Course Details:

An online subscription to Dave Ramsey’s Foundations of Personal Finance. Your enrollment fee of $25.00 covers the entire digital curriculum, which we purchase for you and is yours for the duration.

Real World Math: Dave Ramsey’s Personal Finance

$20.00 / week and a $25.00 sign-up fee

Our Real World Math course combines Dave Ramsey’s proven Foundations of Personal Finance curriculum with comprehensive live instruction to ensure students master both practical financial mathematics and Biblical money management principles. Students use Dave Ramsey’s engaging, humor-filled curriculum while receiving the essential live teaching support that transforms content consumption into genuine financial literacy and mathematical confidence in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

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Description

“The borrower is slave to the lender.” – Proverbs 22:7

This profound Biblical truth reveals why financial literacy has become one of the most critical life skills for today’s generation. Unlike theoretical mathematics that deals with abstract concepts, Real World Math equips students with the practical mathematical skills they’ll use every single day as adults. From calculating compound interest and understanding loan payments to budgeting income and analyzing investment returns—this course bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-life financial success. Life after high school can be financially overwhelming and intimidating without proper preparation. However, mastering practical financial mathematics requires more than just curriculum—it demands expert instruction that helps students see the connections between mathematical concepts and Biblical financial principles while building the confidence needed for lifelong financial stewardship.

Course Description

Our Real World Math course combines Dave Ramsey’s proven Foundations of Personal Finance curriculum with comprehensive live instruction to ensure students master both practical financial mathematics and Biblical money management principles. Students use Dave Ramsey’s engaging, humor-filled curriculum while receiving the essential live teaching support that transforms content consumption into genuine financial literacy and mathematical confidence in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

Why Live Instruction is Essential: While Dave Ramsey’s curriculum provides outstanding financial education through engaging videos and real-life applications, research consistently shows that mathematical fluency and consumer math skills require personalized instruction and practice that no video alone can provide. Our live classes fill the critical gaps that separate content delivery from true mathematical and financial mastery.

Dave Ramsey Foundations of Personal Finance Scope & Sequence

Comprehensive Coverage of Essential Financial Topics:

The Dave Ramsey Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum covers 13 comprehensive chapters designed for high school students (grades 9-12), typically completed over one semester (90 days) but easily adaptable to a full year:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Personal Finance

  • Understanding money personalities and financial behavior
  • The evolution of credit and consumerism in America
  • The importance of both knowledge and behavior in money management
  • Biblical principles of financial stewardship

Chapter 2: Budgeting Basics

  • Creating and maintaining a zero-based budget
  • Understanding income vs. expenses
  • Tracking spending and identifying financial leaks
  • The envelope system and cash management

Chapter 3: Saving and Investing

  • The power of compound interest calculations
  • Emergency fund planning and goal setting
  • Introduction to investment types and strategies
  • Long-term wealth building principles

Chapter 4: Debt and Credit

  • Understanding credit scores and credit reports
  • The truth about debt and its impact on wealth building
  • Strategies for debt elimination
  • How to avoid credit traps and predatory lending

Chapter 5: Life After High School

  • Transitioning to financial independence
  • College planning and funding strategies
  • Career preparation and salary negotiation
  • Moving out: renting vs. buying decisions

Chapter 6: Consumer Awareness

  • Marketing psychology and consumer protection
  • Smart shopping strategies and negotiation skills
  • Understanding contracts and warranties
  • Avoiding consumer fraud and scams

Chapter 7: Banking and Financial Services

  • Types of bank accounts and financial institutions
  • Understanding fees, interest rates, and terms
  • Electronic banking and digital financial tools
  • Choosing the right financial services

Chapter 8: Career Planning and Income

  • Exploring career options and earning potential
  • Understanding paychecks, taxes, and deductions
  • Employee benefits and compensation packages
  • Entrepreneurship and self-employment basics

