Want a fun and engaging way for your students to learn the basics of writing? This is the class! We will start from the beginning, learning how to formulate sentences and paragraphs properly, using rich and descriptive language. Grammar rules and vocabulary will be taught and incorporated into each lesson. Students will have the chance to put these rules to use in their own creative writing journals, as well as take home (optional) extra practice worksheets.

Spelling proficiency isn’t required for this class (though lots of spelling will probably be learned during our lessons), but students should be able to read and write at a 3rd grade level, or higher, in order to get the most from this class.

This class is a continuation of the fall semester and is suitable for new and returning students. We will be building on the skills from the fall semester but will be able to incorporate new students also.

In this class, students will be introduced to the elements of cultural anthropology including comparing and contrasting beliefs, social structures, cultural art & oral histories, and how people organize themselves in their societies. Students will be given opportunities to try art materials from numerous cultures, try food that distinguishes them, and have class discussions about cultures covered and have introspective activities to compare and contract cultures to their own lives.

What is Cultural Anthropology?

America: A Nation of Cultures

Amish

Melungeons of the Appalachia

Urban vs Rural

Maori

 Aboriginal

India

Urban

Rural

South Africa: A Nation at Odds

 People of the Amazon

 Mongolia

 Israel

The Netherlands

Join us for a wonderful journey into a new storybook each week! I will read a captivating picture book with our class, 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 utensils.

Wildcraft is a creative art adventure into the natural world! Students will use natural materials from the seasons as they craft beautiful, earthy creations like plant weaving, leaf printing in clay & mini seed satchels. This class blends crafts and outdoor appreciation, encouraging children to see everyday nature through the eyes of an artist. Expect hands-on fun, seasonal projects, nature and lots of imagination rooted in the beauty of the wild!

Strum, sing, and play together in this fun beginner-friendly ukulele class! Students will learn basic chords, rhythm, and strumming patterns while playing songs they know and love. We’ll explore how music works by learning to read simple chord charts and play along as a group. Along the way, students will build confidence, coordination, and teamwork skills through music-making. No experience is needed, just bring a ukulele and get ready to make music!

*** Ukulele will NOT be provided. Teacher will send e-mail with suggestions on which would be the best budget friendly to buy. Facebook Marketplace is a great resource.

Welcome to LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club
hosted by Building Steam aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. Join us as we unleash our creativity in a series of dynamic
classes, each offering a fresh project to ignite your imagination and spark your next LEGO masterpiece.

From crafting architectural marvels to engineering dynamic creations with gears and motors, our teacher-led sessions promise endless fun and inspiration. Come aboard the Block & Roll Bus for a world of boundless possibilities!

Need to know how to write a book report, or an opinion piece? How about a research paper? In this class we will learn the techniques and rules for these forms of writing and more! Some of the subject matter will include expository, narrative, and persuasive writing, as well as brainstorming and outlining. Lessons will be taught in a fun and laid-back style, with the main writing assignments being worked on both in class and at home.

Students don’t need perfect spelling skills but should be able to read and write at a 6th grade level, or higher, in order to get the most from this class.

This class will be a continuation of the fall semester and is suitable for both new and returning students. This spring we will be reviewing the types of writing we learned in the fall but putting them to practice in new kinds of writing assignments.

In this class, students will be introduced to a variety of cultures by learning interesting facts, creating art of the culture, and even trying some of their cuisine. Trade influenced much of the worlds cultures by introducing new art materials, tools, and foods from other places.

America

Gulah Geechee

Basque

Nez Peirce

Ancient Cultures

Greece

China

Egypt

Go West!

Trappers

Railroad

Oregon Trail

Connect us

Pony Express

S.O.S and Moris Code

Titanic

Space Race

Legacy Martial Arts Homeschool Class

Building Strong Bodies and Stronger Character

Legacy Martial Arts offers a dynamic homeschool class designed to help students grow both physically and mentally through the disciplined practice of Taekwondo. This engaging class goes beyond kicks and punches — it’s about building respect, confidence, integrity, and self-esteem in every student.

