Hi, I’m Candice Parks! I’m a Christian, wife, and homeschool mom who has also spent over 10 years teaching in public schools. I love teaching and feel called to encourage kids to grow in both knowledge and confidence.
Over the years, I’ve had the joy of working with many students who learn in different ways, including those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Down syndrome, and other learning differences. As a neurodivergent teacher and mom myself, I know how important it is to meet kids right where they are and celebrate their unique strengths.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me reading, baking, or spending time with my family. Faith and family are at the heart of everything I do, and I’m so grateful for the chance to share my love of learning with the families I serve! See you in class!
9/24 - Volcanos! 10/1 -Robots in Impossible Places Neurodivergent friendly! Discover the wonders of God's amazing creation in this faith-based class that explores fascinating, bizarre, and thought-provoking facts each week, sparking curiosity and awe for His world.
30m - Open-Series
Your kid is the kind of scientist who wants to know why the volcano erupts, not just that it does. Kitchen Chemists Summer Camp Fair is where that curiosity turns into real experiments, real results, and the kind of confidence that makes them want to try again even when something goes sideways. One week, your kitchen, their breakthrough.
1h - 5 classes
Neurodivergent friendly! Students solve a multi-day mystery by observing shadowy clues, analyzing evidence, and using logic to identify the culprit. Along the way, they build and revise their own theories before the final reveal.
45m - 3 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! Your child will never look at the kitchen the same way again. Over four days, kids investigate the food mysteries hiding in plain sight — why popcorn explodes, dough puffs up, chocolate melts in a warm hand, and honey moves so differently than water. Every experiment uses ingredients already in your kitchen, and every answer leads to a real science concept: heat, pressure, chemical reactions, food chemistry.
45m - 4 classes
Step into the Great Fairy Tale Debate, where classic characters face off in debates! Through role-play, silliness, and clever reasoning, kids discover how to construct strong arguments, spot weak ones, and have fun with critical thinking.
45m - 2 classes
Pop-Up Debate Club is a fun, fast-paced discussion club where students practice thinking on their feet! Each session features a surprise debate topic chosen randomly, giving students the chance to form arguments, ask questions, and respectfully challenge ideas. Students will learn basic debate skills, logical thinking, and confident communication in a friendly environment.
30m - single class
Neurodivergent Friendly! Students explore acids and bases by creating fizzy spring flowers using baking soda dough and vinegar. Through hands-on reactions, they learn how mixing certain substances releases gas and causes fizzing.
45m - 2 classes
In this silly and structured online debate class for ages 5–7, students will explore the big question: “Is a taco a sandwich?” Through guided discussion, team huddles, and a mini-debate, learners will practice giving reasons, listening respectfully, and thinking flexibly — all in a fun and supportive environment.
45m - single class
Neurodivergent Friendly! What happens when you heat, squish, freeze, or microwave a marshmallow? In this interactive science lab, students will investigate marshmallows like real scientists—testing expansion, structure, density, and heat reactions. Get ready for puffing fluff, collapsing foam, and surprising discoveries!
45m - single class
Neurodivergent Friendly! In this one-class debate experience, students explore the question: Is a taco a sandwich? Using visuals, voting, imagination, and guided discussion, learners compare structure, function, and definitions—without formal debate roles or public speaking pressure.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! In this one-class debate adventure, students compare two very different homes—a medieval castle and a modern smart house—using creativity, logic, and imagination. Instead of formal debate roles, students move, vote, sketch, and discuss as a group while exploring safety, comfort, technology, and daily life across time.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! Your curious kid who wonders why cities pour salt on icy roads is about to find out — by running the experiment themselves. Over two days, students freeze ice cubes loaded with different additives, make predictions, then test which melting method wins and why — the same real science behind ice storms and winter road crews.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent friendly! Turn ordinary eggs into bouncy science! Over two days, students will observe how vinegar reacts with eggshells, turning them into flexible eggs without a shell. Predict, experiment, and have some fun with chemistry!
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent friendly! Welcome to Brain & Heart HQ: Detective Missions—an open-series class where students investigate how their brains work, decode emotional signals, and test real-life strategies to help with focus, big feelings, and planning. Every class is a complete case. Students can join any week, solve the day’s mystery, and leave with: a brain fact a faith-based reset moment and one practical tool they can use immediately No previous missions required!
30m - Open-Series
Students will debate the fun and quirky question: “Is cereal a soup?” They will practice giving reasons, asking questions, listening carefully, and spotting fallacies—all in a playful courtroom setting.
45m - single class
Students will explore the science of crystal growth, learning about supersaturated solutions, solubility, and crystallization. Each week, they will observe, measure, and record the development of their crystals, combining science, math, and creativity in a hands-on experiment.