Chapter 9: Insurance

  • Types of insurance and risk management
  • Understanding premiums, deductibles, and coverage
  • Life, health, auto, and property insurance basics
  • Making informed insurance decisions

Chapter 10: Taxes

  • Understanding federal, state, and local taxes
  • Different types of taxes (income, sales, property, excise)
  • Tax preparation and filing requirements
  • Tax planning strategies for individuals

Chapter 11: Money and Relationships

  • How money impacts family and friendships
  • Communication about finances
  • Teaching children about money
  • Generosity and charitable giving

Chapter 12: Housing and Real Estate

  • Renting vs. homeownership decisions
  • Understanding mortgages and home financing
  • Real estate as an investment
  • Housing costs and budgeting

Chapter 13: Retirement and Estate Planning

  • Retirement planning and investment strategies
  • Understanding 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement accounts
  • Estate planning basics and wealth transfer
  • Long-term financial goal setting

Consumer Math Integration

Practical Mathematical Applications Throughout:

  • Percentage calculations for interest, taxes, and discounts
  • Ratio and proportion for unit pricing and comparison shopping
  • Linear equations for budget planning and loan payments
  • Exponential functions for compound interest and investment growth
  • Statistics and data analysis for financial decision making
  • Kitchen conversions and measurement for household budgeting
  • Tipping calculations and service industry mathematics
  • Sales tax calculations and cost analysis

How It Works

Student Curriculum Experience: Students engage with Dave Ramsey’s dynamic video lessons featuring Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze, Chris Hogan, and other financial experts who use humor, real-life examples, and practical wisdom to make financial concepts both memorable and actionable.

Expert Live Instruction: Our certified math and financial literacy teachers provide the essential teaching support that transforms good curriculum into exceptional learning through regular live sessions focusing on:

What Makes Our Live Classes Irreplaceable:

Mathematical Fluency & Consumer Math Practice: While Dave Ramsey’s curriculum focuses on financial principles, our live classes provide targeted practice with the underlying mathematical calculations students need to master—from compound interest computations to budget analysis, loan comparisons, and investment projections.

Re-teaching & Clarification: When students struggle with complex financial concepts like compound interest calculations, mortgage amortization, or investment analysis, our teachers provide alternative approaches, hands-on practice, and personalized instruction that helps every student understand both the mathematical processes and the financial principles.

Real-World Application Practice: Our live classes extend beyond curriculum content to provide extensive practice with everyday consumer math scenarios: calculating tips, comparing unit prices, analyzing discount offers, computing sales tax, and making informed financial decisions using mathematical reasoning.

Biblical Integration & Discussion: Students engage in meaningful discussions about Biblical financial principles, exploring how faith and finances intersect while developing a Christ-centered approach to money management and mathematical stewardship.

Financial Literacy Assessment: Our teachers prepare students for real-world financial decision making through practical assessments, case study analysis, and scenario-based problem solving that develops both mathematical skills and financial wisdom.

Parent Preparation: We equip parents with tools and strategies to continue financial education at home, helping families implement Biblical financial principles and practical money management systems together.

Essential Support Services:

Complete Grading & Assessment: We handle all grading of assignments, projects, and assessments, providing detailed feedback that highlights both mathematical accuracy and financial reasoning development.

Progress Tracking & Analytics: We monitor student progress in both mathematical fluency and financial literacy concepts, identify learning gaps, and adjust instruction accordingly—services that independent study cannot provide.

Parent Communication: Regular communication with parents about student progress, mathematical development, and financial literacy growth, along with specific recommendations for continued learning at home.

Social, Emotional & Spiritual Growth

Building Financial Confidence: We understand that many students (and parents) feel intimidated by personal finance and mathematical calculations. Our combination of Dave Ramsey’s encouraging curriculum with expert live instruction ensures that every student develops not just financial knowledge, but the mathematical confidence and practical wisdom needed for lifelong financial success. Students learn that with God’s help and proper instruction, they can DO HARD THINGS and master both the mathematical skills and financial principles that lead to financial peace.

