ECCHO Co-0p
Emerald Coast Christian Homeschool Organization
A Homeschool cooperative
Spring 2026 Class Descriptions
(classes may be subject to change)
Jellyfish (Ages 4-5)
Little Seeds, Big Garden (Lynette Luster & Kellie Meyers)
This will be a "Fruit of the Spirit" class. Your child will enjoy this joyful and interactive learning experience where they will discover how to grow God's love in their hearts. They will learn all nine fruits of the spirit with accompanying fun crafts and scripture, all culminating in a final fun day!
Manatees (Ages 6-8)
Physical Education (Traci Plagenza & Ashley Head)
This class challenges students to work individually as well as together to excel in physical development and endurance while promoting teamwork and social interaction.
Board Games (Grace Smith & Samantha Alderman)
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.
Insect Explorers (Melodee Cincotta & Kayla Hart)
Step into the tiny world of insects and become a nature explorer. In this class you’ll meet real bugs, learn their secrets, and fill a nature journal with your own drawings and discoveries. It’s a chance to notice things you’ve never seen before and enjoy God’s creation up close.
Fruit of the Spirit (Kim Thomas & Katie Morgan)
We are preparing a fun art and craft class focusing on the fruits of the spirit. In this class, we will be using all kinds of arts supplies, as well as having a fruit snack that corresponds to the fruit that week. Be prepared for a slightly messy class! We can't wait to see what the students create!
Mason Jar Science (Allison Andrews & David Dawson)
Would you like to make your own lava lamp, stalactite, bug vacuum, tornado, natural ink, terrarium or custom bubble mix? In Mason Jar Science, we’ll do a different fun-packed, hands-on project every week and explore the science behind it, all while we play! *This will be a repeat of the class from last semester*
Crafting Through History (Lexi Gilmartin & Sandra Adams)
In this class, students will travel the world through stories of children their age, discovering how school looks in different places. They will then create hands-on art inspired by global traditions, turning each class into an exciting journey of learning and creativity. Students will discover that kids everywhere learn, imagine, and make beautiful creations.
Narwhals (Ages 9-11)
Improv/Games (Ashli Wiekert & Kayla Mabry)
Students will have fun with improv games and basic acting techniques. Additionally, they will learn how to read from, act in, and write their own script. It will be an opportunity to enjoy time with fellow students while getting to express your creativity!
Mason Jar Science (Allison Andrews & David Dawson)
Would you like to make your own lava lamp, stalactite, bug vacuum, tornado, natural ink, terrarium or custom bubble mix? In Mason Jar Science, we’ll do a different fun-packed, hands-on project every week and explore the science behind it, all while we play! *This will be a repeat of the class from last semester*
Physical Education (Traci Plagenza & Ashley Head)
This class challenges students to work individually as well as together to excel in physical development and endurance while promoting teamwork and social interaction.
Board Games (Grace Smith & Samantha Alderman)
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.
Timeless Art (Ashley Brewer)
Welcome to an exciting art class that will inspire you to learn about the dynamic history of art through hands-on exploration! With watercolors, collage, acrylic paints, fiber arts and more, this class will offer creative and guided step-by-step projects where we create timeless works of art. Our goal will be to learn with messy hands and full hearts!
Kingdom Kitchen (Aleena Bennett)
A (mostly) hands-on culinary experience designed to equip students with real-world cooking skills, nutritional awareness, and confidence in the kitchen. Students will explore food safety, meal preparation, global flavors, and teamwork, all within an encouraging and character-building environment. Our goal is to inspire creativity, responsibility, and an appreciation for the gift of food—highlighting the meaningful role food plays in Scripture—how God used meals to gather His people, teach important lessons, and show His provision. By learning to prepare and share food, students discover both practical skills and timeless truths about gratitude, community, and caring for others.
Whales (Ages 12-17)
Mock Trial
This class offers a basic introduction to how a trial operates. Students will learn about the roles of those involved in a trial, and have the opportunity to prepare for a mock trial, analyze evidence, and participate in at least one mock trial. (This may include a field trip to a courthouse outside of co-op hours.)
Journalism 101 (Stephanie Reed)
Learn how to tell stories that matter! This class introduces students to broadcast journalism, interviewing, on-camera presentation, and media writing. Students will learn to understand how the media works and how to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally in any setting.
Timeless Art (Ashley Brewer)
Welcome to an exciting art class that will inspire you to learn about the dynamic history of art through hands-on exploration! With watercolors, collage, acrylic paints, fiber arts and more, this class will offer creative and guided step-by-step projects where we create timeless works of art. Our goal will be to learn with messy hands and full hearts!
Kingdom Kitchen (Aleena Bennett)
A (mostly) hands-on culinary experience designed to equip students with real-world cooking skills, nutritional awareness, and confidence in the kitchen. Students will explore food safety, meal preparation, global flavors, and teamwork, all within an encouraging and character-building environment. Our goal is to inspire creativity, responsibility, and an appreciation for the gift of food—highlighting the meaningful role food plays in Scripture—how God used meals to gather His people, teach important lessons, and show His provision. By learning to prepare and share food, students discover both practical skills and timeless truths about gratitude, community, and caring for others.
Improv/Games (Ashli Wiekert & Kayla Mabry)
Students will have fun with improv games and basic acting techniques. Additionally, they will learn how to read from, act in, and write their own script. It will be an opportunity to enjoy time with fellow students while getting to express your creativity!
Physical Education (Traci Plagenza & Ashley Head)
This class challenges students to work individually as well as together to excel in physical development and endurance while promoting teamwork and social interaction.