Homeschool Enrichment at Beyond Alphabets: A Hands-On, Charter-Approved Experience

Saeedeh Rad
Aug 5
3 min read

Updated: Oct 20

At Beyond Alphabets, we proudly support homeschooling families with a dynamic, hands-on Homeschool Enrichment Program designed to meet educational standards while sparking creativity, curiosity, and connection.

Our goal is to provide a warm, structured, and engaging environment where homeschooled children can grow academically and socially — with opportunities to collaborate, explore, and build lifelong friendships.

🎓 We’re a Charter-Approved Vendor

We are proud to be an approved vendor with many California charter schools, including:

Sky Mountain
Pacific Coast Academy
Mission Vista Academy
Excel Academy
Cabrillo Point Academy
Suncoast Preparatory
iLEAD Exploration
Sage Oak Charter School

Beyond Alphabets is always thrilled to be a trusted vendor with an expanding list of charter schools, allowing us to support even more homeschooling families across Southern California.

Families may use charter funds through a purchase order (PO) to enroll in our enrichment program, tutoring, seasonal camps, and more. We are happy to help walk you through the PO process.

📚 What Our Enrichment Program Includes

Our weekly enrichment sessions blend academics and creativity with age-appropriate structure and flexibility. Each day is filled with activities that support both academic development and the joy of learning.

Children participate in:

✅ Core subjects: Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies
🎨 Art, Handmade Sculpting, Crafts, and Sensory Projects
🌍 Spanish
🧪 STEM activities and project-based learning
🧠 Social-emotional learning, peer interaction, and problem-solving

We aim to meet every child where they are, encouraging growth through support, challenge, and creativity.

🖥️ Curriculum & Learning Tools We Use

Our teaching team blends trusted curriculum with hands-on exploration, including:

📘 180 Days of Learning books
💻 Khan Academy (for self-paced academic reinforcement)
📈 IXL (for targeted skills practice and progress tracking)
✅ California Standards-Based "I Can" Statements
🧑‍🏫 Teacher Pay Teachers resources
✏️ Customized lesson plans tailored to student needs

We carefully balance state learning goals with enrichment activities, creating a well-rounded experience that fits the unique pace of homeschool education.

👶 Who We Serve

TK–5th Grade Students on Monday to Thursdays
2–3-Year-Olds in our Friday Co-Op Enrichment Program
Teens (customized afternoon sessions available)

All age groups benefit from structured academic activities, art, group collaboration, and plenty of opportunities for expression and confidence-building.

🌳 Social Experiences, Field Trips & Events

At Beyond Alphabets, we believe that learning extends beyond the classroom. That’s why we incorporate:

🌳 Monthly park days for outdoor learning and play
🚌 Field trips to local museums, farms, and cultural centers
🎉 Holiday celebrations and cultural events (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Festivals, and more)
👫 Social play, team games, and classroom bonding activities
🎂 Birthday celebrations and family community days

These events help our students build strong friendships and enjoy the full social experience many homeschool families are seeking.

💬 What Parents Are Saying

“The homeschool program is amazing. My daughter grew in every subject — art, Spanish, math — and her STAR test scores improved dramatically. We’re beyond thankful to Ms. Rad and her team!”— Michelle V.

“Beyond Alphabets has been a blessing. My son talks more, made friends, and is thriving. The staff truly care — I couldn’t be more grateful.”— Deborah F.