Faith Integration: Students discover that God has clear Biblical principles for money management and that mathematical skills are tools for faithful stewardship. We begin each class with prayer, thanking God for His provision and asking for wisdom in managing the resources He entrusts to us. Students learn to see budgeting, saving, and giving as acts of worship and faithful stewardship.

Developing Financial Maturity: Through our live instruction, students develop not just mathematical skills but the practical wisdom, critical thinking abilities, and ethical decision-making patterns that serve them well in college, career, and adult life where financial literacy is essential for success and blessing others.

The Value of Expert Live Instruction

The Bottom Line: While Dave Ramsey’s curriculum provides excellent financial education, mathematical fluency and practical consumer math skills cannot be fully developed through video instruction alone. Students who attempt financial literacy courses with only video instruction often struggle with mathematical calculations, miss crucial connections between concepts, lack the computational skills needed for real-world financial decisions, and fail to develop the mathematical confidence that financial literacy requires.

Our live instruction transforms Dave Ramsey’s excellent curriculum into extraordinary results by providing the human element that no video can replace: personalized mathematical instruction, immediate feedback on calculations and reasoning, guided practice with real-world scenarios, and the expert teaching that ensures both financial wisdom and mathematical mastery.

Students learn to see mathematics not as abstract formulas, but as practical tools God provides for faithful stewardship of the resources He entrusts to us—from managing a weekly allowance to planning for college, from budgeting their first paycheck to building wealth for generous giving.

In our Real World Math: Dave Ramsey’s Personal Finance course, we combine America’s most trusted financial curriculum with the expert mathematical instruction that ensures every student not only learns financial principles but develops the mathematical confidence and practical skills needed for lifelong financial success and faithful stewardship.


Course Outcomes

🔥 SNAPSHOT OF STUDENT OUTCOMES:

  • Fluent in Personal Finance Terminology: Master the vocabulary and concepts needed for adult financial success
  • Understands Biblical Personal Finance: Integrate faith and finances through Biblical stewardship principles
  • Has a Plan for Future Success: Develop actionable financial goals and strategies for college, career, and beyond
  • Masters Consumer Math Calculations: Build confidence with practical mathematical skills used in everyday financial decisions
  • Confident to Enter Adulthood: Graduate with both the knowledge and mathematical skills needed for financial independence and faithful stewardship

Lesson Schedule

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Class Introduction Video

Taught From a Christian Perspective

Our mission is to equip learners’ minds and shepherd their hearts. We want them to have saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and then develop a biblical worldview. This means they view their world, themselves, and God in a way that aligns with what the Bible teaches. This brings great peace and understanding to the believer because we serve a good, sovereign God. This course is taught with these goals in mind. In class, we may pray, read scripture, and discuss how to view the content from a Christian perspective.

We have adopted The Master’s Seminary Doctrinal Statement.

ENGLISH:

The most essential reason people must become competent readers is to read the word of God. This is how God communicates with His people, and literacy is critical for developing a biblical worldview. Competent readers can engage in the Word of God and other texts with much thinking and reflection. Readers should be able to decode, understand, remember, analyze, synthesize, evaluate, make inferences, make connections, and apply learning from reading to other subject areas and the rest of life. Readers grow in knowledge and wisdom and can let the Word of God renew their minds and transform their hearts, becoming thinkers who can engage the world for Christ.

When writing, we are turning ideas into words that communicate. Written communication should be functional, truthful, orderly, coherent, creative, and beautiful, all traits present in God’s written words in the Bible, which we want to emulate.

Communication skills are essential for believers. The communication skills taught in English will help learners communicate with others and to be confident public speakers. These skills are essential when sharing the gospel message. Our voices are tools that help us show Jesus to others as we witness to the world through what we say–and what we don’t say (see Colossians 4:6, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:29, and Proverbs 10:19). We serve a creative God who has given us all kinds of tools to help communicate His message.

