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From History to His Story . . .

History isn’t just about what happened. It’s about who shaped it, and who never stopped working behind it all. God’s fingerprints are...

Josh LaFountaine

Jul 22 min read

Microschools... Who Are They For?

All I’ve ever wanted to do was teach. I have been a high school English Language Arts teacher for over a decade. During that decade,...

Elisa Hernandez

Mar 213 min read

How to Navigate Homeschooling Through High School

Homeschooling through high school can be both rewarding and challenging. To make the journey smoother, consider these key strategies:...

Denna Walker

Oct 9, 20241 min read

Anchored in Hope

Trees fascinate me. I'm obsessed with the intricate design of tree roots. Two months ago, a 104-mph wind (not a typo) blew over some of...

Misti Lacy

Aug 24, 20242 min read

📞📱 Anchor has a new number—and it’s an upgrade!
You can now call or text us at 480-670-5444 🎉
Got questions? Need help? Just wanna chat? We’re here for it! ⛵️

#AnchorsUp #NewNumberWhoDis #AnchorEnrichment #TextOrCall

✨ Glow-up alert! ✨
https://www.anchorenrichment.org/

Our website just got the full makeover treatment 💇‍♀️💻
Fresh look. Same heart. Way easier to use.

Go check it out — it’s feelin’ cute. 😎

#WebsiteGlowUp #AnchorEnrichment #NewLookWhoDis

If you need something fun to do Monday, check out this great space for kids and meet a few of our Anchor instructors! Shout out to @surprise_and_shine for a wonderful venue for learning and fun for littles! 🌟

Thanks to @ESAconnection for helping us connect with some amazing programs!

Come say hi to:
✨ Little Lights Micro Crew – a joyful space for little learners @little_lights_micro_crew
📚 Reading Learning Pods – now enrolling in Mesa! @growingwordsintoreaders
👩🏻 Ms. Gaona’s Microschool for Girls – empowering girls in a supportive learning environment @alzarse.academy
www.anchorenrichment.org
#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy

What’s Anchor like⁉��️ Take a 90-second journey through just a FEW of the highlights from 2024-2025! So fun to look back on a great year at Anchor Enrichment Academy 🎉⚓️ Thinking about enrolling? Learn more at 👉👉www.anchorenrichment.org

🎉 Special On-Campus Summer Camps — Still Spots Left!
You’ve been asking to see the Anchor campus — and these camps are your chance! Most of our summer activities are off-site, but these select camps are happening right on campus at TCAA — a rare opportunity to explore, play, and learn in the Anchor environment! 🏫🌞
👉 Register now: https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu
📌 Click “Learning Pods” to view available camps!
🌊 Current Anchor students skip the registration fee!
🌟 New families unlock a full year of perks — from field trips to tutoring to microschool access and more! Even though this camp is on campus, you pay the lower off-campus price! 🙌

Come join the fun and see what makes Anchor Enrichment Academy so special.

#AnchorOnCampus #AnchorEnrichment #SummerAtAnchor

Looking for classes to enrich your homeschool journey that actually guide your student throughout the week? One place for ALL your school-aged kids to go? Anchor has a NEW campus in the EAST valley to help more families! Our students have enjoyed community, quality instruction, events, and more! Come see what the hype is all about ⚓️ www.anchorenrichment.org

🎨🇲🇽 Bright Colors, Bold Culture, Big Fun! 🇲🇽🎨
This summer, let your child’s creativity bloom at Srta Gaona’s Mexican Folk Art Camp! From papel picado to vibrant painting, kids will explore the rich traditions of Mexican artistry through hands-on projects and cultural stories.

🌞 Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
👉 Learn More and Register at: www.anchorenrichment.org/learning-pods

#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #MexicanFolkArtCamp #SummerCreativity #HandsOnArt #CulturalExploration

Looking for a safe supportive place with classes that support your homeschooling goals and where teachers help you figure out what to do the rest of the week? Anchor has everything you need to be successful and find community for teens, littles, and everyone in between K-12. We are a ClassWallet Vendor! Let’s make homeschool life easier and create well-rounded students ready to take on the world! 🌎 www.anchorenrichment.org

📲 Start now enjoying the perks of what Anchor Enrichment Academy has to offer!
Explore all our summer camps & register here:
https://anchorenrichment.org/learning-pods

☀️ Anchor Enrichment Academy has a full lineup of hands-on and FUN summer camps designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and connection! 🌊📚🎨

Here’s what’s coming up:
👩‍🍳 Cooking Boot Camp
🧁 Baking Boot Camp
🌿 Corner of Nature
🎬 Film Club
🚂 Train Club – Wild West
🎥 Film Production Camp
🪐 Train Club – Space Theme
🎨 Mexican Folk Art & Culture

🎉 Whether your child loves trains, storytelling, art, nature, or hands-on kitchen fun, there’s something for everyone!

