What's Inside? Learning Foundations Rooted in WA Parent Resources A Giggle & A Guess After Wigglewood

'Nearly Newts'

Where Knowledge Finds Purpose and Growth Becomes Legacy

Ages 16 – 17 \ Term Based | Homeschool Educational Resource

The final chapter of the Wigglewood Newt Academy journey — where curiosity turns into contribution.

Nearly Newts are independent learners who plan, test, and document their own projects, bringing together science, design, creativity, and care.

They learn to see the connections between what they study and the world they live in — turning reflection into readiness.

“Because learning doesn’t end at harvest...

it grows into the next beginning.”

Inside Nearly Newt's Resource Pack

  •  Inside the Nearly Newts Homeschool Guide


    The perfect bridge between structured study and independent exploration:


    Nearly Newts Journal
    Project logbook, research planner, and reflection guide


    Portfolio Builder Templates
    Checklists for TAFE/University documentation


    STEM + SEL Advanced Challenges
    Connecting scientific skills with personal growth


    Parent/Guardian Notes
    For WA Homeschool Curriculum outcomes


    “Newt & Nonsense” cards
    For balance, humour, and perspective


    Access to Homeschool Hub
    For digital submissions and progress tracking

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Learning Foundations

  • (STEM • SEL • Soft Skills)


    STEM — Applied Knowledge & Innovation

    Nearly Newts conduct purposeful investigations that combine observation, analysis, and creativity.

    Topics can include sustainability, environmental care, natural dyeing, or soil science — linking classroom theory to community impact.


    SEL — Reflection & Resilience

    Journaling and project debriefs focus on self-awareness, motivation, and handling challenges with calm and curiosity.

    Students learn to manage long-term projects, deadlines, and collaboration with empathy and confidence.


    Soft Skills — Leadership & Communication

    Through self-directed work and optional group projects, Nearly Newts develop critical thinking, accountability, and professional communication — preparing them for TAFE, university, or entrepreneurial paths.

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 Rooted in Western Australia


  • Wigglewood Newt Academy was created here in WA — where the soil, sun, and seasons inspire every lesson.

    Each program aligns with WA homeschooling standards and is written to grow confidence, care, and connection — not just academic outcomes.

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    “Students don’t just grow plants — they grow patience, curiosity, and heart.”

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Wigglewood Parent Resources

Helping you guide, record, and celebrate learning that grows.

Behind every thriving Wigglewood learner is a parent (or carer) quietly tending to the roots — encouraging, recording, and cheering on small discoveries.

The Wigglewood Newt Academy Soul Project Program is here to make that role easier.

You’ll find guidance notes, printable templates, and practical advice that connects each Wigglewood Homeschool Guide to the WA Curriculum and Homeschooling Standards.

Homeschooling through Wigglewood isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about watching understanding unfold.

Every prompt, every journal page, and every care routine is mapped to learning outcomes, but it’s also wrapped in kindness and story.

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“When you nurture a newt, you nurture a learner".

  • “You don’t have to be a teacher to grow a learner...

    just someone who believes in small steps and gentle guidance.”

  • A Note for Parents

    By this stage, your learner is not just growing plants — they’re growing purpose.

    Wigglewood for Nearly Newts teaches independence, professionalism, and reflection, while still holding space for the wonder and gentleness that began with their very first seedling.

    It’s the bridge between homeschool learning and the wider world — designed to support both academic readiness and emotional maturity.


    “Every Nearly Newt who reaches this stage carries a piece of Wigglewood with them — curiosity, care, and courage to grow in their own way.”
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  •  Your Parent Pack

    Each Soul Project comes with a Parent Resource Pack — a simple, beautiful toolkit to help you feel confident and organised.


