Grace Christian Co-op of Niles

Preschool

Circle Time (3-5 yo)
This class will consist of a mixture of sensory activities, crafts, music and circle time activities(weather, date, holidays, etc).
 
Storytime with Sensory Play (3-5 yo)
This class will consist of a mixture of storytime with short stories for kids, a quick snack time followed by sensory activities and play time.
 
Bible Story Hour (3-5 yo)
27 bible lessons of the New Testament with, story, craft, games and snack.
 
Cooking Art (3-5 yo)
We will explore art concepts, color theory, and historical artists using food as our medium. Children will create beautiful food that will be taken home to be enjoyed by their whole family.
 
Preschool P. E. (3-5 yo)
We will focus on motor skill development, cooperative games, and developing healthy habits through fun active activities. Curriculum used- Masterbooks Living Healthy
 
Elementary
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Story of the World (K-2nd)
This class is a walk through world history starting from Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners using a dynamic and story-based history curriculum that is written for younger students. There will be crafts or activities, and/or review each week. Students are expected to have read or listened to the assigned 1-2 chapters and to come to class ready to discuss the material.
Early Modern Times, Volume 3, Revised Softcover: Susan Wise Bauer: 9781945841446 - Christianbook.com


Physical Education(K-2nd)
We will focus on motor skill development, cooperative games and developing healthy habits through fun active activities. Curriculum used: Masterbooks Living Healthy

Book Explorers(K-2nd)
This course is designed to introduce young readers to the joy and excitement of chapter books. Through engaging stories, interactive discussions and creative activities, students will develop foundational reading skills, enhance comprehension and foster a lifelong love for reading.

Art(K-2nd)
Seasonal /holiday arts and crafts. We will do arts and crafts pertaining to the season(summer, fall, winter, spring) holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines day, St Patrick's day, Easter). We will paint, draw, clay, glue, cut and other artsy stuff.

Around the World(K-2nd)
Around the World is a class for kindergarten through second grade that focuses on geography, culture, art, and literature.

STEAM for littles- Engineering(K-2nd)
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math. This trimester will start by focusing on the 4 main types of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical and industrial) with hands on play including Legos, Magnetic tiles and various sensory seeking experiments.

Fun with Foods/Cake Decorating(1st-5th)
This class will cover the basic essential skills for cake and cupcake decorating including crumb coats and layering, as well as making shapes and decor with icing and fondant, and learning about different piping techniques and styles.

Story of the World (3rd-5th)
This class is a walk through world history starting from Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners using a dynamic and story-based history curriculum that is written for younger students. There will be crafts or activities, and/or review each week. Students are expected to have read or listened to the assigned 1-2 chapters and to come to class ready to discuss the material.
Early Modern Times, Volume 3, Revised Softcover: Susan Wise Bauer: 9781945841446 - Christianbook.com

Zoology(K-3rd)
We will learn about animals from each of the 7 continents. Each student will complete a project about 1 animal per trimester.

Signing Time ASL(2nd-5th)
Learning basic signs through videos and fun activities,

Passport to the 50 States(3rd-5th)
Students will travel “across America” as we explore all 50 states through maps, stories, fun facts, and hands-on activities. Each Student will receive a mini U.S. passport booklet to track their journey.

Upper Elementary Language Arts(3rd-5th)
We will be using Progeny Press Curriculum. As students read, they complete worksheets on comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. 1st trimester: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2nd trimester: Little House in the Big Woods. 3rd trimester: The Indian in the Cupboard.

Board Games(3rd-5th)
Different board games will be brought in to play each week. Students can bring in games they would like to play also.

Earth Science(4th-8th)
In this class students will learn about plate tectonics, the rock cycle, seismic waves, ocean habitats, and volcanoes worldwide. There will be quizzes, and also scientific activities as well.

Art(3rd-5th)
A fun art class for upper elementary kids including painting, drawings and watercolor.
 
Middle/High School

Physical Education (4th-8th)
Students will understand movement concepts, apply fitness principles and make personal fitness goals. Students will have the opportunity to create there own game highlighting physical skills they feel are important and use cooperative strategies to teach their classmates. They will examine healthy lifestyles and the benefits of healthy living.

Mystery of History(6th-12th)
This is a world history class that uses the Mystery of History Volume 3 text that covers the renaissance and Reformation time period(1455-1707). This text teaches history from a Christian worldview, and weaves God’s providence and provision for his creation throughout history. Through the use of timelines, students can visualize the order in which people lived and events are remembered. Students are expected to come to class having read or listened to the assigned homework of 3-4 chapters each week. The Mystery of History Volume 3: The Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Growth of Nations Student Reader and Companion Guide Download: Linda Lacour Hobar: 9781892427083 - Christianbook.com

Language Arts (6th-8th)
 We will be using Progeny Press Curriculum. As students read, they complete worksheets on comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. The novels we will be reading are: 1st Trimester: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry, 2nd Trimester: The Horse and his Boy. 3rd trimester: The Secret Garden.

Fallacy Detective (4th-8th)
In this logic course, students will explore The Fallacy Detective to learn how to identify common errors in reasoning. Through interactive discussions, real-life examples, and fun activities, students will develop critical thinking skills essential for analyzing arguments in everyday life.

Photography(6th-12th)
We will cover topics like understanding camera settings, using lenses, mastering exposure controls (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and developing an eye for visual storytelling. The class will include hands-on practice with equipment and explores basic lighting techniques and compositional principles.

Art(6th-12th)
A fun art class where we create a new project each week. We will focus on a few different mediums each trimester.

Creative Writing(6th-12th)
This class will include poetry, writing strategies, character development, fun and unique writing exercises as well as writing games. The goal is to have fun, be creative and encourage writing to be interesting and dynamic.

Real Life Finance(6th-12th)
This class introduces students to real-world money management- earning, saving, spending, budgeting and planning for the future. We’ll explore topics like jobs, banking, debt, giving, and the true cost of living through practical lessons, group discussion, and hand-on activities. The class will be adapted to different ages and ability levels. If your student took a finance class last year, they’re welcome to join again. This year’s content will be different with new topics and deeper application.

High School Physical Education(9th-12th)
Students will understand movement concepts, apply fitness principles and make personal fitness goals. Students will have the opportunity to create their own game highlighting physical skills they feel are important and use cooperative strategies to teach their classmates. They will examine healthy lifestyles and the benefits of healthy living.

Homesteading(6th-12th)
In this class the students will learn the basics of a more self sustainable lifestyle. From food growing, harvesting and preservation through fermentation and canning and other methods. Some simple lost historical life skills such as making soap and candles, fiber spinning, home remedies using herbs and other medicinal aids found locally. We'll also be learning animal husbandry skills, from care taking, to raising for meat, eggs and utilizing animal products.

High School Language Arts (9th-12th)
We will be using Progeny Press curriculum. As students read, they complete worksheets on comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. The novels we will be doing are The Hiding Place, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and The Hunger Games.

Chemistry (9th-12th)
This class will explore basic chemistry through weekly reading and some in class experiments.​

American Sign Language (6th-12th)
Learn American Sign Language through a video based curriculum with worksheets and homework on Canvas.