Young Explorers (ages 3-5)

Learning through stories, science, song, art, and play.

Love of Learning/Transition to Scholar (ages 6-12)
These classes are project-based and mostly hands-on learning. A wonderful book about project learning is For the Love of Learning—Give Your Children a LOLIPOP Education by Amy Edwards.

Our mentors teach what they are inspired to teach and have freedom in their lesson choices with approval from the Executive Council.  They are encouraged to use a wide range of activities and methods of teaching, reaching various learning styles.

For 2024 we will be using a curriculum called Wealthy and Rad Jr.  With a focus on financial education, this curriculum is carefully tailored to meet the needs and developmental levels of both younger and older students, ensuring engagement, comprehension, and age-appropriate learning experiences for all. Each class begins with a read-aloud portion accompanied by thought-provoking discussions and engaging videos. The lessons then culminate in exciting activities and games that reinforce the concepts taught, ensuring a hands-on learning experience. With this class, we can lay the foundation for a prosperous and financially empowered future for our children. The second hour will include art and P.E.

When we have enough families involved and parents to teach, we like to break this class into two groups--Love of Learners (ages 6-10) and Transition to Scholar (ages 10-12).  Transition to Scholar is an entry-level scholar project that introduces students transitioning from the fun and variety of their “love of learning” phase (elementary school) to dipping their toes in the challenging, but gratifying academic work of their “scholar phase” (junior high and high school).  We encourage parents to learn about the classes and decide what is the best fit for their child(ren) in their development.  If you aren't sure where would be best for them, we encourage you to try each class a couple of weeks.  Please let the teachers know ahead of time so they can prepare the appropriate materials for the class.