A true Learning Environment
ClassesThese classes have been carefully curated to include all kinds of learners, auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. We are using Claritas (classical & Christian) memory work as our ‘spine’, and asking the Holy Spirit to teach us how to stack the knowledge through the sieve of the Bible. We are using the Biblical or Hebraic and Christian Classical Methods for teaching.
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Classes are led by Class Leaders, who is another parent, just like you and I. That said, class time has been geared towards group activities, group work, meaningful writing, and games.
We are major fans of the mind-body connection to learning, and classroom learning for children works better with movement. A classroom can be filled with learning, which is also filled with bubbling laughter and fun games. In fact, learning is stickier when it is more fun or out of ordinary. A classroom will not look like the public school education I was given, and it shouldn’t. We are not turning out factory-workers.
Our classes
Teaching the Faithful of tomorrow
Two days each week will start with Morning Assembly. This is a time for families to gather and be encouraged with scripture, worship the Lord, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, a time for children to learn how to hear God’s voice, and walk in the power of the Holy Spirit.
There are guidelines for how long children at each age should actually be learning. The older the child, the more hours can be devoted to learning.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
The big focus here is play and organized fun. Depending on the age of the child, they will relish play time, snack time, quiet time, outdoor time, story time, songs, crafts, plus light memory work for 4-5 year olds, beginner phonics and numbers, and show and tell for those who are able.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
With a little more maturity, and a lot of hand-holding, the kids this age will love memory work and games, writing, public speaking (or show and tell), plus phonics, reading, writing, simplified grammar, reading comprehension, simplified history projects, and age-appropriate science projects.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
Kids in this level of coursework and maturity are ready to chew on more meat. To the same memory work & games, they will partner together to accomplish more advanced writing, spelling and reading comprehension, group work, grammar skills, public speaking with more focus and skill-building, history projects, science projects and even financial stewardship.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
Kids in this level of coursework and maturity are ready to chew on some real meat. To the same memory work & games, they devote themselves to more advanced writing, word studies, latin and greek roots including morphemes, Latin studies, logic, group work, advanced grammar skills which include sentence diagramming, public speaking with more focus and skill-building, history projects, science projects and more financial literacy and stewardship. 8th and 9th graders may have the opportunity to study “The Four Purposes of Youth” which prepares them for the teen years.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
Read below for more information about each class offering. Equip 2:22 Homeschool Hive was designed to create the Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s of this generation. We ALL work hard when we are together, but we also play, and your lifting at home will be greatly supported!
Memory work through Claritas Publishing will be done each meeting day, and woven throughout our classes. Claritas memory work will function as our ‘spine’ for other courses, and covers English Grammar, Scripture, Math, Science, History, Geography, Latin, Scripture, Hymns, the Presidents, and a History Timeline.
Logic of English (LOE) is used for spelling, handwriting, comprehensions, and grammar – The kids would be taught on the level they are in at the moment. There are several levels available. See why we chose LOE below.
Institute for Excellence in Writing is used for skill building and writing. This program is amazing, and uses the formula “easy + 1” to avoid tears and pain. We can lift the kids into their ability, and create fluid pursuasive cogent kids who can grow to really love writing. The Structure and Style of from IEW will help our children RECORD what they learn using the NOTEBOOK METHOD.
STEM class – In Year 1, we used Apologia Science for projects. Each year we assess the topics and leaders work with our Class Leaders for science to help choose the best curriculum together. In Year 2, we started applying The Principle Approach to our study of Natural History for a much deeper and narrower experience which focused on teaching the children how to think like a Christian scientist.
Foreign Language – simple Latin memory work within Claritas is presented in an easy, fun, memorable way. Latin can be incorporated in bigger ways for middle schoolers.
Free play / social skills – every kid needs to play. We include buffers for down time for the kids and the parents on Equip 2:22 Homeschool Hive days.
Extra-curricular options – we are highly interested in bringing drama /music / book clubs / math clubs to the kids as those are inspired to lead it.
The specific age groupings you see here are subject to modification based on our numbers each year.
Ideal Coursework
Class Listing
We have carefully curated the course offerings. Take a look below!
