Harvest Time

Instructor: Mrs. Ho

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Class Description:

Fall is the perfect time to engage with the concept of Harvest using Math, Science, Art, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Each week will include different gross and fine motor skills from seed art and corn shucking to dramatic play and throwing plush pumpkin and apples. Students will engage with STEM in experimenting with which parts apple floats and learning about plants and their relationship with the seasons. Students will also engage in social studies by learning about different harvest traditions around the world and US history with Thanksgiving and Johnny Appleseed. Lastly, students will engage in language arts through different fall themed books and songs.

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Special Notes:

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• Students will be engaging with different fruits and vegetables, please let the teacher know if there are any allergies. Students will also be working with small items like beans/seeds, slime, and playdough. If you have any concerns about your child putting items in their mouths, please let the teacher know.

• There will be NO tree nuts or peanuts.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Introduction to Plant Parts: the Foods we Eat 

Week 2 – Introduction to Plant Life Cycle: What is a seed? 

Week 3 – Introduction to Seasons: Fall is the Time for Harvest

Week 4 – Fall is Apple Harvest  Season: Different Apple themed activities 

Week 5 – Fall is Apple Harvest  Season: Different Apple themed activities 

Week 6 – Fall is Corn Harvest Season themed Activities

Week 7 – Fall is Pumpkin Harvest Season 

Week 8 – Harvest Traditions

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Fine Motor Fun!

Instructor: Mrs. Esbrandt/Ms. Stefanie

 

Class Description:

 

In the Fine Motor Fun! Class, we will refine important motor skills (gross, fine and visual) necessary for academic success while making many different crafts and art projects with a wide variety of materials.

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Special Notes:

• Some activities and crafts will involve potentially messy supplies (washable paint, glue) so please bring a smock or wear clothes that can get sullied.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Fine Motor Fun with Musical Instruments
Week 2 – Fine Motor Fun with Painting
Week 3 – Fine Motor Fun with Sunflowers and Sun Catchers
Week 4 – Fine Motor Fun with Leaves
Week 5 – Fine Motor Fun with Pumpkins
Week 6 – Fine Motor Fun with Robots
Week 7 – Fine Motor Fun with Monsters
Week 8 – Fine Motor Fun with Turkeys/Thanksgiving

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SuperHeroes of the Bible

Instructor: Mrs. Bishop

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Class Description:

What better place to look for SuperHeroes than The Bible!  We will learn about a different biblical super hero each week through games, crafts, songs, and fun!

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Special Notes:

• No homework

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Moses (Count to 10/The 10 Commandments)

Week 2 – Noah (Count by 2s/Rainbows)

Week 3 – Little Boy (Sharing/Blessing others)

Week 4 – Daniel (Lions/Trust)

Week 5 – David (Slingshots/Faith)

Week 6 – Joshua (Music)

Week 7 – Peter (Sink or Float?)

Week 8 – Jesus!!!

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Hands‐On Fun for Little Learners

Instructor: Mrs. Scott

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Class Description:

In this fun and faith-filled class, little learners will explore numbers, shapes, emotions, animals, and more—all through the creativity of playdough! Each week includes hands-on projects, movement, storytelling, and a matching snack. Fine motor skills and early learning concepts are woven into biblical truths. Older children enjoy optional “stretch” activities that deepen their creative and cognitive engagement.

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Special Notes:

   Everyday:

      1. Welcome & Circle Time (5–10 min): Opening prayer, song, introduce theme
      2. Playdough Creation (25–30 min): Guided activity focusing on the weekly concept
      3. Movement Game or Story (5–10 min): Active break or themed reading
      4. Show & Tell + Wrap-Up (5 min): Sharing creations and review
      5. Snack Time: A themed snack each week
      6. Stretch for Older Kids: Optional extension for ages 5–6 to deepen learning

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – God Made Shapes

Week 2 – Numbers Are Fun! (1–5)

Week 3 – Keep Counting! (6–10)

Week 4 – God’s Animal Parade (Farm Animals)

Week 5 – My Feelings Matter

Week 6 – Thank You, God, for Food!

Week 7 – Building Day

Week 8 – God Made Me Special!

