Spring Session 2023-2024
- Actors Workshop (Wednesday)
- Actors Workshop (Friday)
- Advanced LEGO® Robotics (Monday)
- Amazing Amazon Adventures (Thursday)
- Artist Workshop (Thursday)
- Believe It Or Not Island© (Wednesday)
- Bolly Fusion Dance Class for Kids (Tuesday)
- Café Art - The Art of Spring: Kawaii & Zentangles (Friday)
- Cheerleading & Dance (Tuesday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Monday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Thursday)
- Clay With Me: Videography & Claymation (Tuesday)
- Crafting & Art Fun With Ms Jennaro (Tuesday)
- Creatif: Exploring Art through Drawing and Painting (Thursday)
- Creative Writing for Primary Students – Elements of Writing A Story (Tuesday)
- Creative Writing for Grades 3-5: Comedy and Thriller (Thursday)
- Full STEAM Ahead! (Tuesday)
- Game Development (Wednesday)
- Hobby Time With Ms. Harman (Tuesday)
- LEGO Engineering & Design Thinking Class (Wednesday - 2 hours)
- LEGO® Robotics (Monday)
- Mandarin Immersion Class for K-Grade 3 (Wednesday)
- Masters of Public Speaking: Present With Impact (Monday)
- Mindfulness in Movement (Yoga for Kids) (Monday)
- Noetic Math – (Grades 1-3) Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student (Friday)
- Read Aloud! for Grades K-2 (Wednesday)
- Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies - Literary Fiction for Grades 1-2 (Friday)
- Spanish Safari: Rhyme, Play, Sing & Write (Monday)
- Storybook Art (Tuesday)
- WordSMASH! Reading and Word Fun for Grades K-2 (Thursday)
Actors' Workshop! - Wednesday
Instructor: Professional Actors from Kenn Adams Synergy Theater
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $196 After March 6 - $210
It’s laughter, learning and limelight with the After School Drama Club’s The Actor’s Workshop! Through a fun series of theater games, acting exercises and scripted scene work, this introductory acting class teaches the fundamentals of the actor’s craft. Students explore the “three tools of the actor” – voice, body and imagination – as they learn how to create characters, interpret scripts and perform for an audience. The class teaches true theater skills such as stagecraft, emotionally truthful acting, and professional theater etiquette, while encouraging creativity and inspiring the imagination. The class culminates with a free workshop presentation of scenes and monologues for an invited audience.
Take it once or take it again and again! Students are encouraged to repeat the program several times. While the overall objectives remain the same, there are always new games, new activities and new performance scenes to keep the program varied and interesting. As students progress through successive iterations of the program, they continue to work on more sophisticated material in order to ensure that their skills continue to grow and that they are being appropriately challenged.
Actors' Workshop! - Friday
Instructor: Professional Actors from Kenn Adams Synergy Theater
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Friday – March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 17, 24
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $196 After March 8 - $210
It’s laughter, learning and limelight with the After School Drama Club’s The Actor’s Workshop! Through a fun series of theater games, acting exercises and scripted scene work, this introductory acting class teaches the fundamentals of the actor’s craft. Students explore the “three tools of the actor” – voice, body and imagination – as they learn how to create characters, interpret scripts and perform for an audience. The class teaches true theater skills such as stagecraft, emotionally truthful acting, and professional theater etiquette, while encouraging creativity and inspiring the imagination. The class culminates with a free workshop presentation of scenes and monologues for an invited audience.
Take it once or take it again and again! Students are encouraged to repeat the program several times. While the overall objectives remain the same, there are always new games, new activities and new performance scenes to keep the program varied and interesting. As students progress through successive iterations of the program, they continue to work on more sophisticated material in order to ensure that their skills continue to grow and that they are being appropriately challenged.
Advanced Lego Robotics
Prerequisite: To enroll in this course you MUST have first completed our Lego Robotics, WeDo Lego Robotics for Elementary Students or some other beginning Robotics class so your child is familiar with the basics of block coding. Otherwise, students should enroll in the Lego Robotics class at least once before enrolling in the Advanced Lego Robotics course.
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B103
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 4 - $210
Do you have a budding engineer in your family and a child who just can’t get enough of building and problem solving? Then the Advanced Lego Robotic course might be just the class you’re looking for. Working in teams, students will participate in an interactive engineering design process, will be using more sensors, and be challenged to more complex programming and dynamic robot projects that enable them to successfully complete a series of engineering challenges.
