianity), and Rabbis (Judaism). 

Our organization, program, and teachers do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, marital status, military status, national origin (ancestry), race, religion (creed), or sexual orientation in any of its activities or operations. It is our expectation that registered parents and students honor this viewpoint.

Our goal is to make parents' access simple and students' engagement fun and empowering.

• Set up a Learning Area for Your Child
• Sign onto Zoom Session with Your Child
• Enjoy introduction song
• Open with affirmation and meditation
• Receive part 1 of daily lesson
• Take a mini movement break
• Receive part 2 of daily lesson
• Take a mini movement break
• Ask/address questions about lesson
• Express moment of gratitude

We are available via phone call, text, email, and social media. During registration, parents specify their communication preferences and we comply with them.

We expect parents (or approved adult guardians) to sit with their child during online Zoom sessions. As the child matures, he or she can attend class with less adult involvement. Students must be visible with Zoom camera for class engagement.

Parents have access to enrichment trainings and wellness coaching plus goods through services offered by UTOPIA, LLC. In addition, we offer a private parents' group on Facebook, which is accessible after registration.

Since our class sessions include no more than 8 students, we closely observe students' focus, participation, and homework completion. In addition, we meet with parents every other month to discuss their child's status.

Garden of UTOPIA is an educational program and not a school. It is a globally accessible experience that enriches a child's lessons from daycare, preschool, or homeschool. School districts may test your child's knowledge prior to kindergarten enrollment.

In New Jersey, children may attend kindergarten if their skillset includes . . .

• Fine and gross motor skills such as coordinating their movements, holding a pencil, and using scissors. 
• Language and literacy that includes answering open-ended questions, participating in conversations, retelling stories, and creating content with a mix of drawing, dictating, and writing. 
• Numeracy by counting and understanding basic math concepts. 
• Social and emotional development: which means they can self-regulate behaviors and emotions. 

New Jerseyan children must be five years old by October 31 to be eligible for kindergarten.

Our Program Hours are . . .

• Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Two Classes
• Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Two Classes
• Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Two Classes

Specific class times are here. If you are unable to attend our live class sessions, we offer private access to the Garden of UTOPIA TV on YouTube. 

The registration fee is $30, and the tuition rates are . . .

• Live Classes with On-Demand Access = $50 month
• On-Demand Classes Only = $40 per month
• Private Tutoring Session = $40 per hour

UTOPIA, LLC provides invoices to you by email using PayPal. 

Yes, there will be opportunities to socialize and engage at our extracurricular activities. We post planned events on our calendar.