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Frogs and Dogs

Instructor: Mrs. Hawes

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Class Description: 

Your children will explore the lives of 2 of our favorite creatures in this fun science class! We will spend 4 weeks diving into the amphibian world of frogs, from birth to maturity, and explore many different varieties of cute frogs. Then we will dive into the mammal world of dogs, and spend 4 weeks learning all about these most loved animals too!

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Special notes:

• No homework

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Syllabus:

Week 1- Frogs: Identity

Week 2- Frogs: Body Form

Week 3- Frogs: Survival

Week 4- Frogs: Life Cycle

Week 5- Dogs: Life Cycle

Week 6- Dogs: Body

Week 7- Dogs: Communication

Week 8- Dogs: Varieties

 

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Continent Explorers

Instructor: Mrs. Tiffany

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Class Description:

In this engaging and interactive geography class, students will become “Continents Explorers” as they travel the globe and learn about all 7 continents! Each week we’ll dive into a new continent through hands-on activities, crafts, maps, music, animals, landmarks, and cultural fun. We’ll use passports to track our journey and celebrate the incredible diversity of the world around us. This class combines geography, early social studies, and a love of learning through movement and creativity—perfect for curious young minds!

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Special notes:

• None

 

Syllabus:

Week 1 – Introduction to the 7 Continents

Week 2 – North America

Week 3 – South America

Week 4 – Europe

Week 5 – Africa

Week 6 – Asia

Week 7 – Australia 

Week 8 – Antarctica

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Parts of Speech

Instructor: Mrs. Waldron

 

Class description:

This class will be going through all 7 parts of speech through make believe, Ruth Heller books, games, and some hands on practice.

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Special notes:

• No homework, some word recognition and writing skills needed.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – If you were a noun…

Week 2 – If you were a verb…

Week 3 – If you were an adjective…

Week 4 – If you were an adverb…

Week 5 – If you were a pronoun…

Week 6 – If you were a conjunction or interjection…

Week 7 – If you were a preposition…

Week 8 – Writing Super Sentences/MadLibs

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Who Would Win? Animal Face Offs

Instructor: Mrs. Little

 

Class Description:

In this fun, fast-paced class inspired by the Who Would Win? book series, students will explore amazing animal battles through short videos, guessing games, and hands-on activities. Each week, we’ll learn cool facts, compare strengths, and predict who would win in wild matchups like Shark vs. Killer Whale and Lion vs. Tiger. Perfect for animal lovers and curious minds!

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Special notes:

• Students may have some worksheets to take home. 

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Syllabus:

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Week 1- Shark vs. Killer Whale

We’ll kick off with two fierce ocean predators. Students will compare traits and make predictions about who would win in a face-off.

Week 2- Polar Bear vs. Grizzly Bear

This week features two powerful bears. We’ll learn how their environments and behaviors help them survive.

Week 3- Komodo Dragon vs. King Cobra

We’ll explore the wild world of reptiles and talk about venom, strength, and how these creatures defend themselves.

Week 4- Megalodon vs. Great White Shark

Students will go deep into prehistoric waters to compare a legendary predator with its modern-day relative.

Week 5- Lion vs. Tiger

This class takes us to the jungle and savannah to compare two of the most famous big cats in the animal kingdom.

Week 6- Alligator vs. Python

We’ll discover what happens when a massive snake goes up against a powerful reptile in a swampy showdown.

Week 7- Gorilla vs. Leopard

This week, students will look at strength versus stealth and learn about two very different jungle animals.

Week 8- Final Face-Off & Review

We’ll review what we’ve learned, vote on our ultimate champion, and celebrate with a fun wrap-up activity.​​​​​

 

 

Fun with Clay

Instructor: Mrs. Rucker

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Class Description:

Ready to dive into your creative side? In this class, you can use your imagination to make whatever you can come up with in clay. We will be using colorful, air dry clay. Each week you can add to your piece, or create something new if you've finished with a project. There will be lots of colors, and it will be a fun time to just relax and create!​

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Special notes:

• None

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Get familiar with the clay and start creating
All following weeks: Continue with projects or start a new project

Week 8: Wrap projects up​​​

 

 

Manners Matter

Instructor: Mrs. Molina

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Class Description:

In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore the basics of everyday manners through crafts, stories, role-play, and
games. From table manners to kind words, each week introduces a new skill that helps kids grow into respectful and
confident individuals. Students will track their progress with a weekly sticker chart and end the session with a celebration.
 