The Advanced Robotics course is designed for students who have already participated in our Beginning Lego & Robotics course as taught in the DPIE After School Program or a student who has already taken a basic robotics course and learned or is familiar with the basics of block coding.
Note: Students can enroll in this class twice without repeating any of the projects.
Amazing Amazon Adventure!
Instructor: Ms. Molly McCrory, Amador Kindergarten Teacher
Grade Level: K - 2
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2 , 9, 16
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3.05 - 4.20pm
Room: D102
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $190 After March 7 - $199
Calling all explorers! Let's adventure through the largest rainforest in the world ...the Amazon! This beautiful jungle habitat is full of amazing and fascinating creatures such as leaf cutter ants, red-eyed tree frogs, emerald tree boas, iguanas, howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, jaguars, macaws, blue morpho butterflies, and piranhas...OH MY! Grab your binoculars, your adventure cap, and let's learn about this far off, beautiful place and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it. Students will take away a "Rainforest Adventure Book" full of facts and a craft or art piece with each animal they learned about! It will be a jungle of fun!
Note: Ms. McCrory will pick up and drop off Kindergarten students who are enrolled in EDCC. Please make sure to complete the required EDCC form and turn it into your EDCC program so they are aware that Ms. McCrory will pick up your child from EDCC. If your Kindergartner is not enrolled in EDCC, parents will need to bring their child back to school in order to participate in this class.
Artist Workshop
Instructor: Ms. Erin Blakely, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Thursday - March 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 3pm - 4:15pm
Room: D203
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $190 After March 7 - $200
Calling all artists! Is your child a doodler, drawer, or budding artist? Get ready to watch their creativity really shine! Enhance your child’s creativity with this fun, hands-on course that will teach your artist new artistic techniques, develop appreciation for the art-making process, and build both their talents as an artist, as well as their self confidence that will help them in all areas of life. This course will open their eyes to the artistic world around them, and they will create a beautiful piece of art each week to rival the greats. Artists will use pencil, ink, colored pencils, pastel, paints, clay, and markers to create awesome art projects that build observational skills and hand-eye coordination in this 8-week course. We will be composing different masterpieces each season, so if your child was enrolled in winter, this is a fresh, new class! Get your gallery wall ready for some incredible pieces!
Believe It Or Not Island©
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3.05pm
Room: B204
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $205 After March 6 - $215
Take a deep breath and dive into the most mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, eye-popping island ever! You and a STEAM Team® of friends will take on unbelievable engineering challenges inspired by zany, wacky, wild, 100% true facts! From amazing animals to extreme sports; from epic earthquakes to outer space; from breathtaking rescues to crazy competitions - Believe It Or Not Island is sure to be an all-time record breaker!
Bolly Fusion Dance Class for Kids
Instructor: Ms. Krishna Mehta, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 12, 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2.05pm - 3.05pm
Room: B203
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $190 After March 5 - $200
An active, energetic, and diverse Bollywood Dance class that will focus on merging many different styles of dance into one, while encouraging students to build their confidence levels. Students will be exposed to Indian Classical Dance, Folk Dance, Bhangra, and Bollywood through choreographed dance pieces. Students will learn specific technique associated with each of these dance styles, including but not limited to what the hand gestures and steps are called, the meaning behind each gesture, and how to string it together in a fluid motion. Lessons will focus on understanding rhythm and how to hear the beats within each song.
Students will learn the true art of performance, with lessons on stage presence, facial expressions, and expressing emotions through dance! Students will build their knowledge on how to weave all the different forms of dance to create a choreographed piece. In addition, through BollyFusion dance classes, students will learn character traits like responsibility, passion, and hard work, while learning vibrant and entertaining dances.
Café Art - The Art of Spring: Kawaii & Zentangles
Instructor: Ms. Jean Wright from Cafe Art
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20 pm
Room: D104
Tuition: Early Bird - $192 After March 8 - $205
Café Art is excited to invite your child on a seasonal art journey as we combine our favorite classes – all things kawaii (cute) and zentangles (fun doodles) with seasonal art. This session we will be learning to draw Kawaii characters such as, but not limited to, flowers, baby animals, butterflies, bees… Students will use their skills to make sketchbooks, Shrinky dink keychains, bookmarks, button pins, canvas, final portfolio’s and more. We will be using art mediums such as pencils, sharpies, watercolor pencils, markers, and others. Don’t wait! These classes fill up fast. Hope to see your child soon.