LITERATURE:

Stories often serve as powerful vehicles for truth. For example, the prophet Nathan used a parable to reveal King David’s sin in 1 Samuel 12:1-4. Similarly, Jesus frequently used parables to teach profound spiritual lessons. Literature clearly offers timeless insights that reflect the complexities of life, guiding us toward His wisdom and understanding.

All truth is God’s truth. Even unbelievers use universal themes in their writing that clearly point to deeper truths about life and the human condition. For example, authors often use theme concepts related to justice, love, or integrity. These concepts reveal a glimpse of God’s truth– whether the author acknowledges it or not–because all truth originates from God (John 17:17).

Throughout English and literature courses, learners will read about individuals who made flawed decisions. As Romans 3:23 reminds us, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Literature provides a window into humanity’s fallen nature, allowing students to learn from the mistakes and successes of characters. By engaging with literature, students will gain timeless insights into the complexities of life, as reflected in Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

MATH:

God has created our brains with the ability to study and comprehend amazing, complex things! Math is such a unique subject to study and master. We can see math in God’s creation, and we can appreciate His order through the complex skills we learn.

CODING / TECH:

The fact that humans have the knowledge and ingenuity to create something as complex as the Internet and the various languages and protocols that make it work is a testament to God’s role as the Creator. It is further proof that we were created in His image and given just a small fraction of His abilities to serve as stewards of His world.

MUSIC:

Celebrating God’s Creation Through Music

Music is a beautiful part of God’s creation. Students learn to appreciate its complexity and beauty, reflecting Psalm 150:4, “Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; praise Him with the strings and pipe.”

Using Talents for God’s Glory

Inspired by the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), this course encourages children to discover and develop their musical gifts, teaching them to use these talents to glorify God and serve others.

Building a Musical Community

Reflecting Romans 12:4-5, group activities foster a sense of unity and teamwork, helping students appreciate and respect each other’s musical abilities.

Expressing Faith Through Music

Colossians 3:16 guides students to use their musical skills for worship, enhancing their participation in church and personal devotion, making music a powerful form of expressing their faith.

Developing Musical Discipline

Hebrews 12:11 highlights the importance of discipline. Consistent practice in music teaches perseverance and dedication, valuable traits for spiritual growth and character development.

Embracing God’s Creativity

Ephesians 2:10 encourages creativity. Through composing and performing music, students reflect the creative nature of God, understanding their musical creations as a reflection of His image.

A Holistic Musical Journey

Musical Explorers integrates musical education with biblical principles, nurturing both musical skills and spiritual growth. Your child will grow as a musician and a young believer, equipped to see and appreciate the world from a biblical perspective through the lens of music. Join us on this enriching journey!

SPANISH:

Nelson Mandela once said, “If you speak to a man in a language he understands, you speak to his head. If you speak to him in his language, you speak to his heart.” The purpose of learning a language is to communicate, which means knowing vocabulary, phrases, and verbal and non-verbal cues to meet needs and share ideas with those who speak the language. There are many benefits to learning a second language, such as increasing memory and attention span, opening more career options, and even improving cognition in the later years of life. While these reasons matter, at Lemons-Aid, our top focus in learning a language is to meet the Great Commission as stated in Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV),

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” The ability to speak two or more languages widens the ministry field and helps create better connections and meaning for people.

SCIENCE

Our mission is to equip learners’ minds with knowledge of God’s creation. Each lesson features a Bible verse about God’s creation and the lesson topic. This allows students to learn more about the world while ensuring they develop a Biblical worldview. Through learning about and appreciating God’s creation, we learn more about God and grow closer to him. Colossians 1:16, “For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities– all things were created through him and for him.” All creation points to God, as Psalm 1:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”

ENTREPRENEURSHIP:

These courses help learners view entrepreneurship through the lens of God’s design for creativity, stewardship, and serving others. From a biblical perspective, entrepreneurship is more than just making money—it’s about using our God-given talents to meet the needs of others, solve problems, and bring value to the world. Genesis 1:27 reminds us that we are made in God’s image, and just as God is the ultimate Creator, He has gifted us with the ability to create and work with purpose.

