Each year has a theme that guides all our lessons. 2026/27 is the year of “Castle”; all things fantasy and European! Our lessons this coming year will include activities like Agriculture, The Hobbit, Illuminated Initials, Clay and other earthy materials, classic literature, play writing, dance and so much more!

Our character building theme for the 2026/27 year is “Fantasy, Imagination, Courage, and Endurance”

Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays begin at 11am for ages 5-13 years and end at 3pm.

All tutorials include Literature based themes and reading as well as Math skill development, grammar as it pertains to creative writing, Geography and History, and Science. Our classes will work well with what you are doing at home or attend all 3 days and use the other 2 days for home life learning, extra curricular, electives, sports.. you name it!

Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays will also include arts integrated, hands on learning in Science!

*some days we will use art to propel our lesson, some days music or Cooking.

At the end of each semester you will get a summery of what and how they learned

**all supplies included, just bring your own “nut free” lunch

**because we are reading from the same book all three days, if your child only attends one or two days, they will have reading assignments between classes. Other than that, only fun research type projects will be given as homework. Our goal is to make learning fun and create curious learners.

**graduation’s included for Kindergarten and 12 grade- no extra fee’s

**any homeschool student that is signed up for after school classes like, music lessons, theatre or art, can stay in our after care program until their class starts. $15 per month charge.

Cost is $1080 per year or we can accept 10 installments of $108

We also have a High School that meets 3 days a week; mandatory 3 days, though you can attend one day online. All subjects included and credits needed to graduate. There is homework.

Building Block School for the Arts is a 501c3 nonprofit that accepts all students no matter their race, social status or ethnicity

High School Tutorial

SALT-teens high school tutorial is your destination for arts integrated learning!

***meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:45-3:45pm to creatively learn through arts integrated, Project based curriculum.

***Your artistic student will thrive in this small community where we encourage teamwork and critical thinking in Math, Grammar, Science (currently general science), and Literature.

***Tuition includes all supplies, progress report, and end of the year grades. You only need to bring your lunch.

***Attend all 3 days, but you may join online (zoom) as needed.

***$2750 per year. You have the option of making 10 payments of $275

yOur Home Away From Home

1309 South Main Street
Columbia, TN, 38401
United States

Sherry Johnson, Kim Campbell and Jamie Moon are the original founders of S.A.L.T. tutorial (science, Art, literature, tutorial)

Your flourishing artist will be immersed in a safe and creative atmosphere for learners who may learn a little more actively than others. Your dynamic learner will experience quality education by doing. Your joy for learning will increase as you explore concepts and work in teams to create projects that exemplify what your artistic one has learned in class. If you have a busy learner, a creative learner or a child that just needs a little more individualized learning, you have found your place. Just click the button below to jump in a join our creative community!

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