Cheerleading & Dance
Instructor: Ms. Rachel Sleek, Amador 4th Grade Teacher
Grade Level: K- 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2:05- 3:20pm
Room: C203
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
This cheerleading class will consist of learning basic cheer motions, cheer chants with moves, and cheer dances. All skill sets, genders, and grade levels (K-5) are welcome to this class! If your child has any interest in dance or cheer, is thinking about trying out to be a cheerleader in middle school one day, or just has an abundance of energy… they will love being a part of this class. Whether your child has cheer experience or they are brand new to cheerleading they are welcome to participate in this fun and exciting course. Cheerleading is a great way to build confidence, teamwork abilities, and memorization skills.
Ms. Sleek comes to this course with 15 years of cheerleading experience. She began her cheerleading days in elementary school where it slowly became a passion for her. She said that learning cheerleading at an early age provided her a jump start to the basics of cheerleading before she graduated to competitive cheer in middle and high school. Ms. Sleek currently serves as the STUNT cheer coach at Dublin High School and she is excited for the opportunity to work with your child.
Chess Academy for Kids (Monday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2.05 - 3.05pm
Room: D104
Tuition: Early Bird - $198 After March 4 - $210
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy!
This program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, and stay focused. Specially designed for young players with various levels of chess experience (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) the course offers easy-to-follow instructions, individual recommendations and preparation for chess tournaments. Parents can monitor kids’ progress by using our FREE mobile application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY easily downloadable from AppStore with unlimited chess games, studies, puzzles and tournaments.
Our students learn chess tactics and strategies and quickly become decent players ready for any challenge. We also offer make-up classes in online format (2 per semester) to kids who miss their regular class at school. Our students are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons so all they need to bring is a big smile and a willingness to win!
Six Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess:
- Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities.
- Enhances reading and math skills.
- Foster critical thinking and creativity in young minds.
- Encourages and rewards hard work.
- Develop problem solving skills.
- Exercises both sides of your brain.
Chess Academy for Kids (Thursday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3.05 - 4:05pm
Room: D104
Tuition: Early Bird - $198 After March 7 - $210
Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy!
This program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, and stay focused. Specially designed for young players with various levels of chess experience (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) the course offers easy-to-follow instructions, individual recommendations and preparation for chess tournaments. Parents can monitor kids’ progress by using our FREE mobile application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY easily downloadable from AppStore with unlimited chess games, studies, puzzles and tournaments.
Our students learn chess tactics and strategies and quickly become decent players ready for any challenge. We also offer make-up classes in online format (2 per semester) to kids who miss their regular class at school. Our students are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons so all they need to bring is a big smile and a willingness to win!
6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess
- Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities
- Enhances reading and math skills
- Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds
- Encourages and rewards hard work
- Develops problem solving skills
- Exercises both sides of your brain
Clay With Me: Videography & Claymation
Instructor: Ms Christine Miller, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2:05- 3:20pm
Room: B102
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
Are you interested in being a director and creating your own videos? Have you ever used a green screen? Would you like to create your own Claymation movie? If all of this sounds like fun to you then this is the class for you. We will combine science with clay by creating Claymation videos. Students will create their own podcasting videos using the latest state-of-the-art technology and videography. Lift off into space and create a digital video of the moon phases or get creative and create a Claymation video of our childhood favorite story: The Hungry Caterpillar. All this and more are possible in this fun new class offered only to Amador students.
Crafting & Art Fun With Ms Jennaro
Instructor: Ms. Angelina Jennaro, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2pm - 3:15pm
Room: B104
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
Inspired by the budding beauty of the Spring season artists will complete several unique handmade pieces that students will be proud of and families will enjoy for years to come! Students will learn and apply a variety of applications, techniques and skills throughout this course that will build their overall confidence and as a bonus provide inspiration when making their own crafts or works of art.
Spring inspired projects for this course will include indoor + outdoor seasonal decor featuring possible items like paintings, garland, decorative signs, and birdhouses with crafting materials that reflect the Spring season and could include items like pressed or dried flowers, bunnies and carrots, budding blooms of all kinds, as well as watering cans and umbrellas.
