Homeschool Educational Track:
Homesteading & Home Economics
ABOUT HOMESTEADING & Home EConomics TRACK
You don’t have to live on a farm to use homesteading skills! Modern homesteading, backyard homesteading, and urban farming are all examples of what this can look like.
For the 2025-2026 School Year Program, we are partnering with experienced homesteading and home economics instructors to bring you more skill building experiences covering ages K-12th. Homesteading isn’t as hard as you think! Each sub-track’s experiences will have a specific topic and project focus.
Sub-Tracks:
Sewing - Beginner & Advanced
Farm Life, Soap Making & Animal Husbandry
Past Class Topics: Little Urban Homestead Series, Gardening, Sewing, Soap Making, Lotion Making, Vermicomposting, Tin Punch Lanterns by Living History Days, Eco-Friendly Beeswax Food Wraps, etc.
We also have engaging, real-life learning field trips throughout the year (see our Farm Tour Series).
Our learning experiences are ALL non-government funded.
Join our online Colorado Homeschooling + Homesteading community!
Planning Skills • Adaptability • problem solving • ability to focus • REliability • consistency • Attention to Detail • PERSEVERANCE • Growth APPRECIATION
Sewing - Beginner & Advanced
Students will ignite their creativity while learning how to operate a basic sewing machine to include threading, changing the needle, moving the needle, bobbin threading and replacing, sewing straight and zig-zag stitches, beginning and finishing projects, and problem solving basic issues that can arise while sewing.
** NOTE: Bringing your sewing machine is required for this class. We can help you find one! **
Sewing classes are at Ms. Jaimi’s private residence in Littleton where she runs The Frazzled Feather.
Age Range: K-12th grade
Dates & Pricing: Classes offered directly through Ms. Jaimi by appointment
Location: The Frazzled Feather in Littleton (nearest cross streets are Wadsworth & Chatfield)
2025-2026 Program Update: Classes offered directly through Ms. Jaimi by appointment.
*Registration always opens first for Members and then to the public if have spots left.
Farm Life, Soap Making & Animal Husbandry
Students will ignite their homesteading curiosity while learning about farm life, animal husbandry, and making soap in this two-part workshop series at Firehouse Farms Goat Farm in Shawnee.
Age Range: K-12th grade
Dates: Fall 2025 Dates (TBD) | Offered as two half-day workshop series
Drop-Off (Yes/No): No. Parents will be participating in the classes.
2025-2026 Program: These will be run at various times as two half-day workshop series up at Firehouse Farms Goat Farm in Shawnee.
*Registration always opens first for Members and then to the public if have spots left.
THEME-BASED FIELD TRIP SERIES
HOMESTEADING / FARM TOUR SERIES
Description: Farm tour series where we will be visiting farms, ranches, and sanctuaries together, learning as a community! This will be an ongoing series. #SupportLocal
Our annual National Western Stock Show & Pro Rodeo Show experiences are part of our Farm Tour Series.
We will be experiencing:
YAYA Farm & Orchard in Longmont
National Western Stock Show & Pro Rodeo Show (optional)
This series is in tandem with our Homesteading & Home Economics Educational Track.
Dates: Offered throughout the year, timing will vary based on availability for each tour.
Cost: Free for Members on some. Others will vary based on field trip fees, if applicable.
2025-2026 Program: Running on various days throughout the calendar year.
Registration*:
Rolling registration as we get them scheduled.
*Registration always opens first for Members and then to the public if have spots left.
Homesteading & Home Economics TOOLBOX: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Wildcraft! Game
Cooperative, nature-themed, educational board game that introduces students to the world of edible and medicinal herbs through a fun foraging adventure. Players work together to gather plants and bring them to Grammy’s house, learning about 25 herbs with the help of beautifully illustrated cards, a storybook, plant guide, and coloring book. Perfect for students who love nature and want to learn through play. Perfect for 1-4 players, ages 4+.
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