Here you'll find a tight knit group of kids, supported by inspiring mentors and intentional families.
Run by parent volunteers and dedicated leadership, we depend on committed involved families to keep the co-op thriving.
We’re looking for kind children and families who are excited to engage fully with the learning experience and are committed to fostering a warm, supportive community.
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Fall 2026 - 2027 Cohort Classes
Drop off from 9:40 am - 2:30 for rotating classes with your same-age co-hort. 30 minute lunch/play break mid-day. Monthly family meetings and student spotlights, followed by a parent metting.
Get ready for a Math Lab! Real World Hands On. This high-participation problem solving class is full of building, measuring, designing, testing, and exploring together. The activities for each class stay the same in spirit but are leveled by age so every group is appropriately challenged and successful. 2026 Fall Class Plan Across the semester, students move through engaging units such as Build the Number Lab (base-ten building and flexible representations), Function Machines (patterns and input/output rules), Shape Engineers (2D and 3D construction), Estimation Stations (length/mass/volume), Map Challenge (scale and distance), and Array City (multiplication thinking through arrays). Later units strengthen real-world application and reasoning with Proportional Workshop (scaling recipes, fractions/ratios), Equation Gym (balance-scale solving), Angle Olympics (measuring angles in the world), Probability Workshop (dice/spinners and data), Numbers Through History (number systems across time), and a capstone-style Design a Park project (area vs. perimeter and design constraints). Students leave with stronger number sense, better math flexibility, and more confidence—because they’ve practiced math in a way that feels concrete and useful.
Two-Semester History of the Making of the Modern World (500–1800) This two-semester course follows the long arc of Western history from the medieval world through the early modern transition and into the Enlightenment—showing how Europe moved from the collapse of Roman authority to the ideas and revolutions that shaped the modern age. Students focus on big forces and turning points (not just names and dates): how people lived, who held power, how beliefs and institutions changed, and how new ideas spread. Semester one, Knights, Castles, and Cathedrals (500–1500 CE), challenges the “Dark Ages” stereotype with a deep dive into a thousand years of transformation. Topics include feudal life and manorialism, Church and state conflicts, the Crusades and cultural exchange, the rise of cities and universities, Gothic architecture, chivalry (myth vs. reality), the Hundred Years’ War, and the social upheaval of the Black Death. Semester two follows the transition from late medieval to modern (c. 1450–1800)—covering the Renaissance and printing, exploration and expanding global trade, the Reformation and religious conflict, the growth of stronger nation-states, and the Scientific Revolution—leading into the Enlightenment. Students will examine new arguments about reason, natural rights, the social contract, and government, and connect those ideas to real-world change, including the American and French Revolutions, while also grappling with the era’s contradictions around slavery and colonialism.
In David's Robotics course, students move from building simple robots to programming autonomous machines that can navigate, react, and complete missions. Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime system, learners work like real engineers—planning, building, testing, and improving their designs through the Engineering Design Process. The course blends hands-on mechanical builds with Scratch-style coding, so students gain real STEM skills while solving challenges that feel like games (with teamwork and friendly competition built in). As the year progresses, students hit three major milestones: The Blind Navigator (precision driving through a maze using math, timing, and motor rotations), The Smart Explorer (using ultrasonic and color sensors to “see” and “feel” through changing conditions), and the capstone Lunar Base Mission—an advanced build and programming challenge where robots tackle rough terrain and complete moon-base objectives. Along the way, students strengthen mechanical understanding (gears, torque, levers, traction, center of gravity), deepen coding skills (loops, variables, conditionals), learn sensor integration (ultrasonic, color, force), and use data to troubleshoot and improve performance. The year wraps with a showcase-style finale and mini “bot challenges” where students demonstrate what they’ve built, learned, and refined.
Fall 2026: Wide World of Sports In this unit-based course, students will experience a rotating lineup of traditional sports from around the world. Coach Joe blends active play with short, practical learning segments on each sport’s history, rules, and strategy—so students don’t just play the game, they understand it. When needed, the class will also explore how to adapt sports for home environments, limited equipment, or safety considerations. Sports may include: Flag Football, Baseball, Soccer, Cricket, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Note: Class plans may shift due to weather (some days may be indoors), and if a sport is a clear favorite, we may spend extra time on it. Spring 2027: Cultural & World Studies — Italy and China This semester is an engaging, movement-friendly exploration of two distinct world cultures: Italy (9 weeks) and China (8 weeks). Coach Joe has taught this course for several years in another homeschool co-op and brings a strong rhythm and structure to each week. Students will explore each country through multiple “windows,” including geography, language, history, fine arts, folklore, food, games, and cultural traditions—with activities designed to keep learners involved, not passive. Italy topics include: major cities (Milan, Venice, Rome), the Renaissance, Ancient Rome (two weeks), sports, folklore (The Giant of Barletta), and a final week celebrating pizza. China topics include: folklore (dragons), the Kite Festival, Ancient China (two weeks), martial arts (Kung Fu and Tai Chi), the game of Go, and stage magic (rope tricks). Together, these two semesters offer students an energetic mix of physical activity, world learning, and hands-on engagement—the signature style of Forged & Tempered.
Art Through Stories (Semester 2) Projects don’t begin with “Today we’re making…”—they begin with a story, an idea, or a vivid moment. Each week starts with a short read-aloud (classic tales, folktales, or an interactive prompt we create together) or a true historical event told in a story-like way. Students use their own sketchbooks to plan first, then bring their vision to life in a finished piece—learning how artists translate imagery, mood, and meaning into artwork. Throughout the semester, students work with a wide range of materials and techniques: drawing, watercolor, watercolor pencils, chalk pastels, paint pens on wood panels, mixed-media collage, and simple sculptural pieces. Projects may include designing a standing “Tin Soldier” inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, creating a glowing castle scene from a Norwegian folktale, or making layered collage work based on moments like the first printing press or the first hot air balloon flight. The result is a creative, skill-building class that strengthens imagination, planning habits, and artistic confidence—one story at a time.
Little Learners
Little Learners is our warm, joyful space designed especially for 5–6 year old siblings of students enrolled in our Thursday Co-op program.
While older siblings dive into their classes, our youngest community members gather for a day that is thoughtfully paced, relational, and hands-on.
Our rhythm intentionally balances learning and play. After lunch, children have time outdoors whenever possible, free to imagine, build, run, and collaborate.
We gather again for read-aloud time, giving them space to rest and listen before moving into organized play, creative projects, educational games, and snack.
