2025-2026 Course Descriptions
Courses are listed alphabetical by teacher’s last name
ART: STORY VIRTUES
Teacher: Kathy Anderson
Prerequisites: Students must be able to copy a basic step-by-step drawing as demonstrated by the teacher.
Ages: 9+
Class size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $40 (one-time fee) includes a set of alcohol markers and spiral bound sketchbook for each student.
Tuition: $30/month
Payment Options: check, CashApp ($kathysanderson60), Zelle (9703967781)
Supplies Needed: none.
COURSE DETAILS: This class invites students to explore visual art through timeless stories that reflect biblical character and truth. Through well-loved literature, students will create meaningful artwork that connects creativity with faith while developing artistic skill, imagination, and thoughtful expression.
Students will experiment with a wide range of materials, including alcohol markers, colored pencils, gel pens, markers, white charcoal, acrylic markers, and various graphite pencils. Artwork will be created in personal sketchbooks as well as unique surfaces such as acetate, glass, watercolor paper, aluminum foil and textured white mat frames.
Most projects are demonstrated with a live camera or video to enable students to follow step by step if they choose. Alternate versions of each project are offered for students who choose to work independently. Literature & Project Inspirations include:
The Chronicles of Narnia – Exploring the promise of an eternal kingdom through a white charcoal drawing of a castle (Cair Paravel) on dark paper
Pinocchio – Reflecting forgiveness and restoration with colored pencil drawings of puppets
Frog and Toad – Celebrating friendship and kindness through a colorful frog illustration using watercolor pencils with gel pen overlay
The Empty Pot – Highlighting God’s delight in truth with a symbolic pop-up card featuring flowers and decorative pots
Charlotte’s Web – love sacrifices for others. Watercolor pencil.
The Little Seed – When I am afraid, I will trust in God. Alcohol markers on acetate for stain glass image,
Adventures in Odyssey – Forgive us as we forgive. Pencil/colored pencil drawing with shading.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None. High school students may earn .5 credits with 32 hours of class time and an additional 28 hours drawing or painting at home.
EXPLORING AWESOME ARTISTS
Teacher: Linda Belz
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-15
Materials Fee: $30.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Zelle (720-438-9361 or [email protected])
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will introduce your child to artists from around the world who are alive and working today as well as artists from the past – some are well known and others will be new to them! We will learn about their background and what influenced them in their art. We will create masterpieces of our own from the inspiration of these artists.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS OF AMERICA & INTRO TO COLORFUL COLORADO
Teacher: Linda Belz
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-15
Materials Fee: $30
Tuition: $30
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Zelle (720-438-9361 or [email protected])
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, we will be creating artistic interpretations of our important symbols, national landmarks, architecture, landscape and traditions during the first half of the year. In the second half, we will focus on our own colorful state of Colorado and be introduced to our state’s symbols, unique features and famous places! We will create a “keepsake notebook” of all our findings!
COMPUTER SCIENCE II
Teacher: Cedar Cranson
Prerequisites: Computer Science I
Ages: 13+
Class Size: 6-15
Materials Fee: $5.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payments Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (Cedar-Cranson)
Supplies Needed: Students will need to come to class with the ability to take notes. Will need access to a computer to complete assignments.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class we will build on what was learned in Computer Science I to continue to learn how to program a computer. This year we will focus more on the algorithm side and how to build efficient programs to solve a variety of tasks.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Some homework will be given each week and students will need to practice at home.
FAITH IN ACTION SERVICE CLUB “Building Teams, Serving the Lord”
Teacher: Julie Deener
Prerequisites: A heart to serve!
Ages: 11+
Class Size: 8-12
Materials Fee: $35 includes classroom materials and many of the supplies we use in our service
projects; occasionally we may invite families to help provide items for special projects.
Tuition: Ages 11-12 $30.00;
Tuition: Ages 13+ $35.00
High School students are eligible for elective credit.
Payment Options: Check and Venmo (@juliedeener7)
Supplies Needed: pencil, pen, highlighter, and a 3-ring binder (dedicated to our service class) with horizontal pockets and lined loose-leaf paper. Students may occasionally bring a laptop or personal device for research and project days to help with learning and group work, though devices are not required.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Faith in Action Service Club was created for middle and high school students eager to serve with purpose, grow as leaders, and develop teamwork skills. In this group, you’ll discover what it takes to become a close-knit, effective team that works together to serve the Lord and positively affect the world around you. Through engaging activities, team-building exercises, and meaningful service projects, students will learn how to collaborate, communicate, and problem-solve as part of a team.
Worth Mentioning: Did you know that service learning is consistently ranked among the most valued activities on college applications, with nearly 70 percent of Harvard’s incoming students reporting sustained service experience? Students who actively help develop, plan, implement, and lead meaningful service projects are especially noticed by colleges. That is exactly what we do in our Faith in Action Service Club!
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Learning does not stop in class! Students will have the opportunity to take part in hands-on service projects and team adventures that help them grow and make a difference.
Activities might include planning, preparing and taking part in outreaches such as helping with Thanksgiving baskets, volunteering at the Humane Society, serving at a soup kitchen, and/or doing fun combo projects like we did this past year, playing disc golf and cleaning up the park afterward.
Parents will need to transport their children to outreach locations unless they are comfortable with carpooling and carpooling is available.
