A school designed
to help your child
find a calling;
Not just keep up
At Wonder KC, children become curious, capable, independent learners who take ownership of their education and discover the joy of meaningful work.
School shouldn’t feel like a factory.
It should feel like a journey.
Most schools focus on memorization, testing, and compliance. Wonder KC does something different: we create an environment where learners take responsibility, build real-world skills, and grow into confident leaders equipped for the future.
What makes Wonder different?
Traditional Schools
Life at Wonder
What will your child experience at Wonder?
A place where they…
Feel known and valued
Set their own goals each day
Work across multi-age studios
Collaborate on meaningful quests
Have freedom — and responsibility
Make mistakes safely and learn from them
Gain confidence through real achievements
Discover strengths, passions, and purpose
And what you will experience…
A child who can self-direct
A calmer home life (no homework battles)
A community of like-minded families
A school aligned with the world your child is growing up into
A day at Wonder
8:30 | Drop-off / Free Time
9:00 - Daily Launch (Socratic Discussion)
9:15 - Core Skills
Goal setting, math, Writers’ Workshop, reading, civilization discussion, “Brain Breaks” throughout
11:45 | Lunch / Free Time
1:00 | Quest Launch (Socratic Discussion)
1:15 - Quest
Hands-on work, team-based challenges, sciences, coding, entrepreneurship, art & music, history
3:00 | Studio Maintenance
3:15 - Closing Group / Character Callouts (Socratic Discussion)
3:30 | Pick-up
Each day at Wonder is broken up into work sprints with a shared purpose or goal. In a normal day:
Mornings are reserved for Core Skills
Afternoons are for hands-on Quest projects in the shoes of a real-life hero
15-minute Socratic discussions bookend the work periods and provide a time to reflect, think deeply, and bond as a group
Plenty of time is open for free play and exercise throughout the day
The flexibility of the schedule is key to the learning design. Work blocks can be shuffled around based on studio needs each session. Within each work block, learners choose from a broad range of work options based on their personal goals, passions, and commitments.
Why Families Choose Wonder
Accredited by the International Association for Learner Driven Schools
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Part of a global network of 300+ Acton schools
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Model refined from 17+ years of learner-driven research
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Accredited by the International Association for Learner Driven Schools → Part of a global network of 300+ Acton schools → Model refined from 17+ years of learner-driven research →
Where we are today
We are fully operating at our temporary Wonder KC studio at AdventHealth Sports Park while our permanent campus completes renovation for January 2026.
Families can visit and observe our active studios during enrollment meetings.
Enrollment for 2025–2026 & Beyond Is Open
We keep our studios intentionally small to protect culture and personalized learning. Space is limited as we welcome founding families for the upcoming year.
Your next step is simple:
Schedule a short call
Visit our studio
Experience a day at Wonder
Decide if we’re the right fit for your family
A School Built for the Future and for Your Child’s Future
Wonder KC is more than a school.
It’s a community of young heroes discovering who they are and what they are capable of. If you want an education that prepares your child not just for college, but for life, we’d love to meet you.