Program Schedule: March 27- May 15

This class will meet weekly from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays.

Recommended Ages: K-3rd grades

Cost: $50

Rooted in Story is Sunflower Learning Community’s weekly story time for emerging readers. It brings the magic of stories from cultures around the world into our very own classroom. Each week, students will hear, draw and act out short stories while exploring themes of character, values, ideals and ways of living. Through rich storytelling, students develop imagination, empathy and cultural awareness.

Participants will:

• Build key early-literacy skills through active listening, story retelling and phonological awareness.

• Engage with classic nursery rhymes and poetry.

• Strengthen comprehension and creativity through drawing and dramatic storytelling activities.

This program nurtures empathy, cultural awareness and a lifelong love of stories.

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Program Schedule: March 27-May 15

This class will meet weekly from 11 a.m.-noon on Fridays.

Recommended Ages: K-8th grades

This class is non-sectarian and examines religion and tradition through the perspectives of history and social science. The course emphasizes cultural understanding and curiosity rather than promoting any one belief system.

Cost: $100

Celebrate the beauty of global traditions in this nine-week cultural adventure. Holidays Around the World invites students to explore how people across continents and cultures mark meaningful moments, from harvests and New Year's Day to light festivals and days of remembrance.

Each week, learners will experience a new celebration in “real time,” following global holidays as they appear on the calendar. Through storybook read-alouds, creative art, cooking projects, videos and visits from cultural representatives, students will discover how traditions reflect history, belief and the shared human spirit of celebration.

By the end of the course, students will have a richer understanding of how communities everywhere celebrate identity, gratitude and belonging — discovering that, though traditions and beliefs vary, joy and connection are universally human.

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Program Schedule: March 27-May 15

This class will meet weekly from 11 a.m.-noon on Fridays.

Recommended Ages: K-8th grades

This class is non-sectarian and examines religion and tradition through the perspectives of history and social science. The course emphasizes cultural understanding and curiosity rather than promoting any one belief system.

Cost: $100

Celebrate the beauty of global traditions in this nine-week cultural adventure. Holidays Around the World invites students to explore how people across continents and cultures mark meaningful moments, from harvests and New Year's Day to light festivals and days of remembrance.

Each week, learners will experience a new celebration in “real time,” following global holidays as they appear on the calendar. Through storybook read-alouds, creative art, cooking projects, videos and visits from cultural representatives, students will discover how traditions reflect history, belief and the shared human spirit of celebration.

By the end of the course, students will have a richer understanding of how communities everywhere celebrate identity, gratitude and belonging — discovering that, though traditions and beliefs vary, joy and connection are universally human.

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Step back in time and explore the mysteries of ancient Egypt in this immersive class for middle and upper grades!

Program Schedule: March 27- May 6

This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 3-4 p.m.

Recommended Ages: 5th grade+ (middle & high school)

Cost: $100

Step into a world of ancient stories, powerful symbols, and timeless lessons! Middle and high school students will travel to Ancient Egypt to explore pharaohs, pyramids, gods and goddesses. 

Through hands-on activities, creative storytelling, and group discussions, learners will explore everything from daily life in ancient Egypt (including an Egyptian feast!) to myths and the lessons hidden within them. Blending literature-based studies and unit studies, students will explore ancient Egypt from a variety of angles.

By the end of the course, students will recognize major figures from Egyptian mythology, understand key vocabulary relating to pyramids and pharaohs, and be able to describe how ancient Egyptian pyramids were constructed and utilized.

This class will use as a foundation the book Pyramid by David Macaulay and students will read selections during classtime. While homework in the traditional sense will not be assigned, families may wish to purchase the book so students can read in its entirety.

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Program Schedule: 

Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, March 25-May 6 (K-6th grade)

Fridays, 1-2pm, March 27- May 15 (3rd-5th grades)

We’re going WAY BACK! Explore the lives of the earliest humans. Students will learn about prehistoric human migration across the world; the lives of hunter-gatherer

cultures; and the creation of writing and mathematics, agriculture and civilization. Students will visit early civilizations to learn about life in Norte Chico, the Indus Valley, ancient Egypt and more. (Optional activities to extend  earning will be sent home.)

Click here to register for WEDNESDAYS.

Click here to register for FRIDAYS.

