CHEC CB Homeschool Co-op

Please be aware that last Semester we had some of our classes FULL/At Max. Capacity.
If all of those students return, we will have very little if any space for new families, especially in the Ages 7-10 and Ages 10-14 classes. Our lowest enrollment is currently in the Ages 14-18 class. All current families are allowed priority registration. We cannot guarantee that we will have space for new families.

Here are the 2nd Semester class descriptions for classes starting in late January.

Ages 3-5
Preschool: Students will engage in fun activities, songs and rhymes to promote early development and learning in areas such as colors, shapes, dexterity and balance.

Ages 5-7
1st Hr.: Winter Story Fun with Jan Brett
In this class your child will enjoy listening to the beloved books by author and illustrator Jan Brett. Every class we will read and discuss one of her books in a traditional “circle time”, exploring its artwork and themes. We will have classroom activities centered around the books we read, which may include arts and seasonal crafts, creative play, games, writing, and comprehension activities.
Taught by Amy Hall

2nd Hr.: Art with a Twist
Each week we will run, jump, wiggle, and hop as we "hunt" for everyday items to create original works of beautiful art.
Taught by Mergan Cox and Miranda Klausner

Ages 7-10
1st Hr.: Midwest States
Students will complete a creative writing journal with illustrations and and writing prompts that tie into the state. They will also create a map of each state with certain geographical features. Crafts and other hands on activities as well!
Taught by Kristen Stephen and Rebeca Prucha

2nd Hr.: Wax Museum
Journey with us as you learn about a favorite person and share it with us. It will take time at coop and home to discover fully about your person, write about them, look like them, and so much more...
Taught by Kathleen Conway-Preister

Ages 10-14
1st Hr.: Wax museum
Journey with us as you learn about a favorite person and share it with us. It will take time at coop and home to discover fully about your person, write about them, look like them, and so much more...
Taught by Kathleen Conway-Preister

2nd Hr.: Creative Art
FUN ART PROJECTS INSPIRED BY EXPLORING FAMOUS ARTISTS.
Taught by Sofia Garcia-Bullins

Ages 14-18
1st Hr. Highschool Finance Class Part 2.
Students will be continuing on their financial journey, which began 1st semester. Students will be learning about career readiness, insurance, income and taxes and investing and retirement. They will be creating a personal budget, doing a service learning project and planning a field trip of choice.
*Bonus chapters for those who would like to do more and finish out the course on their own-college planning, financial services, housing and real estate and global economics.
Taught by Brandy JB Luth

2nd Hr.: Simple Engineering with Creative Methods—
Students will be learning how to take real world examples and recreate them using everyday household items. Students will be given individual and group challenges to complete in each class. They will brainstorm, use critical thinking, problem solving and deductive reasoning to share their process and results with their classmates.
Taught by Brandy Luth and Andrea A Marie Wiki Wike

If you are interested in participating with CHEC homeschool co-op, your next opportunity will be during the spring semester. Follow this page for more info. New class info will most likely be posted in December and registration will take place in early January.

Class Descriptions Fall 2024

Ages 3-4 (Taught by Summer M.) - These kids will be in the Nursery (along with other possible littles). They will do some preschool type activities along with playtime.

Ages 5-7
Messy Science (Taught by Miranda K.) - We will be learning and doing science experiments. The material will be gaged towards the younger primary level kids so that it is easy for them to understand. After a short lesson they will then get to put what they learned to use with fun and cool hands-on science experiments.

Logic/Problem Solving/Games (Taught by Mergan C.)
- Get ready to have fun while developing critical thinking skills in this engaging and playful class! Games, activities and puzzles worked individually and in groups will sharpen our problem solving skills and build perseverance to complete challenges.

Ages 7-10
Logic/Problem Solving/Games (Taught by Mergan C.)
- Get ready to have fun while developing critical thinking skills in this engaging and playful class! Games, activities and puzzles worked individually and in groups will sharpen our problem solving skills and build perseverance to complete challenges.

Elections & Presidents (Taught by Kathy P.) -
In Elections and Presidents we will travel through time and see how the electoral system started and where we are at today. We will have a mock vote! We will also get to know the Presidents! Join our journey!

Ages 10-14
Elections & Presidents (Taught by Kathy P.) - In elections and Presidents we will travel through time and see how the electoral system started and where we are at today. We will have a mock vote! We will also get to know the Presidents! Join our journey!