 

Special notes:​

• This class can be counted toward your child’s health credit through social and emotional learning.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 - What are manners?  

Week 2 - Table manners  

Week 3 - Greetings

Week 4 - Sharing   

Week 5 - Kind Words 

Week 6 - Personal Space

Week 7 - Helping 

Week 8 - Celebration

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Song School Latin 1

Instructor: Mrs. Davis

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Class Description:

Get ready for a fun adventure with Song School Latin Book 1. In this class, you’ll learn Latin words and phrases through catchy songs, silly chants, and fun activities. We’ll be introduced to friendly characters and Roman culture while learning to speak Latin like ancient kids. Whether you're curious about how words work or just love music and games, this class will have you learning and loving Latin!

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Special Notes:

• Extra supply fee of $25 per student (or per family) is required to purchase the consumable student workbook. We will complete the first half of the curriculum in the fall, and the second half in the spring 2026 semester. No additional supply fee will be due in the second semester.

• The optional, online/streaming supplement (games, videos, and lapbooks) is available to our group at a 75% discount ($6/family for one-year subscription).

• Class will include some homework and parental involvement.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Greeting Words & Making Friends

Week 2 – How Are You?

Week 3 – Family Members & People

Week 4 – Classroom & Household Items

Week 5 – Classroom Commands

Week 6 – Manners

Week 7 – Pets & Animals

Week 8 – Review

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The Wright Brothers’ First Flight

Instructor: Mrs. Wright​

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Class Description:

Join us as we learn about Orville and Wilbur Wright and their first flight. Recreate some of the same challenges that the Wright brothers likely faced as we experiment with the principles of flight.

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Special Notes:

• No homework

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Intro to the Wright brothers
Week 2 – Virtual presentation from Wright Brothers National Memorial
Week 3 – Principles of flight
Week 4 – Glider STEM challenge introduction
Week 5 – Plan building ideas
Week 6 – Budget and begin building
Week 7 – Work on glider structure
Week 8 – Test gliders​

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Spelling Bee

Instructor: Mrs. Davidson​

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Class Description:

Spelling doesn’t have to be B-O-R-I-N-G.  Through some friendly competition, students will play games to reinforce spelling words and vocabulary.  For the majority of this class, we will be using Scholastic’s “Daily Word Ladders.”

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Special Notes:

• Homework will be required each week for students to practice their spelling words.  Each spelling word list will contain between 8-12 spelling words.

• *Students will need to bring a hat for Week 2.

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Syllabus:

Week 1- “Human Body” (Human Spelling) 

Week 2- “Fairy Tales” (Wear the Word) 

Week 3- “Seaworthy” (Catchphrase) 

Week 4- “Go Team!”  (Spelling Relay Race) 

Week 5- “Snack Food” (Bananagrams)

Week 6- “And the Winner is…” (Roll, Say, and Add)

Week 7- “Boo!” (Heads Up!) 

Week 8- Ultimate Jeopardy! - we will play a game of Jeopardy using all of the spelling words learned this semester.​​

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Lego Champs

Instructor: Mrs. Peterson

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Class Description:

Welcome to LEGO CHAMPS! In this class students will enter in and explore the wonderful world of LEGO.  Each week we will learn fun facts and history about the LEGO brand and its famous bricks.  We will review relevant vocabulary, complete building challenges and use our creativity to have fun! 

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Special Notes:

• None

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Syllabus:

Week 1- INTRO to the World of Lego and a LEGO Scavenger Hunt/Speed Build

Week 2- LEGO Disaster Island!

Week 3- LEGO Circus

Week 4- LEGO Marble Mazes

Week 5- LEGO Swap Day

Week 6- LEGO Car Racing Day

Week 7- Upside Down day!