Through structured martial arts training, students will learn the foundational techniques of Taekwondo, improving balance, coordination, and focus. Each class includes movement drills, forms practice, and technique development — all tailored to be both challenging and fun.

But what truly sets this class apart is the focus on life skills that matter. Each month, students will explore a new character-building theme, such as:

• Respect – for themselves, their instructors, and their peers

• Confidence – through setting and achieving personal goals

• Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is watching

• Self-Esteem – learning to value who they are and what they can do

Students will also get hands-on experience with nunchaku (chux) – a traditional martial arts tool made of two sticks connected by a string. Training with chux helps develop hand dexterity, timing, and concentration, while adding an exciting and fun element to class.

Whether your child is brand new to martial arts or already on their journey, this class will inspire growth, build lasting confidence, and teach valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the mat.

The instructor: 

Mr. Dylan Wright

Certified GSHIM Taekwondo Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

Chief Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts

17 plus years of experience in taekwondo

This engaging and confidence-boosting class introduces young artists in kindergarten through second grade to the world of guided drawing and construction paper art. In a fun and supportive environment, students will learn how to transform simple shapes, lines, and basic pencil strokes into creative and recognizable images. This class nurtures creativity and fine motor skills by introducing kindergarten through second-grade students to fundamental drawing and construction paper art techniques. 

This class will not focus on artistic perfection but on building a growth mindset and having fun with art. Each session follows a simple, step-by-step approach that helps young learners feel successful and proud of their unique creations.

Welcome to K-2nd LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club hosted by Building Steam aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering,
Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. New projects every week.

This is the same great class that is offered to the older grades, but scaled down for younger minds, with an emphasis on LEGO® building fundamentals and motor skills.

This class introduces students to the world of textiles through creative fabric-based projects and beginner hand sewing. Students will explore basic design, color, & texture while creating fabric art pieces, mini accessories, pin cushions and more! Students will learn basic hand-stitching techniques and gain confidence working with fabric as a design & art medium. Perfect for the hands on, design minded creative!

*NOTE: Class prereq: Students MUST know how to thread an embroidery needle and tie a knot. Without this skill, students won't be able to do their projects. 

Let’s take a trip back through time, to learn the history of the country we all call home! This class will cover many main events and influential people from the exploration age all the way to the turn of the millennium. Since I offered this class to this age group last spring, and because I want to extend the time period covered, we will be moving quickly through 1400s-mid 1800s, almost like a review of main events/people, filling in a timeline as we go. We will get more in-depth with our study of the mid 1800s-2000s. The format will be a bit different from last time, so returning students will have a new experience. My goal for this class is to make learning history interesting, interactive, and fun!

Embark on a literary adventure where young readers dive into the chapter book, Mr. Poppers Penguins, building essential reading comprehension and critical thinking skills. In this engaging class, students will move beyond basic reading to explore the deeper elements of storytelling. Through guided discussions and hands-on activities, they will learn to summarize plots, understand character development, and identify the main themes of each book. Activities will include creating detailed lapbook with character maps, writing creative summaries of their reading, and participating in group discussions to share their insights and connect with the stories on a deeper level. This is a fantastic way for students to develop a lifelong love of reading and become more confident, thoughtful readers. 

In this fun, hands-on class, students will learn how to create their own digital artwork and designs using simple drawing and design tools. We’ll explore how colors, shapes, and fonts work together to make eye-catching graphics while creating real projects like posters, stickers, and t-shirt designs. Along the way, students will build basic drawing skills and discover how design is used in everyday things like logos, ads, and products. Each student will get to bring their ideas to life and learn what makes a design stand out!