Program Schedule: March 25-May 8

Participants can choose from two schedule options:

• Weekly on Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm

• Weekly on Fridays 4:00-5:30pm

Recommended Ages: 9th grade - Adult

Price: $40 (course only)

$120 (course with homework and grades)

This course for high school and up will examine the Hebrew Bible from an academic perspective. We will use historical methods and literary analysis to explore questions such as:

• What is the Bible and how did we get it?

• Why should anyone study the Bible?

• Is the Bible worth studying if you're not Jewish or Christian?

• What can archaeology and other types of historical evidence tell us about the events in the Bible?

• What literary devices are used in the Bible? How can we read and understand the narrative portions and poetic portions?

This course will require heavy reading and is suitable for high school students and up. Participants should expect to complete 20-30 pages of reading per week.

Participants will be responsible for acquiring course texts:

• The Bible Unearthed, by Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman

• Approaching the Bible as Literature: An Interactive Workbook, by Thomas E. Schmidt

In addition, participants should have access to the Hebrew Bible. 

Writing assignments, written feedback, and a final grade to include on transcripts can be provided to homeschooled students for an extra fee.

This course is the first in a multi-part series. Part 1 (spring 2026) will introduce the academic study of religion and religious texts and the Bible itself. We will then focus on the early portions of the text, Genesis through Judges. Part 2 (offered in fall 2026) will cover the remainder of the Hebrew Bible, including the history of ancient Israel, Hebrew poetry, and the Biblical prophets. Part 3 (offered spring 2027) will cover the Christian New Testament's history and literature.

This course is non-sectarian and studies the Bible through the lenses of history, literature, and social science. It aims to foster understanding, curiosity and respect for diverse ways of seeing and celebrating the world we share.

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Program Schedule: March 27- May 15

This class will meet weekly from 2 –3 p.m. on Fridays.

Recommended Ages: K-5th grades

Cost: $120 

Dig into the world of plants and ecosystems in Garden Science! Elementary students will explore plant growth, biology and the interactions within ecosystems through hands-on activities like designing mini gardens and creating terrariums. Students will also have the exciting experience of hatching butterflies at the Learning Lab, observing their life cycle up close (note: butterflies stay at the Lab). Each student will take home seeds and plants to continue their garden adventures at home, combining science, art and observation in a fun, interactive way.

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History, Reading & Literature, Science, and more for elementary students.

Program Schedule: March 25-May 6

This class will meet weekly from 10am-3:30pm on Wednesdays. 

Recommended Ages: K-5th grades

Guild (n): a group of people who come together in pursuit of a common interest

Sprout’s Guild is a program for learners ages 6-12 to join forces in their pursuit of knowledge. Together we will learn about ourselves, the world around us, and our place in it. We will discover the natural world, our language, and people who have come before us. We support one another, persevere through difficulties, and grow every day. Students may register for one or multiple subjects.

10:00-11:00 Science 

11:00-12:00 History 

1:00-2:00 Reading & Language Arts

2:00-3:30 Movie Club

Contact us to enroll immediately.

Click here to register for Quarter 4. 

Fridays, 9-10am

Available Quarter 3 & Quarter 4

Fridays, 1-2pm

Fridays, 11am-12 noon

Available Quarter 3 & Quarter 4

This 7-week mini course will introduce children to the academic concept of religion, why it matters to know about religions, and beliefs and practices of three major religious groups. Learners will utilize a variety of learning methods such as storybook read-alouds, videos, group discussions, and art projects to immerse learners with each religion and culture! 

In this course, students will explore Judaism, Christianity, and Islam while developing an understanding that people hold different beliefs about important topics. They will learn to identify the sacred texts and key figures of each religion and describe significant rituals and celebrations. These objectives align with Kansas History, Government, and Social Studies Standards, including how societies are shaped by beliefs and diversity, how they experience continuity and change over time, and how individual choices and responsibilities impact communities. The course also supports character and social development by fostering social awareness, empathy, and the creation of a caring, inclusive classroom community.

This class is non-sectarian and will discuss religion from the perspective of history and social science. The course does not advocate any particular religious beliefs. 

Program Schedule: September 5th- October 17th 

This class will meet weekly on Friday's from 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. 

