The Beyond Words Hybrid Homeschool Program is designed to inspire curious young minds and nurture a love for learning in a fun and engaging way. With a focus on personalized reading attention and individualized math activities, Beyond Words aims to provide a stimulating environment where your child can thrive academically, socially, and creatively. Our mission is to meet the individual needs and interests of each student.
ENROLLING NOW FOR THE
2024-2025 School Year
September 9th-May 15th
Options to participate: 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
10am-2pm
Location
The Beyond Words classroom is located at The Edge Arena in Stevensville, Maryland. We have a beautiful space and access to the turf field! We are located next to Terrapin Nature Park where we will explore weekly.
CORE ACADEMICS + ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Monday: Academics
Tuesday: Academics
Wednesday: Enrichment
Thursday: Academics
10am-2pm
More Information:
Components of Our Hybrid Homeschool Program CORE ACADEMIC DAYS (Mon, Tues, Thurs)
10am-12pm Core Academics:
READING/WRITING: 2 Cohorts
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- 1st Cohort-Orton Gillingham structured lessons for beginning readers and the bright dyslexic thinker
- 2nd Cohort-for the confident reader, the focus is oral and written narration, novel studies, book clubs & literature circles
MATH: At student's pace supported by teacher facilitation and one-on-one support
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- Tailored to individualized learning levels and interests
- Choose between 2 math curriculums with digital component
12-1pm LUNCH & FREE PLAY
1-2pm Weekly Extracurricular Activities:
OUTDOORS: Terrapin Nature Park
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- Explore on an adventurous nature hike
- Nature Sketching
- Forest Bathing (meditative walks in the woods)
STEAM: Maker Space
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- Where kids shine through creativity, problem solving, and BIG picture thinking
KINDNESS: Kind Island Kids
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- community service projects
- acts of kindness
Components of Our Hybrid Homeschool Program ENRICHMENT DAY (Wednesday)
Social Studies: Travel the World!
The children will embark on a global adventure where they will explore diverse countries and cultures while learning world geography. Each week, we’ll journey to a new destination, uncovering the rich heritage, traditions, and landmarks of nations across the globe. As students venture to each country, they will fill up their personalized passports with unique stickers, marking their progress and celebrating their discoveries.
This is entirely child led and guided. Children will get to choose which countries they would like to explore. They can choose to explore together with a partner or with a small group or even individually. The coach will be there to facilitate and provide assistance as needed!
Program Highlights:
- Interactive learning on geography, history, and cultural studies.
- Fun and educational activities that bring each country to life.
- Personalized passports for each child to collect stickers from every destination.
- A supportive community of fellow homeschoolers and an expert educator
Prepare your young explorer for an unforgettable educational journey. Watch their knowledge and curiosity about the world grow with every new stamp in their passport!
Art Through Nature Journaling
Your children will learn how to draw and watercolor the world around them! They will learn to observe nature more closely and be inspired to go outside and do their own nature journaling. Building observation skills is a foundation for science. We have the opportunity to visit Terrapin Nature Park throughout the year to enhance the children’s skills!
The book used is called “Draw Your Way Into the Woods”. Each lesson begins with a short, fun poem like, "Jabberwocky" or "The Caterpillar" and a selection of art by a famous artist like Monet or Van Gogh. There is also a short science trivia tip that might make the children want to learn more! A related drawing lesson follows. Students create their own nature journal. Supplies needed: pencil, blending tool, watercolors, and markers.
Scheduled Breaks
- Fall Break-Weeks of November 18th & November 25th
- Winter Break- Weeks of December 23rd & December 30th
- Spring Break- Weeks of April 14th & April 21st
No program the following Federal Holidays:
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Monday, January 20th, 2025
President's Day- Monday, February 17th, 2025
Fun Opportunity for Our Learners:
The following dates, Beyond Words Homeschool Program will be engaging in The Edge’s “No School? No Problem!” - a safe and social day of fun with other children from the community. Activities for the day include teamwork games, gross motor games, STEM activities, crafts, reading time, free play, and more!
- Monday, November 4th
- Monday, January 27th
- Thursday, March 27th (in the afternoon)
PROGRAM FEES:
Yearly Tuition: See handbook-depends on number of days enrolled
Monthly Tuition: due by the 15th of upcoming month.
Sibling Discounts Available. Contact Beyond Words for more info.
Enrollment Fee: There is a one-time registration fee of $100 for new families. This fee is nonrefundable and is NOT applied to tuition. First month tuition as a nonrefundable deposit is due to secure your child's spot in the homeschool program.
Curriculum, Materials & Supplies Fee: waived for the 2024-2025 school year. Yearly tuition includes online math curriculum (see handbook for more info) and novels for book club.
Please email us for the Parent & Student Membership Handbook and Contract for more indepth information about our mission and vision for the Hybrid Homeschool Program.
At Beyond Words Homeschool Program, we go through a screening and interview process to ensure the educational and social experience can meet the unique needs of every child. Please fill out the Curiosity Form below and we will be in touch to schedule your initial interview.
