Mrs. Amber's Homeschool Enrichment Center

Last Call!
Registration for Spring 2025 closes tomorrow, 1/8.
We have some great class offerings this semester and are going to have so much fun learning and hanging out with our friends!
Our in-person classes average out to about $10/class, and our virtual classes are only $5/class!
Please share with your fellow homeschoolers, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Spring 2025 - Registration Links Mrs. Amber’s Homeschool Enrichment Center Spring 2025 I'm excited to be able to offer a variety of IN PERSON classes in the Treasure Valley, and VIRTUAL options for all homeschoolers for the 2024-2025 school year. New classes will be offered each semester covering a variety of subjects. Stude...

New class idea I'm playing around with:
Playhouse Construction
Students would learn how to design, frame, sheet, side, roof, tape, texture, and paint a play house, and then market and sell it.
What do you think? Anyone interested?
(Image just as an example)

We just had 2 spots open up in our 3rd-5th grade American Sign Language and Art classes! Share with your friends if you know of anyone that would like to join! Our 3rd-5th class fill super fast and are a lot of fun!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Did you know my Virtual classes are available to ALL HOMESCHOOLERS, no matter where you live?
We have some great options beginning in January like:
Dinner Around the World: Mondays 4:30-5:30 mt
Everything Potatoe: Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 mt
and Virtual Sewing: Thursdays 11:00-12:00 mt
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, and I can't wait to work with your family!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Are you ready to start the new year with some amazing new classes? I know we are!
We still have some space available in some of our In-Person (Boise) and Virtual classes for Spring 2025. Classes will begin the week of January 20th, and we would love to have YOU join us!

K-2nd will be learning about Animals & Their Habitats, beginning Plant Science, Math Games, and Music & Movement!

3rd-5th: Sorry, all of the classes for this age group are full, but we expect to have space available next year!

6th-8th will Journey Through the Judicial System, explore Elements & Interactions through Chemistry, immerse themselves in the world of Greek Mythology, and use their critical thinking skills to complete various Escape Rooms!

Virtual options include Dinner Around the World, Everything Potato, and our brand new virtual Sewing class!

All classes are a-la-carte, and we encourage students/families to sign up for as many or as few classes as interest them. Multi-Class and Sibling discounts are available for in-person classes and will be applied automatically.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, and I look forward to working with your family!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Tomorrow our "Me in My Community" class will celebrate the end of the semester with a Community Carnival! These kiddos have been working hard to learn about their communities and their places in them, and I can't wait to celebrate with them!

New Virtual Cooking Class Option!

Join us for Everything Potato: Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 (mt) from the comfort of your own kitchen!

This class will focus on an Idaho staple, POTATOES! Each week, students will learn how to make a different potato dish from appetizers, to sides, to salads, to main courses, and possibly even dessert! Students will be given the opportunity to guide their learning and vote on what dishes they would like to make each week. Access to a variety of ingredients (shopping lists will be sent out each week) and basic kitchen supplies will be required (oven, stove, microwave, pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils, etc...) This class will be available for all age groups, but parent supervision/assistance may be required for younger students. All recipes will be available through a running recipe document which will be updated each week 15 minutes before class begins.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Can you escape?!!

Have you ever participated in an Escape Room? Teamwork, logic, and critical thinking are imperative to finding your way out!

Join us for our Logic & Critical Thinking: Escape Rooms Class: Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm.

Each week students will be presented with a different escape room, in a variety of formats, and will have one hour to try and escape! Escape rooms will cover a variety of themes and subjects including math, language arts, science, and more!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Do you have an animal lover in your house?

Join us for our Animals & Their Habitats Class: Mondays 9:30-10:30!

In this class, students will learn about animal needs, characteristics, and habitats. They will explore how animals are able to live in different habitats, biodiversity, and end the semester by making a habitat diorama for an animal of their choosing.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Classes are filling quickly, but we still have some great options available for K-2nd, 6th-8th, and virtual!

You can access all registration links here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

Please reach out and I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

It's going to be an amazing year!

Amber Hardy

Mondays: K-2nd

Animals & Their Habitats: 9:30-10:30 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (8 spots available)

In this class, students will learn about animal needs, characteristics, and habitats. They will explore how animals are able to live in different habitats, biodiversity, and end the semester by making a habitat diorama for an animal of their choosing.

It’s Alive!: An introduction to Plant Science: 11:00-12:00 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (6 spots available)

Are plants alive? How do plants and trees grow? In this class, students will learn about plant life cycles, what plants need to grow, and will plan and plant a variety of seeds for our spring garden!

Math Games: 12:30-1:30 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (6 spots available)

Math can be boring! Games and activities are a fun way for students to practice number recognition, counting, number sense, basic math skills, and fact fluency. In this class, students will be exposed to a variety of math games that will make learning math fun!

Music & Movement: 2:00-3:00 - Teacher: Nevaeh Hardy (discounted class) (7 spots available)

Music and PE are two classic school electives. In this class, students will spend half the semester learning to play, sing, and create music using a variety of musical instruments, and the other half participating in various physical games and activities.

Wednesdays: 6th-8th

Journey Through the Judicial System: 9:30-10:30 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (6 spots available)

The scene: the twisted metal of an automobile accident in which a teenage girl died. The police arrested an 18-year-old male and accused him of driving while intoxicated. This role-playing simulation centers around his trial, as students learn about the workings of the legal system while they discuss a critical social issue. Class members assume the identities of lawyers, judges, jurors, witnesses, court officers, and reporters, and must find the defendant guilty or innocent.

