This class is a continuation of the fall semester Fun Science, but please note the slight change in age range. New students and returning students are welcome!  The goal of Fun Science is to introduce learners to a variety of science topics, and make learning about them fun!  Each class time will consist of learning a new topic, or building off of an existing one, followed by some kind of hands-on activity. These activities will consist of a craft/art project that goes along with what we are learning, or a fun experiment. We will have worksheets most weeks which we will either complete together in class, or learners can take them home to complete. Any worksheets taken home are optional, and for extra enrichment only, so no need to bring them back to class. I love teaching science to young learners and I am so excited to teach this class another semester!

In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of cultures by learning interesting facts, creating art of the culture and even trying some of their cuisine. Trade influenced much of the worlds cultures by introducing new art materials, tools, and foods from other places.

The Amber Road

Poland

The Netherlands

Greece

The Age of Discovery

England

France

Spain

Spice Trade: India, Turkey and Morocco

Pony Express

The Railroad

The Telegraph

Putting Idaho on the Map

Kitty Wilkins: Horse Woman of Idaho

Author Wilson Rawls

Cotsiogo (Catzi Cody) Shoshone Artist

**Prerequisite: students must have had experience with and be able to hold a pencil and been exposed to the alphabet or having a basic understanding of alphabet sounds and recognition

We will go over the alphabet, focusing on consonants and vowels, using the correct path of motion while writing them, putting sounds together to make words and taking them apart. Rhyming and fluency practice through singing interactive songs. Consonant vowel consonant words and games such as word ladders, guess the sound or word, and word families. We will work on spelling and beginning spelling strategies as well.

Ready to unleash your creative potential? Join this course as we explore multiple imaginative undertakings, including a variety of craft projects. It's a great option if you're in search of a virtual school elective! Our repertoire will encompass paper crafts, beadwork/jewelry, sewing and so much more.  This class will be similar, but designed at a higher level than the other crafting and crocheting class. The needed supplies will be provided for a nominal fee. Get ready to broaden your skill set and bring home some impressive DIY keepsakes!

Welcome to LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club hosted by Daniel and Sara aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. Join us as we unleash our creativity in a series of dynamic classes, each offering a fresh project to ignite your imagination and spark your next LEGO masterpiece.

From crafting architectural marvels to engineering dynamic creations with gears and motors, our teacher-led sessions promise endless fun and inspiration. Come aboard the Block & Roll Bus for a world of boundless possibilities! Suitable for ages 5-12.

Physical Science (3rd-5th)

This class is a continuation of the fall semester Physical Science, but please note the slight change in age range. New students and returning students are welcome! Our topics this semester will be geology, Earth structure, meteorology, and astronomy. Each week we will learn a new aspect of whichever topic we are studying, do something hands-on, and (when we have time) play science games. We will also have worksheets each week that we either complete together in class, or I send home with learners. The material sent home is totally optional, and there is no need to turn them back into me. These topics are some of my favorites to teach and I am excited for this class!

In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of cultures by learning interesting facts, creating art of the culture and even trying some of their cuisine. Trade influenced much of the worlds cultures by introducing new art materials, tools, and foods from other places.

The Amber Road

Poland

The Netherlands

Greece

The Age of Discovery

England

France

Spain

Spice Trade: India, Turkey and Morocco

Pony Express

The Railroad

The Telegraph

Putting Idaho on the Map

Kitty Wilkins: Horse Woman of Idaho

Author Wilson Rawls

Cotsiogo (Catzi Cody) Shoshone Artist

Various concepts of social studies, community helpers, civics and government, economics, history, geography and global perspectives

Ready to unleash your creative potential? Join this course as we explore multiple imaginative undertakings, including a variety of craft projects. It's a great option if you're in search of a virtual school elective! Our repertoire will encompass paper crafts, beadwork/jewelry, sewing and so much more. The needed supplies will be provided for a nominal fee. Get ready to broaden your skill set and bring home some impressive DIY keepsakes!