Crafting + Art too! will give budding young artists a fun opportunity for personal expression and exploration.
Creating art and being creative is a fantastic way to build student relationships, spend time with friends, make new friends all while building student confidence and creativity.
Creatif: Exploring Art through Drawing and Painting
Instructor: Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Thursday - March 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20pm
Room: B203
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 6 - $210
Join us for an exciting and interactive drawing and painting class tailored specifically for young artists. Through this fun session they will be introduced to basic drawing and painting skills. They'll have the opportunity to express themselves artistically, creating vibrant artworks.
No prior experience required as this class is designed to inspire creativity and foster a love for art. Join us as we embark on a colorful journey of self-expression and creativity! Enroll your child today to ignite their passion for drawing and painting.
Creative Writing for Primary Students – Elements of Writing a Story
Instructor: Ms Elizabeth Urdahl (formerly Littlejohn)
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2pm - 3:15pm
Room: B103
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
Does your child love to write and put their unique ideas on paper? Or, does he/she struggle with writing and need a little extra help? Either way, this is the perfect class for them! Amador 2nd grade instructor, Ms Elizabeth Urdahl LOVES to see returning and new students alike as writing is a process that improves with practice over time. In this ever-changing course your child will learn about character, plot and setting development and use their 5 senses to enhance and add detail to their story line before sharing their stories with their peers!
Students will experiment with all of these techniques and challenge themselves to think outside of the box. Some of the activities include raffle stories, random picture stories, painted paper stories, shared stories, squiggle stories, seasonal stories, and many more! What better way to encourage your child to love writing than in this upbeat, fun class?! To make it even sweeter, we also learn about sharing our stories in a way that allows our readers/listeners to be engaged by using intonation and expression, AND how to give respectful feedback to help our peers make their writing even better!
Note: Ms. Urdahl’s class is open to returning students as the theme and emphasis of each writing course changes each session and new skills are learned in each session.
Creative Writing for Grades 3-5: Comedy and Thriller
Note: Students may re-enroll in all Talent Nook Writing & Reading courses as the themes change from session to session and the students will learn new curriculum each time they enroll in one of their courses.
Instructor: Certificated Instructor from Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: 3 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: Library
Tuition: Early Bird - $200 After March 7 - $210
In this course, students will explore the mysterious elements of plot twists, character development, and enigmatic settings, inviting them into a world of intellectual discovery. This course is a rollercoaster ride through the worlds of comedy and thriller, promising an unforgettable blend of laughter and suspense.
This captivating Course is not just an academic endeavor, it's an opportunity for the students to explore the magic of Comedy and Thriller genres, tapping into the essence of human connection, emotion, and shared imagination. Each student will get a chance to share personal reflections on how comedic and thrilling tales resonate with their own experiences.
This course aims not only to educate but to touch the hearts and minds of your exceptional students. Through laughter, suspense, and heartfelt narratives, we are confident that this expedition will profoundly impact their literary journey.
Through the reading of Comedy and Thriller, students will:
- Gain an appreciation for the diverse ways stories can be told, from humorous narratives to suspenseful plots.
- Experience a range of emotions, from hearty laughter during comedic readings to the anticipation and excitement of thrilling stories.
- Develop the ability to identify elements that contribute to the comedic or thrilling nature of a story.
Full STEAM Ahead!
Instructor: Ms. Jessilyn Hill, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesdays – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2pm - 3:07pm
Room: C104
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
Wanted: Creators, thinkers, problem solvers, doers, innovators, and inventors!
In this course you will engage collaboratively in applying your knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math through various problem-based learning opportunities. Students will be immersed in an exploratory learning environment where they will learn scientific principles behind creating balloon powered rockets, musical straws, and so much more! Exposing kids to simple STEAM activities at an early age today sets a foundation for higher learning tomorrow. Looking forward to learning and exploring with you!
Game Development
Instructor: CompuChild
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B102
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 6 - $210
This is a beginners course in design and building games. Students will be using the roblox game engine to build 3D games and learning the fundamentals of programming doing so. This is a fun way for kids to learn programming while applying their creative side to design games. They will be learning and practicing the concepts of variables, IF ELSE conditions, Loops, timers, functions, checkpoint, and events in this course.
Note: Students can enroll in this class twice without repeating any of the projects.
Hobby Time with Ms. Harman!