Throughout our entrepreneurship and business courses, students learn how to take the gifts and passions God has given them and turn those into something that serves others, echoing the command in 1 Peter 4:10 to “use whatever gift you have received to serve others.” As they develop their business ideas, they are encouraged to think about how their product or service can be a blessing to their community, reflecting the biblical call to love and serve our neighbors.

The deeper significance lies in realizing that business, like every other aspect of life, can be an act of worship and a way to fulfill God’s command to work diligently (Colossians 3:23), honor Him with our resources (Proverbs 3:9), and love others through service (Galatians 5:13).

THEATER:

Communication skills are essential for believers. The skills taught in this class will help learners gain confidence in speaking in front of others. These skills are essential when sharing the gospel message. Theater helps learners prepare for the unexpected. Likewise, 2 Timothy 4:2 tells us to be “instant in season and out.” We never know when God will give us an opportunity to share his message with others! Our voices are tools which help us show Jesus to others as we witness to the world through what we say–and what we don’t say (see Colossians 4:6, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:29, and Proverbs 10:19). We serve a creative God who has given us all kinds of tools to help communicate His message.

SOCIAL STUDIES (history, government, economics):

The world of social studies is filled with ideas, some from the recent past and some that reach back millennia. No matter where an idea originates, we as Christians are commanded to take those ideas captive, test them, and compare them to the Word of God to see if they can stand up to the scrutiny of truth (2 Corinthians 10:5, 1 John 4:1, and Acts 17:11). In our social studies classes, we use the Socratic method to encourage and equip students to capture, test, and scrutinize the ideas they encounter.

In history, we encounter new ideas and study how those ideas have influenced the course of human events both for good and for evil. We see how different cultures and belief systems (such as Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism) address the issues of human origin, identity, meaning, morality, and destiny, and we hold the answers each one presents up to the light of Scripture to see if there is any fault in them. By studying the effects of sin on human history (war, slavery, discrimination, and more), we learn to value human life, because every person who has ever lived reflects the image of God (Genesis 1:26).

In government and economics, we discover that God infused all of creation with a healthy structure for human life and flourishing, concepts known as natural law and natural rights. We contrast these ideas and Scripture itself with humanistic ideas (such as Marxism) that short-circuit God’s design and result in human suffering. Studying these ideas equips students with the tools they need to live as responsible, Christlike citizens and to make sound, biblically based decisions in the civic and economic realms.

Philosophy of Mathematics Learning:

At Lemons-Aid Learning, we believe mathematics education should build both deep understanding and lasting confidence. Our approach combines the best of proven methodologies to create a complete learning experience that serves every type of learner.

Mastery with Spiral Support: We use mastery-based curricula that allow students to deeply understand concepts before moving forward, but we enhance this with intentional spiral review in our live classes. This means students gain true mastery while keeping previous skills fresh and connected—avoiding both the shallow coverage of pure spiral curricula and the “forgetting gap” that can occur with mastery-only approaches.

Conceptual Understanding with Procedural Fluency: Our students learn the “why” behind mathematical concepts through visual models, manipulatives, and clear explanations, then develop speed and accuracy through targeted practice. This dual approach ensures they can both solve problems creatively and execute procedures confidently—essential for success in higher mathematics.

Emotional and Spiritual Growth: We recognize that mathematics often triggers anxiety and frustration. Our classes provide a safe, supportive environment where students learn they can “do hard things” through Christ’s strength. We address math anxiety head-on with encouragement, multiple pathways to understanding, and the biblical truth that God has designed our minds for complex thinking and problem-solving.

Complete Support System: While our carefully chosen curricula provide excellent instruction, our live classes add the human element students need: immediate help with challenging concepts, accountability for consistent practice, test preparation, real-world applications, and the joy of learning alongside peers who share their faith.

