Junction 127

Junction 127 Learning Groups

Because some learning is better together.

Junction 127 Learning Groups are small, three-hour learning experiences designed primarily for students around ages 9 to 12. Students explore interesting topics through hands-on activities, discussion, experiments, mapping, art, building, problem-solving, creative projects, and more.

Rather than moving quickly from one separate subject to another, we give students time to follow their questions, make connections, and really dig into what they're learning.

Groups are limited to 12 students, creating plenty of opportunity to participate, ask questions, share ideas, and work together.

Reading and writing will be part of our Learning Groups, but students do not need to be strong independent readers or writers. Students should have basic reading and writing skills, but activities will be guided and offer different ways for students to participate and show what they're learning. The focus is on understanding, exploring, and participating, not perfect spelling, lengthy writing, or reading everything independently.

Imagine this...

Imagine your child spending a session exploring the Florida Everglades, not through one subject or a stack of worksheets, but through a thoughtfully planned study that brings different areas of learning together.

They might investigate the animals and plants that make this ecosystem so unique, take part in a hands-on dissection to examine animal anatomy, and create detailed scientific illustrations of what they observe. They could map the Everglades and the flow of water through South Florida, then build a working model to investigate erosion and see firsthand how moving water can change the land.

As the study continues, groups might conduct experiments related to water and ecosystems, investigate animal adaptations, explore the people and history connected to the region, and create an Everglades-inspired art piece. Each experience builds on what they've already discovered, helping them make connections and see the Everglades as much more than a place on a map.

Science, geography, history, art, engineering, reading, writing, and problem-solving all have a place. Not because we're trying to check off subjects, but because they naturally help us understand the bigger picture.

That's what a Junction 127 Learning Group is designed to do: take one interesting topic and turn it into a meaningful learning experience students can investigate, create, discuss, and remember.

SMALL

BY DESIGN

Maximum 12 Students

Small groups give students room to be known, heard, and involved with more opportunity for conversation, questions, collaboration, and meaningful participation.

TIME TO GO DEEPER

Three-hour learning blocks

With a short break and changes in pace, students have time to investigate ideas, make connections, solve problems, create, and apply what they've learned without rushing.

BETTER TOGETHER

A consistent learning community

As students return, familiar routines and relationships allow confidence, independence, collaboration, and ownership of learning to grow over time.

Learning with Purpose

Learning Groups are designed to complement the learning students are already doing at home, not replace their core academics. They offer opportunities that can be harder to recreate at home - learning alongside other students, participating in group discussions, collaborating on projects, and sharing hands-on experiences together.

One Session at a Time - With Room to Grow

Learning Groups continue throughout the year, with new areas of study introduced each session. Session lengths may vary depending on the topic and time of year but will generally be between 3 and 6 weeks. Families register one session at a time.

While continued participation isn't required, students benefit from returning from session to session. They're not starting over each time, they're returning to familiar people and routines while stepping into something new. Over time, confidence, independence, collaboration, friendships, and ownership of learning can grow.

Currently enrolled students receive the first opportunity to continue into the next session before remaining spaces are opened to new students. New students are welcome to join at the beginning of any session when space is available; previous sessions are not prerequisites.

A Learning Portfolio that

Grows with Them

Each student will begin a Junction 127 Learning Portfolio that can grow for as long as they participate.

Rather than simply collecting completed assignments, the portfolio becomes a record of their experiences and growth. It may include maps, diagrams, writing, scientific observations, project designs, artwork, photographs of larger creations, and other meaningful work from their studies.

As students return for future sessions, they'll continue adding to the same portfolio, creating a tangible record of the ideas they've explored, skills they've practiced, and connections they've made along the way.

CHOOSE YOUR DAY

Mondays and Wednesdays are separate Learning Groups. Families may register for one or both, and students attending both will experience different studies.

REGISTER BY SESSION

Families register one session at a time. Session lengths may vary throughout the year depending on the study and calendar.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Returning students receive the first opportunity to register for the next session. When space remains, new students may join at the beginning of any session.

Is a Learning Group a Good Fit?

Learning Groups are designed for upper-elementary and early-middle students who are ready to participate in a small-group learning environment.

Students should be able to listen and participate in discussions, follow multi-step directions, work both independently and collaboratively, use classroom materials and facilities responsibly, and engage in learning activities for age-appropriate periods of time.

Parents do not need to remain onsite during Learning Groups. Students should be comfortable participating independently for the three-hour learning block, with a short break and changes in pace throughout the morning.

Learning Groups are led by Junction 127 founder Casey Tumbleston, a Florida certified teacher with 10 years of public school teaching experience and 11 years of homeschooling experience.

Meet the Founder

Fall/Winter 2026 Learning Groups

Mondays or Wednesdays (or both) • 9:30 AM–12:30 PM

Approximately ages 9–12 • Maximum 12 students per group

Session Cost

$180 per student, per Learning Group
Includes 3 three-hour meetings (9 instructional hours)

Enrolling in both Monday + Wednesday?

$330 per student for both Learning Groups
Includes 6 three-hour meetings (18 instructional hours)

Minimum Enrollment: A minimum of 5 participants is required for each Learning Group to ensure the collaborative, engaging group-learning experience these classes are designed to provide.

October 2026

Mondays: Oct. 5, 12 & 19

Wednesdays: Oct. 7, 14 & 21

Registration Closed

November 2026

Mondays: Nov. 9, 16 & 23

Wednesdays: Nov. 4, 11 & 18

Registration Open

Nov/Dec 2026

Mondays: Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14

Wednesdays: Dec. 2, 9 & 16

Registration Coming Soon

Additional Learning Group sessions will continue in January 2027.

Dates and registration information coming soon.

Ready to learn together?

Step Up for Students

Florida Home Education Services LLC is an approved educational service provider in the EMA Marketplace.

Eligible families may use Step Up For Students scholarship funds for qualifying educational services offered at Junction 127.

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