Classes We Offer
Classes at Valley Marigold teach a varied and core curriculum designed to naturally weave into the education you provide at home. Each class includes academic instruction blended with a variety of developmental life skills. During the school day you may find us in the kitchen cooking, outside playing learning games, or creating art projects at the big table in our classroom. The children also take responsibility for a small garden—planting, tending, trimming, and harvesting—while enjoying the fruits of their labors. Daily writing activities enable us to see progress over time, and we incorporate practical math lessons into everything we do.
Language Arts Days
Monday and Wednesday classes are focused on the joy of reading and writing. We will also incorporate age-appropriate history lessons and a variety of other fun, developmental activities and games. We will be writing every day as part of our classes.
Math and Science Days
Tuesday and Thursday classes are focused on learning math skills and science discovery. Math games are fun with friends! A variety of movement, balance, and developmental activities will break up and round out each day.
Adventure Days
Fridays are our adventure days! We meet at a variety of local, wild spaces to explore and play games, and as Ms. Frizzle says, “Take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!” Part of building resilient children is getting out in all weather to find things to do and experiment with nature.
Parents and siblings are invited to join the fun. (A parent or guardian must be in attendance when siblings come.) Pack a lunch, bring chairs, and dress for the weather. Don’t forget your water bottles!
Moms’ Retreat—Rest, Reflect, and Reignite
Once each semester, take a well-deserved break to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and our supportive community of homeschool moms. This weekend retreat is your time to renew your energy, refresh your perspective, and reignite your passion for homeschooling and family life. Step away from the busyness and step into a space of restoration, rejuvenation, and real connection. You’ll leave feeling revitalized and ready to embrace the journey ahead with confidence and joy.
Weekly Schedule Options
Mondays through Thursdays are organized into morning and afternoon sessions:
Morning - 9:00 A.M. to Noon
Afternoon - 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
The 30-minute overlap period is when all the students come together and have the opportunity to build beautiful friendships with a larger group of children. Parents are also invited (but not required) to stay during this time to observe, help, and get to know the other parents.
Full Program students attend mornings four days per week.
Part Time students attend on selected days, primarily in the afternoons.
All students are invited to Friday Adventure Days!
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Full Program students attend morning sessions four days per week, Monday through Thursday. This provides consistency and exposure to the full breadth of the curriculum. Students taking this option will receive the majority of their academic instruction at school.
$2,800 per 16-week semester
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Part Time students attend on selected days, primarily in the afternoons. This is a perfect option for parents looking to supplement a homeschool program.
Students may register for more than one Part Time session per week.
$800 per 16-week semester
(per 3 hour session)