Week 8- Lego Zipline challenge

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Conquering Cursive

Instructor: Mrs. Crary​

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Class Description

Build neuro-pathways! Retain information from notetaking better than your peers!  Read that letter from Great-Gram! Study primary sources!  Sign your name!  Learning and practicing cursive has many benefits.  This course is an introduction to writing cursive and beginning reading cursive. 

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Special Notes:

• No experience necessary. 

• We will learn how to form each letter in cursive – lower case and upper case.  We will practice joining letters in different combinations. Then we will each learn to write our own names in cursive. We hope to examine and practice some sentences: Scripture, jokes, historical quotes and sources.  Practice makes progress!  Homework will just be practicing what is learned in class as opportunity and interest allows. No pressure. 

• We are not expecting to have any additional fees.  Depending a bit on class enrollment, materials fee should cover paper and printing practice pages. But will update after registration; it will be minimal even if necessary. 

• Some pencils and pens provided, but please bring if you have a favorite. Different size/shape/style of writing implements work best for different people.

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Syllabus

Week 1 –  Why cursive?  Intro to study.  Cursive as a mental AND physical practice. Experiment with different writing implements, approaches for right and lefties. Hand and body positioning. Trace your name.

Week 2 – Let’s learn little letters! (lower case)

Week 3 – Let’s begin BIG letters! (upper case)

Week 4 – Position/posture review. Letter review. New: Coming together.  Joining strategies for different letter combinations

Week 5 – Joke Day. Tracing jokes and fun sayings. Position/posture review. Letter review.

Week 6 – Scripture Study.  Trace, and re-write if desired, Bible verse. Position/posture review. Letter review. 

Week 7 – Historical context. Examine portions of historical documents (Constitution, Bill of Rights, George Washington’s resignation letter, Gettysburg Address, etc or similar selections) Practice reading and re-write option.

Week 8 – Free-hand write names and individually selected and approved sentences on mountable sentence strips for presentation. 

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Duct Tape Art

Instructor: Mrs. Yeh

 

Class Description: 

In this class, students will discover the endless uses of a single medium, duct tape! We will spend our class times crafting various projects with this versatile and flexible material.

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Special Notes:

• This class requires a $5 student materials fee.

• Homework, if any, would be limited to finishing projects started in class.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Keychains

Week 2: Water Bottle Holder

Week 3: Wallet

Week 4: Storage Pocket

Week 5: Duct Tape Roses/Flowers

Week 6: Bookmarks

Week 7: Tote Bags

Week 8: Pencil Case

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Money Masters: A Faithful Journey to Financial Wisdom​

Instructor: Mrs. Salebe

 

Class Description:

"Money Masters" is an 8-week financial education course designed for older children, built on Christian values, historical understanding, and practical wisdom. Students will explore the purpose of money, stewardship, and how to honor God through wise financial decisions. 

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This class emphasizes:

• Responsibility as caretakers of God's provision

• Gratitude for our blessings and opportunities

• Discipline in saving, spending, and giving

• Integrity in work and financial choices

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We will also explore how money and economic systems have shaped history- from ancient bartering to modern banking- and how Christian principles can help guide students toward a secure and generous life. ​

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Special Notes:

• There will be a $5 fee for this class.

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Syllabus:

Week 1- What is currency? What is a budget?
Week 2- Savings, debt, and credit 
Week 3- Borrowing money and financial institutions
Week 4- Reading pay stubs and understanding taxes
Week 5- Insurance and renting vs. owning
Week 6: Investing, stocks, and cryptocurrency
Week 7- Inflation and economic decisions
Week 8- How do I get paid? + Career Fair 

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Lego Masters

Instructor: Mrs. Peterson

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Class Description:

In this team building class students will work together to complete fun and challenging LEGO tasks. Each week we will review facts about the LEGO brand, bricks and business.  Students will also use creativity and teamwork to solve themed and complex LEGO challenges.

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Special Notes:

• No homework

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Syllabus:

Week 1- Intro to the World of LEGO/Decoding LEGO messages/Speed Build

Week 2- Compound Word Creations

Week 3- Class Marble Maze

Week 4- Disaster Island

Week 5- Mirror Match Challenge

Week 6- “Telephone” Challenge

Week 7- Race Day!