Mathematics reveals God’s order, beauty, and design throughout creation. As students master mathematical concepts, they’re not just preparing for the next grade level—they’re developing logical thinking, perseverance, and wonder at the intricate patterns woven throughout God’s world.

✨ 🍋 ✨ Why Lemons-Aid? ✨ 🍋 ✨


A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW: The Bible, infallible and inerrant, is the very written word of God, who has revealed Himself to man. The Bible is like the light we cast on all content areas in order to understand it, whether that be literature, physical science, history, or geometry. Students learn all content through a Biblical lens. Theology is important for understanding all subject areas. We carefully curate courses that capture learners’ imagination while pointing them to God through sound doctrine. THIS is most important!


RICH CONTENT / CORE KNOWLEDGE: While other schools and systems try to align their content to broad standards that are vague and open to wild interpretations, we focus our content on what students should know and be able to do so they see the world biblically and head into their adult lives filled with knowledge, wisdom, and mastery of skill such as computing and writing. For over a century, progressive education reform has been “anti-content,” which means they de-emphasize rich content and focus instructional time on things such as self-esteem and “skills” they hope will benefit a learner in the future. This is why American kids do so poorly in testing compared to nations with content-rich curricula. We want our learners to increase in knowledge and grow in wisdom, which our content-area experts foster while teaching.


EXPLICIT TEACHING: We understand the skills and concepts students need to learn and know how to teach them. Lemons-Aid’s materials are top-notch, organized, and clear for students and parents to understand. We are especially skilled at breaking down a complicated process into understandable parts. Further, explicit instruction is “a structured, systematic, and effective methodology for teaching academic skills. It is called explicit because it is an unambiguous and direct approach to teaching that includes both instructional design and delivery procedures. Explicit instruction is characterized by a series of supports or scaffolds, whereby students are guided through the learning process with clear statements about the purpose and rationale for learning the new skill, clear explanations and demonstrations of the instructional target, and supported practice with feedback until independent mastery has been achieved.”

  • Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching by Anita L. Archer and Charles A. Hughes.

Anita Archer trained Mrs. Lemons in workshops, and it changed her teaching. Read a little more about the research behind explicit teaching here and here.


STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY = ACHIEVEMENT: Students master skills with us and make gains. We have a high degree of accountability. Since we make promises here and parents are paying good money, we understand you trust us to work! Students have to work too, and let’s be honest: they’re kids and don’t always want to. We push it. We teach them how to stay engaged, we cold-call on kids, we tell them to use the chatbox, and we want them to use emojis! If they are resistant, we contact the student through the teacher tab first. If that doesn’t work, we call in the big guns–Mom and Dad. We want kids to learn. We don’t want them to pass through our classes without gaining skills and doing great learning.


DO HARD THINGS. Boost your confidence, master new skills, learn new concepts. This takes a commitment to do hard things. Like the standards we have for our teachers, we also expect our learners to do hard things, whether that means they stand firm in their convictions, learn geometry, write an essay, or give an oral presentation. You can do hard things!


HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: To balance our high expectations for their learning and behavior, we build relationships with them. We want them to know we care about and know them. We’ll ask about their play last weekend or the new trick they’re trying to master on the skateboard. We also want students to get to know each other and encourage community engagement.


DEPENDABLE: Multiple teachers are teaching this class, and we have an entire year of lessons planned and scheduled. Since we are a mission-driven organization, we protect our brand and the relationships with our families. We are accountable to our learners. When things come up for teachers, we work to get substitutes and do everything we can before canceling a class. We do not like canceling or changing, and we often teach classes at a loss to give others a chance to join. We have limits, of course, but we are not flippant or irresponsible about canceling! When things come up for students, since we have multiple sections, they can transfer from section to section. All our teachers teach the same content the same week, giving families even more flexibility!


