1st Grade Immersive Experience

Course: Elementary Immersive Program - 1st Grade
Grade Level: 1st Grade (At this time, we are unable to accommodate students with severe learning or social challenges)
Day/Time: Monday 9:05am - 2:35pm
Instructors: Rachel Shields (1st grade class 1) and Jamie Henderson (1st grade class 2)
Cost: $195 per month + $105 application fee
Location: This class meets at Brainerd Hills Baptist Church.  It is a two-minute drive from HHL’s main campus
Books: Order books through Rainbow Resource, Amazon, Christian Book Distributor, etc. Sometimes we recommend that you order from a specific company if the ISBN number does not take you to the correct book or if it is more expensive (as is often the case on Amazon).  Also, sometimes copying and pasting the ISBN number does not take you to the correct item. You might have to type in the name of the book, especially on Rainbow Resource Center, since they have their own way of cataloging items. You can always buy used books, unless it is a consumable workbook.   

• BJU Press Math Grade 1 Student Worktext, 4th Edition, ISBN: 9781646260881

• The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading Revised Set by Jessie Wise and Sara Buffington 

  • Order the set of two books from Rainbow Resource Center, Product #OPGRVS  (If you already own an earlier version that will be fine)

• Evan-Moor Basic Phonics Skills Level C, ISBN: 978-1557999689

• Explode the Code Level 1, ISBN: 978-0838878019 

• Explode the Code Level 2, ISBN: 978-0838878026 

• Explode the Code Level 3, ISBN: 978-0838878033 

• Zaner-Bloser Handwriting Grade 1 Student Edition, ISBN: 978-1453119280

• My America and My World - Abeka 1st Grade 1 History and Geography Student Textbook (5th Edition), ISBN: SH10061263

• Readers: We recommend you have a grade level set of easy readers at home for your child. If a family does not have access to readers, then we can send some home with your child each week. Used readers are easy to find. You know your child best…choose some readers that you think they will enjoy. Here are some inexpensive readers we recommend (but not required): Primary Phonics Readers by EPS, the I Can Read It series, or the American Language Series.

Supplies: Click HERE to view the supplies list needed for our 1st grade program

Description: Drop your child off for a total immersive experience – a 1st grade adventure! Your child will be taught and led by a loving, nurturing teacher who will give your child the wonderful experience of a 1st grade classroom, all in one day! We will provide the baseline for a 4-day  curriculum of core subjects: Math, Handwriting, History, Reading/Phonics, and Literature. (Please note that science will be an optional additional class at the main Hilger campus.) The class will intentionally spend time outside exploring, discussing, learning, and MOVING! We think the younger elementary years should be spent in awe and wonder of the world around them, asking questions, learning through observation, and developing a foundation for a life-long love of learning. Students will journey through a solid language arts curriculum including reading and writing, math lessons for the week, and God's story through history, literature, and the Bible. They will also do fun activities like art, music, class parties, birthday celebrations, and more. Students will have multiple breaks, plenty of fresh air, and lunch (brought from home) on campus with their peers. Each week your child’s teacher will send home a guided plan for work to be done throughout the week. Parents can use our program as a comprehensive curriculum for your child’s grade level, or you can add on additional subjects. Some additional courses you do at home might include: geography, music, foreign language, typing/computer skills, P.E., etc. You can spread out your week a little more to make it a 5-day program, or you can keep our schedule and use the day off  for field trips, appointments, rest, etc.  This class has a limited number of students (12).

Sample Schedule for the 1st Grade Elementary Immersive Program: 

(Individual classroom schedule may vary based on teacher preference)

9:05am | Drop off and welcome (pull through the front circle)

9:20am | Seat work

9:35am | Circle time (calendar, songs, etc.)

9:45am | Math with manipulatives

10:15am | PE outside

10:45am | Snack outside

10:55am | Literature

11:15am | Phonics practice

11:45am | Lunch outside

12:15pm | Reading

12:45pm | Recess/outside exploration

1:15pm | Centers

2:00pm | Art project

2:35pm | Dismiss to carpool line for pick up (front circle)

Course: Elementary Extracurricular Day
Grade Level: K-5th (At this time, we are unable to accommodate students with severe learning or social challenges)
Day/Time: Thursday 9:05am - 2:35pm
Instructors: Amy Tolson, Meghan Tholken, Jamie Henderson, & Jennifer Clark
Cost: $145 per month + $75 application fee
Location: This class meets at Brainerd Hills Baptist Church.  It is a two-minute drive from HHL’s main campus
Books: No books are needed
Description: Bring your child for a fun-filled day of activities with their friends like nature exploration, art projects, science experiments, music, theater, birthday parties, holiday celebrations, and more!  Mixed in with the activities, each student will bring homework and a “to-do list” from home to work on throughout the day with the guidance of our extremely loving and qualified teachers.  Note: You do not have to be enrolled in our Elementary Immersive Program on Mondays/Tuesdays in order to take advantage of this special day!  All homeschool families are welcome to apply.

Sample Schedule for the Elementary Extracurricular Day: 

(Individual classroom schedule may vary based on teacher preference)

9:05am | Drop off, welcome time, get settled for the day

9:15am | Circle time (devotion, announcements)

9:25am | Guided study/homework time

10:05am | Snack time and movement outside

10:20am | Nature exploration/art projects

11:00am | Guided study/homework time

11:40am | Lunch and recess outside (gym time if inclement weather)

12:15pm | Music/theater

1:00pm | Guided study/homework time

1:40pm | Creative exploration time/class parties/holiday celebrations/special speaker

2:35pm | Dismiss to car line for pick up