During this hands-on interactive class students use playdough to model various systems and organs of the body. Students build and discuss six systems:
Musculo, Skeletal, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, and Digestive.
They will also add to their own take home booklet “My Body God’s Plan” which will be completed at the end of the semester. With this kinesthetic approach students will build and learn! Its a wonderful way to memorize facts about our bodies and have fun doing it!
"What the hand does, the mind remembers"- Maria Montessori
Equal parts Bible study, music appreciation, and history, this class is a deep dive into 16 of the world's most influential hymns. Each week students will learn the historical and biblical context of the hymn, memorize the hymn's lyrics and tune, and participate in a Bible study about the hymn's doctrinal truths. Students will also have the opportunity to practice basic music theory with a tin whistle!
Requirements:
Students must bring their tin whistle (provided with the materials fee) and Bible to every class.
This is a year long English class where students ages nine through twelve will learn to write strong and interesting sentences, paragraphs, and papers. We will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum called Bible- Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition. Students will use Bible stories and themes to learn to write with structure and style. Students will also have a list of books to read and vocabulary words to study.
Requirements:
Students should be reading and comprehending at grades 6-8. Parents must be willing to help students at home with their writing including going back over the assignment details and editing paragraphs for spelling as well as going over their check sheet with them. Parents should purchase at least the Bible-Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition by Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) student text book, but the combination student /teacher books are helpful. In addition, parents should either purchase the books that are on the reading list or be prepared to find them in the library or on line. Parents should be checking our slack channel for instructions as well as sending me any questions that arise.
This is a year long English class where students ages nine through twelve will learn to write strong and interesting sentences, paragraphs, and papers. We will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum called Bible- Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition. Students will use Bible stories and themes to learn to write with structure and style. Students will also have a list of books to read and vocabulary words to study.
Requirements:
Students should be reading and comprehending at grades 6-8. Parents must be willing to help students at home with their writing including going back over the assignment details and editing paragraphs for spelling as well as going over their check sheet with them. Parents should purchase at least the Bible-Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition by Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) student text book, but the combination student /teacher books are helpful. In addition, parents should either purchase the books that are on the reading list or be prepared to find them in the library or on line. Parents should be checking our slack channel for instructions as well as sending me any questions that arise.
This is a CORE class that meets once a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
This is a full year English class for students eleven to thirteen years old. The students will work through nine IEW units. They will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, write essays, and compose formal critiques. They will also learn to use dress ups in their writing. This is not intended as a history class.
One to three students will be randomly selected weekly to read their paper or have the teacher read their paper out loud to the class.
Students will learn vocabulary words and take quizzes at home.
Students will read books from the book list and turn in responses. I love teaching this class.
Requirements:
Parents must listen to their students tell back their outlines in full sentences then edit their papers for them and correct their final draft. The outline, and check off sheet and rough draft and final draft all need to be turned in. Everything on the check off sheet needs to be underlined and labeled. Grades will be given according to what was asked for on the check off sheet. Parents must pay attention to slack. I will hand out a syllabus and post homework on slack weekly. Please check our channel regularly. If your student is going to miss a class or is having trouble with anything please communicate with me.
This is a CORE class that meets once a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
This is a full year English class for students eleven to thirteen years old. The students will work through nine IEW units. They will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, write essays, and compose formal critiques. They will also learn to use dress ups in their writing. This is not intended as a history class.
One to three students will be randomly selected weekly to read their paper or have the teacher read their paper out loud to the class.
Students will learn vocabulary words and take quizzes at home.
Students will read books from the book list and turn in responses. I love teaching this class.
Requirements:
Parents must listen to their students tell back their outlines in full sentences then edit their papers for them and correct their final draft. The outline, and check off sheet and rough draft and final draft all need to be turned in. Everything on the check off sheet needs to be underlined and labeled. Grades will be given according to what was asked for on the check off sheet. Parents must pay attention to slack. I will hand out a syllabus and post homework on slack weekly. Please check our channel regularly. If your student is going to miss a class or is having trouble with anything please communicate with me.
