Registration opens on March 15th!
Nurturing Minds, Growing Hearts
Threads of Ames is dedicated to blending academic excellence with spiritual development, fostering a supportive community where students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade thrive. Our mission is to offer a flexible, one-day-a-week, affordable hybrid learning model that empowers families to cultivate faith, knowledge, and character in every child.
Benefits of Threads
Flexibility
Threads offers many benefits, but families most often highlight the flexibility our model provides—allowing students to pursue other interests, travel, or participate in extracurricular activities they are passionate about.
Since we meet one day a week, students who need additional time to master concepts can receive help from parents or tutors and revisit challenging material. At the same time, academically gifted students are encouraged to go deeper—extending projects, exploring advanced content, and expanding their subject knowledge.
Time for Discipleship and Strong Family Relationships
Often called, “the best of both classroom and home education,” Threads comes alongside families as students grow by providing skilled instruction in more challenging subject areas, while surrounding them with other like-minded Christian families and educators.
Compared to many educational models, Threads intentionally preserves time for discipleship, strong sibling relationships, and meaningful community—both for parents and for students.
Program Overview
Providing a holistic Christian education through a unique hybrid model that balances classroom instruction with intentional home learning.
Pre-K Program (Juniors)
Once-a-week, hands-on morning class for 4–5-year-olds and a parent, gently introducing little learners to classroom skills and the Grammar Stage through songs, stories, and play.
Elementary Programs (Primary)
Once-a-week morning program that builds strong foundations in core subjects like Language Arts, History, Science, and Fine Arts using a joyful, classical approach.
Afternoon Language Arts (4th–5th Grades)
Once-a-week Language Arts class with rich literature, step-by-step grammar, and IEW writing to help 4th–5th graders grow as confident writers and readers.
Middle School Programs (6th–8th Grades)
Challenging, once-a-week discussion-based classes that guide students into the Logic Stage—asking 'Why?', making connections, and learning through labs, projects, and thoughtful conversation.
High School Program (College Prep)
A once-a-week college-prep program in the Rhetoric Stage that trains students to think critically, communicate clearly, and engage in deep discussions across subjects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Threads of Ames serve?
We offer education for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in a flexible one-day-a-week hybrid format.
How often do students attend classes on campus?
Students attend in-person classes once a week to participate in class discussions, dissections, and, in general, learn the content. Your student will then complete tests, reading assignments, and projects at home as part of their homeschooling experience.
Is Threads of Ames a faith-based program?
Yes, our curriculum integrates Christian teachings to nurture both academic and spiritual growth and strives to focus on the core doctrines of the faith.
Can students participate in extracurricular activities?
Our Threads program is excited to announce the addition of extracurricular activities for our community this next year. Class offerings include Choir, Theater, various day camps, and the Science Olympiad. In addition to these exciting new Threads opportunities, our flexible schedule allows students to engage in various outside opportunities while maintaining core academics.
Student & Parent Testimonials
From Our Students
“I really like going to Threads because I get lots of time with my family and also time with my friends. My teachers are nice and make class fun, and I like learning new things. My favorite part is playing basketball at lunch with my friends. Threads makes school really fun, and I’m always excited to go each week.”
— Student, age 10
From Our Parents
“With a large family, we truly wouldn’t have been able to continue homeschooling without Threads of Ames. The one-day-a-week model gives us the flexibility to pursue athletics and activities our children love, while still providing meaningful classroom learning.
For one of our children with special needs, this schedule has been especially impactful—it allows him to work at his own pace for the rest of the week, while gaining confidence and experiencing real success. Threads has been an incredible support to our family, and we are so grateful for this community.”
— Threads parent
VISITOR INFORMATION
Come Visit Threads of Ames
See our classrooms, meet our teachers, and experience our community in person.
We host regular Visitor Days where you can tour our campus, sit in on classes, and ask questions about our programs. Whether you’re new to hybrid schooling or already homeschooling, we’d love to help you see if Threads is a good fit for your family.
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