Elementary
Grades K – 5Foundational learning through stories, art, hands-on science, and exploration.
A Christ-centered co-op where Maine families learn, build, and grow — together.
Meetup Calendar
All co-op meetups, study sessions, and events in one place. Updated in real time.
Our Classes
Three learning levels, one united co-op. Tap a card to see classes, then jump into Google Classroom.
For Current Families
Quick Links
The hubs your family uses every week.
Google Classroom
Homework Hub
Access assignments, turn in work, and check grades. Everything for your classes lives here.
Open Classroom → MessagingGoogle Chat
Quick messages and group conversations with your co-op families for day-to-day check-ins.
Open Chat → ChannelsSlack Workspace
Organized channels for announcements, homework help, project planning, and parent discussions.
Open Slack → SchedulingMeetup Calendar
Upcoming meetups, study sessions, project days, and field trips in one shared calendar.
View Calendar →Prayer & Encouragement
“It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
Proverbs 25:2 (NIV)Prayer Requests
No prayer requests yet — submit one with the form below.
Encouragements & Praise
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Share a Prayer Request or Encouragement
Submit a prayer request or share an encouragement. You can share publicly on the hub or keep it private for leadership to pray over.
Open the Prayer & Encouragement Form
Our Co-Op
Learning together, growing together.
A season of field trips, labs, worship, and friendship — from our first year.
Co-Op Gallery
Snapshots of our learning adventures — field trips, projects, and everyday moments.
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A look back at our first year. More photos as we go — the full year's album coming to Google Photos. Tap any photo to view it full-screen.
Student Showcase
Where students share what they build — software, websites, productions, and digital art.
Software
Homework Tracker
by Eli M. · High School
A web app that pulls co-op assignments into one dashboard with due-date reminders for the whole family.
Website
Student Field Trip Blog
by Grace & Noah · Middle School
A photo-journal site documenting every co-op trip — ice fishing, the sugar shack, colonial history day.
Production
“Maine Winter” — Short Film
by the Film Club · All Levels
A six-minute documentary short shot across a season of snow days, edited and scored entirely by students.
Digital Art
“Lion of Light” Poster Series
by Ava R. · High School
A set of three digital posters reimagining the LLA crest in vivid color — printed for the co-op hallway.
Software
Snow Day Challenge Game
by the Code Club · Middle School
A browser game where players earn XP completing real snow-day challenges — built from the hub's own challenge list.
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Your project here
Built something this year? Submit it in Slack or Google Chat and we'll feature it in the showcase.
Sample layout. These cards are placeholders showing how the showcase will look. As students finish real software, sites, productions, and art, each gets its own card — cover image, creator, tools used, and a link to try it.
Student Spotlight
Student spotlights coming soon
We'll celebrate one student each month here. Want to nominate yours? Share the moment with us.
Nominate a student →Announcements
No announcements yet
Updates from leadership will appear here as the school year unfolds.
Check Slack for updates →New Here? Get Started
Welcome! Follow these steps to get your family set up and connected.
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Step 1
Join Google Classroom
Sign in with your Google account and enter the class code from your welcome email.
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Step 2
Set Up Google Chat
Join our co-op chat space for quick family-to-family communication.
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Step 3
Join Our Slack Workspace
Click the invite link from your welcome email and introduce your family in #introductions.
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Step 4
Subscribe to the Shared Calendar
Add our co-op calendar so you never miss a meetup or field trip.
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Step 5
Get the Parent Portal Password
Ask a co-op admin for access to teacher advisories and private notes.
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Step 6
Bookmark This Page!
Save this hub to your bookmarks or add it to your phone's home screen.
You're all set! Welcome to the Lions Light Academy family.
Resources
Our official LLA documents plus curated curriculum, media, and Maine homeschool essentials.
Khan Academy
Math, science, history & more — all grade levels
FreeIXL Learning
Personalized math & ELA practice with diagnostics
Free TierEasy Peasy All-in-One
Complete free Christian homeschool curriculum K-12
FreeAmbleside Online
Charlotte Mason curriculum with free book lists
FreeCrash Course
Fun, fast-paced video lessons on every subject
VideoNumberphile
Mind-blowing math videos that make numbers fun
VideoSciShow
Explore the unexpected science behind everyday life
VideoDuolingo
Free language learning — Spanish, French & more
FreeHSLDA — Maine Laws
Legal overview of Maine homeschool requirements
MaineMaine DOE Home Instruction
Official state forms, filing deadlines & guidelines
MaineHome Educators Fellowship
Maine's Christian homeschool support network
MaineParent Packet
Welcome letter, vision, handbook & what to expect
PDFCode of Conduct
Faith-based expectations for students & families (v1.1)
PDFCo-Op Day Schedule
Daily schedule for the 2026–2027 school year
PDFMaine Homeschool Checklist
Documentation requirements for Maine homeschool families
PDFHS Credit Summary
High school credit tracker & parent submission sheet
PDFField Trip Waiver
Fillable per-trip permission & liability waiver
PDFTeacher & Mentor Guidebook
Vision, role of the teacher, classroom philosophy (2025 Ed.)
PDFTeacher & Volunteer Expectations
Role clarity, authority & boundaries (v1.0)
PDFSupervision & Room Operations SOP
Operational procedures for co-op days (v1.0)
PDFTraining & Acknowledgment
Orientation framework for teachers & volunteers (v1.0)
PDFStudent Safety & Emergency Plan
Background checks, emergencies, supervision ratios (v1.1)
PDFEscalation & Discipline Policy
Levels of behavior, responses & restoration (v1.1)
PDFPolicy Index
Master index of authoritative policy documents
PDFSnow Day Connect
Maine Snow Day HQ
Connect & Collaborate
Got a day off? Link up with your co-op friends, work on projects together, or take on a fun challenge.
Snow Day Challenges
Blizzard Reader
Read 30 pages of any book and share one cool thing you learned in Slack.
50 XPWinter Artist
Create a drawing, painting, or craft inspired by today's weather. Post a photo!
75 XPSnow Scientist
Measure the snowfall outside, record the temperature every hour, and chart your data.
100 XPStorm Storyteller
Write a short story set during a Maine blizzard. Bonus points for a surprise ending!
100 XPPlan Your Snow Day Together
Got a snow day? Coordinate hangouts, post a project meetup, or share your snowfall with the co-op in real time:
Parent Portal
Parent Connect
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Teacher advisories will appear here as they're posted.