Let’s make this summer one to remember! ☀️⚓

👋 Hello from our Mesa Open House!
The East Valley is buzzing with excitement — Anchor Enrichment Academy is here! ⚓️🎉

We’re officially enrolling, and just like our West Valley campus, classes are expected to fill up quickly. Don’t wait — now’s the time to secure your spot! https://anchorenrichment.org/mesa-2025-2026

✅ Have questions?
✅ Want to learn more?
📩 Send us a message — we’d love to chat!

#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #EastValleyAZ #HomeschoolSupport #MesaAZ #AnchorInLearning #OpenHouse #NowEnrolling

You can literally take online classes every day of the week and enjoy ALL Anchor has to offer (local field trips, events, community, academic planning support, and more)!! Online classes are in AZ time, but you can join us from anywhere! 💻📱🌎 Learn more at https://anchorenrichment.org/online-2025-2026

East Valley, we are ready for you! CLASS ENROLLMENT IS LIVE! 💻 Our K-12 academics and enrichment program is opening another location in Mesa this fall! Check out our class lists and schedules at www.anchorenrichment.org/mesa-2025-2026 ⚓️ Come by and see us June 3rd at our Open House event!

🎉 That’s a wrap on an amazing year at Anchor! From new friendships to unforgettable memories, we’re so proud of everything our community has accomplished. 💙☀️

Wishing everyone a fun, restful, and adventure-filled summer — you’ve earned it! 🌴🌈 Don’t forget to check out our summer offerings to keep the good times going! 🚀 www.anchorenrichment.org

#AnchorStrong #SummerVibes #SeeYouThisSummer #EndOfYearFun #StayAnchored

Performances 🎶, projects 🎨, and graduation 🎓, oh my! We had a blast at our Spring Showcase! Our students and tutors did an AMAZING job! THANK YOU to all the families who made it happen!

Kick off the summer with a sweet treat and support our amazing program! Kona Ice will be on campus for Anchor’s last day of 2024-2025!

🔥 New Microschool Class Launching This Fall! 🔥 MEET AND GREET MAY 21st!
Light a Fire for Literature—with a unique blend of academics and community.

We’re diving deep into dystopian novels, exploring themes, characters, and ideas that spark critical thinking and creativity. Through projects, discussion, and hands-on activities, students will experience literature like never before!

📚 Fridays | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 Starting September 5, 2025
📍 Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd. (AZ)
💵 $200/month | ClassWallet accepted

✔️ Novel selections provided
✔️ Project materials lists sent in advance
✔️ Small class size, big impact

✨ ENROLLING NOW!
Come meet the teacher, ask questions, and get all the details at our upcoming Meet & Greet!

👉 May 21st | RSVP here: https://calendly.com/tour-anchorenrichment/meet-and-greet-next-chapter-microschool

#Microschool #LiteratureClass #DystopianReads #ProjectBasedLearning #Fall2025 #AZMicroschool #HomeschoolHybrid #MeetAndGreet

🔥 New Microschool Class Launching This Fall! 🔥
Light a Fire for Literature—with a unique blend of academics and community.

We’re diving deep into dystopian novels, exploring themes, characters, and ideas that spark critical thinking and creativity. Through projects, discussion, and hands-on activities, students will experience literature like never before!

📚 Fridays | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 Starting September 5, 2025
📍 Ray Rd. & Ellsworth Rd. (AZ)
💵 $200/month | ClassWallet accepted

✔️ Novel selections provided
✔️ Project materials lists sent in advance
✔️ Small class size, big impact

✨ ENROLLING NOW!
Come meet the teacher, ask questions, and get all the details at our upcoming Meet & Greet!

👉 May 21st | RSVP here: https://calendly.com/tour-anchorenrichment/meet-and-greet-next-chapter-microschool

#Microschool #LiteratureClass #DystopianReads #ProjectBasedLearning #Fall2025 #AZMicroschool #HomeschoolHybrid #MeetAndGreet

Come see what we’re all about!
Join us at our East Valley Open House – June 3rd!
https://facebook.com/events/s/east-valley-open-house/602346915469308/

Meet our passionate tutors, explore our programs, and discover how we can support your homeschooling journey.
One day a week. Whole-family enrichment. Faith-filled community.
We can’t wait to meet you!