Instructor: Ms. Amy Harman, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Tuesdays – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 2:05pm - 3:20pm
Room: C105
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
Join me this Spring to create, craft, and concoct some amazing things! Hobby time with Ms. Harman will have your students creating some amazing crafts! We are talking SLIME, magic sand, friendship bracelets, fuse bead art and so much more!! Every week we will create a new project and better yet the students will be able to keep and take their projects home with them.
Bring your crafting skills with you or join Ms. Harman to learn some new crafting skills that will last a lifetime!
LEGO Engineering & Design Thinking Class (2 Hours)
Instructor: Lando Trained Instructor
Grade Level: 1- 3
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 2 hour
Time: 2:05 - 4:05pm
Room: K104
Tuition: Early Bird - $400 After March 6 - $410
Lando classes teach students the skills needed to solve real world engineering problems without relying on step by step instructions. Our unique classes give students the freedom to explore their own solutions to engineering problems, while our expert teachers guide them with tactical hints and suggestions, as well as explanations of core engineering and design concepts. This approach allows them to gain early exposure to complex concepts and ideas, while developing mental toughness and perseverance. In each class students will utilize legos to solve a specific engineering or design challenge (e.g., building a bridge, dome, elevator, catapult, train.) These challenges include distinct levels (bridge holds 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 35+ pounds) to keep students engaged and allow them to progress at their own pace.
LEGO® Robotics (Monday)
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: L102
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After March 4 - $210
Kids will have a great time in this hands-on Robotics course while also being introduced to various aspects of mechanical, electrical, and computer science Engineering. Students will be introduced to a block coding language in order to provide an intuitive understanding for programming as well as provide easy to follow instructions to build many simple machines.
In every class session students will use Lego pieces to build figures like airplanes, alligators, a smart spinner, etc., and they will be introduced to mechanical and electrical mechanisms like sensors, gears, pullies. They will then use block programming to help their fit all these pieces together to create their own moving project.
Note: Students can enroll in this class two times without repeating activities.
Mandarin Immersion Class for K-Grade 3
Prerequisite – This classes is designed for student who have some experience listening to daily use of Mandarin in their home. However, speaking, reading and writing skills are not required and English explanations will be used in the classroom as needed to facilitate learning.
Instructor: Ms. Yu Wang, Owner Joyful Thoughts Mandaring Immersion Program
Grade Level: K - 3
Day/Dates: Wednesday – March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: L102
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After March 6 - $215
Join our dynamic Mandarin Immersion class where language comes to life through explorations, interactive activities, and cultural adventures. Ignite your child’s curiosity, make friends, and embark on a language journey full of fun and discovery! All classes are designed to combine academic and social-emotional learning (SEL) to foster language fluency, vocabulary, grammar and expression, cultural awareness, self-esteem, and respect for diversity through immersive classes.
Learning goals are set up for each class with two reference materials, YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and HSK (Chinese proficiency Test). We also incorporate oral Mandarin expressions and daily used sentences into our lessons.
In our Mandarin Immersion program, students will be actively involved in the whole Mandarin learning process. A unique topic is designed for each class covering real-life problems, culture, community, nature, art, or social-emotional development. Students start thinking, observing, and discussing from a driving question. They also lead the exploration process by asking more questions and participating in group discussions. The class will have abundant hands-on activities that students will have a chance to finish their “work”— a final presentation, a poster, a handcraft, or a questionnaire, etc.
Please join us, enroll now and empower your child with the gift of bilingualism!
Masters of Public Speaking: Present With an Impact!
Instructor: Gurus Education, East Bay
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3.05pm
Room: B204
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 4 - $210
Help your child build their presentation confidence by learning the important skills of public speaking. The skills practiced in this class will help your child make effective presentations that they will use the rest of their lives.
The course will focus on six important presentation skills that enhance your child’s public speaking ability:
- Non-Verbal communication skills – Students will come to understand how expressions, gestures, eye contact and body language help make presentations more impactful.
- Eliminate Irritating Mannerisms – Students will learn how to identify and eliminate distractions like filler words, fidgeting & interruptions can detract from a presentation.
- Vocal Expression – Students will learn how voice and tone can help them enrich their presentations and help them make important points.
- The3 P’s, Prepare, Practice & Present – Like an attorney who is preparing to go to court, students will learn that proper preparation will help them make effective presentations.
