Online Classes

If your unschooler isn't a fan of textbooks, and he or she isn't so good at taking notes, this is the class for him or her! This class hits all the major points of middle school mathematics. This class will help your unschooler with mathematical concepts for life. Unschoolers will explore vocabulary terms, ace everything from fractions to coordinate planes. Unschoolers will doodle sweet pie charts and whatnot to express visual representation and big ideas. Our ongoing class includes a myriad of project-based learning activities for unschoolers to have a hands-on approach to learning and applying mathematical concepts. Ideal for grades 5-6. All fees must be sent to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini include your unschooler's name with "Math Class" in the memo.
Date: Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:30A-11:15A CST (11/6, 11/7, 11/13, 11/14, 11/20 and 11/21)
Class Fee: $240.00 (per unschooler)

In this class, unschoolers will explore the first major revolt against British colonial rule in Nigeria, the Women's ward of 1929, also known as Ogu Umunwayn in the Igbo language. We will learn how Nigeria gained its independence from Great Britain, how the British administration sought to reform the colonial political structure in response to protests, about the abolishing of the warrant chief system, and about the appointment of women to the native courts. Digital downloads of content material will be provided. This class is ideal for grades 5-6. All fees must be sent to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini include your unschooler's name with "Women's War" in the memo.

Date: Wednesdays 11:30A-12:30P CST (11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11)

Class Fee: $200.00 (per unschooler)

In this class, unschoolers will explore the history of black movements in France during the 1920s. We will discuss how multiple groups sought to negotiate improvements for black people, how opposition from the French state resulted in suppression of these groups, and how they paved the way for the Pan-Africanism and Negritude movements, and raised black consciousness across Africa and its disapora. This class is ideal for grades 5-6. Digital downloads of content materials will be provided. All fees must be sent to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini include your unschooler's with "WDC Class" in the memo.

Date: Thursdays 11:30A-12:15P CST (11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, and 12/19)

Class Fee: $200.00 (per unschooler)

This class is one of our favorites, as it always gets great results from unschoolers. It combines foundational drawing techniques with imaginative choice, allowing unschoolers to get really creative. Unschoolers will understand perspective and how to create the illusion of depth is essential in order to render believable scenes in all kinds of art, whether it's still-life, interiors, and even animal and portraiture-based artwork. With this class, unschoolers will be able to draw a detailed building in 2-point perspective, honing their artistic skills while expressing their unique visions. This class is ideal for unschoolers in grades 3-6. Submit fees to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini. Include your unschooler's name with "2Pt Drawing" in the memo.

Dates: Fridays 1:00P-2:00P CST (11/1, 11/8, 11/15, and 11/22)

Class Fees: $80.00 (per unschooler)

Hey Friends! Guess what? Planet Pilkey Comic Club is back with all your favorite characters: Dog Man, Cat Kid, Lil' Petey, Flippy, and the gang! This fall and winter we'll be reading your favorite stories, creating fun projects and having loads of fun. All unschoolers will practice independent and group reading skills, create art filled masterpieces, and make new friends. So get ready to share your opinions! We'll read 3-4 chapters each week, then talk about it, write about it and draw it. How neat is that! And just in case, you forgot, we'll also play games and make art. So get your books, crayons, and paints ready! We're back! (Parents are responsible for purchasing all books for unschoolers.) This club is ideal for grades 1-3. All fees must be to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini. Include your unschooler's name with "Planet Pilkey" in the memo.

Dates: Saturdays 10:00A-11:00A CST (Ongoing beginning 9/7/2024)

Class Fees: $40.00 (per unschooler)

In this class, unschoolers will differentiate between continents, regions, countries, and cities in order to understand the complexities of regions created by civilizations. Unschoolers will explore cultural comparisons, monetary systems, families and domestic life, dining traditions. We will read literature that features points of reference about the African Diaspora including: Ama Ata Aidoo's Dilemma of A Ghost. Digital downloads of content material will be provide. Ideal for grades 5-6. All fees must be sent to paypal.me/friendsofcabrini include your unschooler's name with "African Diaspora" in the memo.

Date: Saturdays 3:00P-4:15P CST (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, and 12/7)

Class Fee: $200.00 (per unschooler)