TEACHER FEEDBACK: The back-and-forth work between a student and teacher significantly benefits a student if done well. We follow best practices in designing class time, assignments, and routines. According to Pennington Publishing, effective writing feedback (or grading) is:

  • Specific, not general
  • Immediate, not postponed
  • Routine with a revision / feedback cycle
  • Explanatory
  • The right amount
  • Targeted to the most critical issues
  • Varied (written, audio, and video comments)
  • Holding students accountable

WORKSHOP TIME: We use “workshop time” so students will work while the teacher answers questions, gets them started, and holds them accountable. In a writing class, the teacher “visits” learners on their Google Documents and watches and helps them write. The immediacy of the feedback/revision cycle with the instructor allows writers to improve rapidly. Additionally, once we started using this method in writing classes, we saw nearly a 100% completion rate in student essays!


GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS: Students need graphic organizers to help them see the structure and breakdown of a concept or process. For example, we use them to help learners understand how to write a paragraph or essay and to use the writing process. This is how they learn to develop coherent ideas. They don’t figure out how to do this magically; the graphic organizers and the intentional, explicit teaching help them learn the skills!


STUDENT MASTERY: Each class includes explicit, direct instruction with teacher modeling. Students are guided toward mastery of skills and understandings to grasp the concepts and become independent. Students are held to a high standard of academic work, including often ignored skills like the use of grammar and neatness in math.


STUDY THE BEAUTIFUL

We are surrounded by the mediocre, which is not good! We see this in expectations at some schools, the poor customer service at a store, and even architecture like in a gray, uninspiring complex of high-occupancy housing.

In contrast, we are surrounded by the beautiful, which is good! We see the beautiful in classic literature, music, and beautiful architecture like pictured here.

The mediocre demoralizes learners while the beautiful inspires.

At Lemons-Aid Learning, we study the beautiful: classic literature, artful sentence construction, art, poetry, maths, God’s hand in all of history, and God’s very creation. His creation glorifies Him, and in our study of all content areas, we learn about who God is.

We do not compromise. This means we don’t choose a graphic novel of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We read the original play. We know how to make the complexity and beauty of classic study approachable and understandable to a modern audience. It’s more difficult, but worth the effort!


CUSTOMER SERVICE

We serve the Lord and we work hard for families. We work to give quick responses to questions, authentic and careful feedback, and to solve any conflict. As home educators ourselves, familiar with the joys and struggles of teaching our own children, we can relate! We are supporting families, equipping learners, and serving Christ. We are 100% devoted to Him and to you!

To read more about our teaching and learning methods, read our blogs, written by our teachers and staff.

The Lemons-Aid Team

Lemons-Aid teachers have a few things in common.
❤️ They love their students and value each of their unique strengths and personalities that make our classes special. Our classes can be described as fun, personal, academic, challenging, and supportive.
🤩 We work to keep learners engaged, so there is always a degree of student accountability for their attention and focus, whether that be through asking them direct questions or by using the chatbox.
💭 We know all kids can learn, but sometimes things are hard! To support students, we teach them how to develop effective thinking and learning habits that will bring them success in class and in life.
🌟 Building relationships with students so they know we care about them helps us balance the high expectations we have for them regarding their effort, work quality, and behavior. Our students are encouraged, cared for, and they achieve!

𝙆𝘼𝙍𝙀𝙉 𝙇𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙎: English Language Arts
#High-Energy #Skilled #Experienced #Relational #Fun
Karen is the Founder of Lemons-Aid. She has a bachelor’s degree in English, a minor in Education, and a master’s degree in Education Administration from Liberty University. With a teaching certificate and a principal’s license in both Washington and Colorado, she has many years of experience teaching English Language Arts and History / Social Studies at the middle school and high school levels. Additionally, she is TESOL and TEFL certified and enjoys teaching English Language Learners from all over the world. She has worked in private and public schools at every level and is currently an affiliate faculty member at Colorado Christian University, supervising teacher candidates in their undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs. She is a teacher of teachers. A homeschool mom herself, she admits that teaching other people’s kids is easier than teaching her own teenage boys! She lives in the Denver, Colorado area where she cheers on the Broncos, Avs, and the Rockies, but her favorite athletes are her own kids who play hockey and baseball!
🎥 Karen’s Intro Video

