Overview

Foundational Reading Skills- Welcome, early readers, to this engaging course where we will have fun playing with words, poems and other fun stories! Topics covered will include print concepts, phonics, and word recognition. This course is designed for beginning readers, KN-1st grade, but all are welcome to attend.  A work sample opportunity will be provided. 

Course Time Wednesdays at 9am

Course Dates 02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/05, 03/12

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

 Informational text with narrative writing- There are many people who have made a big difference in our world. This Biography-themed course will help students better comprehend the unique structure of non-fiction and provide some basics on how to write their own biography. A work sample opportunity will be provided.  Recommended for grades 2 and 3, but all students are welcome.

Course Time  Wednesdays at 9am

Course dates  02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/05, 03/12

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 in Exploring Fiction/Literature! This course is all about fiction. Help your child build on their reading skills by making inferences and understanding figurative language in Fables and other fun stories! Students conclude the course with some tips for writing their own fable.

Recommended for grades 4 and 5, but all students are welcome.

Course Time  Wednesdays at 9am

Course dates  02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/05, 03/12

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 five-week class, students will work on the practice of Informational Writing. They will be taken through the steps of using informational sources to support their writing, the practice of citing their sources, and further developing general writing skills. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-12, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Wednesdays, 9 am

February/March- 2/5,2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12

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 learning about parts of speech, the difference between simple and compound sentences, and ending punctuation. Lots of hands-on learning in this course! Recommended for grades TK - 1, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Wednesdays at 9:00am

3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23

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

The English language is full of surprises and we will have fun sharing some of them in this class. Students will learn about strategies for figuring out what certain words and phrases mean by discussing figurative language,  prefixes, suffixes, and root words. This class is designed to provide students with strategies for understanding the hidden meanings of words. It is designed for grades 2-3, but all are welcome to attend. 

Course Time

Wednesdays at 9:00am

3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23

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 how to write a good sentence with correct punctuation. Students will practice using commas, quotation marks, and synonyms and have some fun learning a little Latin and Greek! A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 4th and 5th, but all students are welcome. 

Course Time

Wednesdays at 9:00am

3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23

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

Did you know that storytelling is one of humanity's oldest and most captivating art forms?  It has woven the fabric of cultures, shaped societies, and preserved histories for millennia. Dive into the vibrant world of storytelling and creative writing in this engaging and interactive course designed to spark your imagination and hone your writing skills. Whether you are a budding author or a seasoned storyteller, this class will guide you through the essential elements of creative writing, allowing your unique voice to shine. Topics include the elements of creative writing, character development, sensory detail, figurative language, and more! A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades 6-12, but all students are welcome.

Course Time

Wednesday, 9am

Mar. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 2, Apr. 9, Apr. 23

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.