Participation outside of class is encouraged when feasible so students can experience the full benefit of the course. Parents will be invited from time to time to participate in a classroom or off campus outreach event, typically 1–2 times per semester. Your presence is a blessing and helps make these experiences possible for our students. I am excited to see how God will work through each student in the year ahead!
Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving .”
CREATION STATION
Teacher: Kristi Deshler
Prerequisites: none
Class size: 6-10
Materials Fees: $25.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Options: Check
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This hands-on class is designed especially for young learners who love to build, create, and discover! In our Christian homeschool enrichment setting, students will explore Bible stories that highlight godly character traits while engaging in meaningful, imaginative activities that bring learning to life. Children will connect biblical truths to creative projects, they will also do paper plate crafts, bubble painting, and interactive art inspired by Scripture. They’ll also dive into simple science and engineering challenges—building marble mazes, designing ramps with Lincoln Logs, and constructing towers with toothpicks and marshmallows. Along the way, students will learn foundational concepts like the parts of a flower while strengthening problem-solving and teamwork skills.
A special part of this class is encouraging children to brainstorm and help dream up projects they would enjoy. Their ideas and creativity will help shape our activities, giving them ownership and excitement about learning. Through stories, hands-on building, art, and imagination, this class nurtures creativity, curiosity, collaboration, and Christ-centered character in a joyful and engaging environment.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
HEALTHY LIVING GOD’S WAY
Teacher: Courtney Greedy
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class Size: 5-15
Materials Fee: $40 for copies and projects covers printed materials and hands-on class projects, including building a working hand model, exploring how digestion works, and creating Scripture memory bracelets. The fee also includes a clip-on pedometer for students to track how far they walk throughout the year.
Tuition: $30
Payments Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@Courtney-Greedy)
Supplies Needed: Students will need a 1/2” 3-ring Binder on the first day of class
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to care for their bodies with wisdom and purpose. Through Biblically grounded teaching and hands-on learning, students will explore exercise, nutrition, personal health, and safety while discovering how healthy choices honor God and support an active, confident and fruitful life.
I’m using Living Healthy: Nutrition, Exercise, and Making Wise Choices from Masterbooks as part of the inspiration for what the kids will learn.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: No official homework but students will be encouraged to walk
with a family member for at least 20 minutes, 3+ times a week.
GOD’S LITTLE EXPLORERS
Teacher: Staci Heins
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 4-5
Class Size: 5-10
Materials Fee: $20.00
Tuition: $30.00
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: I can’t wait for your little explorer to join me for some Bible Adventures. Each week we will explore a new story that will teach us more about our AMAZING Lord & Savior. We will learn about His immense love and grace in our lives which will be done through Bible stories (reading God’s Word), songs, crafts and memorizing scripture together.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
EXPLORING GOD’S WORLD THROUGH PLAY
Teacher: Staci Heins
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 4-5
Class Size: 5-10
Materials Fee: $20.00
Tuition: $30.00
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: After your little explorers have had some intentional time with Jesus we will explore more of God’s World through books and learning centers. Each week I will read a variety of books that have a common theme. Each class we will focus on a letter of the alphabet and a theme that matches that letter, such as: apples, animals, shapes, feelings, manners, garden, zoo, camping, etc. We will explore God’s world through science, letter identification, math concepts, crafts, sensory bins, learning games, creative play and more. I plan to have 3-4 centers\stations for them to explore and learn from each week.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
EXPLORING GOD’S WORLD THROUGH MOVEMENT
Teacher: Staci Heins
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 4-5
Class Size: 5-10
Materials Fee: $20.00
Tuition: $30.00
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Music and movement activities are a great way to help children learn and develop their motor skills; both fine and gross motor. Music and movement can be used to enhance cognitive development, creative, social-emotional, and language development. It’s great for encouraging children to move in new and creative ways. Music captures imaginations and gets kids excited and interested in new things. This will be a fun class to get children moving and to be able to release some energy in fun and creative ways. We will discover music and movement through dance, some musical instruments, singing, and games. God gave us such wonderful bodies, let’s get them moving and glorify Him!
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
ADVENTURES IN WRITING
Teacher: Abby Hock
Prerequisites: Students should be able to produce hand written work comfortably and be familiar with basic grammar and sentence structure.
Ages: 9-12
Class Size: 6-12
Materials Fee: $30.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check
Supplies Needed: Students will need pencils and an eraser. I will provide each student with a binder/workbook with all necessary handouts and a composition notebook.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Welcome to Adventures in Writing! Whether your student is a hesitant writer or a budding author, this class will meet them where they are! By putting good old fashioned pencil to paper, students will learn and practice writing 3-5 paragraph essays. The student will gain experience in brainstorming, organizing, drafting, time order words, onomatopoeia, paragraphs, editing, thesis sentence, restated thesis, strong verbs, data, facts, plot, elements of setting, characters, conflict, genre, and more!
In addition to essay writing, we will also be exploring figurative language, enjoying and creating poetry during National Poetry Month (April), as well as jumping into exciting vocabulary challenges and spontaneous and fun writing prompts!
Older students with more writing experience will benefit from the process of each assignment and be able to expand their work to their skill level. At the end of each unit, we will have an in class Writer’s Showcase where students will be able to proudly present their work to their classmates.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Students will be expected to finish work they did not complete in class throughout the week at home. Final drafts will need to be completed at home; either typed or hand written are accepted.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 9-12 LEVEL 2
Teacher: Jamie Kuntz
Prerequisites: ASL 9-12 Level 1**
Ages: 9-12
Class size: 3-10
Materials Fees: $25.00 (one-time fee) for copies, learning materials, handouts, etc.