Welcome to LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club hosted by Daniel and Sara aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. Join us as we unleash our creativity in a series of dynamic classes, each offering a fresh project to ignite your imagination and spark your next LEGO masterpiece.

From crafting architectural marvels to engineering dynamic creations with gears and motors, our teacher-led sessions promise endless fun and inspiration. Come aboard the Block & Roll Bus for a world of boundless possibilities! Suitable for ages 5-12.

Life Science (6th-9th)

This class is a continuation of the fall semester Life Science class, but new learners are also welcome! First semester focused mostly on microbiology, but this semester we will be deep diving into fungi, protists, plants, animals, and the human body! Each week we will learn something new or build off of what we have been learning. Most weeks will have a hands-on aspect, and some weeks will be just lab days. I try to have some kind of worksheet to go along with each lesson. Sometimes we do these together in class and sometimes I send them home with the kids. Any materials sent home are totally optional and don’t need to be returned. I do offer grading for this class, so if you want your student to get an overall grade, please let me know at the start of the semester.

Disclaimer:  In order to make this class suitable for all students/families, we will not be talking about evolution, and reproduction will not be taught in detail. We will learn the different kinds of reproduction in living things, but the mechanics will not be discussed. My goal is always to try to make my classes palatable to all homeschool families. 

Interactive reading with each student reading part of a simple play script (readers theater). This style of reading has been shown to encourage reading, develop fluency, improve comprehension, encourage reluctant readers, improve vocabulary, encourage expression, integrates skills, builds confidence, provides a multi-sensory experience.

Ready to unleash your creative potential? Join this course as we explore multiple imaginative undertakings, including a variety of paper craft projects. It's a great option if you're in search of a school elective! Our repertoire will encompass several different crafts that use a variety of materials such as; paper, glue, scissors, colors and more. The needed supplies will be provided for a nominal fee. Get ready to improve your fine motor skills and have some fun with friends, arts and crafts!

Welcome to LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club hosted by Daniel and Sara aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. Join us as we unleash our creativity in a series of dynamic classes, each offering a fresh project to ignite your imagination and spark your next LEGO masterpiece.

From crafting architectural marvels to engineering dynamic creations with gears and motors, our teacher-led sessions promise endless fun and inspiration. Come aboard the Block & Roll Bus for a world of boundless possibilities! Suitable for ages 5-12.

Get ready for a WILD adventure! In each class, students will embark on a deep dive into the featured animal of the week, exploring its biology, habitat, behavior, and natural history. Through hands-on activities, artifacts, and engaging educational games, children will not only learn about a variety of plants and animals but also gain a deeper appreciation of Idaho's unique ecosystems. Whether we're studying the majestic bald eagle, the elusive mountain lion, or the industrious beaver, every session offers a new opportunity to connect with nature and foster a lifelong love for our wild neighbors who also call Idaho home.

American History (6th-9th)

Join us as we travel back through time to learn the history of our nation! This class will cover around five hundred years of history, starting with a look at the native people groups who have inhabited North America for thousands of years, then moving on to the European explorers of the late 1400s and early 1500s, pilgrims and English colonies, and on to the birth of the United States and her westward expansion! We will learn about our founding documents, the founding fathers, and the events that lead to the formation of a new nation. Other topics will include: wars fought from 1754 to 1917, the practice and abolition of slavery, Lewis and Clark expedition, gold rush, industrial revolution, and more! My goal is to make learning American history engaging and fun, with opportunities for discussion and hands-on learning. Most weeks we will complete activities together in class, or send worksheets home with students. Any materials sent home are totally optional and do not need to be returned to class. Let’s have fun learning about our amazing America!