    Inside you’ll find:

    • Curriculum Alignment Notes — clear links to WA Learning Areas and Outcomes
    • Weekly Lesson Overview — showing what each activity covers in STEM, SEL, and Soft Skills
    • Observation Prompts — questions to ask that encourage reflection and discussion
    • Assessment & Reflection Pages — printable sheets for your records or annual reporting
    • Conversation Cards — short, thought-provoking questions for dinnertime learning
    • Parent Tips — small reminders for patience, praise, and gentle progress tracking


    Everything is written in plain language and colour-coded to match your child’s age band — so you always know exactly where you are in the Wigglewood journey.


  • The Wigglewood Hub

    A private digital space for registered families.

    Here, you can access printable resources, prompts for challenges, reflections, and download project ideas — all stored neatly and aligned with your current program.


    Inside the Hub you’ll find:

    Digital copies of journals, checklists, and rubrics

    Extra “Newt & Nonsense” cards for giggle breaks

    Extension activities for high-interest learners

    Curriculum reference sheets for WA reporting

    Access to the Wigglewood community bulletin for updates and term notices

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    “The Hub keeps everything tidy — your ideas, your notes, your seedlings, your sanity.”
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  • Record-Keeping Made Simple

    Wigglewood’s parent templates are designed to help you meet Western Australia’s homeschooling documentation requirements — without losing the joy in the process.

    Each Parent Pack includes:

    Learning Evidence Sheets — for photos, drawings, or data tables

    Term Reflection Pages — summarising learning goals, activities, and outcomes

    Growth Log — simple format to track both plant and student development

    Self-Assessment Prompts — encouraging students to describe what they learned in their own words

    At the end of each term, you’ll have a complete, print-ready record that fits seamlessly into your annual homeschool report.

  • Supporting Learning at Home

    You don’t need a background in education to guide your child through Wigglewood.

    Each activity is intentionally designed to build confidence for both of you — showing how science, wellbeing, and creativity intertwine.


    Try these small, powerful habits:

    Ask “what did you notice today?”
    instead of “what did you learn?”

    Celebrate small progress...
    a sprout, a new root, a new word.


    Share your own wonder...
    curiosity is contagious.


    Leave room for laughter...
    the giggles count as learning too.

  • How It Works for Homeschool Families

    1. Plan a Purposeful Project — Students identify a focus area (sustainability, design, wellbeing, or botany) and outline their goals, methods, and timelines.
    2. Investigate & Document — They record findings, evaluate progress, and adapt their approach — mirroring real-world scientific and creative processes.
    3. Present & Reflect — The term concludes with a project presentation, journal submission, or digital portfolio piece.


    Activities and assessments align with the WA Curriculum (Years 10–12) and can contribute toward homeschool portfolio evidence for Science Inquiry Skills, Design & Technologies, English, and Personal & Social Learning.

    Activities and assessments align with the WA Curriculum (Years 10–12) and can contribute toward homeschool portfolio evidence for     Science Inquiry Skills, Design & Technologies, English, and Personal & Social Learning.

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“A Giggle and a Guess!”

Sometimes our brains need a wriggle and a wiggle!

Newt & Nonsense is a game for curious little gardeners who love to guess, giggle, and think. Each week brings two true things and one very silly thing — can you spot which one is nonsense?

It’s not about being right or wrong — it’s about thinking, laughing, and learning to wait for the truth to be revealed.

Because sometimes, patience grows just like seedlings do — a little each day. 🌱

“Truth, Twists, and a Breath Between Lessons”

In a world that rewards instant answers, Newt & Nonsense dares you to slow down.

It’s part quiz, part reflection, part mindfulness — hidden beneath a good joke.

Each week you’ll find two real facts and one crafted piece of nonsense.

The challenge isn’t just to spot the falsehood, but to practise patience, inquiry, and open-minded curiosity.

Because great thinkers don’t just find answers...
they wait for them to bloom.

after wigglewood

Graduates of the Wigglewood Newt Academy can continue their journey through The Newt Step — a pathway guide to floristry, horticulture, design, sustainability, and environmental science careers across WA.

Explore The Newt Step

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