In this lively & engaging class with daily small group discussion, students will learn how to spot errors in reasoning using at least 15 relatable lessons from The Fallacy Detective. Each week focuses on a new logical fallacy through analysis, examples and real-life applications that make complex ideas fun and practical. Students will strengthen their everyday decision-making skills while learning to recognize faulty logic in media, arguments and conversations. 

This class is taught by Mrs. Amy

In this class we will explore the history of our great state! Students will learn all about how the Northwest came to be part of the US territories, how and when Idaho gained statehood, and much more about Idaho’s history and geography. We will hear stories about the early settlers, travelers of the Oregon Trail, and about the native people who lived here long ago and are still here today! We will use A Rendezvous with Idaho History as a template curriculum, although I am adding from other resources as well. This class will also include games and activities that make learning history interesting and fun!

This class is taught by Mrs. Jessica

Culinary for Kids!

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Salad

Week 2 Pasta Salad

Week 3 Crowned Grilled Cheese

Week 4 Chicken in a Cream Sauce

Week 5 Ham and Cheese Omelet

Week 6 French Toast Sticks

Week 7 Egg McMuffin Sandwich

Week 8 Chorizo Soup

Week 9 Green Goddess Pasta

Week 10 Blueberry Pancakes

Week 11 Bacon Potato Soup

Week 12 Pineapple Upside-down Pancakes

Week 13 Coconut Curry

Week 14 Charcuterie Board

Week 15 Gnocchi with Sage Butter

This class is taught by Ms. Mandee

Art studio is a hands-on class where students explore the concepts of art and create art using foundational techniques. Students will work in 2-D and 3-D formats throughout the semester. This class is designed for an older or more experienced art student looking to hone their skills, learn more in-depth techniques and work on lengthier projects.

Drawing Form: Gradation, Light & Shadow, Line & Curve, showing depth

Gradients: Gradation, Hatching, and Stippling

Create Form: Clay Vase

Paper Mache Still Life Sculpture

This class is taught by Ms. Crystal

Welcome to a writing space where every idea is a treasure! This introductory course is designed specifically for emerging writers in grades 2-4. This class breaks down the intimidating "blank page" into manageable, fun steps, focusing on both the mechanics and creativity of writing. We will review the 5-step writing process—Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing—to transform simple ideas into complete, engaging stories. We focus on the joy of storytelling and the power of expression, helping students find their unique voices in a pressure-free environment. 

This class is taught by Mrs. Daena

This engaging course introduces students to some of the most intriguing unsolved questions in American history. Through reading and subsequent discussion, students will explore how historians examine evidence, evaluate sources and develop differing interpretations of past events. The class encourages curiosity about history as students examine clues, as well as develops critical thinking/reasoning skills as they consider explanations for puzzling events from the past. 

This class is taught by Mrs. Amy

Come join us as we learn all about the different systems of the human body! We will do fun hands-on activities to help visualize the way our amazing bodies operate. The systems we will learn about are as follows: circulatory, digestive, respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular, urinary, exocrine/endocrine, immune, and integumentary (skin).

We will NOT be learning about the reproductive system. The goal is to spark interest and increase knowledge about the human body and how it works!

This class is taught by Mrs. Jessica

Join us for a wonderful journey into a new storybook each week! Including NEW storybooks and crafts for Fall 2026 semester! I will read a captivating picture book with our class, discuss the text and concepts of print, then dive into a hands-on craft inspired by the story's characters and themes. This class is designed to spark creativity, build fine motor skills, and foster a love for reading in a fun, relaxed environment.

**Special considerations/Prerequisites: This is a project based class, students need to demonstrate proficiency in using scissors (holding and cutting) and using writing tools.

This class is taught by Mrs. Daena

Culinary for Kids

In this culinary class for kids, students will learn basic cooking techniques including how to use kitchen tools, how to read a recipe, and how to keep their area clean all taught in a small group setting. Students will be able to enjoy a sample of their culinary creation during class. Recipes may include dairy, grain, nuts, eggs, meat, and spices. All supplies and ingredients included. Recipes are subject to adjustment.