- Making Strong First Impressions – Students will come to understand the importance of strong opening statements and how they can help them effectively capture the attention of their audience.
- Have Fun – The more relaxed the presenter the more fun it will be for everyone.
Kids learn how to think critically and impact an audience effectively. Students begin to conduct research on more current issues and make powerful presentations with the use of Power Point, Charts, Posters and other Audio/Visual Aids. This course will help kids formulate their thoughts with a clear, creative and concise structure.
Our goal is to develop well-rounded confident individual and to give kids with any level of prior knowledge a HANDS-ON experience in each class!!
Mindfulness in Movement (Yoga for Kids)
Instructor: Vanessa Leong, Amador 5th Grade Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 4 - $200
Mindfulness in movement will develop a student's whole self by creating positivity within, building self awareness, gaining confidence and academic achievement through yoga practices and mindful awareness techniques. In this course of Mindfulness in Movement, students will build social emotional skills through mindful, breathing and relaxation activities. We will also incorporate team building activities, which will cultivate and increase confidence in their ability to handle personal problems and deal with emotional challenges calmly. Together we will foster gratitude, resilience, cooperative, self awareness, kindness and making good choices that your child could apply throughout their lives.
Noetic Math – Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student (Grades 1-3)
Instructor: Instructor from Math Trek Program
Grades Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Friday - March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: B103
Tuition: Early Bird - $192 After March 8 - $205
Help your child discover the “magic” of math by enrolling them in our Noetic Math course. This class is different from a typical math class as it focuses on problem-solving skills that help students discover their own mathematical abilities and learn to appreciate how math can help them in the real world. During the course students will work on problems both individually and in teams to solve complex math problems through a variety of math games that are fun, challenging and inspirational.
Students will not only learn to effectively multiply, divide. they will be introduced to algebraic concepts that help them learn math conceptually. The class takes a gradual approach of exposing students from conceptually easy problems to progressively more complex problems. Not only will their math skills improve but they will be inspired to learn and enjoy math on a level they may not have experienced in the past. During our time together students will have the chance to participate in a variety of math contests that challenge them to apply the skills they are learning. Students who choose, can participate in semi-annual Noetic Learning Math Contests (NLMC) for elementary students which we will let our families know about.
The goal of our program is to help students develop their problem-solving skills, enhance their enjoyment of math and to inspire them to excel in math as time goes on.
Read Aloud! for Grades K-2
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: K - 2
Day/Dates: Wednesday - March 13, 20, 27 | April 10, 17, 24 | May 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: B103
Tuition: Early Bird - $200 After March 6 - $210
This is a fun library reading hour after school. The reading material encompasses reading picture books to simple text, where children learn to follow characters, plot, and dialog. Here, we also use pop-up books to create tension and color in the stories. The books are read in a friendly, happy environment to provide a love of reading for pleasure.
The teacher engages each and every student with a theme of the week, reading material from Animal Babies to A Trip to the Airport. Children are encouraged to bring their own books to read with the class if they have a favorite to share. Children are asked questions about the story, share their thoughts, identify the lousy character/good character (protagonist/antagonist), and comment whether they liked or disliked the story and why. Each story is followed by coloring a picture and some new words to learn and sound out, along with discussions, hands-on activities, and animations. There is fun and smiles along the way as children learn the importance of reading for pleasure, information, and leisure activities.
Read Aloud will enable your student to:
- Develop a love of reading, listening, and word skills
- Stimulate language and reading by reading books with plot
- Read books and learn the art of discussion and character development
Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies - Literary Fiction for Grades 1-2
Note: Students may re-enroll in all Talent Nook Writing & Reading courses as the themes change from session to session and the students will learn a new curriculum each time they enroll in one of their courses.
Instructor: Talentnook Writing & Reading Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 2
Day/Dates: Friday – March 15, 22 | April 12, 19, 26 | May 3, 10, 17, 24
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: Library
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 8 - $210
Implementing reading comprehension and writing strategies offers a wide array of benefits for students. Exposure to well-written texts contributes to the development of proper grammar and language usage in student’s writing and comprehensive reading methods which enhance vocabulary, thus empowering students with a richer language experience even at a beginning level.