#OpenHouse #HomeschoolSupport #AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #EastValleyEvents #ChristianEducation #HomeschoolCommunity

ANCHOR IS EXPANDING!
We’re setting sail to the East Valley — and you’re invited to come aboard!

Anchor Enrichment Academy is opening a second campus, bringing our one-day-a-week academic adventure to even more homeschooling families!
Join us for our East Valley Open House
June 3rd | Explore our classes, meet our passionate tutors, and experience the Anchor difference!

Don’t miss it – RSVP here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/east-valley-open-house/602346915469308/

New location, same heart. Faith-filled. Fun. Focused on your family’s success.
Let’s chart this course together!

#AnchorEnrichment #EastValleyAnchor #HomeschoolCommunity #OpenHouse #NewCampus #OneDayAWeekAcademy

Anchor Families enjoyed a day at the OdySea Aquarium! 🐠⚓️ We loved spending time exploring ocean life and giving students of all ages a fun day out! #HomeschoolFieldTrip #AnchorEnrichmentAcademy

The amazing PARENTS we get to partner with on this educational journey are the Best Teachers Ever! Our instructors provide guidance, expertise, and support to make homeschooling a breeze! Shout out to the homeschool teachers and instructors who guide our Anchor students, we appreciate how you pour into educating the next generation 💕

A few high schoolers in our Microbiology class had the amazing opportunity to visit WestMEC this week for a hands-on Medical Lab Sciences lesson—thank you Lori Botello for the special invite!
At Anchor, we partner with local organizations to give students real-world career experiences. We’re not just preparing them for tests—we’re preparing them for an ocean of possibility. 🌊 www.anchorenrichment.org

#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #CareerExploration #ThankYou #Microbiology #FutureReady #OceanOfPossibility #WestMEC

It’s Sports Day on Monday AND our last pizza party of the year! Thank you @mathnasiumarrowhead for feeding our students and hosting an awesome Math Party last week! At Anchor, we love core academics and making math fun! To keep math skills fresh over summer, check out Mathnasium’s Summer Passes and get a free math assessment at https://mathnasium_arrowhead.apptoto.com

We are so excited for our group to enjoy the OdySea Aquarium on Saturday! 🐠🐙🐬 Registered Anchor students (for next year, too!) fill out this form to get your tickets! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/odysea-aquarium-field-trip-with-anchor

Sports attire, prizes, and FREE PIZZA! We are ready for a fun Spirit Day on Monday! Come dressed in your best sports gear and enter the contest! ONE winner each for Elementary, Middle, and High School chosen at lunch! Can’t wait to see all the fun outfits! 🏀⚽️🏈⚾️

Come meet Ms. Tammy and see her teaching kitchen! Summer Boot Camps still have a few spots left! https://calendly.com/tour-anchorenrichment/meet-and-greet-summer-baking-and-cooking-boot-camps?month=2025-05

May the Fourth Be With You, Young Padawans!
The Force is strong at Anchor Enrichment Academy this month, and we’ve got a galaxy of events lined up:

May 5 – Math Party on Campus
May 10 – OdySea Aquarium Field Trip https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/odysea-aquarium-field-trip-with-anchor
May 16 – Spring Showcase https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/anchors-spring-showcase
May 19 – Last Day on Campus with yearbook signing and Anchor T-shirt signing! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/anchor-2024-2025-yearbook

It’s going to be an exciting end to the year—don’t miss a moment!

Come join the end-of-the-year fun at Anchor! We’ve got a field trip, showcase night, and more planned as we get ready for SUMMER! ☀️

Get ready for a Math Party! 🥳✖️➗➕➖
Join us Monday, May 5th from 3–4 PM at Anchor (The Church at Arrowhead campus) for a fun and engaging math celebration!

We’re passionate about supporting core academics for homeschool families, and this event is all about making math exciting and accessible. We’re thrilled to partner with local organizations like Mathnasium, who is generously sponsoring this special afternoon of games, prizes, and hands-on math fun.

Bring your homeschool crew and come be part of a community that values strong academics, creative learning, and meaningful connections.

Let’s make math something to celebrate!