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Options: Check, Venmo (@Jamie_Kuntz)
Supplies Needed: Notebook/paper and pen/pencil (this notebook/paper is for in-class activities, so it does not need to be designated specifically for this class).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In ASL Level 1, we learned basic conversational vocabulary and skills in a variety of topics. For ASL Level 2, we will focus on using our vocabulary to have basic conversations – asking and answering questions, talking about ourselves and our families, discussing our favorite activities/topics, etc.
**This course is open to students who completed ASL Level 1 during the 2025-2026 school year at Master’s Hand Longmont. If your student did NOT complete the ASL Level 1 course but has prior ASL learning experience, please contact Jamie Kuntz for approval. (Students who took ASL 6-8 during the 2024-2025 school year and are now in the 9-12 age range may be eligible to enroll in this course. Level 2 placement is at the discretion of the teacher.)**
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Intermittent handouts, activities, or online videos for review and practice during the week. These will not be required but will be very beneficial for language acquisition as it is difficult to learn a language when only using/exposed to it once a week.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 13+ LEVEL 2
Teacher: Jamie Kuntz
Prerequisites: ASL 13+ Level 1**
Ages: 13+
Class size: 3-10
Materials Fees: $25.00 (one-time fee) for copies, learning materials, handouts, etc.
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Options: Check, Venmo (@Jamie_Kuntz)
Supplies Needed: Notebook/paper and pen/pencil (this notebook/paper is for in-class activities, so it does not need to be designated specifically for this class).
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In ASL Level 1, we learned basic conversational vocabulary and skills in a variety of topics. In ASL Level 2, we will progress beyond basic conversation and advance into linguistic features such as classifiers, advanced non-manual markers, verb directionality, spatial referencing, and role-shifting. We will also continue to explore Deaf culture as culture is the foundation of language. This course will include reading/video assignments to be completed at home with “discussion days” in class. With in-class time and homework assignments, this course will be worth 0.5 credits.
**This course is open to students who completed ASL Level 1 during the 2025-2026 school year at Master’s Hand Longmont. If your student did NOT complete the ASL Level 1 course but has prior ASL learning experience, please contact Jamie Kuntz for approval.**
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Approximately 1 hour of homework per week: required assignments will be a mixture of reviewing online resources, writing, and reading. Language and culture are inextricable. Learning about the Deaf culture is essential for acquiring usable ASL skills. Videos/Readings on Deaf Culture will be assigned as homework and we will discuss cultural content in class periodically (discussion days). Since language cannot be learned in isolation, I will prioritize class time for practicing active language skills. Thus, there will be simple writing assignments to support comprehension of the cultural material (e.g. writing a brief summary of the week’s video/reading, answering simple questions about the week’s assignments, etc.) and to facilitate some “discussion” outside of class time.
ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Teacher: Jamie Kuntz
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class size: 3-10
Materials Fees: $5.00 (one-time fee)
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Options: Check, Venmo (@Jamie_Kuntz)
Supplies Needed: No specific attire required – follow the Master’s Hand dress code and be sure clothes cover the body during movement, especially when arms are raised
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class, we will learn some basic Israeli folk dances for kids! Folk dancing includes circle dances, line dances, and partner dances which are choreographed to specific songs and are enjoyed as a full-family recreational activity. New dances are still being choreographed today. We will learn a combination of classic/traditional dances as well as more modern dances.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
DROP-IN ISRAELI FOLK DANCE
Teacher: Jamie Kuntz
Prerequisites: None
Ages: Adults 16+ (Parents, this is for you!)
Class size: Open
Tuition: Drop-in fee of $5/class
Payment Options: Venmo (@Jamie_Kuntz)
Attire: Whatever you’re wearing! (just be sure clothes cover the body during basic movement, especially when arms are raised)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Come when you can, pay as you come. In this class, we will learn some classic Israeli folk dances! Folk dancing includes circle dances, line dances, and partner dances which are choreographed to specific songs and are enjoyed as a full-family recreational activity. This class will be structured as a “come when you can” activity – I will teach and reteach different dances based on who is present, what level we want to learn at that day, and then, once we know a couple of simple dances, we just turn on the songs and dance together. It is never too late in the semester to give it a try! NO PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE NEEDED. If you can walk, you can learn to folk dance! (Even if you cannot walk, I can teach you an accommodated version or you can sit in a chair and just do the arm movements.)
CONVERSATION SPANISH 1A
Teacher: Yokaira LaCrosse Prerequisites: none Ages: 9-12 Class size: 15-20 Materials fee: $60 (one-time fee) for copies, book (Spanish with. A Mission) materials, manipulatives, & learning props Tuition: $30 Supplies Needed: Spanish folder and binder to keep handouts and pencils with erasers COURSE DETAILS: For this class, I will use the TPRS method using conversations which will include comprehensible input strategies, high frequency vocabulary and engaging stories that will include basic grammar. We will use the book Spanish with. A Mission and huge amount of interaction between the students and teacher. My goal is to utilize our classroom time to communicate and interact in Spanish with students as we discuss stories together. This course will introduce topics of basic conversation in Spanish and assumes the students have little to no prior knowledge of Spanish vocabulary or grammar. HOMEWORK: Weekly Homework, Review of vocabulary at home during the week would be beneficial.
