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For our hourly schedule please go to the Important Dates Tab
Preschool, Toddler & Babies
Teacher P3/P4- Tiffany Hancock - Preschool is an active group with learning activities, crafts, gym time and play time. Please bring a sack lunch for the kids to eat during their time with Mrs. Tiffany.
Toddler - Mandy Rukstelo - Please bring a sack lunch for this class as well. We will be doing learning activities, crafts, centers and more during our first two hours. Our third hour will bring it all down with some quiet time and free play time.
Nursery - Vanessa Saul - Mrs. Vanessa does a great job keeping our babies happy. Please bring any paci, blankie or stuffed animals that will keep them comforted. Please bring food for them to eat as well.
This class will be combined or separated depending on volume of students.
***Please bring them a sack lunch and any comfort items to be used in their class.
Grades K-3
Please pick 3 choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
1st hour
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
Ballet - $0
Teacher - Victoria Dwyer
In this beginning ballet class, we will learn several ballet moves, and work on putting them together to preform a dance at the end of the year. With enough interest this will be a full year class. This class is a good intro for those who have or haven’t taken formal lessons before. Ballet shoes or socks are encouraged, and please wear clothing appropriate for stretching and jumping. You will be given time to change at the beginning and end of class.
Challenge Island (K-8th combined) - $50 - no longer available
Teacher - Michelle Peterson - Outside Teacher
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 1: Disaster Island
In this Challenge Island course, we’ll take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most famous disasters in history! From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to the sinking of the Titanic to the Great San Francisco Earthquake, you and your tribemates will work together to overcome epic STEAM challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination. Here's the locations and topics we plan to visit each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Boston Molasses Disaster
Week 2 (10/7): San Francisco Earthquake
Week 3 (10/21): Mount Vesuvius Eruption
Week 4 (11/11): The Sinking of the Titanic
Week 5 (11/18): Hurricane Harbor
Week 6 (12/2): The Great Chicago Fire
Crafts Class (K-2) - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy. Limit of 10 students.
Crafting With Perler Beads - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Melissa Cleary
Crafting fun with Perler beads, make all kinds of animals and shapes, be creative and learn some fine motor skills along the way. Projects will be ironed and taken home the same day.
Engineer Academy (3rd only) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Gym - (K-5th) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
This class will be playing and learning all kinds of gym fundamentals. Come join us! Please bring clean gym shoes.
Magic School Bus Science (1st-3rd only) - $25
Teacher - Jessica Hemphill
Join Ms. Frizzle (or Miss Jessica) as we explore the books from The Magic School Bus series! Each week we will read a book from the series and do hands on experiments and activities to go along with the topic of study.
Paracord & Stress Relief Crafts (3rd-7th) - $15
Teacher - Wendy Henn
Paracord Crafts & All types of fun stress relieving crafts. Come join us and learn some new rope tying and all kinds of sensory interesting stress crafts.
Survival Skills - $15
Teacher - Cliff & Jeannie Marriott
We will be exploring all the fun stuff that comes with the wilderness. This class will be based on the fun schooling journal Adventure Handbook Survival Guide and Science Journal. We will discuss poisonous plants, how to build a shelter, different emergency scenarious, how to make a fire and just have some fun. We will be outside as much as possible so please dress accordingly.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $0
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Trick Geography - USA – $15 - (3rd grade only - must be able to write and read fluently) - no longer available
Teacher – Holly Cheyne
https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Geography-USA-Student-Making-remember/dp/0692670335/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Trick+Geography+USA+student&qid=1629294510&sr=8-2 - Book will be provided by the teacher
“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: USA Student Book is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of US states, capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, deserts, and plains in just a few weeks. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? New York looks like a stork, so we trace the dots of a stork drawn inside the state’s border. The capital is Albany, so we circle all the bunnies (Albany) that are running away from the stork (New York). It's THAT easy! Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The snake (Snake River) is coiled around Ida’s hoe (Idaho)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum.
What's Inside My Body - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
In this class, we will take a look at what is inside our bodies and how God makes them work! Using various illustrations and hands-on activities, we will learn about things like: how our bodies digest food, basic first aid treatment, bones, muscles, organs, blood, hydration, breathing, oxygen, and more!
2nd Hour
Army Base - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
Ready! Aim! Fire!!! Have fun battling with your army. This class is a creation of one of our former teachers. You are provided plastic army men, Styrofoam, Popsicle sticks, and Lincoln logs and build your base. You are then matched with an opponent and you shoot rubber bands at your opponent to knock down their men. Winner is the one with the most men standing at the end of the match. Scores are kept and a Army Base Champion is declared at the Championships the last day of the semester. Latex allergy students would be highly discouraged from participation.