Claritas Publishing
Ages 4+
Claritas Publishing is a group of Bible-believing Protestants and Catholics who have written and compiled grammar stage memory work consisting of Scripture, Latin, English Grammar, Math, Science, History, Geography, Timeline, and Hymns. They want to nourish the child’s soul on truth, goodness, and beauty so that, in Christ, the student is enabled to better know, glorify, and enjoy God. Their Memory Work Guides and accompanying audio align with four historical cycles.
In 2022-2023, we completed Cycle 2 which covers the Middle Ages from the Dark Ages to the Explorers of the New World. In 2023-2024, we covered Cycle 3 which will take your family from The Dutch Revolt through the California Gold Rush. In 2024-2025 we move on to Cycle 4 which covers from the Victorian Era through the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.
History Classes
Principle Approach and Hands On History
Following the era for the Claritas Cycle we are covering, class leaders will investigate original source text, the Bible, and Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, key charts, and the very principles which underpin the unfolding of history on God’s big theater (geography).
They will find hands-on activities, immersive experiences, cooking experiences, and media that bring these lessons to life.
Children will build a history timeline in their own notebooks and chart events on the Chain of Christianity as they also learn a timeline from Claritas Publishing.
We will review history in context, studying how God moved the Gospel westward to save man, and map the stories as they come to life. Children will be able to identify the inward character qualities that lead to outward speech, beliefs, and behaviors, and how this shapes the world around them.
Writings will flow from history lessons as students form a beautiful permanent record of their learning.
Science Classes
Principle Approach and Hands On Science
To think like a scientist is to apply the “Scientific Method” framework for thought, design, action, observation, and record. The children will learn the scientific method, and see how 5 foundational principles of natural history and natural philosophy (science) and His Word lead us to greater revelation of Him, and wisdom and understanding and knowledge of the world which we can see and observe.
We will select ideas that revolve around Claritas memory work as possible, but different campuses may decide to study life skills and homesteading, gardening or to emphasize math or engineering passions instead.
Writings will flow from science lessons as students form a beautiful permanent record of their learning. These Notebooks will follow them through college and into their adult lives as well, resulting in a repository of knowledge which is rooted in Biblical truth.
LOE A, B, C, or D Classes
Skill-based placement
Foundations is a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum for nonreaders and emerging readers. Young learners will acquire the Five Essential Skills of Reading plus grammar and handwriting!
Each level of Foundations contains 40 lessons, 8 assessments, controlled readers, and dozens of engaging games that will help develop a love of reading!
Refine literacy skills with board games, engaging comprehension activities, interactive assessments, children’s literature, informational texts, and fun lessons.
Your child can receive placement guidance here.
LOE Essentials 1-30 Classes, Levels A, B, or C
Skill-based placement
Essentials provides you with explicit, systematic instruction that incorporates the five strands of reading plus handwriting, spelling, and grammar. Each Essentials unit includes a wide variety of multi-modality activities designed for students to develop mastery of core concepts.
Essentials contains three levels to help teachers differentiate instruction based on students’ needs and knowledge. Each unit includes core instruction about systematic phonics, advanced phonemic awareness, spelling rules, and grammar. Students then apply the skills to their level of spelling and vocabulary.
By the end of Essentials, students will be confident readers, writers, and spellers!
IEW Theme-Based Writing
Skill-based placement
Students will get to know a topic of interest while working through six of IEW’s nine units. A variety of games teach vocabulary, reinforce elements of style, and add to the fun!
Unit 1 –Note Making and Outlines
Unit 2 – Writing from notes
Unit 3 – Retelling Narrative Stories
Unit 4 – Summarizing a Reference
Unit 5 – Writing from Pictures
Unit 6 – Summarizing Multiple References
We will announce the specific theme soon.
This class is aimed for younger students, probably grades 4th and under, however, we will rely on skill-based placement. If you’re unsure of where your child might fit, please see here.
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We Know How to Make Learning Fun For Kids
Do your kids cry because they are overwhelmed? Moan because they are bored? Mine have too.
Instead of fighting their stage of development, we ‘go with the grain’, making learning age appropriate, while also knowing when kids are interested, they get absorbed. We make learning fun with games, sticky memory mnemonics, songs, hand motions, stories, and creativity.