PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE NOT UPDATED
OUR ELEMENTARY CLASSES FOR 2025/2026
ALL UPDATES WILL BE COMPLETED BY MARCH,2025
HANDS ON HISTORY
Grade Level: 4th-6th grade
Day/Time: Tuesday/12:30-2:00
Instructor: Gina Crowder
Contact Info: gcrowderclassroom@gmail.com
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Grammar & Writing
Grade Level: 4th-6th grade
Days/Times: Monday/10:40-12:00
Tuesday/10:40-12:00
Instructor: Gina Crowder
Contact Info: gcrowderclassroom@gmail.com
Cost:
Books Needed:
Writing Curriculum: Wonders of Science Writing Lessons by Institute for Excellence in Writing, 2023.
*Grammar will cover parts of speech and mechanics. Book coming soon.
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Description:
This class will have a gentle introduction to grammar and mechanics. The writing component will introduce students to IEW’s structure and style in writing. Wonders of Science writing lessons features science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists in history, while students learn to write with Structure and Style. Skills and concepts in both grammar and writing will be introduced in class and students will be given the opportunity to practice them at home through assignments given for each week. This class will culminate in an exciting writing project at the end of the year with a special night for them to showcase their work. This class will pair well with American History.
Hands on Science
​Grade Level: 2nd-4th
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Day/Time: Thursday, 9:00-10:30
Instructor: Hayley Hamilton
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Contact Info: hayleywhamilton@gmail.com, 910-338-8417
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Cost: $450/year/student plus a one time $30 supply fee
Books Needed:
Exploring Creation with Earth Science, Apologia (Textbook)
Exploring Creation with Earth Science, Notebooking Journal
Description:
This year-long course provides an excellent overview of Earth Science from a Biblical Worldview. It features a beautifully written textbook and a Notebooking Journal that will be used at home each week. Topics include sun and solar system, habitats, spheres of the earth, mapping, rocks, soil, hydrosphere, atmosphere, climate and weather, weather forecasting, cycles of life and much more! We will do hands on experiments in class weekly. The Notebook Journal provides structure for weekly lessons at home.
This is going to be a very interactive and interesting class!
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Historical and Cultural Dance, level 1
Grade Level: 1st-5th
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Instructor: Leigh Williams
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Contact Info: leighwilliams3@gmail.com
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Cost: $130/semester plus a $10 per semester fee for students participating in the semester showcase.
*This course is designed to run the full year, 1st and 2nd Semester.
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Description:
Developed for CHC in 2018, Historical and Cultural Dance I is a class where students
explore dances from around the world, beginning with Hebrew and progressing across
each continent! Lessons are focused on the historical and geographical aspect of each
dance while appropriate songs and stories help children feel comfortable learning steps
and combinations. Children develop an understanding of the importance of using dance
to glorify God and show compassion and respect for one another. Drama and liturgical
dances are also explored as the students progress throughout the year. No experience
needed!
As an optional benchmark, students are invited to participate in a semester showcase in
December and May.
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Introduction to Music
Grade Level: 3rd-5th
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Day/Time: Tuesday/9:00-10:30
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Instructor: Kristi Lee
Contact Info: kristileepiano@gmail.com
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Cost: $225/student/semester plus a one time fee of $25 for class handouts
*this class may be taken for one semester or year-long
Book: No book purchase necessary. Class handouts are included in the fee.
* In order to get the most out of this class, a keyboard for home practice is highly recommended!
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Description:
This class provides a fun hands-on introduction to the fundamental aspects of music-making. Focus will be on rhythm (with lots of bucket-drumming activities), music reading and improvising (through keyboard playing), and listening skills (through a study of the orchestra). We will also learn to sing solfege and other fun songs.
First semester is geared towards those who have had little or no music lesson experience. Students will learn basic rhythm skills and pattern playing, explore keyboard geography and learn a few pre-reading piano songs as well as basic music notation, signs, and symbols. Utilizing classics such as Peter and the Wolf, Carnival of the Animals, and Benjamin Britten’s Guide to the Orchestra, students will have fun learning how to distinguish different instruments and sounds. Students will also be introduced to solfege singing.
Second semester will build on the foundations of first semester and is geared towards those who have had some lesson experience or who have completed first semester. Students will continue developing both rhythm and listening skills through ensemble bucket-drumming. Piano playing and music reading skills will be developed through Level 1 pieces, fun improvisation patterns, pentascales, and chords, with an introduction to lead sheets. We will also practice 2-part singing.