Art For Kids Hub (k-3) - $15
Teacher - Aurora Bendixen
We will be learning with this website. https://www.artforkidshub.com/. Learn to draw, shading, using markers, pencils etc. If you are looking for a little creative outlet and some art lessons this will be the class for you.
Challenge Island II (K-8th) together - $50
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 2: World Tour Island
In this Challenge Island course, students visit a different destination in the world each week, learn about its history and geography, and then build challenges which allow them to experiment with a variety of STEAM topics. Here’s the fun destinations we plan to travel to each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Paris France Eiffel Tower
Week 2 (10/7): Antarctic Iceberg Penguin Race
Week 3 (10/21): African Animal Safari
Week 4 (11/11): Rio de Janeiro Maracana Stadium
Week 5 (11/18): Tel Aviv Water Pipeline
Week 6 (12/2): Sydney Harbor Bridge
Christmas Workshop (K-2) - $25
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
Crafts Class (3rd-5th) - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy.
Engineer Academy (K-2) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Michigan History (3rd-5th) - $6 - no longer available
Teacher - Angela Hamilton
Michigan History is a class typically studied in the 4th grade in school. How did Michigan get its name? Who were the first settlers? What does our state flag look like? Come find out and explore all the amazing stuff our state has to offer. Snacks and hands on activities will accompany our class each week.
OH NO! Poetry! (K-3rd) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Oh No, Poetry!!! Is that your attitude towards poetry? Poetry doesn't have to be boring or confusing. Come join us as we explore some different types of poetry, discover some famous ones, and learn some of the aspects of what makes a poem. We will even take a shot at writing some fun
Stretching & HIIT Fitness (3rd-12th combined) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Meghan Kurdziel
Come and have fun with exercise and fitness! We will be focusing on learning HITT: High Intensity Interval Training and yoga/stretching moves. Each class will also incorporate a discussion on nutrition along with a yummy, (but healthy!) snack. A yoga mat will be required for floor work. They can be purchased at a wide variety of places including Five Below for $5.00. Please wear gym clothes and gym shoes each week. Gym clothes can be changed into before class and gym shoes are necessary. Be prepared to be sweatty!! Gym clothes must be changed out of before the next class.
Tea Time & Character Training - $5
Teacher - Di Higuchi & Wendy Henn
Join us for a Tea Party! We will be learning proper etiquette & character virtues, enjoying snacks, beverages and reading stories.
Weird Science – (K-3rd) - $5 - no longer available
Teacher – Marjorie Collins
Weird science is a fun, hands-on class that explores some of the messy, gooey, and explosive parts of science. One of our most popular classes, with one one of our newest teachers. Come join the best of messy fun science. Don’t miss out.
3rd Hour
All about Animals – (K-3) - $30
Teacher -Melissa Cleary
This class will go over 6 different animal groups. Reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds and amphibians. Each week a goodie bag will be given to each child filled with craft, a small toy of an animal being discussed in class and printouts/work sheets. In class we will read books do a fun activity and possibly have live animals to view.
Christmas Workshop (3rd-6th only) - $25 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
**Dino Discovery – (K-3rd) - $10
Teacher – Deb Saul
Do you love dinosaurs and wonder how they got here, when were they created, and where they went? Come discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs.
**This is based on class popularity, running against the Dino Discovery class. Whichever class gets more interest will be the class to run, if they show equal interest we will try our best to provide an additional teacher for the other class.
Essential Oils (3rd only) - $30 - no longer available
Teacher - Linda McKinney
In this fun class we will be exploring the beautiful world of essential oils and how we can use them in our everyday life. Some projects on the list this semester include, roller balls, dryer balls, diffuser bracelet or necklace, chapstick and a homemade PooPourri and rice neck warmers. Along with these projects we will look at each oil used and some of the benefits each oil offers.
Games Class - $0
Teacher - Becky Harless
Candyland, Shutes & Ladders, Spot It, Uno, Memory and Bingo, are those some of your favorite games? Come play them with Mrs. Harless. She will teach you ones you don't know and have fun playing them with you.
Lego - $0
Teacher - Caroline DeLoca
Come enjoy building challenges with Miss Caroline. She will give you a challenge on what to build but also will allow plenty of free build time. Always a fun, social class for all the younger kids.
Meet Caroline - American Girl - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Lisa Brown
American Girl History: Meet Caroline What was life like as the daughter of a Naval Captain during The War of 1812? We'll read Caroline's story, do crafts & other fun activities to find out!