CONVERSATION SPANISH 1A (13+)
Teacher: Yokaira LaCrosse
Prerequisites: none
Ages: 13+
Class size: 15-20
Materials fee: $60 (one-time fee) for copies, book (Spanish with. Mission) materials, manipulatives, & learning props
Tuition: $35
Supplies Needed: Spanish folder and binder to keep handouts and pencils with erasers
COURSE DETAILS:
For this class, I will use the TPRS method using conversations which will include comprehensible input strategies, high frequency vocabulary and engaging stories that will include basic grammar. We will use the book Spanish with. A Mission and huge amount of interaction between the students and teacher. My goal is to utilize our classroom time to communicate and interact in Spanish with students as we discuss stories together. This course will introduce topics of basic conversation in Spanish and assumes the students have little to no prior knowledge of Spanish vocabulary or grammar.
HOMEWORK: Weekly Homework, Review of vocabulary at home during the week would be beneficial.
CONVERSATION SPANISH 1B
Teacher: Yokaira LaCrosse
Prerequisites: none
Ages: 9+
Class size: 15-20
Materials fee: $30 (one-time fee) for copies, materials, manipulatives, & learning props Tuition: $35
Supplies Needed: Spanish with a Mission book (used in Spanish 1A) Spanish folder and binder to keep handouts and pencils with erasers
COURSE DETAILS:
For this intermediate class, I will use the TPRS method using conversations which will include comprehensible input and advance strategies, high frequency vocabulary and engaging stories that will include Intermediate grammar. We will use the book Spanish with a Mission and a huge amount of interaction between the students and teacher. My goal is to utilize our classroom time to communicate and interact in Spanish with students as we discuss stories together. This course will add to the topics of basic conversation in Spanish and assumes the students have completed Spanish 1A and have knowledge of Spanish vocabulary or grammar.
HOMEWORK: weekly Homework, review of vocabulary and story at home during the week would be extremely beneficial.
GENERAL THEATRE
Teacher: Julie Magalong
Prerequisites: Must be willing to memorize their parts for our Spring Performance
Ages: 9+
Class size: 10-23
Materials fee: $30 (helps to cover scripts, copies, licensing/royalties, props/sets, tech, and venue)
Tuition: $30
Payment Options: Check or Venmo (@Julie-Magalong-MHCreativearts)
Supplies Needed: 3-ring notebook, pencil with eraser, 2 different colors of highlighters
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will begin with FUN theatre games, which will help students feel more confident and build acting skills of memorization, characterization, improvisation, and working well with others. In mid-fall, the students will audition in class for our Spring performance piece, which may be Jonah and Bigfish, by Richard T. Young, or Us by Warren Sager. An alternate play will be chosen if enrollment requires. Some doubling of roles may occur. Younger students may be approved by the instructor. Reading is not essential, though helpful.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Script memorization, and students and their parents are responsible for providing their own costumes (with assistance from the instructor) and assist with obtaining props.
The dates for the Dress Rehearsal and Spring Performance will be announced as soon as possible. These dates are mandatory, and parents may be asked to return a signed commitment form to Mrs. Magalong prior to casting announcements.
VOCAL STUDIO/MUSICAL THEATRE
Teacher: Julie Magalong
Ages: 13+
Class size: Minimum of 8
Materials fee: $50 (Covers music, scripts, licensing, downloads/CDs, tech equipment, tech personnel, venue, and copies.)
Tuition: $35
Payment Options: Check or Venmo (@Julie-Magalong-MHCreativearts)
Prerequisites: Must be able to match pitch, enjoy singing and working in a group, and be committed to memorizing music and lines and learning basic choreography.
Supplies Needed: 3-ring binder, 2 different-colored highlighters, pencil, and a device to play downloaded music.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to be a fun vocal technique workshop class with a musical theatre production in the spring! I will use various techniques from my many years of vocal training to improve range, pitch, tone, and breath control. I will create a fun, safe, and comfortable environment to help students build confidence as they work through songs that best suit their voices. In the beginning, we will workshop songs by popular Christian artists, and students will learn to listen to each other and blend and build harmonies as they grow their vocal gifts for the Lord. In mid-fall, we will begin working on the musical! In the spring, students will perform the 2023 mini-musical Backstab: The Musical by Marlene Dickinson with Faith Based Student Musicals. The biblical theme and source for this musical are: Speaking the Truth in Love, “Do not repay anyone evil for evil.” “…by speaking the truth with love, let’s grow in every way into Christ.” Eph. 4:15; Rom 12:17.
An alternate musical will be chosen if enrollment requires it. If enrollment isn’t full enough to fill parts in the musical, students will put together a night of worship to start our spring performances, and may also do this along with the musical if time allows.
Students in this class will assist with all end-of-year performances.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Songs, lines, and choreography memorization throughout the year, and practice at home.
VOCAL STUDIO JUNIOR
Teacher: Julie Magalong
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class size: 10-30
Materials fee: $50 (Copies, Licensing, Royalties, Tech, CDs, T-shirt, Props/Costumes, Venue)
Tuition: $30
Payment Options: Check or Venmo (@Julie-Magalong-MHCreativearts)
Supplies Needed: Pencils with eraser, 3 ring notebook, 2 different colored highlighters.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Vocal Studio Junior will encourage children to learn to sing correctly, develop their ear, learn harmonies, and grow their vocal gifts and talents for the Lord. Students will learn the musical Go, Go Jonah! A Kid’s Musical, written and created by Kathie Hill!