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Jump Into Learning! Level 1
​Grade Level: K-1st/2nd
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Day/Time: Tuesday/9:00-10:30
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Instructor: Leigh Williams
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Contact Info: leighwilliams3@gmail.com
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Cost: *$220/semester plus a $10 per semester fee for students participating in the semester showcase.
*This course is designed to run the full year, 1st and 2nd Semester.
Description:
Leigh developed Jump Into Learning I in 2017 with hopes that young children would find a place to explore learning concepts, Biblical foundations, and cultivate new friendships in a safe setting. She has been overjoyed to see the program grow over the years and has learned as much as the children! In this course, children learn reading and
writing concepts through Bible lessons, history, social studies, and science combined
with art, music, and dance! The children begin with letter “A” and progress through the
alphabet as a guide. Think “A is for Abraham” and “A is for Astronauts and Space!” / “B is for Beatitudes and B is for Butterfly life cycle”, etc. All lessons have a strong emphasis on reading and writing skills at each child’s individual progression, while engaging students in thinking about the Lord and His amazing design of our world. For children repeating Jump In I, new material is introduced with concepts that will gently encourage growth at each child’s individual readiness. In addition to class time, supplemental learning projects and assignments are given for students to progress at their own pace during the week. As an optional benchmark, students are invited to participate in a semester showcase in December and May.
Jump Into Learning! Level 2
​Grade Level: 2nd-3rd/4th
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Day/Time: Tuesday/10:40-12:00
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Instructor: Leigh Williams
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Contact Info: leighwilliams3@gmail.com
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Cost: $220/semester plus a $10 per semester fee for students participating in the semester showcase.
*This course is designed to run the full year, 1st and 2nd Semester.
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Description:
After teaching Jump Into Learning I for 2 years, Leigh decided to grow with her students and developed Jump Into Learning II in 2019. Students in the 2nd through 4th grade years should never be rushed in the learning process. Rather, they should be encouraged to discover, explore, and reach milestones in their education with joy and at their own pace. Transitions should always be handled delicately, so Jump Into Learning II is a blend of continuing with fundamental reading and writing skills, while exploring history, science, social studies, art, and music. Leigh enjoys using the Five in a Row curriculum as a base for Jump In II. Five in a Row is an easy-to-follow, highly effective instructional guide for teaching a variety of concepts using outstanding children’s literature as the basis for unit studies. Leigh has used this curriculum with her own children and loves the emphasis on fostering a lifelong love of literature. She also is deeply committed to helping her students see Biblical concepts in each unit study. So far, Jump In II students have progressed through 4 Volumes of Five in a Row! Students repeating Jump In II read new books and explore new units, so repeating is always encouraged. In addition to class work, supplemental learning projects and assignments are given for students to progress at their own pace during the week.
As an optional benchmark, students are invited to participate in a semester showcase in
December and May.
literature
Grade Level: 4th-6th grade (approximately)
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Instructor: Leigh Williams
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Contact Info: leighwilliams3@gmail.com
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Cost: $220/semester plus a $10 per semester fee for students participating in the semester showcase.
*This course is designed to run the full year, 1st and 2nd Semester.
Description:
Leigh developed Elementary Literature for CHC to give hesitant readers a place to
grow and thrive. At its conception in 2022, Leigh began with Drawn Into the Heart
of Reading as a base, where students are encouraged to become better readers
through instruction and activities which help them successfully comprehend and
analyze each literary work. The goals of the Drawn Into the Heart of Reading
program include making connections within text and creating purpose for reading,
developing higher-order thinking skills, analyzing key elements that make a story
work, literature discussions, vocabulary, character studies, and an appreciation for
an array of literary styles. Leigh also pulls from The Good and the Beautiful and
Not Consumed curriculums when developing lessons. While reading is the focus,
students are encouraged to bring characters to life through drama, art, and social
studies projects.
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Book examples: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder,
Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brin
The Railway Children by E. Nesbit, A Little
Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
**Repeating students always explore
new books each year.
**Students may utilize tools such as abridged versions of texts or audio books if
needed.
“It is my goal to instill an absolute love for reading exceptional literary works of
art at each student’s individual pace.” -Leigh
As an optional benchmark, students are invited to participate in a semester showcase in
December and May.
