Love of Learner

Classes for Fall 2024 - Spring 2025

These classes will be under the direction of the Junior Director and the Board.

Create Class will tap into a child’s inner artist or help them explore their world through science.

Move Class is focused on physical activity and cooperative play.

Read Class will immerse children in wonderful literature, inspiring and growing a love of stories.

Jr. School Spring 2023 Semester Tuition: $40

Game Builders Ages 8-11

Game Builders is a fun way to learn problem solving skills, resourcefulness, mathematics, storytelling, art, persistence, resilience, diplomacy, and logical thinking. 

This year long Love of Learning class will introduce 8-12-year-old students to the fundamentals of game design. Students will be encouraged to explore playing and creating different genres of games. There are four units that will be focused on, including dice games, Role-Playing Games, card games, and board games. 

Fall Semester Tuition: $5/month (taken as a single payment of $15)

Pre-Scholar Class (Min. Age 10)

Classes offered in the past

Bibilical Greek A two semester class taught by Pastor Erickson of the Zion's Lutheran Church. Students will learn basic grammar and vocabulary of Koine Greek, the Greek used in the New Testament. Students will need to purchase Basics of Biblical Greek by William D. Mounce, 4th Edition as well as the accompanying workbook. They will also need Holy Bible Nestle Aland 28th revised edition of the Greek New Testament with revised Greek-English Dictionary. 

Pathfinder Transition to Scholar 

Are you a pathfinder? You may be wondering what that is. A pathfinder is a person who not only solves problems, but shows others the way. In this class we will be pathfinders! In both semesters we will read worthy books, think deeply, solve problems, sharpen writing skills, expand our vocabulary and learn to give a presentation as we transition into scholars.

Semester 1

While many ancient civilizations have been scattered, lost their language, or left in ruin, China is not only ancient, but still has the same language and culture it had thousands of years ago. That is amazing! Over this large span of time, China has been home to many discoveries and inventions that we still use everyday. We take a closer look at those inventions with our own STEM activities as we learn about China’s rich history, and the pathfinders who contributed to their culture and the world. Earn a unique prize as a reward for your hard work! 

Semester 2

Medieval Europe! Lands were being conquered and castles under siege! When times get tough, the tough get going, and pathfinders rise to show the way. In this class we will become Lords and Ladies for an immersive medieval experience. We will have weekly hands-on learning experiences as we make crafts, study the Magna Carta, and learn about King Arthur, Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc, and others. We will end the semester with a class party and special prize!

Pathfinder Semester 1 Book list:

A Grain of Rice  by Helena Clare Pittman 

The Golden Hawks of Genghis Khan  by Rita Ritchie

Tuition: $10 / month   (includes snack fee, taken as a single payment of $40)

Included in Jr. School  Tuition

Transition to Scholar Kitchen Math

The main purpose of this class is to teach kids that math is both useful and fun! Also, it will help love of learning students prepare for scholar level classes by introducing them to short lectures, optional homework, and coming to class prepared each week. It is going to be fun, with lots of treats and learning how they use math every day!

Art of Archery This is a pre-scholar class geared for students ages 10-13.  In this class we will combine shooting with literature, study skills and public speaking. Students will be increasing their vocabulary and making presentations, all to help them learn the Art of Archery! 

Our mentor has experience in competitive archery shooting.  He will be key in helping the students learn and grow.  Having your own bow is not required but if your student has their own please plan on bringing it each week.

Students will need:

The Ranger’s Apprentice: The Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan 

The Ranger’s Apprentice: The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan

Much Ado About Star Wars Join us as we return once more to a Galaxy Far, Far Away with the retelling of George Lucas's Star Wars Trilogy in the style of the immortal William Shakespeare!  This class is designed as an introduction to the works and language of Shakespeare for pre-scholar and apprentice scholars (10-13).  We will explore language; learn poetry and prose, focusing much on the glorious iambic pentameter; dip our intergalactic toes into doing research; learn writing and memorization skills; as well as public speaking. There will be lots of creativity happening in this class as well as a little theatre training!  We will have lots of fun exploring the beauty of language while wielding light sabers and speaking Wookie! May The Verse Be With You!

Book List:

William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy, The Royal Imperial Boxed Set by Ian Doescher

      1) Star Wars: Verily, A New Hope

      2) The Empire Striketh Back

      3) The Jedi Doth Return

Adventures in Greek Myths

Hold on tight as we journey through the world of the Greek Gods and Goddess.  During our 14 week adventure we will learn the epic stories passed down over generations.  Featuring heroic battles and terrible monsters while teaching the importance of bravery, intelligence and consequences of right and wrong choices.  We will explore the philosophy behind the myths and try to understand the life of Ancient Grecians.   

This class is designed for pre-scholar aged children (10-12).  We will be introducing scholar level work such as presentations and writing projects while still spending much of our time focusing on the Love of Learning project based activities.  Students will be asked to read the first two books in the Percy Jackson series at home during the semester.  They will also be expected to research and learn about specific Gods on their own and present their finings in class.  

Book List:

1)  Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lighting Thief

2)  Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters