Small Group Classes
Tired of chasing your kids to do summer reading?
As a mom, I've been there!
As a teacher and as a principal, I always pushed for summer reading because the statistics are so clear. Kids lose skills-- especially newly acquired skills -- over vacations. Over summers, they lose months of progress. The kids who are hit hardest by this are the ones who most need to maintain their skills over summer.
And yet, I'm pretty sure I could live happily ever after if I knew I'd never have to chase one more of my own children around our neighborhood with a book log.
Truth is, though, it is hardest to teach your own children. Or to organize them. Or to manage their summer reading.
I'm offering small group tutorials this summer, including summer reading, game-based skills, and enrichment classes like art, science, and creative writing, with the hope that I can take something off another parent's plate.
Stop chasing your kids and outsource their summer learning assignments. Our 1 hour/week, 5 week small groups allow you to get back to enjoying your family!
Introducing....
Small Group Tutorials and Classes
4-6 students
1 hour in length
Certified, experienced, and Orton Gillingham-trained.
Flexible! Choose 5 classes over the course of 7 weeks -- its summer, so it is flexible! If you have a vacation or event planned, don't worry. You can still sign up and get your money's worth, and it will be seamless for students. You choose the 5 days you want to attend between the dates of 6/16 and 8/8.
Course Options include Summer-Reading Focused Small Groups, Enrichment, and Skill-Builders.
- While 1-on-1 tutoring works, many families find themselves priced out of the level of support their kids need.
- Small groups offer a chance to socialize and learn in a safe setting, which lowers kids' resistance.
- You can literally scan their summer reading assignments to us and check it off your list.
- We also offer skills-based classes designed for fun and learning, as well as interest-based enrichment.
- We can be flexible, so this will work for your family even if you have vacations or other commitments.
Add a small group tutorial class to your family's summer plan today.
Summer Reading Support/Book Club
Work with 4-6 students around your age to complete your summer reading (if you have it) or enjoy a book together.
Ages:
Entering grades 1-2 - Wed. @ 2:30-3:30pm
Entering grades 3-5 - Wed. @ 4-5pm
Entering Grades 6-8 - Wed. @ 5:30-6:30pm
When: 5 Wednesdays (you choose!) between June 18th and August 6th.
Literacy Support for Non-Strategic Readers
For kids who need confidence boost in reading going into next year, we're offering small group Orton Gillingham-style 3 part drill for letter/sound practice followed by game-based decoding practice and handwriting.
When: 5 Tuesdays (you choose!) between June 17th and August 16th.
Groups will be based on skill and age. Sessions will be held at 2:30-3:30pm, 4-5pm, and 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesdays. Groups will be created and times assigned after teachers submit "student needs" form.
Drawing Class
Drawing I: Learn to see and represent negative space as you sketch various still `.
Ages: Entering Grade 4-6
Time: Mon @ 5:30-6:30pm
When: 5 Mondays (you choose!) between June 23rd and August 4th.
SAT Prep
In these weekly small group sessions, high school sophomores, juniors and seniors will:
- master test taking tips,
- use Khan Academy for individualized practice, and
-engage in lessons on high-need math and literacy skills according to your individualized data.
When: Five Thursdays at 6pm beginning June 19th.