Online Classes

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 31/7, 7/8, 14/8, 21/8, 28/8, 4/9, 11/9, 18/9.

Build a bridge! Create your own vehicle! Design a LEGO maze!

You’ll get your creative skills flowing in this amazing online class for 5-12-year-olds. Build a marble run using LEGO bricks and other materials like tubes, ramps, and funnels. Recreate famous landmarks or monuments like the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty or the Taj Mahal. Design and build your dream house!

These eight separate challenges are designed to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking while providing hours of fun with LEGO bricks. You’ll design, create, test, problem-solve and build critical thinking skills!

 Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 1/8, 8/8, 15/8, 29/8, 5/9, 12/9, 19/9, 26/9. NB: no class on the 22/8.

Discover a tantalising world of turtle hatchlings, baby crocodiles, crabs and sea stars as you grab your art supplies and take a journey along our majestic coastlines. Create patterns with shapes as you draw beautiful shells. Explore rockpools and create a home for anemones, corals and small fish. Experiment with cartooning as you give voice to a seagull! There is much to discover as acclaimed artist Kim Michelle Toft guides you through dazzling Coastal Creatures Art.  

 Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 6/8, 13/8, 20/8, 27/8.

Think of an exciting travel plan. Now, work out how to delay the trip for as long as possible through narrative adventure!

Have your characters forgotten to renew their passports or lost their keys? Has the car (or plane!) broken down? Did someone change their mind? Create the obstacles and watch as suspense builds in your story!

Grow your imagination, expand your vocabulary and explore the art of story-telling in this fun and educational writing class!

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 30/7, 6/8, 13/8, 20/8, 27/8, 3/9, 10/9, 17/9, 24/9.

Life Skills Teens will work through skills such as developing a growth mindset, multiple intelligences, smart goal setting, seeking inspiration, mindfulness, resilience, health, time management and more. Suitable for teens ages 13-17.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

This class is available to Simply Homeschool members only. NB: You will not able to access the lesson information unless you have a paid Simply Homeschool Membership.

This class runs 2 times per week (Mon and Wed 12.30pm) Mon 29th July-Wed 18th September. 

Are you ready to earn money? Do you want to set yourself up for the rest of your life? Enter the world of employment, budgeting and investments! Explore how you can be employed. Discover how to prepare your resume. Learn how to read your first payslip! Compare banking options to keep your hard-earned money safe, investigate the pros and cons of credit, and understand how interest works. Learn about tax, apply for a tax file number, and complete your own tax return. And don't forget retirement - compare super funds and calculate how much money you might need to retire one day! If you are ready to explore the world of work, FLY Financially Literate Youth Part 1 is the core for you!

Note: This online class requires the book FLY Financially Literate Youth. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

This class is ONLY available to Paid Simply Homeschool Members.

Click here if you would like to become a Paid Simply Homeschool Member.

This class is available to Simply Homeschool members only. 

Includes Biblical Worldview 

This class runs 3 times per week (Mon, Tue Wed 12.30pm) Mon 29th April-Wed 19th June. No class on the 10 June due to public holiday.

Pack your bags and get ready to continue your journey around the world in Big City Atlas Part 2! In this interactive online class, you will explore Asia and Oceania! Discover celebrations and religions of China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. Create political maps and learn why they change over time. Cook Chinese dumplings and kimchi fried rice! Make a dot painting! Craft cherry blossoms and a ninja star!

Note: This online class requires the book Big City Atlas. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 30/4, 7/5, 14/5, 21/5.

Get ready to dream of feasts and magic puddings in this mouth-watering four-week creative writing course! Nothing motivates us quite as much as food. We eat it. Think about it. Grow it. Cook it. Hunt for it. Share it. Explore how food can be used in writing and as inspiration for stories. Create imaginative versions of different kinds of texts including menus and recipes. You’ll get personalised feedback from a professional writer to help your writing grow.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

IMPORTANT: This class is a repeat of the 2023 Money and Business Classes. There will be new classes run in Terms 3 and 4.

2nd May - 20th June.

Embark on an awesome money adventure with our captivating online course run by Kid Biz Academy Founder, Claire Wheeler!  

Unravel the mysteries of money and discover the fascinating world of earning, saving, managing, and growing your own money. Through engaging activities, you'll learn invaluable skills that will set you on a path to financial success. Become a budding entrepreneur! Delve into the secrets of setting up your own business! Learn the art of marketing and selling! 

With each class, your money and business knowledge will soar to new heights, as you explore a variety of topics that will shape your financial future.

Note: This online class reccomends the book Barefoot Kids. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

2nd May - 20th June.

Explore the beautiful art of print making in this interactive online class. Explore the work of various artists and find your own inspiration! You’ll create a garden scene from nature, work with lino blocks and experiment with different textures and colours. Build and play with new skills as you combine print making methods and create a new artwork!

