Tall Mountain Homeschool was founded in the fall of 2024. Our prior offerings are listed below. If you’re interested in seeing a class repeat, send us a message!
Previous Class Descriptions
Winter 2026 Session:
Come monkey around and learn to hand sew the classic American folk toy – Sock Monkey! Learn how sock monkeys have grown to symbolize ingenuity, resilience, and hope. Students will create their own monkey from a pair of clean, gently used or new, knee high socks they bring to class -or- select from socks provided by the instructor.
Ages: 10-18
Teacher: Lori Veres
Games: Introduction to Magic: The Gathering
Come learn how to play Magic: The Gathering (MTG), a collectable card game. Magic is a dynamic game as players can create many different types of decks with different themes from a wide assortment of cards, and the game play rules are relatively simple to get started but you can dive into a lot of optimization strategies as you work to fine tune your deck. No two games are the same and you never know what your opponent will have in their deck for defense or offense.
The structure of this class is as follows:
During the first class, players will each receive 2 jumpstart booster packs giving them enough cards to have a simple starter deck and immediately start learning to play.
Then, each class, we will introduce new cards and players will be able to upgrade their decks gradually in a “pick a card and pass” draft style where each player gets to open a new booster pack, pick one card, pass the rest to the left and then pick again.
Players will get to keep their deck/cards when the class is over.
Seasoned MTG players are also very welcome – but we ask that you use only the cards from the packs received during this class so that we can keep things more even and consistent for anyone just starting out.
Suggested donation per player to cover card purchases is: $10 for first class and $5 for each class after. (Pay what you are able)
Age Range: Magic the Gathering has an official age rating of 13+, but kids as young as 8 have learned how to play. Reading is required, and some of the cards may have scary art for younger sensitive players. The class is open to anyone interested regardless of age, but parent help is appreciated for any younger kids joining.
Ages: 8-18
Teacher: Katie Blanch with teen leader Aidan
Science: Art of Animal Adaptations
The world is full of amazing animals that have adapted to live in many different places! An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an animal survive in its habitat. In this class, we will combine science and art to learn about animals and their adaptations.
Ages: 6-10
Teacher: Melissa Moore
Free community offerings:
Club: Drawing Time
Come draw with us!
Ages: all-ages
Teacher: Vivian Jech
Club: Coding Creators
Coding Creators is a kid-led, collaborative space where young makers explore coding together and decide what they want to build. Led by 11-year-old Wallace and 14-year-old Luna, participants will choose shared projects and work on them over time, learning through experimentation, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Projects may include simple games, Scratch projects, or introductory Roblox game development (Lua/Luau), though the direction will be driven by the kids’ interests. Ages 6–18 are welcome; younger participants may need adult support. Please bring your own device (laptop or tablet preferred). This is an informal, creative club rather than a structured class or fixed curriculum.
Ages: 6-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Offsite Classes:
Carpentry
Kids’ Carpentry classes are a hands on toy building experience designed to teach kids, practical woodworking skills with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects they are also empowered to become independent thinkers – building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime! At the end of the session, each child will go home with at least two but often four or more wooden toys or games that they have made and painted by hand. Classes run 6-8 weeks for 90 minutes and are a great way to immerse your young person in the thrill of woodworking!
Ages: 6-13
Teacher: Kids’ Carpentry
Fall 2025 Session:
Join us for an exciting adventure where you’ll learn to craft your own characters, stories, and illustrations. Perfect for young artists and storytellers, this class will guide you through the comic-making process, from sketching to scripting. Get ready to bring your imagination to life!
Ages: 6-12
Teacher: Pacifica Writers’ Workshop, Melissa Moore
Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry with ChemQuest! This engaging and hands-on course will spark curiosity and ignite a passion for science. Through exciting experiments, interactive lessons, and real-world applications, students will explore fundamental concepts such as atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, the periodic table, and states of matter. Get ready to embark on an adventure through the elements and discover the magic of chemistry!
Ages: 11-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Join us to celebrate all things fall with an array of crafts and activities. We will delve into a variety of topics including: how bats use echolocation; the brilliance of crows; silent flight and hunting abilities of owls through owl pellet dissection; and so much more!
Ages: 6-10
Teacher: Lori Veres
Free community offerings:
Story Time and Play Time
Mr. Rogers once said “play is really the work of childhood.” Join us in exploring seasonal books, cooperative games, and sensory activities for our young ones to express themselves and grow!