 

𝑱𝑬𝑵𝑵 𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑳𝑬: English Language Arts
#Experienced #Knowledgeable #Empowering #Patient #Rises Above the Ordinary.
As a certified English teacher, Jenn has taught in some capacity over the course of the past twenty-five years. She has taught middle school and high school English classes in both private and public school settings, tutored international ESL students online, developed and taught literature and public speaking classes for a local homeschool co-op, and homeschooled her own two children. Jenn has a bachelor’s degree in English Education. A strong believer in lifelong learning, Jenn has also taken several graduate-level courses related to teaching. Jenn enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, and their two teenagers. She enjoys taking day trips close to where they live in upstate New York. In her spare time, Jenn enjoys singing and performing in plays. Additionally, she enjoys curling up on the sofa to read a good book. More than likely, one of her four cats will be curled up at her feet.
🎥 Jenn’s Intro Video

𝙆𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙀𝙉 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀𝙈𝘼𝙉: Elementary
#Fun #Inspiring #LoveForLearning
Kristen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a minor in child psychology from Liberty University. For nearly a decade, she has worked in elementary school classrooms, as a private tutor, and as an online ELL teacher. While passionate about education in general, her favorite subjects to both study and teach are reading, grammar, and writing. She and her husband are actively involved in a church where she works as a Sunday School teacher and Children’s Ministry teacher to ages 4-6. No matter where she is teaching, Kristen tries to find ways to connect with her students and to create an exciting classroom that builds a passion for education. It is her desire to not only teach a subject but also to foster a love of learning which inspires students to want to learn more even once the class is completed. Kristen lives in Virginia with her husband, daughter, and their new baby boy! In her spare time, Kristen loves to create teaching content such as interactive lesson plans, worksheets, and more! She also enjoys doing family outings and crafting.
🎥 Kristen’s Intro Video

𝙈𝙍𝙎. 𝘼𝙇𝙄:
Elementary
#Engaging #Fun #Patient #Kind #Encouraging
Ali has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked with children over the last 11 years. She taught for 6 years in public school, 2 years in Kindergarten and 4 years in First Grade. She has worked as a reading tutor and ESL teacher online for the last 4 years; she has also tutored children in-person in reading, writing, and STEM. Ali believes that every child is a natural learner; she believes that an educator’s goal is to engage each child in the way that they learn best! She is passionate about creating a safe and FUN environment that teaches the whole child. Each time she enters a classroom, whether it is in-person or online, you can find her singing, playing games, and making learning fun. Ali lives in Missouri, near St. Louis with her husband and fur-child (an 80 lb. German Shepherd who doesn’t know how big he is). In her free time she loves reading, writing, crafts, hiking, working out, and spending time with my family.
🎥 Ali’s Intro Video

𝙆𝙄𝙈𝘽𝙀𝙍𝙇𝙔 𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙄𝙎𝙄: English
#Energetic #Kind #Encouraging #Authentic #Enthusiastic #Guide
Kim loves life, loves people, and loves learning! She views each student as a team member with his or her own unique talents, skills and life experience to bring to the group. She loves helping students expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills to reach their greatest potential. Kim has a Bachelor’s degree from Cairn University in secondary Education with certification in English (NY and PA) and endorsement in music. Her classroom experience has focused on English, PE and Bible education, but she has tutored in a variety of areas including ESL, special ed, math, history, science and music (piano and voice). She lives in northeast PA with her wonderful family. She has homeschooled all of her seven children. The youngest five are still in school and ensure that every day is an adventure. Kim also coaches intramural and competitive sports throughout the year. She loves music, sports, reading and taking long walks up her dirt road admiring wildflowers, listening to birds and reflecting on what she is learning in life!
🎥 Kim’s Intro Video

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