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Math
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Grade Level: 4th-5th (also struggling 6th graders)
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Day/Time: Tuesday/9:00-10:30
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Instructor: Hayley Hamilton
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Contact Info: hayleywhamilton@gmail.com
910-338-8417
Cost: $460/year
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Materials Needed:
1. Fraction manipulatives set (Amazon, 166 pcs magnetic fraction tiles and fraction circles. (Large zip-lock bag to hold them, labeled with child’s name)
2. Optional but very helpful: Base Ten Blocks Set-121pcs
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Course Description:
This hands-on math class is designed to reinforce skills that you are teaching at home with your own choice of math curriculum. It will be very interactive and tons of fun! We will use manipulatives so students can visually see how upper elementary math concepts work. We will work on place value, comparing and ordering numbers, computation, measurement, time, money, patterns, probability, word problems, graphs, estimation, basic geometry, fractions, decimals, and percentages. An important classroom goal is to have all students completely fluent in their multiplication and division facts since it is a necessary building block for middle and high school math. We will go over major topics each week, play games, and participate in real life math activities and discussions.
Discover how exciting and enjoyable math can be!
HANDS ON Science
LEVEL 2
​Grade Level: 4th/5th
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Day/Time: Thursday/10:40-12:00
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Instructor: Hayley Hamilton
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Contact Info: hayleywhamilton@gmail.com, 910-338-8417
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Cost: $450/student/year plus a one time $30 supply fee
Books Needed:
Exploring Creation with Earth Science, Apologia (textbook)
Exploring Creation with Earth Science, Notebooking Journal (not the Junior version)
Description: This year-long course provides an excellent overview of Earth Science from a Biblical Worldview. It features a beautifully written textbook and a Notebooking Journal that will be used at home each week. Topics include sun and solar system, habitats, spheres of the earth, mapping, rocks, soil, hydrosphere, atmosphere, climate and weather, weather forecasting, cycles of life and much more! We will do hands on experiments in class weekly. The Notebook Journal provides structure for weekly lessons at home. This is going to be a very interactive and interesting class!
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Strings Chamber Music
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Grade Level: 4th-12th
Day/Time: Monday/9-10:30am
Instructor: Elizabeth Brown
Contact Info: Elizabethgbrown94@gmail.com
Cost: $250/student/semester
*this class may be taken for one semester or year-long
Book: no textbook needed, $25 fee for hand-outs
Prerequisite: Taken lessons on their instrument (violin, viola, or cello) for at least 3 months and can play using the bow on the string, and can read music at a basic level.
Description:
In this engaging Strings Chamber Class, young musicians will explore the joys of playing together in small ensembles. The class places a strong emphasis on collaboration, listening skills, rhythm, sight-reading, and musical expression. Students will learn the importance of being a team player and achieving unity within the group through interactive group games and activities. Throughout the course, participants will develop their ability to listen attentively to one another, ensuring a harmonious and cohesive sound. The class will also focus on rhythm, helping students keep time and play together seamlessly. Sight-reading exercises will build confidence in reading new music, while opportunities for expressive playing will encourage students to bring their unique musical interpretations to life. Our goal is to create a supportive and fun environment where each student can grow as a musician and enjoy the rich experience of making music together. Whether they're new to chamber music or looking to hone their skills, this class offers a welcoming space for all young string players to thrive.
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Studio Art: Explorations,Level 1
​Grade Level: 1st-3th (approximately)
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Instructor: Christine Cheesman
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Contact Info: artteastudios@gmail.com
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Cost: $400/student/year + $50 art supply/materials fee
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Description:
This super fun, hands on class will be a time of enjoying our God given gift of creativity. We will explore many art mediums such as acrylic paint, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, pen and ink, graphite, and mixed media. While technique and the principles of art will be taught, the class goal will be to foster a love of creativity. With so many students (and adults) fearful to create or express themselves, this class will be a safe and faith-based space to encourage confidence, perseverance, freedom of expression, and imagination.
Studio Art: Explorations, Level 2
Grade Level: 4th-6th (approximately)
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Instructor: Christine Cheesman
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Contact Info: artteastudios@gmail.com​
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Cost: $400/student/year + a $50 art supply/materials fee
Description:
This super fun, hands on class will be a time of enjoying our God given gift of creativity. We will explore many art mediums such as acrylic paint, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, pen and ink, graphite, and mixed media. While technique and the principles of art will be taught, the class goal will be to foster a love of creativity. With so many students (and adults) fearful to create or express themselves, this class will be a safe and faith based space to encourage confidence, perseverance, freedom of expression, and imagination.
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Grade Level: 2nd/3rd
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