No Stove Cooking - $25 - no longer available
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
No Stove Cooking is a classic at Hometeam. The kids love to make snacks and eat them in class. Smoothies, edible art, and easy to make recipies are a huge hit. This class always maxs out, it is also highly recommended that students with allergies avoid this class.
**States, Capitals & Presidents - (K-3) - $5
Teacher – Deb Saul
In this class we will be learning about the states and capitals and the Presidents in order. We will use crafts, songs, flashcards and games to learn them. You will be impressed at the amount your littles will learn in this class. Come join Mrs. Saul. **This is based on class popularity, running against the Dino Discovery class. Whichever class gets more interest will be the class to run, if they show equal interest we will try our best to provide an additional teacher for the other class.
Theo - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Becky Walters
THEO - Enjoy the stories and lessons of Theo, a student of Godʼs Word. These short videos guide children through a careful study of systematic theology, capturing the attention of young minds with humor and engaging animation. You’ll get to know Theo, who lives in a cozy corner of a quaint English village, and his two mouse friends, Luther and Belfry. Theo discusses topics such as the doctrines of salvation, Godʼs character, the Bible, and Godly living in a way that make children want to learn more about the Christian faith. Plus, Luther and Belfry always seem to find themselves in a fun adventure! After the video we'll have a variety of activities to go along with the topic.
For our hourly schedule please go to the Important Dates Tab
Preschool, Toddler & Babies
Teacher P3/P4- Tiffany Hancock - Preschool is an active group with learning activities, crafts, gym time and play time. Please bring a sack lunch for the kids to eat during their time with Mrs. Tiffany.
Toddler - Mandy Rukstelo - Please bring a sack lunch for this class as well. We will be doing learning activities, crafts, centers and more during our first two hours. Our third hour will bring it all down with some quiet time and free play time.
Nursery - Vanessa Saul - Mrs. Vanessa does a great job keeping our babies happy. Please bring any paci, blankie or stuffed animals that will keep them comforted. Please bring food for them to eat as well.
This class will be combined or separated depending on volume of students.
***Please bring them a sack lunch and any comfort items to be used in their class.
Grades K-3
Please pick 3 choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
1st hour
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
Ballet - $0
Teacher - Victoria Dwyer
In this beginning ballet class, we will learn several ballet moves, and work on putting them together to preform a dance at the end of the year. With enough interest this will be a full year class. This class is a good intro for those who have or haven’t taken formal lessons before. Ballet shoes or socks are encouraged, and please wear clothing appropriate for stretching and jumping. You will be given time to change at the beginning and end of class.
Challenge Island (K-8th combined) - $50 - no longer available
Teacher - Michelle Peterson - Outside Teacher
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 1: Disaster Island
In this Challenge Island course, we’ll take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most famous disasters in history! From the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius to the sinking of the Titanic to the Great San Francisco Earthquake, you and your tribemates will work together to overcome epic STEAM challenges using only the materials in your treasure chest and the power of your imagination. Here's the locations and topics we plan to visit each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Boston Molasses Disaster
Week 2 (10/7): San Francisco Earthquake
Week 3 (10/21): Mount Vesuvius Eruption
Week 4 (11/11): The Sinking of the Titanic
Week 5 (11/18): Hurricane Harbor
Week 6 (12/2): The Great Chicago Fire
Crafts Class (K-2) - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy. Limit of 10 students.
Crafting With Perler Beads - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Melissa Cleary
Crafting fun with Perler beads, make all kinds of animals and shapes, be creative and learn some fine motor skills along the way. Projects will be ironed and taken home the same day.
Engineer Academy (3rd only) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Gym - (K-5th) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
This class will be playing and learning all kinds of gym fundamentals. Come join us! Please bring clean gym shoes.
Magic School Bus Science (1st-3rd only) - $25
Teacher - Jessica Hemphill
Join Ms. Frizzle (or Miss Jessica) as we explore the books from The Magic School Bus series! Each week we will read a book from the series and do hands on experiments and activities to go along with the topic of study.
Paracord & Stress Relief Crafts (3rd-7th) - $15
Teacher - Wendy Henn
Paracord Crafts & All types of fun stress relieving crafts. Come join us and learn some new rope tying and all kinds of sensory interesting stress crafts.
Survival Skills - $15
Teacher - Cliff & Jeannie Marriott
We will be exploring all the fun stuff that comes with the wilderness. This class will be based on the fun schooling journal Adventure Handbook Survival Guide and Science Journal. We will discuss poisonous plants, how to build a shelter, different emergency scenarious, how to make a fire and just have some fun. We will be outside as much as possible so please dress accordingly.