**Prerequisite: students must have had experience with and be able to hold a pencil and been exposed to numbers or have a basic understanding of number values

This class focuses on building a strong foundation mathematically, by zooming in on numeracy and comprehension of numbers. We will discuss how smaller numbers go together to make bigger numbers, number patterns, strategies for solving, counting with one to one correspondence, and review various learning tools. Students will learn through playing  games and having hands-on experiences with math and numbers, as developing this skill is paramount to their mathematical reasoning and brain development!

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Apple Salad

Week 2 Avocato Toast

Week 3 Ambrosia Salad

Week 4 Pasta Salad

Week 5 Street Tacos

Week 6 American Biscuits and Gravy

Week 7 Strawberry Fluff  

Week 8 Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Week 9 Easy Cordon Bleu

Week 10 Tuscan Chicken

Week 11 Chicken Noodle Soup

Week 12 Blue Cheese Steak

Week 13 Simple Charcuterie Board

Week 14 Egyptian Kabobs

Week 15 Crepes with Cream Cheese and Berries

In this Art Sampler class, students will get an indepth study of different art mediums and techniques including drawing, watercolor, acrylic and pottery.

Pen and Ink

Week 1: stippling & hatching with washes

Week 2: sketch animal with pencil and pen

Week 3: add more pen

Week 4: watercolor and refine

Print Making

Week 5: scratch away and print

Week 6: Gelli Print

Week 7: Additive Print

Week 8: print additive print & paint bird on Gelli plate print

Mixed Media

Week 9: Background words with colored glaze

Week 10: Black Ostrich Foreground

Week 11: Brayer background & bubble wrap

Week 12: Foreground

Clay

Week 13: slab chicken

Week 14: Paint

Week 15: Model Magic Cupcake

Welcome to beginning Spanish. In this class your child will learn some basic Spanish words and phrases through games and other fun activities. The class will be taught almost fully in Spanish.

Get ready for a WILD adventure! In each class, students will embark on a deep dive into the featured animal of the week, exploring its biology, habitat, behavior, and natural history. Through hands-on activities, artifacts, and engaging educational games, children will not only learn about a variety of plants and animals but also gain a deeper appreciation of Idaho's unique ecosystems. Whether we're studying the majestic bald eagle, the elusive mountain lion, or the industrious beaver, every session offers a new opportunity to connect with nature and foster a lifelong love for our wild neighbors who also call Idaho home.

Around the World Geography (2nd/3rd grade)

Around the World Geo will take students on a trip around the world! This is a continuation of last semester, so we will be doing all new countries.  New and returning students are welcome! We will be learning some basic geography, as well as “visiting” a new country each week. We will learn about the country’s history, culture, food, animals, climate, and more! Class times will also include a fun craft or activity to go along with what we are learning. We will “travel” by continent, learning about places in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and even Antarctica! I will provide students with a binder or folder we will use to build a travel book, to keep track of the places we visit. At the end of the semester students will have a travel journal to remind them of the different countries we have learned about, and a “passport” book with those countries' flags. 

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Apple Salad

Week 2 Avocato Toast

Week 3 Ambrosia Salad

Week 4 Pasta Salad

Week 5 Street Tacos

Week 6 American Biscuits and Gravy

Week 7 Strawberry Fluff  

Week 8 Ham & Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Week 9 Easy Cordon Bleu

Week 10 Tuscan Chicken

Week 11 Chicken Noodle Soup

Week 12 Blue Cheese Steak

Week 13 Simple Charcuterie Board

Week 14 Egyptian Kabobs

Week 15 Crepes with Cream Cheese and Berries

Drawing through simple directed drawing lessons. 

**Prerequisite: students must have had experience with and be able to hold a pencil 

1. 3-D line hand

2. Color wheel, Primary, secondary, tertiary colors

3. Color warm/cool colors

4. Monochromatic Color: paint with 1 color plus black and white (gradation chart)

5. Monochromatic Color still life

6. Complementary color logo

7. Shape organic and geometric abstract drawing

8. Implied Texture drawing

9. Create Form in a Clay relief with actual texture

10. Drawn Value with charcoal

11. Drawn Value of Claud Monet’s San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk with chalk pastels

12. Continued, or still life drawing in pastels

13. Space: background, middle ground, foreground

14. Space: one point perspective drawing

15. Space: one point perspective from above

Welcome to beginning Spanish. In this class your child will learn some basic Spanish words and phrases through games and other fun activities. The class will be taught almost fully in Spanish.

