Overview

Opinion Writing for Young Children. Calling all pet lovers! Let’s share about our favorite pets and learn how to write an opinion piece. Children love to listen to stories about animals. This course will help them learn how to express themselves on paper through drawings, dictation, and writing.  Recommended for grades TK, K, and 1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Wednesdays at 9 AM

Dates: 04/30, 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Yes, grammar CAN be fun! Using standard English in speech and writing, this interactive course will review a few different grammar rules each week. Students will have fun with apostrophes, synonyms, and parts of speech. Lots of hands-on learning in this course!  Recommended for grades 2 and 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time: Wednesdays at 9 AM

Dates: 04/30, 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

This course provides opportunities for students to crack the code of the English language. Students will have the opportunity to “investigate” and discover hidden meanings in words and phrases we use every day. Target skills: grammar, figurative language, reading comprehension, and creative writing.

Course Time: Wednesdays at 9 AM

Dates: 04/30, 05/07, 05/14, 05/21, 05/28

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Learn how to write creative stories! You’ll be the writer, artist, and adventurer! Create your own superhero comic book, write about your own unique Squishmallow, and travel through time, journaling your wild adventures. Get ready to bring your ideas to life with your imagination! Join us and let your creativity soar! 

This course is designed for 5th graders, but all are welcome to attend. A work sample opportunity will be provided.

Note: each week builds upon the last week’s skills so it is ideal to attend all classes.  

Course Time: Thursdays at 9 AM

Dates: 5/1,  5/8,   5/15,  5/22,   5/29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Join us to explore the elements of poetry and discover your inner poet! This creative writing course encourages students to express themselves through poetry while improving their writing skills and sparking their imagination. Topics include: figurative language, verse, rhythm, theme, meter, and more. Students will have a chance to showcase their creativity through a work sample. 

Note:  While designed for 4th graders, all aspiring poets are welcome!

Course Time: Thursdays at 9 AM

Dates: 5/1,  5/8,   5/15,  5/22,   5/29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

In this writing lab, we’ll focus on developing our writing skills and creativity. Students will learn about plot lines, structure, character development, and narrative. From poetry and flip books to comic strips and illustrated stories, this course will provide opportunities for students to express themselves through their writing. This course is designed for 3rd graders, but all are welcome to attend. 

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Course Time: Thursdays at 9 AM

Dates: 5/1,  5/8,   5/15,  5/22,   5/29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Join us as we explore how plants and animals are the same as their parents! We will learn all about traits and how they are passed down and help animals and plants survive. We will also look at how animals care for their young!

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades K - 1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document. 

Overview

Come along this interesting journey as we learn about plants and pollinators. Students will study various plants and how they grow as well as how animals help the process along.

A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 2-3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Thursday, 11:00 AM

May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 29

Course Syllabus & Materials 

Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document.  It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week.  After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.