Co-op Classes 2026-27

This is offered to parents that are teaching, primarily, and families who have other children in the older grades. The focus is basically playtime. There may be story times, games, and snacks. 

In this joyful, hands-on music class, young learners will explore the world of sound, rhythm, and movement! Designed for kindergarten through 2nd grade, this class introduces foundational music concepts through listening, games and crafts. 

Students will learn music history, be introduced to different types of instruments and musical genres and participate in group play with simple instruments such as rhythm sticks and shakers. The purpose of this class is to introduce music early to encourage creativity, improve listening skills and coordination, and begin a lifelong love for music.

Students in this engaging K-2 art class explore foundational art skills like color, line, shape, texture, and pattern through the work of famous artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Each lesson includes hands-on activities, creative projects, and interactive discussions designed to build confidence and artistic expression. Students are encouraged to experiment, observe, and create in a supportive, process-focused environment.

We will learn about world biomes together by studying the unique climate, plants and animals in each biome. Students will practice map skills by locating each major biome on world maps during each class, and practice record keeping by tracking specific info from each biome lesson. 

We will culminate the class with a creative diorama project (to be completed at home) of their biome of choice, which the students will present to the class during the final two weeks of co-op.

In this fun, collaborative class, young performers will discover the magic of thinking on their feet - no scripts, no wrong answers, just play! Using beloved episodes of Bluey as our guide, students will learn the foundational skills of improv: listening, saying "Yes, and...", building characters, and creating stories together.

Each week we'll watch how the Heeler family tackles imagination, creativity, and teamwork - then put those same skills to work in games and scenes of our own. No experience necessary - just a willingness to be silly and have fun!

Carl Sagan is quoted as saying "Science is a way of thinking much more than a body of knowledge". With that in mind, we will be using Bernard Nebel's Building Foundations of Scientific Understanding as the basis for class discussion, exploration and inquiry. Dr. Nebel's unique curriculum aims "to guide students to a level of scientific knowledge, understanding and thinking ability such that they can comprehend the basic parameters of scientific issues". Topics will include the nature of matter, life science, physical science and earth science. Along the way, students will be encouraged to independently make connections across scientific and technological disciplines in order to develop a working understanding of all major areas of science.

No textbook is required at this time. Please note that throughout the year some books may be suggested for supplemental reading, but I anticipate most of these will be available at your library. Students should purchase a scientific/lab notebook prior to the start of class. I would suggest a basic graph ruled composition notebook.

In this course, middle school students will learn how to enjoy and write poetry in a simple and enjoyable way. No experience needed.

This class will guide students in using creative words, exploring different poem styles, and expressing their ideas. We will also introduce famous poets and listen to poetry. The focus is on building confidence and having fun. We will have some group activities as well as memorizing a poem together.

By the end, students will have written an original poem and feel more comfortable with creative writing. They may even grow to enjoy poetry and appreciate the beauty of it.

Required: Purchasing the book, Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition published by Apologia. 

The class will be planning on covering the topics in the book, Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition published by Apologia. 

The topics in the book are the chemistry of life, ecology, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA, proteins, the cell cycle, genetics, evolution, prokaryotes and viruses, protist and fungi, plant diversity and reproduction, plant structure and function, animals-invertebrates, and animals-chordates. 

The students will be required to read a module prior to class. The students will learn how to use microscopes and will also be doing a few dissections over the course of the school year.

Logic for Life is a practical and engaging course designed to help students think clearly, reason carefully, and communicate effectively in everyday situations. Rather than treating logic as an abstract subject, this class focuses on how sound and reasoning apply to real life conversations, philosophy, media, decision-making, civics, law, and academic work. Students will learn how to identify and evaluate arguments, recognize common logical fallacies, and distinguish between truth and error.

Topics covered include the structure of arguments, deductive and inductive reasoning, informal fallacies, persuasive techniques, and basic symbolic logic. Through discussion, examples, and practice, students will develop the ability to think more critically and respond thoughtfully in a wide range of contexts.