Tae Kwon Do (3rd-12th together) - $0
Teacher - Marjorie Collins
Tae Kwon Do will provide the introduction to TKD basics, class will consist of learning blocks, kicks and strikes and beginning forms.
Trick Geography - USA – $15 - (3rd grade only - must be able to write and read fluently) - no longer available
Teacher – Holly Cheyne
https://www.amazon.com/Trick-Geography-USA-Student-Making-remember/dp/0692670335/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Trick+Geography+USA+student&qid=1629294510&sr=8-2 - Book will be provided by the teacher
“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: USA Student Book is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of US states, capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, deserts, and plains in just a few weeks. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? New York looks like a stork, so we trace the dots of a stork drawn inside the state’s border. The capital is Albany, so we circle all the bunnies (Albany) that are running away from the stork (New York). It's THAT easy! Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The snake (Snake River) is coiled around Ida’s hoe (Idaho)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum.
What's Inside My Body - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Amanda Bendixen
In this class, we will take a look at what is inside our bodies and how God makes them work! Using various illustrations and hands-on activities, we will learn about things like: how our bodies digest food, basic first aid treatment, bones, muscles, organs, blood, hydration, breathing, oxygen, and more!
2nd Hour
Army Base - $5 - NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
Ready! Aim! Fire!!! Have fun battling with your army. This class is a creation of one of our former teachers. You are provided plastic army men, Styrofoam, Popsicle sticks, and Lincoln logs and build your base. You are then matched with an opponent and you shoot rubber bands at your opponent to knock down their men. Winner is the one with the most men standing at the end of the match. Scores are kept and a Army Base Champion is declared at the Championships the last day of the semester. Latex allergy students would be highly discouraged from participation.
Art For Kids Hub (k-3) - $15
Teacher - Aurora Bendixen
We will be learning with this website. https://www.artforkidshub.com/. Learn to draw, shading, using markers, pencils etc. If you are looking for a little creative outlet and some art lessons this will be the class for you.
Challenge Island II (K-8th) together - $50
Teacher - Michelle Peterson
Challenge Island Overview
Challenge Island is an award-winning STEAM enrichment program where students solve fun, hands-on “challenges” which teach them about STEAM fundamentals and crosscurricular topics, plus important success skills like creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and much more. Students work together in small "tribes" to solve each week's challenges, giving them an opportunity to grow their teamwork and social skills as well. We look forward to seeing you on Challenge Island!
Option 2: World Tour Island
In this Challenge Island course, students visit a different destination in the world each week, learn about its history and geography, and then build challenges which allow them to experiment with a variety of STEAM topics. Here’s the fun destinations we plan to travel to each week:
Week 1 (9/23): Paris France Eiffel Tower
Week 2 (10/7): Antarctic Iceberg Penguin Race
Week 3 (10/21): African Animal Safari
Week 4 (11/11): Rio de Janeiro Maracana Stadium
Week 5 (11/18): Tel Aviv Water Pipeline
Week 6 (12/2): Sydney Harbor Bridge
Christmas Workshop (K-2) - $25
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
Crafts Class (3rd-5th) - $5
Teacher - Amy Bennington
Come make crafts of all types. Child must be able to cut, glue and willing to participate in messy art projects. Don't wear your Sunday best to this class as it may never look the same when you depart. We do our best to provide smocks but we can't guarantee you won't get messy.
Engineer Academy (K-2) - $5
Teacher – Amanda Van DeVenter
This class will be based on this book, Engineer Academy. Come explore the career of being an Engineer. Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Book Description: There are so many different types of engineer you could be, whether you'd love to work with jet engines, robots, racing cars, or even space stations! What's it really like, and do you have what it takes? Learn the essential skills to start your own engineering journey with this fun and engaging title. Packed full of great illustrations, fun facts, and absorbing activities, this book guides readers through each strand of engineering science - Mechanics, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy, and Materials. Practical projects, each carefully designed to introduce skills of the sort required by real-life engineers, help kids pick up the basics in a fun, hands-on way. Design a robot, learn how to construct a simple car, create your own levers and pulleys, and build paper planes, plus many other educational and inspirational activities - the sky's the limit!
https://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Academy-Steve-Martin/dp/1782404465/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503024370&sr=8-1&keywords=Engineer+Academy.
Michigan History (3rd-5th) - $6 - no longer available
Teacher - Angela Hamilton
Michigan History is a class typically studied in the 4th grade in school. How did Michigan get its name? Who were the first settlers? What does our state flag look like? Come find out and explore all the amazing stuff our state has to offer. Snacks and hands on activities will accompany our class each week.