Chemistry: Elements & Interactions: 11:00-12:00 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (5 spots available)

In this hands-on class, students will be immersed in the world of chemistry. Students will learn about atoms and molecules, their changes and interactions, and be introduced to acids and bases through a variety of experiments and activities.

Greek Mythology: 12:30-1:30 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (3 spots available)

Introducing heroes, heroines, gods, and goddesses, this cooperative learning unit enables students to explore the mystical world of Greek mythology. Teams of students will work together to climb to the top of Mt. Olympus, reading myths and cooperatively analyzing two of the myths together. Students must overcome a final obstacle (a boulder on the mountain) in order to reach the summit and receive an “Olympic Achievement Award.”

Logic & Critical Thinking: Escape Rooms: 2:00-3:00 - Teacher: Amber Hardy (7 spots available)

Can you escape? Each week students will be presented with a different escape room and will have one hour to try and escape! Escape rooms will cover a variety of themes and subjects including math, language arts, science, and more!

Virtual Classes:

Mondays: All ages

Dinner Around the World: 4:30-5:30 Teacher: Amber Hardy

This class will focus on teaching basic cooking skills needed to prepare a family meal. Each week, students will learn how to make a meal from a different country, just in time for dinner. Students will be given the opportunity to guide their learning and vote on what meals they would like to make each week. Access to a variety of ingredients (shopping lists will be sent out each week) and basic kitchen supplies will be required (oven, stove, microwave, pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils, etc...) Since we will be making dishes from other countries, specialty ingredients may be needed at times. Please make sure to read all ingredient lists carefully. This class will be available for all age groups, but parent supervision/assistance may be required for younger students. All recipes will be available through a running recipe document which will be updated each week 15 minutes before class begins.

Tuesdays: All ages

Everything Potato: 2:00-3:00 - Teacher: Amber Hardy

This class will focus on an Idaho staple, POTATOES! Each week, students will learn how to make a different potato dish from sides, to salads, to main courses. Students will be given the opportunity to guide their learning and vote on what dishes they would like to make each week. Access to a variety of ingredients (shopping lists will be sent out each week) and basic kitchen supplies will be required (oven, stove, microwave, pots, pans, baking sheets, utensils, etc...) This class will be available for all age groups, but parent supervision/assistance may be required for younger students. All recipes will be available through a running recipe document which will be updated each week 15 minutes before class begins.

Thursdays: All Ages

Sewing: 11:00-12:00 - Teacher: Amber Hardy

From fixing a seam, to making a costume, sewing is a lost art that is incredibly useful. In this class, students will learn about basic sewing supplies, basic hand sewing skills, make their own pillow and pillow case, and end the semester by making a pair of pajama pants. Basic sewing supplies will be required, as well as various kinds/lengths of material throughout the semester. Students can gather supplies individually, or purchase a small sewing kit like this.

I'm excited to announce that registration is open for Spring 2025!
We have some amazing class offerings this semester, and classes are filling fast!
Please let me know if you have any questions, and I can't wait to work with your families!
Amber Hardy

Registration Links: Spring 2025
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XdA-smbeeNnXj_56cTmLouk-ShDZC4vsn0YQxxWdRds/edit?usp=sharing

What an amazing semester it has been so far! We have had some great classes, and learned some amazing things!

Registration for Spring 2025 classes will be opening soon, with an all new list of class offerings!

K-2 will continue to meet on Mondays
3rd-5th will meet on Tuesdays and
6th-8th will meet on Wednesdays,
with a variety of virtual classes meeting throughout the week!

Make sure to like and follow our page to be the first to know what new classes are being offered!

Join us to learn how to make Grape juice and apple sauce!

Day - Thursday, October 17th: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (If you can't stay the entire time, that's ok!)

Grade/Age Range - All ages welcome (parents will need to stay the entire time)

Cost - $5/student

This class will be limited to 20 students. (We have 10 spots left)

Class Description - Join me to learn how to make and can homemade Grape Juice and Apple Sauce! We will learn the parts of and how to use a steam juicer, how to process, cook, and can applesauce, and how to safely use a variety of canning equipment. If you bring your own jars, you will even get to take some home with you!

Note: Any kind of glass jar with a tight fitting metal lid will work, they do not have to be canning jars. Spaghetti sauce, salsa, and jam jars are some of my favorite to use. Please try and limit your jar size to 24 oz or less, so there is enough for everyone. If you are bringing multiple students, and would like to use bigger jars and share, that would be ok as well.

https://forms.gle/ufUHLGtBzEgYcNPV8

Thank you to everyone who has signed up for classes this semester! Without you, our program wouldn't be what it is today ❤️. Registration is now closed for fall classes. We have a record breaking 107 students, signed up for 206 classes! You guys are amazing!
My plan is to have Spring classes posted and open for registration by Thanksgiving. If you have ideas for classes you would like to see offered, please let me know.
It's going to be an amazing year!
Amber Hardy

Thank you to everyone who came to our open house this afternoon! It was great seeing/meeting so many of you! If you were unable to make it, we look forward to meeting you during the first week of classes 😀. Our first week of classes will be the week of September 9th. Please let me know if you have any questions. I know it's going to be an amazing year!