*** Students will need to provide their own touch screen tablet or laptop along with a stylus pen.

***Student must have access to e-mail (parental help may be needed) for teacher to help complete projects.

Welcome to LEGO Design and Play, an exciting club
hosted by Building Steam aboard the Block & Roll Bus! Embark on a thrilling journey delving into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, all through the versatile medium of LEGO bricks. Join us as we unleash our creativity in a series of dynamic
classes, each offering a fresh project to ignite your imagination and spark your next LEGO masterpiece.

From crafting architectural marvels to engineering dynamic creations with gears and motors, our teacher-led sessions promise endless fun
and inspiration. Come aboard the Block & Roll Bus for a world of boundless possibilities!

Legacy Martial Arts Homeschool Class

Building Strong Bodies and Stronger Character

Legacy Martial Arts offers a dynamic homeschool class designed to help students grow both physically and mentally through the disciplined practice of Taekwondo. This engaging class goes beyond kicks and punches — it’s about building respect, confidence, integrity, and self-esteem in every student.

Through structured martial arts training, students will learn the foundational techniques of Taekwondo, improving balance, coordination, and focus. Each class includes movement drills, forms practice, and technique development — all tailored to be both challenging and fun.

But what truly sets this class apart is the focus on life skills that matter. Each month, students will explore a new character-building theme, such as:

• Respect – for themselves, their instructors, and their peers

• Confidence – through setting and achieving personal goals

• Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is watching

• Self-Esteem – learning to value who they are and what they can do

Students will also get hands-on experience with nunchaku (chux) – a traditional martial arts tool made of two sticks connected by a string. Training with chux helps develop hand dexterity, timing, and concentration, while adding an exciting and fun element to class.

Whether your child is brand new to martial arts or already on their journey, this class will inspire growth, build lasting confidence, and teach valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the mat.

The instructor: 

Mr. Dylan Wright

Certified GSHIM Taekwondo Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

Chief Instructor at Legacy Martial Arts

17 plus years of experience in taekwondom description

This class is for high schoolers who want to experience group science labs and activities in a classroom setting. We will be doing common high school labs and experiments, and a few not so common ones! This class will focus on biology dissections/labs, chemistry experiments, physics and some engineering. The atmosphere will be fun and engaging, but also a bit challenging. I will send out reading materials, video links, and worksheets to go with all our topics, which can be completed at home. These will be optional and are meant to increase understanding of the subjects.

***This class is a continuation of last semester, so all lab activities will be new! Can be taken without previous semester class.

Oceans: Exploring the Wonders Beneath the Waves

Dive into the mysteries of the ocean and discover the science, history, and creatures that make up our planet’s most fascinating ecosystem. Students will explore topics like ocean zones, currents, coral reefs, and deep-sea exploration through engaging lessons and weekly hands-on activities—such as painting ocean scenes on real shells, creating a coral reef model, tea light whale sharks.

In K-1 Mystery science we will explore what it is to be a scientist through learning about life science (animal adaptations), earth science (plant life, weather, daylight, night time), and physical science (pushes and pulls, and lights and sounds). Lessons are designed for ages 5-7. Each week will include an interactive slideshow lesson with images, video clips, and vocabulary, as well as an engaging learning activity

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 Fruit Parfait with Homemade Granola

Week 2 Confetti Eggs

Week 3 Avocado Toast

Week 4 Smoothies

Week 5 Apple Crumble

Week 6 Fettuccine Alfredo

Week 7 Street Tacos

Week 8 Sliders

Week 9 American Biscuits and Gravy

Week 10 Lemon Herb Pasta

Week 11 Skillet Pizza

Week 12 Cheesecake Crepes

Week 13 Bolognese over Pasta

Week 14 Churro French Toast

Week 15 Flaming Steak Salad

An influence is never small, and in art, artists draw from a wealth of rich resources that connect them despite distance or time.  In this session of Intro to Art, students will learn about artists and art forms from around the world. While materials like clay and paint may not vary much, the way artisans use these materials to express themselves and their culture vary greatly around the world. Journey with us around the world and experience art through the continents.

