EFA Approved
EFA-Approved Direct Pay Vendor
Where Homeschoolers Learn Together
Our small-group, hands-on enrichment classes for K-8 families in the Bentonville area provide a joyful supplement to your at-home curriculum. Rooted in wholesome values and living books, we offer a space for your child to flourish academically and socially.
A Wholesome Partner in Your Enrichment Journey
Mathews School classes are thoughtfully designed to complement, not replace, your family's at-home curriculum. We provide a bridge between solitary study and community learning, offering a gentle environment where living books, nature study, hands-on activities and meaningful conversations take center stage.
Explore Classes
Join our small, nurturing groups where children learn through art, exploration, and discovery. We focus on building deep friendships in a warm, family-like environment.
Grades K-2nd
Bones and Stones
Spark your child's curiosity in this gentle introduction to geography, science, and math. Using living books and hands-on projects, students build a joyful foundation for learning.
Dates & Time
Fall Semester Tuesdays · 12:30 to 2:30
Cost: $250.00
GRADES 1ST-5TH
Spelling Foundations: Small Group Tutoring
Help your child build a strong foundation in reading and spelling through engaging, multisensory lessons in a supportive small-group setting. With a maximum of four students, each child receives personalized instruction using the proven All About Spelling curriculum to develop phonics, spelling, reading fluency, and lasting confidence. Perfect for beginning spellers or students who need extra support.
Dates & Time
Cost: $450.00
Grades 3rd-8th
History & Science
History: Journey through time from the Revolutionary War to the Cold War. Students explore the people and events that shaped our world through interactive discussions and creative living-book projects.
Science: Dive into the fascinating world of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Through real-life observation and discovery-based lessons, students learn about animal behavior, habitats, and ecosystems.
Fall Semester Tuesdays:
Two Classes: 8:45 to 11:30
One Class: History 8:45 to 10:30 or Science 9:45 to 11:30
Dates & Time
Cost: Two Classes (History and Science): $375.00
One Class (History or Science + Recess): $250.00
A Simple Rhythm for Joyful Learning
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Welcoming
02
Lesson & Hands-on Activity
03
Arts and Experiments
04
Outside & Movement
05
We warmly greet every family at arrival, creating a space where children feel welcome and eager to share their lives and jump into joyful learning.
Students express their creativity through arts and crafts and explore new ideas through simple experiments.
Children enjoy outdoor play, share snacks, and build meaningful friendships.
Parent Communication
Students learn through stories, meaningful discussions, and hands on activities that bring each lesson to life.
During pick up, parents communicate openly with the teacher and build friendships with one another.
Tuition & Financial Support
We aim to make wholesome, hands-on enrichment accessible and uncomplicated for Northwest Arkansas homeschool families. Our partnership with the EFA program ensures that financial barriers don't stand in the way of a joyful education.
Classes can also be paid conveniently via Venmo.
Approved EFA Direct Pay Vendor
Your child’s Arkansas Education Freedom Account can cover tuition costs for Mathews School classes. This removes the cost objection, allowing families to focus on wholesome, joy-filled learning. We handle the direct invoicing to make the process simple for you.