Ages: 3-6
Teacher: Quinn Webber (and another adult– let us know if you’re interested!)
Tutoring Session (Reading, Writing, Math)
Come visit us during this free, drop-in tutoring session if you have questions about reading, writing, math or another subject you’re working on!
Teachers: Allison Rozell Tatum
Tabletop Explorers Game Club
Join us for a fun-filled session of board and card games! This club is all about making new friends, exploring strategies, and enjoying classic and modern games together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of table games, there’s something for everyone. We’ll bring our selection of go-to games, and you can bring your favorites to share. Let’s roll the dice and game on!
Ages: 6-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Spring 2025 Session:
Story Time and Play Time
Mr. Rogers once said “play is really the work of childhood.” Join us in exploring seasonal books, cooperative games, and sensory activities for our young ones to express themselves and grow!
Ages: 3-6
Teacher: Quinn Webber
Dive into the fascinating world of chemistry with ChemQuest! This engaging and hands-on course will spark curiosity and ignite a passion for science. Through exciting experiments, interactive lessons, and real-world applications, students will explore fundamental concepts such as atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, the periodic table, and states of matter. Get ready to embark on an adventure through the elements and discover the magic of chemistry!
Ages: 9-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Each week we’ll learn about a different artist’s life and work through books and slideshows. Then, we’ll create our own art using similar techniques. At the end of the trimester, we’ll have an art show to display our masterpieces!
Ages: 8-15
Teacher: Christine Lynch Leber
Come and learn about money with hands-on activities and big questions! Find out why working together and trading things can be tricky, and see how money became so important in our everyday lives.
Ages: 6-9
Teacher: Elizabeth Black
Tabletop Explorers Game Club
Join us for a fun-filled session of board and card games! This club is all about making new friends, exploring strategies, and enjoying classic and modern games together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of table games, there’s something for everyone. We’ll bring our selection of go-to games, and you can bring your favorites to share. Let’s roll the dice and game on!
Ages: 6-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Winter 2025 Session:
Preschool Reading and Play
Mr. Rogers once said “play is really the work of childhood.” Join us in exploring seasonal books, cooperative games, and sensory activities for our young ones to express themselves and grow!
Ages: 3-6
Teacher: Quinn Webber
Tabletop Explorers Game Club
Join us for a fun-filled session of board and card games! This club is all about making new friends, exploring strategies, and enjoying classic and modern games together. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the world of table games, there’s something for everyone. We’ll bring our selection of go-to games, and you can bring your favorites to share. Let’s roll the dice and game on!
Ages: 6-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Microbes
Do you know what makes yogurt taste sour or what causes colds? Whether you don’t or you have a favorite fungus, come learn about the microscopic world!
Ages: 6-8
Teacher: Elizabeth Black
Beginning Spanish
Are you interested in Spanish? Join us! Whether you’re a brand new or experienced learner, come play games, do art, read books, and listen to music with us as we all learn more Spanish together. We will find a place for you in this class no matter your age or experience level.
Ages: 4-18
Teachers: Kate Torres, Allison Rozell Tatum
Ink & Imagination: A Creative Writing Workshop
Dive into the world of creative writing! Explore different forms of poetry and prose, get inspired to create memorable characters and dialogue, and share your work with fellow writers while you practice giving and receiving feedback. With plenty of time to write in class, you’ll develop your unique voice and storytelling skills. Join us, and let your imagination soar!
Ages: 9-18
Teacher: Amanda Caldwell
Fall 2024 Session:
Beyond the Family Tree
Join us as we explore individual and family culture. Each of us has a support network, and families can be formed in many ways. Through a variety of creative projects, students will focus on the stories and traditions that make them unique.
Ages: 7-18
Teacher: Allison Rozell Tatum
Creative Art
Let’s have an adventure exploring different styles of art and art media. Priority will be placed on process over product and on meeting each child where they are in their personal and artistic development. We look forward to making art together!
Ages: 5-8
Teacher: Elizabeth Black
Community of Plants
How do plants grow? What do they need to thrive? In this class you can learn about plants, insects, animals, microbes, and people that make good neighbors. We’ll use art, science, and cultural knowledge to design and plant gardens. Help build an enduring community that welcomes plants, animals and people of all types.
Ages: 7-14
Teacher & location: Beacon Food Forest
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