Animal Science

Ages: 5-7 year olds

Teacher: Sonya Henderson

Based on Nature Reader & using supplemental materials such as videos, books, and crafts. This year we will focus on land mammals, covering different continents throughout the year.

 

Around the World/Across the Country 

Age: 5-7 year olds

Teacher: Kendal Pryor

This course will begin with studies of various countries all over the world. It will involve geographical, culinary, and cultural experiences and will be very interactive! In the spring semester we will complete our learning by traveling to the USA and learning about our country’s foundation and all about its amazing states! 

 

​​​​​​Beginning Cursive
Ages: 6-8 year olds

Teacher: Kayla Kohl

This class is curated for the dying art of cursive handwriting and the need for it. Our history is written in cursive - we shouldn't lose that gift from God!

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Four In a Row

Ages: 3-4 year olds

Teacher: Sonya Henderson

Based on the concept of the book "Five in a Row", students will explore a picture book for 4 weeks with rotating activity-based learning!

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God's Library: An Elementary Bible Survey

Ages: 5-7year olds

Teacher: Owen Brzdek

The Bible isn’t just one book; it’s 66 individual books written by different people on different continents in different languages over the span of more than a thousand years. Yet it’s all one big consistent true story that points directly to Jesus and the glory of God! In this class, students will not only memorize the names and order of all 66 books of the Bible but also learn the basic overview of each book and the Bible as a whole! Come along on this epic Bible adventure!

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God's Library: An Elementary Bible Survey

Ages: 8-10 year olds

Teacher: Owen Brxdek 

The Bible isn’t just one book; it’s 66 individual books written by different people on different continents in different languages over the span of more than a thousand years. Yet it’s all one big consistent true story that points directly to Jesus and the glory of God! In this class, students will not only memorize the names and order of all 66 books of the Bible but also learn the basic overview of each book and the Bible as a whole! Come along on this epic Bible adventure!

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​​​​​​Intro to Engineering 1

Ages: 6-9 year olds

Teacher: Morgin Walraven

Is your child fascinated by science and love building things? Consider our Intro to Engineering class!  We will explore various STEM topics through hands-on projects such as Lego robotics, simple bridge design, and other fun lessons.

 

Jr. Vet 

Ages 9-13 year olds

Teacher: Catrina Howell

Join us as we explore the exciting world of veterinary medicine.  We will discover the important roles of various types of veterinarians, their staff, and others who have animal-related careers.  We will focus on different species of animals and learn about their care and keeping through hands-on activities, art, crafts, and literature.  There will be special animal guests as we unearth what makes God's amazing creatures so unique.

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Life Science 

Ages: 6-9 year olds

Teacher: Kayla Kohl 

In Elementary Life Science we will be learning about the world around us that our Creator has made. Going back to the book of Genesis and how God created everything beautiful and small that we live and see around us. We will learn about various topics about plant/animal cells, the tilt of the earth, seasons, weather patterns, water cycles, topography of our land and more! This class will include fun experiments, projects, and take home activities to engage each learner. 

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Little Leos 

Ages: 6-8 year olds

Teacher: Angie Clough

We will explore and learn just like Leonardo DaVinci!  This class will integrate the concepts of art and science (particularly biology). Each class will focus on an area of science that will be married with various art medias to make science fun and demonstrate the relationship of subjects.

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Little Scientists 

Ages: 3-5 years old

Teacher: Alyssa Clark

Preschoolers will explore the world around us.  We will begin to develop the skill of observation through nature exploration, hands-on science experiments and activities designed to help us understand God’s wonderful creation.

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National Parks 

Ages: 6-9 year olds

Teacher: Kayla Kohl 

In National Parks class, to celebrate Americas milestone birthday, we will deep dive each national park that captivates and highlights the beauty of our nation’s land! We will talk about our own beloved Great Smoky Mountains National Park here in TN, to Grand Teton National Park, to Glacier National Park, and more. We will take virtual tours of the parks, as well as learn about the responsibilities of Park Rangers. This class will include working on a national park guide book and various fun educational projects to take home. ​​

 

Pre-Writing

Ages: 3-5 Year olds

Teacher: Angie Clough

This playful pre-writing class will help young learners build the early skills they need for writing through fun, hands-on activities. Children will strengthen fine motor skills, learn proper pencil grip, and explore shapes and lines while practicing creativity through drawing, tracing, cutting, songs, activities, and games. We will build confidence and encourage curiosity all while learning important fine motor skills that will prepare your child for more formal handwriting. 

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Reading Foundations 1

Ages: 5-6 year olds

Teacher: Kendal Pryor

First 4 weeks: This class will review letter names and sounds as we practice printing skills using 3-lined paper. We then introduce Letter Blends (Consonant to Short Vowel as 1 sound), begin spelling, reading and comprehension.

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Reading Foundations 2

Ages: 6-7 years old

Teacher: Kayla Kohl

Using the "Sing, Spell, Read, and Write" program to grow in reading skills.  Your child should already know all letter names and sounds.  This class will strengthen blending of the first 3 to 4 sounds of a word to guide in easier formation of a word as well as comprehension in reading.  Our goal is to read the first 5 short vowel books as we do our workbook. 

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Reading Foundations 3

 Ages: 7-8 year olds

Teacher: Kayla Kohl

Your child should already know all letter names and sounds, capital and lower case in and out of order, as we blend skills (consonant to vowel = 1 sound). They should already know how to read and spell words from 1-5 short vowel books used in Reading 2. This class will begin spelling and reading for books 6-9 as well as Big Thoughts and Little People, as time permits. Children will learn 2 vowel rule, silent e rule, and letter cluster rules through song and games.

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Scripture Memory

Ages: 3-5 year olds

Teacher: Sonya Henderson

This is a Scripture memory class that uses music recitation, crafts, and read alouds to help young ones to memorize Scripture from the Psalms and various N.T. passages.  There will be a weekly sheet sent home with parents to practice with children during the week. 

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Star-Spangled History
Ages: 6-9 year olds

Teacher: Kayla Kohl

American History science delves into the formation of our country and it's history. This class will cover American History, the 50 states, and gems of our country including national parks, waterfalls, landmarks, and other beautiful places. ​

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Tennessee History 

Ages: 8-11 year olds 

Teacher: Kayla Kohl 

Explore the history of Tennessee! Learn about the past that made our state one of the greatest places to live today. We will dive into our capitol city, other major cities, even the history of our region of TN. We will explore all that makes our agriculture and commerce state so beautiful and unique. ​

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Unit Study History 

Ages: 8-11 year olds 

Teacher: Adonna Pryor

This class will cover Ancient history unit studies through lapbooking from Creation to the Roman Empire. 

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