Foundations/Essentials Match-Ups
All Foundations-age students will enjoy Geo-Art Adventure!
Students learn to draw the continents from memory which will form a foundation for their cycle-specific geography and the whole-world geography in Challenge A!
They will also learn about the biomes of each continent, which is a fun science link. They will learn how to use pastels to create a landscape for each continent.
They will draw and sculpt an animal from each biome, too! This will improve fine motor skills and drawing skills!
Grab the Geo-Art Sketchbook for them because some of the continents are hard to draw and they'll need to trace it at first.
We offer a history and art class that coordinates with the Foundations cycle. You'll never have to worry about a presentation because students will love sharing their artwork each week in Foundations!
We've selected interesting history topics that will add to your study of history and created art lessons that give students a good foundation in drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting, and cut paper or clay.
If you want to get a head start on Latin, this class is for you!
Students will learn about the Latin grammar they'll encounter in Challenge A, plus, they'll learn about the culture and art of the time, which makes Latin much more enjoyable and relatable!
This is taught by a CC mom who worked hard to learn Latin with her own kids in CC and is glad to be able to share what she's learned with you!
Sometimes moms listen in to the first part so they can get a headstart on Latin grammar, too!
Foundations/Essentials Add-Ons
I always intended to nature journal with my own kids, but I didn't stick with it. This class will help you get started and stick with nature journaling. Plus, your kids will hear a short, fun poem at the beginning of class! You can extend the lesson by memorizing the poem or using it for copy work. (That'd make a great presentation!)
Older students who are beginners in drawing also enjoy this class.
This is also available as a self-paced (pre-recorded) class so you could do this with the whole family. I highly recommend doing this together in the summer.
I've met adults who don't know what I'm talking about when I refer to "sour grapes" or "country mouse." Classically educated students should know the fables. Make sure your children know these important references and the important values they instill by joining this class where they'll hear a fable each week!
Kids learn how to draw an animal each week, then they use their imaginations to create the background world for their animal. This cultivates creativity!
(Also a great presentation each week!)
If you have a science-lover, try this class! It matches up with some of the science in Foundations like biology, meteorology, and astronomy, but the wonderful part is that there is a lot of marine biology in this class!
Each week is acrylic painting, so this will really build skills in brushwork, color mixing, and all about acrylic painting.