Based on the Book of Jonah, this is a delightful, best-selling, missions-minded musical. Through the experiences of Jonah, children learn the importance of obeying God and the consequences of failing to do so. The musical also teaches that God is always there and that we are to love one another as He loves us.
Students will also learn rhythmical movement, simple choreography, and some basic drama skills for their performances. Prepare to have fun and make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Students will each receive a Jonah t-shirt to wear for all performances.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Listening to their cd at home is needed and practicing and memorizing songs and movements and lines.
VOCAL STUDIO MINIS
Teacher: Julie Magalong
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 5-8
Class size: 10-30
Materials fee: $50 (Copies, Royalties, Tech, CDs, T-shirt, Licensing, Props/Costumes, Venue)
Tuition: $30
Payment Options: Check, or Venmo (@Julie-Magalong-MHCreativearts)
Supplies Needed: Pencils with eraser, 3 ring notebook
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Vocal Studio Junior will encourage children to learn to sing correctly, develop their ear, learn harmonies, and grow their vocal gifts and talents for the Lord. Students will learn the musical Go, Go Jonah! A Kid’s Musical, written and created by Kathie Hill!
Based on the Book of Jonah, this is a delightful, best-selling, missions-minded musical. Through the experiences of Jonah, children learn the importance of obeying God and the consequences of failing to do so. The musical also teaches that God is always there and that we are to love one another as He loves us. Students will also learn rhythmical movement, simple choreography, and some basic drama skills for their performances. Prepare to have fun and make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Students will each receive an Esther-Ordinary t-shirt to wear for all performances.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Listening to their cd at home is needed and practicing and memorizing songs and movements and lines.
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
Teacher: Carrie Matthews
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 13+
Class Size: 6-15
Materials Fee: $65.00 (I will order the Activities and Assessment Test booklets for each student)
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@Carrie-Matthews-21)
Supplies Needed: BJU Cultural Geography student textbook- 5th edition
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course examines cultural geography from a distinctly biblical worldview, using BJU Press Cultural Geography, Fifth Edition (2021). Students explore the physical and human geography of the seven continents, focusing on the diverse peoples, religions, social structures, landforms, climates, economies, governments, and global interconnections that shape modern societies. Through a Christian lens, the course emphasizes stewardship of creation, the influence of belief systems on culture, and the urgent need for Gospel outreach across nations and tribes.
Key topics include foundational physical geography (e.g., Earth’s layers, climate zones, natural hazards), human geography (e.g., population, urbanization, political and economic systems), and regional studies of
each continent. Instruction will integrate supplemental videos. Students engage in hands-on learning through map work, latitude/longitude practice, time zone calculations, climate graphing, and geodata research.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Weekly assignments include textbook readings, workbook activities/skill practice, chapter reviews, preparation for unit exams (including continent-specific country identification), and occasional enrichment research or projects.
Detailed links for curriculum review: https://cathyduffyreviews.com/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula/history-and-geography/geography/geography/cultural-geography-fifth-edition
Video overview (start at ~11:15 for student textbook and activities focus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8d3o5E6bAM
CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING
Teacher: Carrie Matthews
Ages: 13+
Class size: 6-15
Materials fee: $20.00
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Options: Check and Venmo (@Carrie-Matthews-21)
Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of writing outlines and research skills very useful
Supplies Needed: Folder to hold speeches, rubrics, and handouts, paper, pens/pencils, access to computer with a G-mail address, Google Docs, and Google Slides. A phone or tablet may be used with parent and teacher approval when delivering speeches.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is designed to help speakers grow in confidence, courage, and clarity as communicators – rooted in the understanding that God has uniquely gifted each student with a voice worth hearing. We will focus on foundational public speaking skills such as eye contact, poise, expression, stage presence, gesturing, pacing, and body language, while also learning how to create keyword outlines and effective visual aids. The year begins with a relaxed, low-pressure, and ungraded speech. Then, as confidence and learning grow, we will move toward longer, more structured and researched presentations. Students will receive feedback through a clear rubric, teacher guidance, and encouraging peer review for each speech.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: This course requires weekly homework and sometimes a heavy time commitment. Research, writing, and speech practice before delivering each speech must be done to receive full credit.
STUDY HALL POWER HOUR
Teacher: Carrie Matthews
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 13+
Class Size: 4-15
Materials Fee: N/A
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@Carrie-Matthews-21)
Supplies Needed: Student’s own work
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This dedicated block of time offers students a quiet, focused hour each week to get independent homework done. Students are expected to arrive prepared with any quiet school work (for example: reading, writing, projects, or test preparation). I will be present to provide guidance (if and when I can!).
Parent Notes: Personal devices are permitted only with written parental permission and must be strictly used for academic purposes – no games, mindless scrolling, social media, non-school activities, or texting allowed. Headphones are recommended for online coursework or internet usage. I will actively monitor internet usage each week. These expectations will be clearly communicated and consistently enforced to maintain a focused learning environment for all students.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
AMERICAN GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL CURRENT EVENTS
Teacher: Carrie Matthews
Ages: 13+
Class size: 6-15
Materials fee: $30.00 (I will purchase the student review workbook and tests and quizzes workbook)
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Options: Check and Venmo (@Carrie-Matthews-21)
Prerequisites: None
Supplies Needed: Notgrass Exploring Government student textbook 4TH EDITION ONLY PLEASE – you should be able to find it used. I will order everything else your student will need.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course helps students make sense of the US Constitution by learning how local, state, and national governments work – and why it all matters in everyday life. Students will learn how candidates run for office, how elections really work, and how to follow political current events with discernment and a critical eye. As major races and issues take shape across the political spectrum, we’ll track them together as the 2028 presidential election season approaches. The heart of this course is to help students understand the role of government in society and to grow into thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens.