Week 8- Lego Circus/Carnival​ 

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Informal Logic with the Fallacy Detective

Instructor: Mrs. Carr

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Class Description

Why do we need to know about logic? Does it really apply to our daily lives? We’ll learn about critical thinking and logical
fallacies and how to recognize them, both in our own thinking and in the words of others. When we’re finished, you should be able to recognize bad reasoning and know why good reasoning is important in your own thoughts, words, and arguments, as well as in the larger world.​

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Special Notes:

• You do NOT need a copy of the book.

• Parents- I will probably be using some historic examples of propaganda, possibly from WWI or II, so there very well may be discussion of related history. Other current and past cultural/moral issues may come up, especially since the students will be bringing their own examples.

• Students- During class you will need to take notes in your class folder defining the various fallacies for your fallacy hunt and for yourself for the future.

• Homework: Each week you will look for at least one potential/possible/probable fallacy “in the wild” and you will need to take brief notes so you can present it to our class for discussion.

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Syllabus

Week 1 – Listening and Critical Thinking, Opposing Viewpoints
Week 2 – Avoiding the Question
Week 3 – Making Assumptions

Week 4 – Equivocations, Loaded Questions and Slippery Slopes
Week 5 – More Assumptions
Week 6 – Generalizations and Analogies
Week 7 – Propaganda
Week 8 – Propaganda, continued

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Tasty Treats- Oil Pastel Inspired Art by Thiebaud

Instructor: Mrs. Zoutendam

 

Class Description:

In this colorful and creative oil pastel class we will explore the sweet and stylized world of Wayne Thiebaud, known for his
playful paintings of cakes, pies and everyday treats. After studying examples of Thiebaud’s work, students will create their own desserts-themed artworks. Come and join us with a sweet tooth for creativity!

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Special Notes:

• $10/per student for art materials

• May bring “tasty treats” to class

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Intro to Oil Pastels
Week 2 – Donut
Week 3 – Pie
Week 4 – Cupcake
Week 5 – Ice cream
Week 6 – Cake
Week 7 – Lollipop
Week 8 – Finish art portfolio​

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Study Skills

Instructor: Mrs. Duffy

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Class Description:

Have a big project due soon and don’t know where to begin? Have a test next week and you don’t know how to study? Learning doesn’t need to be stressful, in this class we will have fun and gain some skills to boost your confidence. Middle school is a great time to start working on study skills. In this class we will cover topics and skills that can carry over into any academic setting for high school and beyond. For example, students will learn about the importance of good note-taking, specific methods of taking notes and choosing the method/system that works best for them. They will also learn about long and short-term planning and how both are equally important and not mutually exclusive.

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Special Notes:

• Class does not include homework necessarily, but students will be encouraged to apply what they have learned to their other subjects.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Keeping a Planner, Calendar, and/or Schedule. 

Week 2 – Organization, Checklists, and Setting the stage for good study habits. 

Week 3 – Note taking skills, graphic organizers, note cards, etc.

Week 4 – Test taking skills, becoming “test-wise”

Week 5 – Goals, short-term goals, long-term goals, SMART Goals

Week 6 – Reading skills, effective reading, skimming, main ideas, etc.

Week 7 – Memory tips, memory aids, mnemonics, and more. 

Week 8 – Preparing for a presentation​​

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Act Out!

Instructor: Mrs. Collins

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Class Description:

We will focus on playing, getting to know each other, and building trust through improv games. We will practice empathy, cooperation, collaboration, communication. Students will build confidence, play for the sake of play. We will engage in informal performances, build listening and observation skills, develop characters using voice, body, and imagination.

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Special Notes:

• No homework will be given. Students should have a positive attitude and be willing to giggle! Basic reading skills are ideal, but not required. Please reach out to Laurel Collins if there’s anything about your student that would be helpful to know.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Improv basics

Week 2 – Customer Service

Week 3 – History Lesson

Week 4 – AB Scenes

Week 5 – Scenes From a Hat

Week 6 – Party Time

Week 7 – Short Skits

Week 8 – Class Choice