T.H.E. Co-op
Together Homeschooling & Enriching
Exploratory Language
(Pre-K-8th)
11:05am-12:05pm Fee: $20
Instructor: Kristen Riley
Hello! привет! Ciao! 你好! Explore the world through language! With stops in Egypt, China, Mexico, and more, we will spend time learning key words and phrases in several different languages. Each class will concentrate on a new language from a different country. Time will be spent going over each language's origins as well as any English cognates. We will explore how language both helps to identify a culture and unifies people around the globe!
This class will coordinate with the "If You Were Me and Lived In..." class!
Pondering Poetry (FULL - Wait list available)
(Pre-K - 8th)
10:00am-11:00am Fee: $20
Instructor: Mandy Wingate
Join us as we explore a variety of poets and styles of poetry. Students will listen to, read aloud (if able) and write/dictate their own verses.
Artists, Styles & Fun, Oh My!
(2nd-8th)
12:30pm-1:00pm Fee: $30
Instructor: Kim Roberts
Learn about impressionism as we re-create Monet’s Water Lilies with unconventional mediums. Van Goh’s Starry Night, will get a new twist. What will we do with Miro & his child-like surrealism? Who was Goldsworthy & what is he doing outside? A cookie sheet in art class? What does that have to do with Edvard Munch? Get answers to these questions and more as we explore the life & style of a new artist each week and create a signature piece in their style
Gardening Gurus (FULL - Wait list available)
(3rd-8th)
11:05am-12:05pm Fee: $30
Instructor: Kristen Mumaw
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food? Do you enjoy the beauty and fragrance of fresh flowers? Stop running to the store and learn how to grow your own plants at home! In this class we will focus on the skills needed to plant and grow herbs, fruit, vegetables and flowers. We will begin by covering the basics for proper plant growth, and why these are so crucial to success. Utilizing different mediums and experiments, we will have fun while growing! What a great way to learn the basics of gardening, and build a foundation for our future gardeners!
Every week we will focus on a different project in gardening. Some of the topics that will be covered are composting, self-maintaining and no-fuss planters, growing in different mediums, gardening for small spaces, and growing from scraps. We will focus on specific skills and types of gardening, and the children will bring home their projects at the end of class.
Homework: The students will need to monitor, and care for their plants at home, as these projects will take time to get results. Additional project ideas may be given for enrichment, but are not mandatory.
Fun with Physics
(6th-8th)
10:00am-11:00am Fee: $30
Instructor: Chris Langmead
This class will touch on major areas of physics, such as Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, and optics.
Homework: Possibly yes, to help retain basic concepts taught in class.
Sewing (FULL- Wait list available)
(3rd-8th)
11:05am-12:05pm Fee: $50
Instructor: Donna Marshall
After a brief history of sewing, & learning the parts of a machine we will begin making some fun projects!
Using some basic math skills, we will cut & sew a magic pillowcase. After mastering this we will move on to making a decorator monogram pillow using fusible web transfers, zigzag applique stitches and pillow construction. Then as we continue to build our skills, we will make a drawstring backpack and a matching zippered pencil case.
Students will provide their own fabric which is minimal for each project (savvy moms can use coupons!). This gives the child a chance to pick out a favorite color, theme, or character print. Sewing machines, thread and any sewing tools needed for construction will be provided.
Spring 2017 Class Descriptions
Sewing (FULL - Wait list available)
(3rd-8th)
10:00am-11:00am Fee: $50
Instructor: Donna Marshall
After a brief history of sewing, & learning the parts of a machine we will begin making some fun projects!
Using some basic math skills, we will cut & sew a magic pillowcase. After mastering this we will move on to making a decorator monogram pillow using fusible web transfers, zigzag applique stitches and pillow construction. Then as we continue to build our skills, we will make a drawstring backpack and a matching zippered pencil case.
Students will provide their own fabric which is minimal for each project (savvy moms can use coupons!). This gives the child a chance to pick out a favorite color, theme, or character print. Sewing machines, thread and any sewing tools needed for construction will be provided.
Learning Anatomy through Dissection (FULL- Wait list available)
(6th - 8th)
12:30pm-1:30pm Fee: $30
Instructor: Laurie Host
Students will learn the proper dissection technique while utilizing mammalian specimens such as a cow’s eye, sheep heart and a fetal pig. Comparisons to human anatomy and physiology will also be addressed.
Please note that the reproductive organs of the fetal pig will be apparent.
Participation is required! If your child is not interested in physically participating in the dissection, please consider a different class option.
Safety in this class is a MUST!
A Safety Agreement will need to be signed by parents & children for enrollment.
This agreement will state the following safety rules:
-Treat specimens respectfully. (No flinging them, eating them, trying to scare others with them.)
-Use tools appropriately at all times.
-Listen!
-Mature behavior is required.
-No food, drink or gum permitted in classroom.
-No warnings will be given!
You will be removed from class for the semester for inappropriate behavior. If you are asked to leave class, you may ask for a second chance. It may be granted at the instructor’s discretion after a discussion between the parent, student & instructor. If you have been removed from class due to inappropriate behavior, you will not receive a refund for class fees.
If You Were Me & Lived In... (FULL - Wait list available)
(3rd-6th)
12:30pm-1:30pm Fee: $20
Instructor: Jennifer Davis
Have you ever wondered what it is like growing up in another country? Join us as we learn about life in China, Italy, Egypt, Russia & Mexico from a child's point of view. As we take a tour of the Kremlin and journey down the Nile River, we will learn about different cultures, sample their food, do crafts, discuss their celebrations and day to day life.
Must have good spelling & writing skills!
This class will coordinate with the Exploratory Language class.