ECCHO Co-0p
Emerald Coast Christian Homeschool Organization
A Homeschool Cooperative
Fall 2026 Class Descriptions
*classes may be subject to change
Hermit Crabs (Ages 1-3)
Let's play! Inside, outside. Story time, snack and crafts. Let's play some more!
Jellyfish (Ages 4-5)
Through stories, songs, hands-on projects, science exploration, movement activities, and creative play, students will discover the world around them while building friendships and classroom skills. Each week features a fun theme such as weather, insects, ocean animals, community helpers, and plants.
Manatees (Ages 6-8)
Kitchen Basics & Fun Cooking
Young chefs will learn basic kitchen skills in a fun, hands-on environment! Students will practice kitchen safety, measuring ingredients, following simple recipes, and using basic cooking tools while creating delicious snacks and treats. This class builds confidence, encourages creativity, and teaches valuable life skills that can be used at home.
Handicrafts
Let’s get our creative minds and hands moving with homespun handicrafts! This semester we will try our hand at sewing, clay creations, paper mache, soap carving, making journals, and more. Let’s relax and enjoy crafting together!
First Aid & Weather Safety
Join us for a fun, hands-on class where students will learn basic first aid skills, including how to clean and care for simple wounds. We’ll discuss when it’s important to call 911 and practice what to say to a 911 operator during an emergency. Students will also explore natural disasters, learn basic weather safety, and create their own tornado in a bottle to see how tornadoes form. This interactive class is designed to build confidence, safety awareness, and preparedness in a kid-friendly way.
Superhero Academy Physical Education
Come and train for all your hero work! Dodge laser grids and villain sensors, practice agility and balance for those daring leaps, and work with your fellow hero trainees to be ready for those rescue missions. Fitness and fun all in one at Superhero Academy!
Board Games
Bring your favorite board game to class and teach your friends to play, or learn to play a new game every week. Expand your critical thinking and problem solving skills as you learn and/or teach new games, all while enjoying time to socialize with classmates.
Stewarding Our Homes for God’s Glory
This course is designed to teach boys and girls that caring for a home is an act of worship, responsibility, and gratitude. Stewardship is not just cleaning — it includes repairing, maintaining, and appreciating the home God has entrusted to us. Students will learn the why behind cleanliness (health, safety, order) and the how of practical cleaning, along with beginner‑friendly home repair skills such as unclogging drains, resetting a garbage disposal, identifying/flipping breakers, shutting off water valves, and more. Through Scripture, hands‑on practice, and teamwork, students will grow in confidence, capability, and gratitude for God’s provision.
Narwhals (Ages 9-11)
Handicrafts
Let’s get our creative minds and hands moving with homespun handicrafts! This semester we will try our hand at sewing, clay creations, paper mache, soap carving, making journals, and more. Let’s relax and enjoy crafting together!
First Aid & Weather Safety
Join us for a fun, hands-on class where students will learn basic first aid skills, including how to clean and care for simple wounds. We’ll discuss when it’s important to call 911 and practice what to say to a 911 operator during an emergency. Students will also explore natural disasters, learn basic weather safety, and create their own tornado in a bottle to see how tornadoes form. This interactive class is designed to build confidence, safety awareness, and preparedness in a kid-friendly way.
Superhero Academy Physical education
Come and train for all your hero work! Dodge laser grids and villain sensors, practice agility and balance for those daring leaps, and work with your fellow hero trainees to be ready for those rescue missions. Fitness and fun all in one at Superhero Academy!
Board Games
Bring your favorite board game to class and teach your friends to play, or learn to play a new game every week. Expand your critical thinking and problem solving skills as you learn and/or teach new games, all while enjoying time to socialize with classmates.
Stewarding Our Homes for God’s Glory
This course is designed to teach boys and girls that caring for a home is an act of worship, responsibility, and gratitude. Stewardship is not just cleaning — it includes repairing, maintaining, and appreciating the home God has entrusted to us. Students will learn the why behind cleanliness (health, safety, order) and the how of practical cleaning, along with beginner‑friendly home repair skills such as unclogging drains, resetting a garbage disposal, identifying/flipping breakers, shutting off water valves, and more. Through Scripture, hands‑on practice, and teamwork, students will grow in confidence, capability, and gratitude for God’s provision.
Zoology
Zoology is the scientific study of animals. Each week, we will look at a different branch of zoology and animals associated with it. We will conduct experiments and engage in activities to demonstrate zoological concepts.
Theater/Skits
Students will learn stage presence, essential theatre terms, perform skits, play fun improv games, participate in theatre warm ups, and build confidence through public speaking. Throughout the semester, they'll develop their performance skills as they prepare for our exciting end of semester showcase, where they'll perform the class chosen play for family and friends!
Whales (Ages 12-17)
Zoology
Zoology is the scientific study of animals. Each week, we will look at a different branch of zoology and animals associated with it. We will conduct experiments and engage in activities to demonstrate zoological concepts.
Theater/Skits
Students will learn stage presence, essential theatre terms, perform skits, play fun improv games, participate in theatre warm ups, and build confidence through public speaking. Throughout the semester, they'll develop their performance skills as they prepare for our exciting end of semester showcase, where they'll perform the class chosen play for family and friends!
Physical Education
We will learn different types of group exercises, their benefits and proper form. Class examples include: form technique and learning about muscle groups, strength training, kick boxing, pilates, bootcamp, stretching, and HITT (high intensity interval training). We will repeat class favorites at the end of the semester.
Intro to Logic
We’ll learn to spot logical fallacies, using the book The Fallacy Detective (and/or The Thinking Toolbox) as a springboard for each class. The Fallacy Detective has been a best selling book for teaching logical fallacies and intro to logic for many years, and is written from a Christian viewpoint. We’ll learn to spot common errors in reasoning, have great class discussions, and use logic games or puzzles.
Messy Art
Get creative in this fun, non-traditional, hands-on art class. We will use several different types of "messy" art methods that will involve mixing, dripping, splattering, and using some unconventional tools, all while making a mess!
Board Games
Bring your favorite board game to class and teach your friends to play, or learn to play a new game every week. Expand your critical thinking and problem solving skills as you learn and/or teach new games, all while enjoying time to socialize with classmates.