This online class requires textile printing supplies. You can purchase the Intro to Print Making Kit in our Resource Shop. There is also a kit for an additional child if you have multiple children participating.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

This class is available to Simply Homeschool members only. 

(English, History & Studies of Religion – Christianity) 

This class runs 3 times per week (Mon, Tue Wed 2pm) Mon 29th Jan - Wed 10th April. Classes from the 19-21st Feb will be pre-recorded due to Snowy Mts Camp / No Class 1st April – Easter Monday.

How does an author construct meaning? How important is point of view? Could you write a chapter from a brand new point of view? In this online class, you’ll find the courage to walk in the shoes of others as you delve into classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Learn about historical context. Explore the Core beliefs of Christianity as a study of religion. Develop an understanding of slavery, segregation, racial violence, and the Great Depression and discover what it means to fight the good fight.

Note: This online class requires the book To Kill a Mockingbird. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

Note: Classes 1-3 have already occured, this sign-up has been extended. Class 4 will happen on 5th February

This class is available to Simply Homeschool members only. 

Includes Biblical Worldview.

This class runs 3 times per week (Mon, Tue Wed 12.30pm). Mon 29th Jan - Wed 27th March. No classes 19-21st Feb due to Snowy Mts Camp.

Take a trip around the world and explore Africa and the Middle East in this interactive online class! You will discover continents and oceans, learn to read latitude and longitude and draw physical maps. Use an orange peel to understand map projections! Make your own globe! Find out where in the world your birthday coordinates would land you! In this class, you will dive into a detailed study of South Africa, Egypt, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Note: This online class requires the book Big City Atlas. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 8 students.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 6/2, 13/2, 20/2, 27/2.

Explore the twists and turns of narrative writing in this four-week online class. Create amazing characters and follow along as they find the unexpected or lose things… including getting lost themselves! Learn how to build tension in your stories. Expand your powers of description by inventing places and working with all five senses. Discover how to use dialogue in your writing. In this course, you’ll write stories from guided prompts and get personalised feedback from a professional writer to help your writing grow.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

Note: Class 4 has already occured, this sign-up has been extended. Class 5 will happen on 29th February.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

IMPORTANT: This class is a repeat of the 2023 Money and Business Classes. There will be new classes run in Terms 3 and 4.

1st Feb - 28th March.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

Dates: 5/3, 12/3, 19/3, 26/3.

Invent your own island in this four-week creative writing class! Develop unique geography, history and culture. Create predicaments to confront your island inhabitants! In this course, you’ll write stories from guided prompts and get personalised feedback from a professional writer to help develop your writing style.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

Note: Class 5 has already occured, this sign-up has been extended. Class 6 will happen on 14th March.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members. 

1st Feb - 21st March.

Coral, clownfish, dolphins, stingrays, humpback whales and seahorses!

Dive into a glorious Underwater Wilderness in this 8-week online class with Kim Michelle Toft. Learn the skills of composition. Try your hand at perspective and repetition. Explore light, colour, negative space and shape! Discover the extraordinary beauty of ocean life as you create your very own masterpieces at a gentle pace for beginners.

Note: This online class reequires acrylic art supplies. There is a link to purchase in the signup email.

Note: This class requires a minimum of 15 students.

Ages: 14+

This is available to non-members and members.

Did you know, 1 in 5 Australian teenage girls aged 16-18 suffer from severe period pain?

The Periods, Pain and Endometriosis Program (PPEP Talk®) is a fun, interactive, one-hour program. Developed by medical and education professionals for Year 9-12 students, the program de-mystifies period pain, pelvic pain and endometriosis.

The program aims to:

• Empower and inform young people to recognise symptoms;
• Improve health-seeking behaviours that encourage timely intervention;
• Provide strategies to manage pelvic pain and minimise interruption to daily activities; and
• Enhance mental health and general wellbeing.

PPEP Talk® is a State and Federally funded program which is being offered FREE of charge for homeschool teen girls through Simply Homeschool.

Length: 1 hr, plus time for q&a

Note: Term 3 has now concluded, but you can still sign up for Term 4's 8 Lessons.

This class is for Simply Homeschool members AND non-members.

What is the optimum amount of water for a perfect bottle flip? Can you make a sparkler burn faster? What is Newton’s Third Law? Join science teacher extraordinaire Jacob Strickling for this exciting online class in Terms 3 and 4! Experiment with rockets and make balloon racers. Discover which colour melts fastest in the sun. Learn about temperature and diffusion and buckle up for an amazing race! You don’t need a lab coat or fancy equipment to do these awesome experiments! – just gather some simple supplies and get ready to Make Science Fun! 

Ages 8-15

Note: This online class requires the book Make Science Fun Experiments and supplies for the experiments. There is a link to purchase both in the signup email.