You can find detailed information about the curriculum at https://shop.notgrass.com/exploring-government
Notes: A literature option is available for this class. While I won’t be teaching that portion, I do highly recommend it. Because this curriculum is designed as a one-semester course, and roughly half the speed of a traditional history class, we will discuss the week’s political current events.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Homework includes answering guided questions for each chapter and studying for short quizzes and tests. For accountability, students are expected to type their answers in Google Docs and share them with me every two weeks.
YOUR GIFTS, HIS CALLING: DISCOVERING CAREER & LIFE SKILLS
Teacher: Carrie Matthews
Ages: 13+
Class size: 6-15
Materials fee: $35.00 (Includes the workbook What Color is Your Parachute? for Teens)
Tuition: $35.00
Payment Options: Check and Venmo (@Carrie-Matthews-21)
Prerequisites: None
Supplies Needed: None
Homework: A small amount of work will need to be completed each week
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This engaging, discussion-driven course helps teens explore future careers while developing essential life skills and wisdom for adulthood. Through a huge rotating lineup of guest speakers, students gain real-world insight into a wide range of professions. Example guest speakers will include first responders, business owners, medical and research professionals, a military recruiter, tradespeople, a college recruiter, and other working adults who will share how they discovered their job, what type of education they had (if any) and impart wisdom on what they have learned along the way.
FIBER ART
Teacher: Elena Danilescu Russ
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9+
Class Size: 6-15
Materials Fee: $50.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payments Types Accepted: Check
This comprehensive fiber arts curriculum invites students into the tactile world of textile creation. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design, students will transform raw fibers into finished masterpieces. This course will include projects of different fiber arts: Knitting, Crocheting, Weaving, Quilting, Embroidery and more…
Course Description:
This fiber arts curriculum is designed to introduce students to the diverse and tactile world of textiles, blending historical traditions with contemporary artistic expression. Through hands-on studio practice, students will learn, practice and enhance their knowledge of different fiber crafts.
This course is structured as a multi-level studio. For beginners or advanced, is a rewarding experience for every student: Beginners will receive step-by-step foundational coaching, focusing on muscle memory, tool safety, and decoding patterns. Advanced practitioners will be challenged with complex textures, multi-medium integration, and “freestyle” design projects that push the boundaries of traditional craft.
TERRIFIC TALES
Teacher: Pam Stayer
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 8-12+ (older students welcome upon teacher approval)
Class Size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $20 per student for photocopies and art supplies (books not included in materials fees) Tuition: $30 per month per student
Supplies Needed: Each student needs to have a 3-ring binder with horizontal side pockets, a pencil, markers, and the required books.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Terrific Tales is an exciting class where students will have fun reading wonderful books, sharing their thoughts in a group discussion, and looking at themes through a Christian worldview. Students will learn to discuss the five elements of a story: setting, plot, characterization, conflict, and theme in an enjoyable way. They will experience various genres in literature and express their enjoyment of a good book through drama and fun projects. Students will grow in their group speaking abilities, leadership skills, and imagination.
HOMEWORK: Chapters will be assigned to be read at home each week and students will need to prepare for our awesome class discussions. Some writing will be required.
BOOK LIST: Once students enroll in this class, a book list of possibilities will be emailed to the students.
I want the students to have some ownership in which wonderful books we read this year. It’s going to be great! (The book list for Terrific Tales is different from the book list used in the Bonkers about Books class.)
FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST
Teacher: Pam Stayer
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 5-8+ (older students welcome upon teacher approval)
Class Size: 8-16
Materials fee: $20 per student for photocopies and art supplies
Tuition: $30 per month per student
Supplies Needed: 3-ring binder with horizontal pockets to be used solely for this class, pencil, markers, and scissors.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Followers of Christ is a wonderful hands-on class where students will study the exciting lives of missionaries. Through fun activities, stories, songs, and crafts, students will learn about these outstanding servants and the amazing God whom they serve. Students will also study Bible verses, character qualities, people groups, various cultures, and geography. Students will make keepsakes to remember each missionary hero and how he/she served. Some of the exciting missionaries we will be studying are: Adoniram Judson, David Livingstone, Betty Greene, Hudson Taylor, Jim Elliott, and Jonathan Goforth.
HOMEWORK: There will be no homework for this class.
PEAKS, PINES, AND PIONEERS: A COLORADO JOURNEY
Teacher: Rebekah Stone
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class Size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $35.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@BeStFam2003)
Supplies Needed: sharpened pencils, glue stick, scissors, washable markers, 1-inch, three-ring binder
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Buckle up for an adventure through our great Centennial State! In this class we will peel back the layers of Colorado’s history from the ancient civilization of the Puebloans to the daring explorers to the rowdy days of the 1859 Gold Rush. This class will be an investigative class where we will step into the shoes of historical figures, look at primary sources such as maps, photographs, and artifacts, and discover how our state’s unique geography has shaped the lives of all who call our beautiful state home.