In this course, students will build a more extensive vocabulary through exposure to a variety of texts to understand and implement context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and sound them out. Reinforcement to apply proper grammar, punctuation, and language usage in reading enhances writing. This comprehensive course aims to provide a well-rounded set of literacy skills, preparing students for more advanced reading and writing tasks while fostering a love for literature and practical written and textual communication.
Reading and writing with Comprehension Strategies course will :
- Boost student confidence in translating suspense and tension into their writing
- Create a foundation of understanding the author’s purpose in written material
- Learn to illustrate writing into words and pictures from unknown events.
Spanish Safari: Sing, Rhyme, Play, and Write! - For Grades K-5
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: K - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – March 11, 18, 25 | April 8, 15, 22, 29 | May 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: K104
Tuition: Early Bird - $200 After March 4 - $210
“Spanish Safari” is an enriching language program tailored to captivate young minds early on and deepen their understanding of the Spanish language and culture. In our Spanish course, our dedicated teachers are committed to providing a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that starts from the very basics. Week 1 of the course will be a foundational journey into the world of the Spanish language, beginning with essential elements like greetings, alphabets, numbers, and colors. Subsequent weeks dive into a diverse array of subjects, including personal and relatable topics like my home/family, parts of the body, weather, animals, telling time, hobbies, routines/school, and much more.
Each week offers an immersive and dynamic learning experience, incorporating interactive activities, games, music and discussions to make language acquisition engaging and enjoyable. Students get to showcase what they've learned through exciting projects. These projects focus on Spanish-speaking countries and cultural activities, allowing students to apply their language skills in creative and meaningful ways.
Spanish Safari will enable your student to:
- Cultivate cultural awareness, tolerance, and an appreciation for global perspectives
- Open up global opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.
- Enhance problem solving skills, as learning a new language requires navigating grammar rules, vocabulary, and sentence structures.
Storybook Art
Instructor: Ms. Monica Chinn, Amador Teacher
Grade Level: K - 2
Day/Dates: Tuesday – March 19, 26 | April 9, 16, 23, 30 | May 7, 14
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 Minutes
Time: 2:05- 3:20pm
Room: K103
Tuition: Early Bird - $190 After March 12 - $200
If you love books and art, this class is for you! Each week after a read-aloud, students will create their own masterpieces inspired by captivating picture books. Have fun creating with watercolor, acrylics, pastels, collage, paper, clay, glitter, and MORE! Students will learn various art techniques, practice following multi-step directions, build on fine motor development, learn to appreciate art and literature, and enjoy creativity!
Returning students are welcome, as we will be creating spring-themed art projects in this session.
Note: Ms. Chinn will pick up and drop off Kindergarten students who are enrolled in EDCC. Please make sure to complete the required EDCC form and turn it into your EDCC program so they are aware that Ms. Chinn will pick up your child from EDCC. If your Kindergartner is not enrolled in EDCC, parents will need to bring their child back to school in order to participate in this class.
WordSMASH! Reading and Word Fun for Grades K-2
Instructor: Talentnook Writing & Reading Academy
Grade Level: K - 2
Day/Dates: Thursday - March 14, 21, 28 | April 11, 18, 25 | May 2, 9, 16, 23
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room: B204
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After March 7 - $210
WordSMASH! at the kindergarten to second grade level is a combination of reading, playing, and drawing fun that ignites your child’s creativity and love for language. This course is jam-packed with sensory details and engages play-on words and letter recognition sounds. In this most basic program for our youngest learners, WordSMASH! comes alive with new themes, games, fun, laughter, and music. It will make language inspiring for their age level with phonics, word families, and rhymes.
WORDSMASH! offers weekly activities ranging from “Color My World” to “Make a Wish” and many more out of the box themes. Our program includes engaging word games, find the mistakes, rhymes, jokes, nonsense words, connect-the-dots, and more. With activities like "Can you rhyme with?" and "Music to write with," we bring laughter and learning together, encouraging a fun and interactive reading experience for children.
Our teachers let their inner child come out to play with your students. WordSMASH! provides the perfect foundation for kids to unleash their understanding of letters, sounds, and drawings to listen, laugh, and smile as their words flow. Warning: WordSMASH! is extremely entertaining, and your students might tell you everything that happened as they laugh out loud.
WORDSMASH will enable your student to:
- Develop thinking skills with phonics, word families, and tactile word games
- Stimulate language with sensory and drawing manipulatives.
- Complete portfolios with illustrative language and activity projects.