Using the textbook Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song by IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) students will complete thirty-one writing assignments. During this year-long class, students will write on topics from Narnia stories, history, and science while using all nine of the IEW's structural models including elements of style. Students will practice taking notes and writing outlines for their papers as well as creating works cited pages and in-text citations. This text will take the students through retelling a narrative story, summarizing a reference, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, formal essay models, inventive writing, and formal critiques. In addition, throughout the year, students will read three of the Chronicles of Narnia chapter books including The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy. Students will also do a word study on forty-eight of C.S. Lewis's words that he used in these books. Students will also work out of the Fix It Grammar Level three Robin Hood textbook. Over the course of the year, students will review the basic parts of speech and punctuation rules. They will also learn how to identify clauses and phrases. This will allow them to internalize the tools necessary for editing their own compositions. Items you will need to acquire: The student/teacher combination of Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion's Song, The Student Resource Notebook, (either the free e-book that you download, 116 pages, or you can purchase it spiral bound.) Fix It Grammar: Level 3 Robin Hood Teacher/Student combination. These books can be found at IEW.com. Also needed are The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and The Horse and His Boy. These are all written by C.S. Lewis and are in a series called the Chronicles of Narnia. If you wish your student to read more books than this, I can give you a recommended list.
Requirements:
Parents must be able and willing to help their students at home with their homework. Students will need an editor, and access to a computer to type final drafts and be able to get the information I send them on Slack and Google Classroom. I make tutorial videos and send out tips and encouragement.
This year-long class can be used for one high school English credit as well as one History credit. Students will use the textbook, Advanced U.S. History-based Writing Lessons by IEW, Institute for Excellence in Writing, to learn structure and style in writing. Students will complete thirty-one writing lessons while they work on note-taking and writing outlines, retelling a narrative story, summarizing multiple references, writing from pictures, inventive writing, formal essay models, formal critique, advanced essay models with a super essay, nine-paragraph essay, and a persuasive essay. Students will also work on using in-text citations and creating bibliographies. Students will also read eleven books. The literature includes; The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson, The old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway, the Gardener by Sarah Stewart, Co. Aytch-A Civil War Narrative by Sam R. Watkins, All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, and Anne Frank-The Diary of a Young Girl. Books may be read, listened to, or watched if they are a movie. Parents, please be aware that some of these are war stories and may have graphic content and may not be appropriate for your student. Use discretion. These books will be discussed in class including discussions on the setting and context of the books, the characters, conflicts, resolutions, themes, and lessons learned from the books. There will also be writing assignments for some of these books.
For the history credit, the students will read the book A Patriot's History of the United States by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen. Students will read about thirty pages a week from this book, create a U.S. History timeline that will gain five to ten new events a week, and choose one event that was discussed in the book and either defend the author's position or disagree with it. This will be a written response and the students must back up their position with facts. Timelines and responses will be discussed respectfully in class.
Requirements:
Parents must help their students at home. This class is for experienced IEW students. Students will need an editor. Students are not allowed to take this course on Zoom. Students must attend class. Zoom attendance is for emergencies or sickness only. Students must have a Student Resource Notebook. A free download comes with the IEW book, or it can be purchased at IEW.com. Students will need the Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book and the Teacher Manual. The Patriot's History of the United States by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen can be purchased on Amazon, or possibly at Exodus Books. The Literature books mentioned above can also be purchased either on Audible, Amazon or at Exodus Books. Exodus Books is in Oregon City but I usually have them shipped to my house. Please pay for this class in full by the end of the first week of class or make arrangements with me for payments. You can slack message me about arrangements.
Your tiny tot is going to love using their imagination and building their fine motor skills through sensory play and games. With activities that simulate sheering sheep, bobbing for apples and harvesting carrots, they’ll get to feel independent and get hands-on playtime. It’s going to be such a fun time catered to their toddler skill set and attention span. I pray it’s a time for them to get to let their imagination run free!
Requirements:
Parents must stay on site and be available to help with potty breaks for their child.
This immersion-style class is designed for students who already have a good foundation in spoken Russian and are ready to strengthen their reading, writing, and speaking skills. The instructor communicates EXCLUSIVELY in Russian, and students are encouraged to do the same, creating a rich and authentic language environment. Through interactive lessons, reading practice, writing activities, short discussions, and Montessori-inspired exercises, students will expand their vocabulary and deepen their understanding of the Russian language. Students will also memorize simple Bible verses in Russian, combining language learning with meaningful spiritual content. Taught by a native Russian speaker, this class provides an uplifting and encouraging environment where Russian Language learners can fall even more in love with this beautiful language. Come join us! Добро пожаловать! :)
Requirements:
Students should be able to understand spoken Russian and feel comfortable responding, know the Russian alphabet, be able to read simple words in Russian and be excited :) to grow and explore their Russian skills.