Some projects that may be included are 3-D topographical maps, historical character presentations, and a parade of shoebox state floats. This class is designed for active and enthusiastic learners who will gain an understanding of our past in order to better appreciate our present.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: A few weeks during the year will require an hour or two of work at home for specific projects that will be presented in class.
Teacher: Rebekah Stone
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class Size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $35.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@BeStFam2003)
Supplies Needed: sharpened pencils, glue stick, scissors, washable markers, 1-inch, three-ring binder
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Grab your travel gear and get ready for a world-wide tour of the 7 Wonders of the World, both ancient and modern! Thanks to our God-given abilities and creativity, man has designed and built some fantastic feats. In this project-based class, students will engage with maps, books, short videos, art, and hands-on challenges that will help give them a better appreciation for what man has been able to accomplish.
Some projects may include carving a statue out of soap, designing and creating a hanging “garden”, relief art, or experimenting with a mock archimedes screw. After learning about the different Wonders of the World and why they were chosen, students will decide what they think should be the next chosen Wonder of the World and present it to the class. Geography, history, culture, and science will all be explored as together we learn about these awe-inspiring wonders.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: A few weeks during the year will require an hour or two of work at home for specific projects that will be presented in class.
DINO-BUGS
Teacher: Rebekah Stone
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $30.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@BeStFam2003)
Supplies Needed: sharpened pencils, glue stick, scissors, washable markers
COURSE DESCRIPTION: From the thundering footsteps of a brachiosaurus to the skittering legs of a centipede, this class will explore the weird and the wonderful of the animal kingdom. Students will enjoy specimen explorations, digging for “fossils,” and building 3-D models of compound eyes. Using science units from The Good and the Beautiful, this course will be taught from a Creation viewpoint as we explore the amazing creatures God filled the earth with that are both giant and tiny.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
FAITH BUILDERS
Teacher: Rebekah Stone
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-16
Materials Fee: $30.00
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Types Accepted: Check and Venmo (@BeStFam2003)
Supplies Needed: sharpened pencils, glue stick, scissors, washable markers
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In Faith Builders young engineers and architects will discover how creativity and Scripture go hand-in-hand! This hands-on class combines both open-ended building and specific challenge builds using several different supplies including LEGO, straw constructors, tube construction building blocks, magnetic blocks, K’NEX, and recycled materials. Each month we will explore a different character trait of God, a new Bible verse, and Bible stories that will help build firm spiritual foundations in each child’s heart.
Students will also have the opportunity to practice collaborative play, strengthen fine motor dexterity, and stretch their creative thinking and problem solving skills. Faith Builders will be an exciting class as we learn more about our great God who is the Master Architect of our lives.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teacher: Aaron Vogel
Age: Check schedule for age breaks.
Class Size: 12-30
Materials Fee: $20
Tuition: 5-8 yrs. $30 / 9-12 yrs. $30 / 13+ yrs. $35
Payment Type Accepted: Check
Supplies Needed: T-shirt, sports pants or long shorts, and tennis shoes. No tights or
yoga pants unless a skirt or shorts are worn over the top, no v-neck tee shirts. No sandals,
boots or black marking shoes.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:: Who’s ready for P.E.? “Everyone in your spots!” Every child should be
building a foundation of an active, healthy life; one that glorifies God with the gift of their bodies.
All physical education classes are designed to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and
coordination through fun warm-up routines, games, and stretching. Then, each quarter two or
three organized games or sports will be taught.
Soccer, kickball, volleyball, team handball, ultimate Frisbee, Frisbee/disc golf, golf swing, flag
football, basketball, jump roping, circusing, beanbags, driveway games, badminton, cup
stacking, and more are taught. Specific skills will be broken down and games and fun drills will
be played to put these skills into action. One game or sport will be taught each quarter that is
great for home play so that the student can organize and participate at home with family or
friends. Please consider that each unit is taught over three years with emphasis given to one
phase. Year One: basic skills. Year Two: team and individual strategy. Year Three: drills and
play.
P.E. should be taught from a Biblical worldview too! You do not get that from Rec programs,
Apex, or the local fitness or gymnastics center. PE classes provide many ways to teach Biblical
principles as well as challenge the students to go beyond their comfort zones. Part of physically
educating them is teaching them about the amazing ways God has designed our bodies to
perform physically.
The thirteen and up class includes fitness curriculum from In The Core Sports Performance.
This not only teaches them proper form and movement mechanics, but also teaches them how
to workout on their own!
SCIENCE IN THE BIBLE + SCIENCE XTREME
Teacher: Teacher: Aaron Vogel
Age Range: 9-12
Class Size: Minimum 10 students.
Materials Fee: $45 (Fee includes materials for labs and experiments) Occasionally,
students will need to bring a household item for a lab, like an empty plastic bottle.
Tuition: $30.00
Payment Type Accepted: Check
COURSE DESCRIPTION::
The best of both! Units between these two very popular classes will alternate throughout the year. Discover how science confirms what God’s word has already told us about a topic in science one week and the next be challenged with some common and some not so common science labs, stem projects and other science challenges will be taken to the extreme in head to head group competitions.
Science in the Bible will challenge students to look up Bible references on interesting topics that can be studied and confirmed scientifically. For example the eye. Learn that God’s word has a lot to say about our eyes. How they should be guarded and what they should look on. But why? Learning amazing facts, studying the structure and functions and dissecting the eye will help them to understand.
