Co-op/Classes
ANCHOR Homeschool membership is required to be part of the co-op or take classes.
Co-op will be available for pre-school and nursery aged children. The co-op fee for a 12-week semester is $12 per child. Parents are expected to attend with their child and work together to provide some fun age-appropriate activities. This offering is largely for younger children to attend while their older siblings attend classes, but is still a fun time to do crafts, story time, and socialize with friends. (for both the kids and moms!)
Classes will be offered for school-aged children. The class fee for a 12-week semester is $120 per child per class. These will be led by an Anchor member instructor and will include all materials / curriculum needed for the class.
Fall 2026 start date: August 27th.
End date: November 12th.
Co-Op Orientation: August 20th
What are Classes/Co-op?
This is a structured learning time, organized and carried out by and for ANCHOR Homeschool members. The purpose of Co-op is to encourage students to learn something new in a group setting, while fostering a sense of community.
Who is this for?
All classes are for families who are members of ANCHOR Homeschool with school-aged children and their younger siblings.
Where Do We Meet?
ANCHOR Homeschool Co-op meets in the southshore area.
What Types of Classes are Offered at Co-op?
Classes are offered on a wide range of topics, often extra-curricular in nature, sometimes taking advantage of a group setting, and are not intended to replace or supplant the academic track that families have in place. Each semester’s classes are determined by what participating families choose to offer.
Here is the Class Schedule for the 2026 Fall semester (classes are still being planned and are subject to change):
Classes will be held on Thursday mornings as follows:
9:15am - We will all meet together to start the school day with announcements, pledges and a devotional.
9:30am - Class Block 1
10:30am - Class Block 2
11:30am - Class dismissed - students picked up and all members are welcome to enjoy lunch and park time together.
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CLASS BLOCK 1
Nursery/Pre-K
Our youngest friends will enjoy a safe, nurturing space filled with simple songs, stories, and playtime activities.
Pre-K/K through 2nd Grade - Music and Movement
Get ready to move, play, and make music together! In this fun and interactive lower elementary music class, students will explore the basics of music through games, movement, rhythm activities, singing, and hands-on instrument play. We’ll learn about beat, rhythm, tempo, pitch, and musical patterns while dancing, clapping, creating, and experimenting with a variety of kid-friendly instruments. This class is designed to build confidence, creativity, listening skills, and a love of music in an energetic and encouraging environment perfect for young learners.
3rd-5th Grade - STEM
Students will explore STEM topics through hands-on experiments and projects.
6th Grade and above - Art
This class will cover a variety of artistic techniques, as well as a bit of art history and an introduction to the basic elements of art (color theory, shape and form, etc.) and the principles of design. Every week, students will learn a technique and then have the opportunity to try out their new skills with a hands-on project. Throughout this course, we will be using pencils, paints, pastels, clay, and other mixed media - so please prepare for the possibility of getting a little messy. No prior art experience or artistic talent necessary - just bring your creativity and a willingness to try something new.
All materials will be provided.
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CLASS BLOCK 2
Nursery/Pre-K
Our youngest friends will enjoy a safe, nurturing space filled with simple songs, stories, and playtime activities. Or, if the weather is great, head outside to the playground!
Pre-K/K through 5th Grade - Elementary Art
This class will introduce basic art concepts and skills in a fun and engaging way. Each week, we will learn a new technique or discover an artist. Then each student will have the opportunity to practice their new skills and create their own original artwork. Classes will be very hands on and will include materials such as paint, pastels, clay, and other potentially messy media - so please come prepared. All materials will be provided.3rd-5th Grade -
4th - 6th Grade - Biztown (or 7th graders who have not yet taken the class)
JA BizTown is an exciting hands-on program where students learn how a real community and economy work by running their own simulated town! Through interactive lessons and activities, students will explore business, personal finance, budgeting, careers, citizenship, and teamwork while preparing for their BizTown experience. Students will practice important real-world skills like communication, leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making in a fun and engaging environment.
6th Grade and above - American Government / Civics
This American Government & Civics class will give students a strong foundation in how the United States government works while helping prepare interested students for the American Government CLEP exam. We will explore the Constitution, branches of government, elections, political parties, the court system, economics, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens through engaging discussions, activities, and real-world connections. This class is also a great refresher for students planning to attend JA BizTown again, reinforcing key concepts in citizenship, business, leadership, and economics in a practical and interactive way.
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How to Sign Up for Co-Op and Classes
If you are already a member (2026-2027 membership), make sure you are logged in and access the Class Catalog.
Otherwise, start your membership process now!
What do I do during class time?
If you have children in the nursery / pre-k class, you are expected to stay with them and help run some activities. Older children attending classes can be dropped off. We will have a room in the building if you would like to stay and have some time to chat with other moms. Have coffee, share your homeschool wisdom or learn from one another. This is a wonderful time of fellowship with other homeschooling moms. We may also offer a bible study or some sort of craft time for moms during this time. If you would feel led to offer something to other moms, please reach out!