OH NO! Poetry! (K-3rd) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Sara Beth Bonjour
Oh No, Poetry!!! Is that your attitude towards poetry? Poetry doesn't have to be boring or confusing. Come join us as we explore some different types of poetry, discover some famous ones, and learn some of the aspects of what makes a poem. We will even take a shot at writing some fun
Stretching & HIIT Fitness (3rd-12th combined) - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Meghan Kurdziel
Come and have fun with exercise and fitness! We will be focusing on learning HITT: High Intensity Interval Training and yoga/stretching moves. Each class will also incorporate a discussion on nutrition along with a yummy, (but healthy!) snack. A yoga mat will be required for floor work. They can be purchased at a wide variety of places including Five Below for $5.00. Please wear gym clothes and gym shoes each week. Gym clothes can be changed into before class and gym shoes are necessary. Be prepared to be sweatty!! Gym clothes must be changed out of before the next class.
Tea Time & Character Training - $5
Teacher - Di Higuchi & Wendy Henn
Join us for a Tea Party! We will be learning proper etiquette & character virtues, enjoying snacks, beverages and reading stories.
Weird Science – (K-3rd) - $5 - no longer available
Teacher – Marjorie Collins
Weird science is a fun, hands-on class that explores some of the messy, gooey, and explosive parts of science. One of our most popular classes, with one one of our newest teachers. Come join the best of messy fun science. Don’t miss out.
3rd Hour
All about Animals – (K-3) - $30
Teacher -Melissa Cleary
This class will go over 6 different animal groups. Reptiles, mammals, fish, insects, birds and amphibians. Each week a goodie bag will be given to each child filled with craft, a small toy of an animal being discussed in class and printouts/work sheets. In class we will read books do a fun activity and possibly have live animals to view.
Christmas Workshop (3rd-6th only) - $25 - No Longer Available
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
**Dino Discovery – (K-3rd) - $10
Teacher – Deb Saul
Do you love dinosaurs and wonder how they got here, when were they created, and where they went? Come discover the wonderful world of dinosaurs.
**This is based on class popularity, running against the Dino Discovery class. Whichever class gets more interest will be the class to run, if they show equal interest we will try our best to provide an additional teacher for the other class.
Essential Oils (3rd only) - $30 - no longer available
Teacher - Linda McKinney
In this fun class we will be exploring the beautiful world of essential oils and how we can use them in our everyday life. Some projects on the list this semester include, roller balls, dryer balls, diffuser bracelet or necklace, chapstick and a homemade PooPourri and rice neck warmers. Along with these projects we will look at each oil used and some of the benefits each oil offers.
Games Class - $0
Teacher - Becky Harless
Candyland, Shutes & Ladders, Spot It, Uno, Memory and Bingo, are those some of your favorite games? Come play them with Mrs. Harless. She will teach you ones you don't know and have fun playing them with you.
Lego - $0
Teacher - Caroline DeLoca
Come enjoy building challenges with Miss Caroline. She will give you a challenge on what to build but also will allow plenty of free build time. Always a fun, social class for all the younger kids.
Meet Caroline - American Girl - $5 - no longer available
Teacher - Lisa Brown
American Girl History: Meet Caroline What was life like as the daughter of a Naval Captain during The War of 1812? We'll read Caroline's story, do crafts & other fun activities to find out!
No Stove Cooking - $25 - no longer available
Teacher - Kristina Phelps
No Stove Cooking is a classic at Hometeam. The kids love to make snacks and eat them in class. Smoothies, edible art, and easy to make recipies are a huge hit. This class always maxs out, it is also highly recommended that students with allergies avoid this class.
**States, Capitals & Presidents - (K-3) - $5
Teacher – Deb Saul
In this class we will be learning about the states and capitals and the Presidents in order. We will use crafts, songs, flashcards and games to learn them. You will be impressed at the amount your littles will learn in this class. Come join Mrs. Saul. **This is based on class popularity, running against the Dino Discovery class. Whichever class gets more interest will be the class to run, if they show equal interest we will try our best to provide an additional teacher for the other class.
Theo - $0 - no longer available
Teacher - Becky Walters
THEO - Enjoy the stories and lessons of Theo, a student of Godʼs Word. These short videos guide children through a careful study of systematic theology, capturing the attention of young minds with humor and engaging animation. You’ll get to know Theo, who lives in a cozy corner of a quaint English village, and his two mouse friends, Luther and Belfry. Theo discusses topics such as the doctrines of salvation, Godʼs character, the Bible, and Godly living in a way that make children want to learn more about the Christian faith. Plus, Luther and Belfry always seem to find themselves in a fun adventure! After the video we'll have a variety of activities to go along with the topic.
