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Hands-on learning in the Colorado Springs area.
Learning by growing, making, selling, and doing.
Philosotribe is our family's space for practical learning. As part of our homeschooling, we teach our kids through real experiences including gardening, business, craft skills, problem solving, and the steady work of making useful things by hand.
What we practice
A homegrown education rooted in useful skills.
We strive to provide an environment for our kids to learn skills that extend beyond the standard curriculum. Some days that means seedlings and soil. Other days it might be planning projects, working on crafts, or learning customer service skills at our sale stands. Blacksmithing, drafting, needlework, and gardening are just some of the extra skills we try to add to our family's learning.
Focus areas
What we practice through the seasons
Plants
Gardening and growing
Seed starting, tending plants, harvesting, composting, and learning how small choices affect living systems.
See plant projects
Crafts
Crafting with care
Simple materials become finished goods as the kids practice patience, design, measuring, finishing, and presentation.
View craft showcase
Business
Sales and service practice
Pricing, customer care, inventory, photos, descriptions, and follow-through become part of the lesson.
Contact usPlant care
Local starter plant care notes.
Bringing home one of our starter plants? Use the Plant Care page for locally focused watering, soil, transplanting, and harvest timing guidance.
Family Journal
Sharing our progress and goals.
We are building a record of the projects, skills, and small wins that come from learning together. The site is meant to grow slowly with us while the Etsy shop stays focused on available handmade items.
Browse the showcaseThings to add later
- Current garden photos
- Favorite craft projects
- Seasonal market updates
- Short notes from the kids