The Magnolia Method

Rooted in tradition. Ready for anything.

Classes & Programs

Small groups. Big confidence.

Every Magnolia Method class is intimate by design — just 6 to 8 students — so every child is seen, encouraged, and genuinely guided. No lectures. No embarrassment. Just real skills, practiced in a warm and beautiful environment.

Every session follows the same beautiful rhythm.

Consistency builds confidence. Children thrive when they know what to expect — so every Magnolia Method session follows the same warm, structured flow.

01 — Welcome Ritual

Every child is greeted by name. Proper introductions are practiced. The tone is set — warm, safe, and intentional.

02 — Warm-Up Story or Scenario

A relatable situation hooks the theme of the day. Children are drawn in through story before a single rule is mentioned.

03 — Skill Instruction

The concept is introduced through demonstration. We always model first — children never attempt something they haven’t seen done beautifully.

04 — Interactive Practice

Children try it themselves in a guided, supportive environment. Effort is celebrated publicly. Correction happens quietly and privately.

05 — Wrap-Up & Takeaway

The lesson is reinforced and every child leaves with a small tangible keepsake — a personal record of what they’ve learned.

Currently enrolling Bloom & Grow · Edina & Western Suburbs

Bloom

6 Week Course, Ages 7-10

Bloom is where it all starts. Designed for children ages 7 to 10, this six-week series introduces the foundational social skills that will serve your child for a lifetime — through play, practice, and plenty of encouragement. Every session is joyful, interactive, and designed to make children feel capable and seen.

What your child will learn: By the end of the Bloom series, your child will know how to introduce themselves and others with genuine confidence, hold a real conversation, write a heartfelt thank-you note, behave beautifully as a guest and a host, navigate phone and screen etiquette with awareness, and sit at a properly set table with ease.

Grow

6 Week Course, Ages 11-13

Deeper skills for a bigger world.

Grow is designed for the tween years — a time when social stakes feel higher, peer relationships grow more complex, and children are beginning to navigate a world that extends far beyond their family and classroom. This six-week series takes the foundations of Bloom deeper, adding the skills that help preteens move through more sophisticated social situations with grace, confidence, and genuine warmth.

What your child will learn: By the end of the Grow series, your child will know how to navigate complex social conversations, manage their digital reputation with intention, be a gracious guest in more formal settings, handle conflict and disagreement with grace, dress with awareness and intention, and begin to build the professional presence that will serve them through high school and beyond.

More programs coming soon.

The Magnolia Method grows with your child. Rise (ages 14–17) and Thrive (ages 18–22) are currently in development and will be available in 2026. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens.

Pricing

Classes run once per week, one hour per session. Groups of 6–8 students maximum.

Bloom

Six Week Series

Enrollment

Sibling discount

Private group booking

Early Enrollment

$195 per child

$175 second child

Standard

$225 per child

$200 second child

$600 up to 6 children

Grow

Six Week Series

Enrollment

Sibling discount

Private group booking

Early Enrollment

$215 per child

$190 second child

Standard

$250 per child

$225 second child

$725 up to 6 children

Not sure which program is right for your child?

We’re happy to help you find the perfect fit. Reach out and we’ll talk through your child’s age, experience, and goals — and point you in exactly the right direction.