Science Xtreme involves taking regular science labs to the extreme by changing and adding additional challenges to the parameters of the lab or experiment. They will have to use the scientific principles that are first taught at the beginning of each challenge and brainstorm with those they are partnered with to figure out and overcome the extreme twists thrown at them. These special twists will come in the form of what types of materials they use to build, limitations they must deal with, how they will gain points in competition to the other teams, and how they will overcome ‘road blocks’ that are suddenly added to the challenge. This will be fun, and friendly and full of scientific discovery.
MARINE BIOLOGY
Teacher: Aaron Vogel
Prerequisites: High School Biology
Age: 14+
Materials Fee: $70
Tuition: $45
Payment Type: Check
Supplies Needed: Apologia Exploring Creation with Marine BiologyTextbook & Student notebook
This class will begin at 8:15 AM All lab specimens, microscopes and slides are provided and included in the fee.
CLASS DESCRIPTION: Prepare to be amazed! This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats.It provides a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. The student will learn about the microscopic and macroscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible and how these creatures and their physical surroundings form marine ecosystems.
OUR STAR-SPANGLED STORY
Teacher: Tirzah Warwick
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-12
Materials Fee: $35
Tuition Fee: $30/month check or Venmo @Tirzah-Warwick
Supplies Needed: Teacher will purchase student workbook, timeline, & answer key. Students must bring pencils to write with & coloring pencils to color.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course combines narrative lessons about children and families in American history and reflects a Christian worldview and patriotic attitudes. It has many elements of a unit study since, along with the study of American history, it incorporates literature, music, creative writing, geography, and art. In addition, coloring, drawing, singing, dancing, arts, crafts, games, recipes, and projects reinforce learning and help address children’s different learning styles.
PATHS OF PURPOSE BOOK CLUB
Teacher: Tirzah Warwick
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 13+
Class size: 6-12
Materials Fee: Books to be purchased individually by the student or borrowed
Tuition: $35/month check or Venmo @Tirzah-Warwick
Supplies Needed: Books to be purchased individually by the student or borrowed
COURSE DETAILS: This book club will examine lives marked by calling, sacrifice, and the pursuit of meaningful impact and will feature faith-inspiring, character-building, and soul-nourishing books on missionaries, historical figures, classics, explorers and adventurers. We will take turns to read aloud together as a class, for those who are confident to do so, and then discuss what we have read together. Each year will feature a theme. This year’s theme will feature missionaries and men and women of faith. (You are welcome to e-mail the teacher for a list of the books we will be reading from in class).
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: Students will finish the book chapter we were reading aloud and discussing together if it was not finished during class. Additionally, there will be assigned reading of 1 – 2 chapters to do on their own at home during the week. At the end of each book, there will be a writing assignment (2 page minimum) with a summary of the book that will also include personal points of interest that stood out to the student that they believe may inspire their own faith, character development, calling, and/or dreams. The assignment will also require some research on the time period, country, culture or topics covered in the book. These will also be discussion points in class. SUGGESTED HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: 0.5
ANSWERS BIBLE CURRICULUM (Year 2 of 4: Moses to Hosea)
Teacher: Tirzah Warwick
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class size: +6
Materials Fee: $45
Tuition: $30/month check or Venmo @Tirzah-Warwick
Supplies Needed: The workbook will be purchased by the teacher. Student must bring a Bible & pen / pencil to use in the workbook
COURSE DETAILS: ABC brings the Bible to life! This exciting curriculum contains lessons that cover the entire Bible chronologically in four years, providing a powerful overview of God’s Word. Year 2 (Level 4 – 5, if you would like to look this curriculum up) will cover the period from Moses to Hosea. It is filled with Scripture and encourages believers in their faith, equipping them with answers for a skeptical world. Each year includes an easy-to-follow 36-week schedule (adjusted to our Master’s Hand school schedule), with lessons and age-appropriate learning activities. The students will complete the engaging worksheets in their own full-color student workbooks. These activities reinforce the main lesson components, incorporate various learning skills, and encourage students to make the important connections within the account, with other scriptures, and to the world around them.
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: If the student is unable to complete the answers for the lesson during class, they may be completed at home.
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD: An Introduction Into The United States & World Geography
Teacher: Tirzah Warwick
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 6-8
Class Size: 6-12
Materials Fee: $30
Tuition Fee: $30/month check or Venmo @Tirzah-Warwick
Supplies Needed: A binder to store student worksheets, writing & coloring pencils
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this introduction to the United States & world geography, we will begin with learning about the states & capitals of the United States of America & then branch out from there to learn about the continents & countries, oceans, mountains, jungles, deserts, & rivers of the world.
WONDERS OF GOD’S CREATION
Teacher: Tirzah Warwick
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 9-12
Class size: 6-20
Materials fee: $10
Tuition: $30/month check or Venmo @Tirzah-Warwick
Supplies Needed: None
COURSE DETAILS: Come join us as we learn through engaging documentaries about nature, wildlife, & National Parks around the United States & all around the world. We will cover topics like the great migrations of Humpback whales, Monarch butterflies, & Wildebeest; the world’s most dangerous animals, the natural wonders of the world like the Aurora Borealis, Victoria Falls, the Great Barrier Reef, the Grand Canyon & other such topics to help provide a general knowledge & appreciation for the Lord God’s magnificent creation, while also encouraging contribution toward God-honoring stewardship of His Creation. (Documentaries are different & new each year).
HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS: None