Week 1 Broccoli Salad

Week 2 Pasta Salad

Week 3 Crowned Grilled Cheese

Week 4 Chicken in a Cream Sauce

Week 5 Ham and Cheese Omelet

Week 6 French Toast Sticks

Week 7 Egg McMuffin Sandwich

Week 8 Chorizo Soup

Week 9 Green Goddess Pasta

Week 10 Blueberry Pancakes

Week 11 Bacon Potato Soup

Week 12 Pineapple Upside-down Pancakes

Week 13 Coconut Curry

Week 14 Charcuterie Board

Week 15 Gnocchi with Sage Butter

This class is taught by Ms. Mandee

This semester, we will be focusing on American artists, learning their art styles and try our hand at their famous mediums. Students will learn different materials, techniques and how to care for the materials. Materials may include clay, oil pastels, watercolor, charcoal, acrylic and chalk pastels.

American Artists

John James Audubon

Harriet Powers

Mary Cassatt

Frederic Remington

Charles DeMuth

Edward Hopper

Gutzon Borglum

Maria Martinez

Norman Rockwell

Wolf Kahn

James Castle

Barbara Cooney

Andy Warhol

This class is taught by Ms. Crystal

In this class we will work on several activities that will build fine motor skills while having fun!  This class will be more than just art. Some of the activities may be working with beads, coloring/painting, cutting, playdough, stickers and so much more while strengthening hands and abilities. This is a great class to be social and have some fun too!

This class is taught by Mrs. Erin

This beginning biology class will focus on animal anatomy and will include lots of dissection labs. This will be a fun and interesting way for kids to learn about different kinds of animals, and the body systems they possess. We will deep dive into some of the phyla, classes, and orders of the animal kingdom. Students should be mentally and physically mature enough to follow directions closely when doing the dissection labs. We will learn lab safety rules and will use the safest tools possible that work for each dissection. If you have a student who wants to learn more on these topics, but might be a bit squeamish about dissection, they are still welcome to join the class and just watch the dissection labs. No one will be forced to participate in any lab that makes them uncomfortable and I will always have a backup activity during dissection labs.

Note: this class will NOT include lessons on sexual reproduction.

This class is taught by Mrs. Jessica

In this engaging hands-on workshop, students will dive into the world of paper arts and crafts. Each session is designed to strengthen fine motor skills—such as cutting, tearing, folding, and gluing—while encouraging creative thinking. Students will learn to recognize basic shapes and use them to construct fun, thematic, and, at times, 3D projects. Drawing lessons and process art will also be part of this dynamic class! 

**Special considerations/Prerequisites: This is a project based class, students need to demonstrate proficiency in using scissors (holding and cutting) and using writing tools.

This class is taught by Mrs. Daena

Creative writing is an artistic and very personal expression. Creating a story or poem takes

imagination, creativity, and the time to write what comes to one’s head without over thinking it. In this creative writing class for beginners, students will practice creative writing through prompts, fun hands-on activities, and group collaborations. The class is designed for students to start a writing activity in class and finish it at home before the next class. Parents are encouraged to help at home with punctuation, grammar, and spelling. Each student will have a thesaurus of their own to expand on their creative writing skills and learn how to use a dictionary. As a published author, Ms. Mandee shares her journey through the writing and publishing process, the ups and the downs, to encourage them to unlock their creative spirit, and shoot for the stars!

v Adding Details

v Description

v Five Senses

v Communicating Emotions

v Webbing

v Expanding Out a Sentence or Story

v Having Fun with the Story

v Observation and Describing

v Interviewing

v Editing and giving useful feedback

v Parts of a story: plot, theme, identifying characters, conflict, and conclusion

Special note:

Some lessons will include food and film clips. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Films: Dinner scene at the opening of The Hobbit

Silent film clips (Charlie Chaplin etc)

Cartoons (Ducktales, Pink Panther etc)

Ms. Mandee

In this Art Sampler class, students will get an indepth study of different art mediums, learn a variety of techniques, vocabulary, how to care for materials and keep the space clean. This class is designed for students interested in art and wanting to try a variety of materials and concepts.

Areas of Study:

Watercolor

Acrylic

Oil Pastels

Mixed Media

This class is taught by Ms. Crystal