Recommended Participants: K-5th Grades

Students should have basic reading and writing skills and be able to sound out new words and read simple books independently. Children younger or older may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

This seven-week mini course introduces high school students to the academic study of religion through an exploration of three major religious traditions that originated in the Middle East. Students will examine foundational beliefs, practices and historical developments of these traditions using a non-sectarian, academic approach rooted in the disciplines of history and social science. 

Aligned with Kansas State HGSS Standards, the course encourages students to consider how choices have consequences in religious and historical contexts, understand how individuals have rights and responsibilities within diverse faith communities, and explore how societies are shaped by the identities, beliefs, and practices of religious groups. Students will also analyze how continuity and change have impacted religious traditions over time and how relationships among people, places, ideas, and environments are dynamic, particularly in the context of religion’s role in society.  

This class is non-sectarian and will discuss religion from the perspective of history and social science. The course does not advocate any particular religious beliefs.  

Enroll in World Religions: Traditions of Asia next quarter to create a full-semester experience covering the world's largest religious groups.

Program Schedule: Sept. 5-Oct. 10  

This class will meet from 10-11 a.m. weekly on Fridays  

Recommended Participants: 9th-12th Grades 

Step into the past with Sprout’s Time Machine, a dynamic, multi-term series that brings history to life through immersive storytelling, digital exhibits, hands-on crafts, and interactive activities. This fall, young historians will travel to 1900s-1940s America to explore what life was like for children during that pivotal era. From factory work, immigration, and penny pinching, to victory gardens and classic toys, students will gain a deeper understanding of American life in the past—through the eyes of a kid.

This engaging experience connects history to kids' everyday lives and encourages curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking.

Standards Alignment:

Kansas State Standards for History, Government, and Social Studies:

• Explore how societies are shaped by the identities, beliefs, and practices of people.

• Identify ways societies experience continuity and change over time.

• Examine how people, places, ideas, and environments interact and evolve.

Character Development I.C: Create a caring community

Social Development I.A & I.B: Social Awareness

Program Schedule: September 5th - October 17th 

This class will meet weekly on Fridays from 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Recommended Ages: K-8th Grades

Students should have basic reading and writing skills and be able to sound out new words and read simple books independently. Children younger or older may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

"With a dwindling population of Holocaust survivors, how can we prevent the Holocaust from becoming a distant memory and actively help the next generation relate and connect to the Holocaust on a personal, emotional level?" Creating Memory is an arts-based program developed by a the Lookstein Center at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel.  

Martin Herskovitz, creator of the program, explains: “Via the creative process I was able to find the words, to express the pain and to mourn and thus to process the traumatic memory that is the Holocaust. Silence without connection to memory is not commemoration. It is only when the silence can be wedded to real emotion that the silence has any commemorative weight. We have given the coming generation the historical facts to the Holocaust but are failing to connect them to the Holocaust emotionally.  

“‘Creating Memory’ is an initiative to help the next generation connect to Holocaust remembrance and thus insure the continued memory of this tragic event for generations. The program is a two stage process the first is making the Holocaust more accessible by reading of poetry containing affective themes from the Holocaust such as family and belonging, memory and silence, place and displacement, faith and hope. These themes are relevant also to current generations and allows them to understand and access the emotional impact of the Holocaust and not only its historical manifestations.  

“The second stage of the process is to guide the student to channel these emotions into a creative outlet that allows them to feel part of the Holocaust narrative. It is now a narrative in which they can feel part of via their creativity. The active participation of the coming generations in voicing their own form of Holocaust remembrance is vital in ensuring that Holocaust remembrance stays vibrant and relevant with the passage of the years.”  

Students in this course will select an Academic track or Enrichment track.  

The Academic track, designed to prepare students for college-level reading and composition in various subjects, will include weekly assigned readings (families will be responsible for acquiring the textbook), weekly writing assignments and assessments using Kansas State HGSS Scoring Rubric, detailed feedback to help students improve their reading and composition skills, a final examination and a final letter grade to include on homeschool transcripts.  

The Enrichment track includes weekly class sessions, optional out-of-class work and no grades assigned by the instructor. 

Program Schedule: Sept. 5-Oct. 10 

This class will meet weekly from 11-11:50 a.m. on Fridays  

Recommended Ages: 6th-12th Grades