45m - 4 classes
Step into the Great Fairy Tale Debate, where classic characters face off in debates! Through role-play, silliness, and clever reasoning, kids discover how to construct strong arguments, spot weak ones, and have fun with critical thinking.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! Students explore the chemistry of cake balls in a two-day Valentine-themed class. On Day 1, we start our science adventure! We'll investigate binding, absorption, structure, and temperature as they mix and form cake balls. On Day 2, we're studying melting, heat transfer, and crystallization as they dip the chilled cake balls in chocolate and watch the coating harden.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! Students explore acids and bases by creating fizzy Valentine hearts using baking soda dough and vinegar. Through hands-on reactions, they learn how mixing certain substances releases gas and causes fizzing.
45m - 2 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! In this 4-day Money Basics & Budgeting class, students learn real-life skills like saving, spending, and creating simple budgets. Through games, hands-on activities, and a final shopping simulation, kids practice making wise choices with their money. This class builds confidence, stewardship, and lifelong money habits.
1h - 4 classes
Time to Make Cookies! Neurodivergent Friendly! In this two-part Christmas experience, students will make simple holiday cookie dough while learning about how God lovingly molds and shapes us. The next day, they’ll bring their baked cookies while we create a Christmas story, poem, or song together about making/sharing cookies!
45m - 2 classes
Math Missions: Pre-School Edition makes math meaningful for every learner through hands-on missions, playful counting, shape exploration, calendar routines, and faith-filled learning.
25m - Open-Series
Students take on the role of head chefs and family planners, using math to shop, budget, and plan the ultimate Thanksgiving feast. Over several sessions, they’ll calculate costs, scale recipes, divide portions, and even design a menu — all while learning real-world math skills in a fun, story-based challenge.
45m - 3 classes
Neurodivergent Friendly! Get ready to shake, laugh, and learn as we turn simple cream into real butter! In this hands-on science class, students will explore the chemistry of emulsions and physical change while making their own butter in a jar. Fun, messy, and just in time for Thanksgiving!
45m - single class
Neurodivergent friendly! Kids will discover the amazing world of spiders—how they spin webs, hunt for food, and help balance nature. Together, we’ll explore how spiders show us God’s creativity and purpose in creation.
45m - single class
Neurodivergent friendly! In this interactive one-hour class, students will discover the amazing world of bats—how they live, how they help the world, and why they are one of God’s most fascinating creatures. We will learn together to see bats as part of God’s wonderful creation.
45m - single class
In Life of Fred: Kidneys, students step into the first book of the Intermediate series, where Fred’s quirky adventures introduce new math concepts in fun and practical ways. Learners will explore topics like double-digit multiplication, division, and more while connecting math to real-life problem solving.
45m - Open-Series
Neurodivergent friendly! This class introduces students to the basics of logic and debate through a Christian lens, helping them practice clear thinking and respectful communication. Learners will explore how to defend their point of view with reason while engaging in thoughtful discussions that reflect biblical values.
45m - 12 classes
Life of Fred: Apples, the first book of the series, brings math to life for early learners through the funny and imaginative adventures of little Fred, a 5 year old math professor. It’s a gentle and engaging introduction to early math, perfect for families who want learning to feel like story time. Perfect for learners of different styles, including neurodivergent students!
45m - Open-SeriesNatalia
Kitchen Chemists: Candy ChromatographyThis was such a fun and engaging class! My daughter loved the hands-on candy chromatography experiment and enjoyed learning how scientists use the scientific method to ask questions, make predictions, and draw conclusions. It was a wonderful blend of science, creativity, and fun!
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Kitchen Chemists: Fizzy Hearts & Chemical ReactionsI’m pretty sure my daughter has taken every Kitchen Chemist Class. She loves them! You can just feel how much Mrs. Candice loves these kids and it makes my heart happy! They learn a lot and have fun doing it!
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Kitchen Chemists: The Secret World of Colloids (Ice Cream, Butter, & Oobleck)The Kitchen Chemist classes are so much fun and the kids learn so much!!! My daughter loves these classes!
Millie (student)
Kitchen Chemists: Cake Balls and ChocolateI loved this class it was so fun. you get to learn how to make a really fun easy and yummy treat that I have made at least 3 times. you should definitely take this class.
Sandy (mom)
Math Missions Live! Problem Solving AdventuresI recommend this class if you want your kids to "play" with math. This is no pressure math. Candice presents the "math mission" at the beginning of class. Then the students work through it in whatever way their brain works. Sometimes it's collaborative and sometimes its individual. She meets every kid where they're at. When my daughter needed a break from the traditional math lessons, this was our go to.
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Kitchen Chemists: Oobleck!My daughter loves the whole Kitchen Chemist series. This Oobleck class was so fun. She played with it for days. What I love about Ms Parks is that she encourages the kids to be real scientists by asking questions, forming their own hypothesis and then testing it. She doesn't expect them to just do it exactly like she does. She encourages experimentation.