Idaho History (4th-6th) Disclaimer: This class is a REPEAT of the fall semester.  Students who took this class in the fall should not take it again in the winter/spring, as it will be the same lessons repeated.

In this class we will explore the history of our great state of Idaho! Students will learn all about how the North West came to be part of the US territories, how and when Idaho gained statehood. We will also hear stories from the early settlers and from the Oregon Trail, and about the native people who lived here long ago, and are still here today! We will use A Rendezvous With Idaho History as a template curriculum, although I am adding from other resources as well. Each week will also include some kind of hands on craft or activity to go along with the lesson. Most weeks we will have worksheets that we either do together in class, or I send home with students. Any materials sent home are totally optional and don’t need to be returned to class. I can’t wait to share the history of our wonderful state with students!

Creative writing is an artistic and very personal expression. Creating a story or poem takes imagination, creativity and the time to write what comes to one’s head without over thinking it. In this creative writing class for beginners, students will practice creative writing through prompts, fun hands-on activities and group collaborations. The class is designed for students to start a writing activity in class and finish it before the next class. Parents are encouraged to help at home with punctuation, grammar and spelling. Each student will have a thesaurus of their own to expand on their creative writing skills and learn how to use a dictionary.

❖ Adding Details

❖ Description

❖ Five Senses

❖ Communicating Emotions

❖ Webbing

❖ Expanding Out a Sentence or Story

❖ Having Fun with the Story

❖ Interviewing

❖ The Art of the Doodle

Mathematical reasoning strategies for counting, addition and subtraction fluency, related facts, base ten, and more! This dynamic class will incorporate various strategies and tools developing mathematical proficiency. Students will also apply their understanding and develop engineering skills through hands on STEM challenges and activities.

An influence is never small, and in art, artists draw from a wealth of rich resources that connect them despite distance or time.  In this session of Intro to Art, students will learn about a variety of artists and the inspiration that ties them together.  For example, did you know that the artist Van Gogh was highly influenced by Japanese wood block prints. Japanese influence on western artist can still be seen today.  Students will model their art after the artists they study.

Weeks 1 & 2: Wayne Theibaud & Edward Hopper’s “Night Hawk Diner”: Let’s Eat!

Weeks 3 & 4: Kandinsky & Charles DeMuth, I saw on the figure number 5 in Gold:

poetry & music.

Weeks 5 & 6: Georgia O’Keefe (paint) & Frederic Remington (sculpture): The Wild West

Weeks 7 & 8: Miranda Mulder (paper clay) & Matisse (cut paper): paper arts

Weeks 9 & 10: Yayoi Kasama & Australian dot painting: polka dots and dreams

Weeks 11 & 12: Durer & Oberkampf, Toule De Jouy: Printmakers that changed

history

Weeks 13 & 14: Kerry Moosman (pottery) & Louis Comfort Tiffany: Earth & Fire

Weeks 15: Robert Indiana: Big Love

In this class we will work on several activities that will build fine motor skills while having fun!  This class will be more than just art. Some of the activities may be working with beads, coloring/painting, cutting, playdough, stickers and so much more while strengthening hands and abilities.  There will be several materials involved in this class, so they will be provided for a nominal fee.  This is a great class to be social and have some fun too! 

Students will explore the fascinating world of wild animals from around the world with an experienced wildlife biologist. Each week, we’ll investigate real-world biological science topics such as keystone species, ecological niches and adaptations, biomimicry, animal behavior and social structures, and more — all while fostering critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the natural world. Perfect for young scientists and animal lovers eager to learn more about the significance and beauty of a biologically diverse world.