Asia

Japanese Print Making

Ancient Jomon Pottery

Indian Warli Painting

Sand Rangoli

Africa

Batik

Pottery Mask

Burkina Faso House

Australia and Pacific Islands

Dot Painting

Turtle Shell Mask

Tapa Cloth

North America

Tlingit Totems

American Southwest Pottery

Ancient History

Step into the ancient world and uncover the surprising stories behind the world’s earliest civilizations. Students will explore ancient civilizations such as Inca & Nazca Empires, Mauryan & Gupta Empires and many more through vivid storytelling, discussion and weekly hands-on activities—such as writing in Babylonian cuneiform on clay tablets, creating Ancient Chinese scrolls and comparing Hammurabi's Code to U.S. law.

This class will have the SAME content as Spring semester.

In this class we will be doing exciting, and sometimes messy, science experiments every week! Students will learn through doing in this fun and engaging science sampler class. We will do experiments that help students understand chemistry, physics, biology, and the world around them in general. Most weeks I will send home optional reading materials and worksheets to help increase understanding of the subject matter. Put on your lab coats and goggles, and let’s have fun!

***This will be a continuation of last semester’s class, so all the activities will be new!

Can be taken without last semesters class.

An engaging and hands-on semester-long social studies class for kindergarten through second graders, "Adventures through America" explores the meaning behind our nation's most important symbols. Students will learn about the history and significance of these symbols through fun crafts, interactive lessons, creative projects, and singing America the Beautiful. The semester will culminate in a special lapbook project that showcases everything they have learned.

**Kinder must be age 5 by Sept 1.

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 Fruit Parfait with Homemade Granola

Week 2 Confetti Eggs

Week 3 Avocado Toast

Week 4 Smoothies

Week 5 Apple Crumble

Week 6 Fettuccine Alfredo

Week 7 Street Tacos

Week 8 Sliders

Week 9 American Biscuits and Gravy

Week 10 Lemon Herb Pasta

Week 11 Skillet Pizza

Week 12 Cheesecake Crepes

Week 13 Bolognese over Pasta

Week 14 Churro French Toast

Week 15 Flaming Steak Salad

In this Art Sampler class, students will get an in-depth study of different art mediums and techniques including drawing, watercolor, acrylic, pottery, ink, and mixed media.

Mixed Media

Acrylic Toucan

Ink and Paste

Flower

Watercolor

Butterfly

Whimsical House

Batik

Mandala

Animal

Pottery

Clay Fox

Clay Llama

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!

In this class we will be doing exciting, and sometimes messy, science experiments every week! Students will learn through doing in this fun and engaging science sampler class. We will do experiments that help students understand chemistry, physics, biology, and the world around them in general. Most weeks I will send home optional reading materials and worksheets to help increase understanding of the subject matter. Put on your lab coats and goggles, and let’s have fun!

***This will be a continuation of last semester’s class, so all the activities will be new! Can be taken without taking previous semester class.

1st-3rd Mystery science we will explore what it is to be a scientist through learning about life science (animals), earth science (plants, weather, trees/fruit), and physical science (materials, push and pull, bridges). Lessons are designed for ages 6.5-9. Each week will include an interactive slideshow lesson with images, video clips, and vocabulary, as well as a hands-on interactive learning activity.

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.

* Adding Details

* Description

*  Five Senses

* Communicating Emotions

* Webbing

* Expanding Out a Sentence or Story

* Having Fun with the Story

* Interviewing

* Editing and giving useful feedback

*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)

What is design? Design uses the Elements of Art to purposefully plan out how to arrange an image. A well-designed image can make a picture more interesting and better appreciated by the viewer. In this class students will be introduced to a variety of styles of design and techniques to further their art ability.

Areas of study:

Atmospheric Perspective

One-point Perspective

Symmetry

A-Symmetry

Radial Symmetry

Juxtaposition and Surrealism

Line Quality, Texture, and Shading

Positive and Negative Space