Way Back Home™ is a life enrichment program where children ages 3–12 grow into confident, capable, and caring little humans. Through fun, theme-based activities, children strengthen self-esteem, resilience, social confidence, independence, healthy habits, and everyday life skills. Inspired by Montessori Education, Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset Framework, children learn through storytelling, role play, and diverse activities. English is naturally embedded throughout the environment while remaining accessible to children who prefer Korean or a bilingual experience.

Important Scope Information

Way Back Home™ is an enrichment program and does not provide: Psychotherapy, Mental Health Services, Crisis Intervention

All session share one goal: helping children develop practical life skills that travel with them everywhere they go. From home to school, from friendships to future challenges, Way Back Home builds children who are equipped for life!

Built With Heart, Grounded in Science.

1) Montessori Education

Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (physician and educator), this globally respected educational philosophy is built on a powerful belief: children learn best when they are given meaningful choices, hands-on experiences, and the freedom to explore at their own pace. Research has consistently demonstrated a wide range of developmental and educational benefits:

A Foundation for Lifelong Success Montessori education helps nurture independence, responsibility, adaptability, confidence, creativity, and a growth-oriented mindset—qualities that support success both in school and beyond (Dohrmann et al., 2007; Lillard, 2017).

2) Growth Mindset Theory

Developed by Carol Dweck, a Growth Mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort. Children learn that effort, not just talent, shapes success. Mistakes become stepping stones. Challenges become invitations to grow. This research-backed approach helps children build robust resilience.

Greater Academic Achievement Students taught growth mindset principles demonstrate academic gains of approximately 10–30%, particularly when combined with supportive learning environments and effective teaching practices (Dweck, 2006; Yeager et al., 2019).

Increased Resilience Growth mindset interventions have been shown to increase perseverance, task completion, and willingness to tackle challenging work by approximately 20–40% compared to control groups (Blackwell, Trzesniewski, & Dweck, 2007).

Greater Confidence When Facing Challenges Children who view mistakes as part of learning demonstrate 20–50% greater willingness to attempt difficult tasks, take healthy risks, and persist after setbacks (Mueller & Dweck, 1998; Dweck, 2006).

Improved Response to Feedback Growth mindset education significantly increases students' ability to use feedback constructively, leading to measurable improvements in performance over time (Hattie & Timperley, 2007).

Stronger Adaptability Children who embrace growth-oriented thinking demonstrate greater cognitive flexibility, creative problem-solving, and adaptability when facing obstacles (Dweck, 2006; Yeager & Walton, 2011).

No single dimension stands alone. Self-esteem fuels resilience. Resilience enables social confidence. Healthy habits sustain them all.

1) Self-Esteem

Children discover their unique strengths and learn to value who they are.

2) Resilience

Bouncing back from setbacks becomes a practiced, celebrated skill.

3) Social Confidence

Making friends, speaking up, and navigating relationships with ease.

4) Healthy Habits

Small, consistent routines that support mind and body wellness.

How We Bring Enrichment to Life

1) Storytelling

Narratives that spark imagination and teach life lessons naturally.

2) Imaginative Play

Children step into special characters and practice real-world social scenarios.

3) Unstructured Play

Freedom to explore, create, and discover at their own pace.

Each session is anchored by a core theme that weaves together all activities, stories, and role-play that gives children an engaging thread to follow.

1) Theme Intro

2) Guided Activities

3) Reflection Time

Each session is guided by a core theme.

Sample Themes

🧺 Home Helper Mission

🌱 Tiny Habit Champions

🚦 Safety Superstars

🦕 Dino Discovery Day

🏠 My Cozy Dream Home

🫧 Speedy Cleaning Squad

🪴 Garden Growers Club

🦋 Butterfly Wings Mission

Explore new spaces with confidence.

💛 Friendship Club

🎒 Flip-the-Day Adventure

🚪 My Space, Your Space

🌈 Surprise Change Challenge

🛠️ Builder Workshop

🦸 Independent Superhero

🧳 Ready for Takeoff

🐶 Paw Patrol Play

💰 Smart Saver Challenge

SESSION FORMATS

1:1 Personalized Session (In-Person)

Single Session

₩40,000 / 60 min

1:1 Personalized Session (Online)

Single Session
₩30,000 / 60 min

2:1 Peer Session (In-Person)

Single Session

₩30,000 / 60 min

2:1 Peer Session (Online)

Single Session
₩20,000 / 60 min

PET-FRIENDLY SPACE

Way Back Home™ is a pet-friendly space. Information regarding animal presence, allergies, hygiene practices, safety considerations, and program policies will be shared with parents or guardians prior to participation. Parent or guardian consent is required prior to participation to support child safety.

Two Causes Close to Our Hearts

1) Our very own, Way Back Home Rescue Dog Nonprofit Organization

Supporting rescue animals in finding safe, loving homes

2) Pediatric Cancer Foundations

Standing beside the youngest fighters