#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #HomeschoolSupport #MathParty #AcademicExcellence #CommunityPartnership #Mathnasium #GlendaleAZHomeschool

🌞 Summer Nature School for Grades K–3! 🌿
Happening right here in the West Valley, our Summer Nature School invites young learners to explore the outdoors while diving into themes like appreciating nature, literature & poetry, and grounding our bodies through movement and mindfulness.

It’s the perfect blend of learning, play, and connection with nature! 🌳📚🧘

📅 Want to learn more?
Join us for a Meet & Greet!
👉 RSVP here https://calendly.com/tour-anchorenrichment/meet-and-greet-summer-nature-school

Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today!

#SummerNatureSchool #WestValleyKids #OutdoorLearning #AnchorEnrichment #MindfulKids #NatureAndPoetry

Need a drop off program that accepts ClassWallet and has high school classes and community? Anchor is the place to be! HURRY ‼️ Classes are already filling up. Explore our program at www.anchorenrichment.org

Our Creative Art Micro Crew is coming to the East Valley!
Starting August 20th, led by the amazing Samiya Ramsey — this micro crew blends academic support + creative arts for homeschool students in Grades 6-8!
Learn more at https://anchorenrichment.org/microschools
Part of the Anchor Enrichment Academy network, families become part of a supportive, fun-filled community with field trips, park days, and events!

ClassWallet vendor | Now enrolling
Limited spots available — don’t wait! Register here https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu

Contact us to schedule a tour: See the space and meet Samiya!

Let’s make learning a masterpiece
🎨✨ #MicroCrewMagic #AnchorCommunity #AnchorEnrichment

Need some help catching up or staying engaged over the summer? Our team is here to help! Visit our website for more information about private tutoring for your child! ClassWallet vendor 👍 https://anchorenrichment.org/private-tutoring

He is Risen!

This Easter, we celebrate the risen Savior—our living hope. In a world full of uncertainty, the resurrection of Jesus reminds us that death is not the end, and His love conquers all.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.”
— 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV)

Because He lives, we have hope for today, tomorrow, and forever. Happy Easter!

#HeIsRisen #LivingHope #EasterSunday #HopeInJesus

No Classes on Monday 4/21! Enjoy the Easter holiday while campus is closed. Online classes resume Tuesday 4/22 and we will see you on campus 4/28!

Check out Anchor’s summer learning pods! Chef Tammy is at it again with an amazing Cooking Boot Camp, in addition to her Baking Boot Camp! Come explore cuisines and have lots of fun this summer in the west valley! Register here - if you are already an Anchor student, just send us an email to add this learning pod! https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu

Looking for some educational fun this summer? Join our Summer Film Club 🎥 hosted by Mrs. Hernandez in Goodyear on Thursdays! Check the comments for our movie lineup and more info 🍿 Already an Anchor student? Simply email us to add Film Club to your summer plans, no need to re-do the forms 🙌 admin@anchorenrichment.org New to Anchor? Fill out this form to join the crew at Film Club! Select Learning Pods to enroll https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu

Looking for something fun to do on Saturday? Head to @chsrc.az for their Showcase and Family Day! You can get 40% off their bookstore items and you might just WIN one of our raffle prizes! Thank you @nauticalbowlswestvalley for helping us provide another set of Anchor-themed treats for local homeschoolers! ⚓️🎉 We LOVE our local partnerships that make our community extra special. DID YOU KNOW? Anchor will provide textbooks starting Fall 2025 for our program! Thank you Covenant! We love making things EASIER so parents can focus on what matters most- your amazing kids! #arizonahomeschool #westvalley #bookstore #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Spring is in the air at Anchor! 🌸
We’re excited for all that’s blooming this season—growth, connection, and fresh energy! ⛵️

April On-Campus Dates: ✏️
April 7, April 14, April 28
Enjoy Easter Monday off ✝️🐣

This Month’s Special Event:
How to Homeschool Through High School 🎓
Get clarity + confidence for the road ahead!
Grab your ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/how-to-homeschool-through-high-school-chart-the-course

Let’s grow together! 🌿
#AnchorEnrichmentAcademy #HomeschoolHighSchool #SpringAtAnchor #SailForwardTogether

What a blessing to Anchor families to have Evie Brechler steering the FUN aboard our ship! 🚢 Evie has been teaching Creative Writing and Medieval History-Based Writing this year as well as working closely with one of our amazing kiddos, and she recently opened her Micro Crew for students grades 7-12 in Glendale! Evie is a homeschool graduate and she earned her Bachelor’s from ASU and now she’s paying forward the wonderful homeschool experience she had to our lucky Anchor students! She’s an amazing crew mate and we look forward to the field trips, hangouts, events, teen morning gatherings, and FUN 🤩 she is planning alongside our older students! Thank you Evie!

