Little House Prairie Life (project-based learning) (3rd-6th)

Class Title: Little House Prairie Life - Project-based learning about the American Pioneers, Indians, Farm Life, Nature Cooking, Music, & more told through the Little House on the Prairie stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Grades: 3-6

Course Description: Step back in time to the pioneer days of Laura Ingalls Wilder in this hands-on, project-based class that brings history to life! Through literature, Bible truths, science, and practical skills, students will explore topics like frontier cooking, nature study, crafting, and early American life. Activities include games, building projects, skits, and creative hands-on work—all designed to engage both boys and girls.  This year, students will read Little House in the Big Woods, Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie, and On the Banks of Plum Creek. The remaining four books in the series will be covered in next year’s class, though participation in the first year is not required to join the second.

Materials Needed for class: At home reading for the year: Little House in the Big Woods, Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie, and On the Banks of Plum Creek

Cost of Class per semester: $300 ($250 + $50 material fee)

Method of Payment: Venmo: Holly-Sherman-3 or Zelle: 949-433-0995

Contact Info: [email protected]

Teacher Bio: I believe learning works best when it’s flexible, engaging, full of discovery, and built around the needs of real families. I’ve been married for 33 years to my 8th grade heartthrob, and together we’ve raised two wonderful children. My professional experience includes teaching in private schools, serving in administration, and developing curriculum and teacher training programs. I’ve also worked as an Educational Coach and Homeschool Teacher through a charter school, supporting families as they navigate their own homeschool paths. These days, I stay actively involved by helping guide the homeschooling of my six grandkids and by launching a preschool co-op that encourages early learning through play and community. I value the freedom homeschooling offers to integrate literature, hands-on projects, faith, and everyday life into a meaningful and personal educational journey.