Art (Taught by Sofia B.) -
In this class we will do various art/craft projects, I have listed the classes below.
String art, paint poring, mosaic picture frames, tissue paper painting, pulled string art & an air clay project.

Ages 14-18
Physical Education (Taught by Amy H.) - In this class we will talk about why physical activity is important and learn how to make good choices for our health. Teens will learn how to monitor their physical activity, nutrition, and general health habits. They will be introduced to a variety of exercises and activity options and find the ones that work best for them.

Foundations of Personal Finance (Taught by Brandy L.) - Students will be learning the basics of finance such as budgeting, saving, credit, debt, consumerism, taxes, investing and retirement and more! Students will be applying what they have learned through journaling, discussions, reflection and activities.
They will need access to the internet and will need to purchase a workbook ($29.99 + tax) before class begins, a web code is on the inside cover (good for 1 yr) and they need to sign in and create an account. Homework will be required.

Fall 2024 Classes

Ages 3-5 will be in the Nursery (along with other possible littles). They will do some preschool type activities along with playtime.

Ages 5-7
Messy Science (Miranda K.)
Logic/Problem Solving/Games (Mergan C.)

Ages 7-10
Logic/Problem Solving/Games (Mergan C.)
Elections & Presidents (Kathy P.)

Ages 10-14
Elections & Presidents (Kathy P.)
Art (Sofia B.)

Ages 14-18
Physical Education or Cooking (the other will be done 2nd Semester)(Amy H.)
Foundations of Personal Finance (Full year class) (Brandy L.)

The meeting scheduled for tomorrow, January 12 at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled.
Anyone who wants to register for classes will need to contact me ASAP with your email address and phone number. I will then send you the info regarding our expectations for you to review. It may be a google link. Then I will send you the link to the registration document. Classes will start on Friday, January 26. Payment must be brought on that day. Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. on that day, but I will need all new families to come at 9:00 to review expectations. Thank you.

2nd Semester Classes with Descriptions

Songs for Littles (3-7) 1st Hour
Taught by Summer Ann Mcgargill and Miranda Klausner
This class will teach basic songs and nursery rhymes with dance moves to get kids' bodies moving and keep them engaged. We will also learn some history of the songs, and crafts to tie everything together.

Community Helpers and Careers (3-7) 2nd Hour
Taught by various teachers via Sign up. Supervised by Miranda Klausner and Summer McGargill
Most kids say they want to grow up to be superheroes, cops, doctors, astronauts, etc.. This class will give them the opportunity to learn about other things they could grow up and do in their communities and around the world.

Olympics and Ancient Greece (7-10) 1st Hour
Taught by Kathleen Conway-Preister
Travel back through time to the ancient Olympic games. From 776BCE Athens, Greece to Lake Placid, to Rome and the paralympics to Tokyo 2020. Find out why the Olympics started. What do the rings mean? And so much more. Come join us on a journey of discovery of what the Olympics were and are now as we experience the thrill of learning victory!

Fun and Messy Science (7-10)2nd Hour
Taught by Paige Burkum
Slime, exploding soap, and elephant toothpaste oh my! Kids love them, but parents hate the mess. We’re gonna make a mess and learn all about chemistry and Physics along the way.

Fun and Messy Science (10-14) 1st Hour
Taught by Paige Burkum
Slime, exploding soap, and elephant toothpaste oh my! Kids love them, but parents hate the mess. We’re gonna make a mess and learn all about chemistry and Physics along the way.

Painting Tutorials (10-14) 2nd Hour
Taught by Sofia Garcia-Bullins
Students will be learning different painting techniques. We will have 4 different projects, anticipating it will take 2 classes to finish 1 painting. We will use some video tutorials as well as step by step instructions. We will do some canvas tracing as well. For this students can select an image or coloring page & using graphite paper trace it onto a canvas.
***There will be an extra materials fee for this class.***

Ancient Civilizations (13-18) 1st Hour
Taught by Brandy JB Luth
Students will be exploring several ancient cultures such as Egypt, Rome and China. They will be learning how these civilizations helped our culture develop. We will be blending history, geography/mapping and art.

Board Games Concepts, Mechanics and Game Design (13-18) 2nd Hour
Taught by Amy Hall
In this class students will learn about the history of board games, explore modern games and popular game mechanics, break down and categorize games, and explore various concepts concerning game design. They will also have projects where they get a chance to teach games to others, as well as design and test their own board game!