🌿Summer at Corner of Nature Microschool! 📖

Calling all young explorers! 🌱✨ Join us for a nature-inspired summer session where kids in grades K-3 will discover the wonders of nature through hands-on exploration, stories, and poetry. 📚🌼

📅 June 3 - August 4
📍 Tuesdays & Thursdays in El Mirage
🌿 Space is limited—register now!

Let’s learn, grow, and explore together! https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu 🍃📖 #CornerOfNature #NatureLearning #OutdoorAdventures

🔥Summer Baking Boot Camp with Chef Tammy!🍰

Ready to whisk up some fun this summer? Join Chef Tammy for an unforgettable Baking Boot Camp where you’ll master delicious recipes, sharpen your skills, and create sweet memories! 🎂🥖

📅 June 12 - August 8
📍 Limited Spots Available!

Don’t miss out—register now before it’s too late! https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu ⏳✨ #BakingBootCamp #ChefTammy #SweetSummer

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spring-picture-day-at-anchor 📸 See details in our Facebook event!

What a NIGHT we had at Anchor’s Open House for 2025-2026! It’s so fun to see all the excitement growing for our amazing program 🎉 Couldn’t make it? That’s OK because we’d love to give you a tour or schedule a call to help you plan ahead - BUT DON’T WAIT! Some of our classes are already starting to fill up! 😱 www.anchorenrichment.org #anchorenrichmentacademy #anchorenrichment #openhouse #homeschooling #classwallet #westvalley

Here we GO! Our registration forms are now LIVE on the Anchor website to enroll for 2025-2026! 📋ON-CAMPUS FORM: https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/rMYCzz and the 📋OFF-CAMPUS FORM for our NEW microschools and learning pods, as well as off-campus tutoring! https://anchorenrichmentacademy.dreamclass.io/pages/admissions/form/YGiZOu 🎉 Don’t miss our Open House to meet the teachers, hear about all the exciting new classes and opportunities for students, and get PUMPED for 2️⃣5️⃣’-2️⃣6️⃣’! See you there! ⚓️

Who says there aren’t great classes and groups for ALL AGES around here? We’ve got you covered! 🎉✨

We’re excited to reveal the class lists for Anchor’s 2025-2026 year, and we want YOU to be the first to meet our instructors! 🎉 Join us for our OPEN HOUSE @ Anchor Enrichment Academy this Tuesday to explore all the fantastic opportunities we have for every age group. 🏫🎨

Plus, did you know Anchor is a ClassWallet vendor? That means parents don’t have to pay out of pocket for our programs—making it easier than ever to join in on the fun! 💰🎉

Get ready for a year full of learning, growth, and connection. Be sure to check out the full class schedules and start planning your next adventure with us! 📚💡

Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! 💬👇

#Anchor2025 #ClassReveals #OpenHouse #NewYearNewClasses #LearningForAllAges #AnchorCommunity #ClassWallet

🎉 SNEAK PEEK ALERT for Anchor Families! 🎉

🌟 The wait is over! Our exclusive sneak peek of next year’s class lineup is NOW available — but for now it’s ONLY for currently registered Anchor Families! 👀

📧 Check your inbox for a special preview — it’s in there! 📧
💌 Remember, current families will also get first access to the registration form soon, so stay tuned! ⏳

Don’t miss out on the WAVE of new classes and fun at Anchor! ⚓

#AnchorFamily #SneakPeek #ExclusiveAccess

⚓ Anchor Teens Hangout at Round 1! 🎳🎮🤠

Hey Anchor Teens! Get ready for an epic time at Round 1—where you can bowl, game, and challenge the mechanical bull! Bring a friend along to make it a party!

📅 Date: March 27th 4:00-7:00pm
📍 Location: Round 1 Arrowhead
💰 Cost: $8 for bowling (shoe rental not included) + bring extra for arcade games, food, and more! And don’t forget socks! 🧦

⚠️ Parent Reminder: This is not a drop-off event—parents are responsible for their teens. But you’re invited too! Come hang out with other Anchor parents and staff while the teens have a blast.

Don’t miss out—grab a ticket to let us know you’re coming! ⛵🎳 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/teen-hangout-at-round-1-march-27th
#TeenHangout #AnchorEvents #Round1Fun #RSVPNow #TeenVibes

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