Kolb Elementary School

We are offering a dynamic selection of courses available from TK through to 5th Grade.

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Hello Kolb Families!!!!

We are delighted to be offering in-person after school classes again.  We have some of your favorite teachers back and some new courses to offer you.  

We are offering a dynamic selection of courses available from TK through to 5th Grade.  Below is the list of courses we are offering at Kolb Elementary.



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Tuesday Classes

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Wednesday Classes

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Thursday Classes

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Friday Classes

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Actors’ Workshop!

Instructor:         Professional Actors from Kenn Adams Synergy Theater
Grade Level:      1- 5
Day/Dates:        Tuesday – Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
Sessions:           10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                  3:05 - 4:05pm 
Room:                A13
Tuition:               Early Bird Pricing -$200     After November 19 - $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.

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AI ML for Young Minds

Instructor:        CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level:     2 - 5
Day/Dates:        Thursday - Nov 21  |  Dec 5, 12, 19  |  Jan 9, 16, 23,  30 |  Feb 6, 20
Sessions:           10 classes  x 1 hour 
Time:                  2:05 - 3:05pm 
Room:                A27
Tuition:              Early Bird - $218   After November 7  - $228

With the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technology, it is important to introduce children to how these technologies work at the fundamental level and to train them in the use of these tools to enhance efficiency. Students will be experimenting with a variety of AI and ML tools from language models to art, sound, and animation. They will also be made aware of the weaknesses, biases, and sources of errors that these tools can be prone to. Designed by STEM Certified provider CompuChild’s outstanding team members of Ph.Ds and Ed.Ds.

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Instructor:             Talent Nook  Academy 
Grade Level:          1 - 5
Day/Dates:             Monday –  Aug 26  | Sept 9, 16, 23, 30  |  Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Sessions:                9 classes  x 67 minutes
Time:                       3:05 - 4:12pm
Room:                     TBA
Tuition:                    Early Bird Pricing -  $230    After August 12th -  $240

This innovative curriculum seamlessly blends Science, Math, History, and Language Arts with the power of artistic expression, providing students with a holistic learning journey that ignites their curiosity and sparks innovation.

Students will embark on a dynamic exploration of STEM concepts through hands-on projects, collaborative activities, and interactive lessons, all infused with a creative twist. Each class session will revolve around a captivating theme, offering opportunities for learning, reading, discussions, idea sharing, and, of course, plenty of artistic expression.

From measuring and creating intricate designs with geometric math art, to building 3D models, exploring chemical reactions, understanding geological formations, and yet sharing their personal favorites, this class captivates students of all ages. Additionally, crafting Halloween-themed spiders and insects will also be a fun and engaging activity this fall semester.

Art Integration: Blending STEM and Creativity will enhance students to:

  • Inspire curiosity and imagination, bridging the gap between analytical thinking and artistic innovation.
  • Cultivate critical thinking skills by approaching STEM challenges with creative problem-solving strategies.
  • Develop a holistic understanding of complex concepts by exploring them through both scientific and creative lenses.

 

Join us for this class brimming with fun, exploration, and enriching learning experiences that will inspire and empower your student.



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Café Art: Creative Art Journaling Adventure

Instructor:           Ms. Jean Wright from Cafe Art
Grade Levels:      1 - 5
Day/Dates:          Wednesday –Dec 4, 11, 18  |  Jan  8, 15, 22, 29  | Feb 5
Sessions:             8 classes x 75 minutes
Time:                    2:05 - 3:20pm
Room:                   B2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $200     After November 20 - $210

Join us for an exciting session where creativity and self-expression come to life! In our Fall After-School Art and Journaling Class, students will dive into the world of journaling, scrapbooking, and imaginative art projects. This class is designed to help children explore creative and artistic ways to journal their hopes, feelings, memories, and goals while crafting personal art pieces.

There is no "right way" to do art or journaling, making this class a perfect space for kids to freely express themselves. Art journaling is all about the process of being creative, whether it's ugly, pretty, messy, neat, silly, profound, quiet, loud, sad, happy, or expressive—all without judgment.

Students are encouraged to bring their own photos (4x6 or smaller) to document events in their lives or incorporate them into their art projects. Throughout the session, students will create their own art journal and learn techniques such as collage, stamping, and metal art. This class promises a fun, engaging, and enriching experience for all young artists!

Journaling helps to encourage self-confident but also with communication skills, creativity, emotional well-being, memory, self awareness and literacy.

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Calling All Muggles for Challenge Island’s All-New WIZARDRY PARTY Class!

Instructor:        Challenge Island Instructor
Grade Level:     1 - 5
Day/Dates:        Tuesday - Dec 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11
Sessions:           8 classes x 75 minutes
Time:                  3:05 - 4:20pm 
Room:                 L2
Tuition:               Early Bird - $218     After November 19 - $228

Step into a world of magic with our spellbinding STEAM challenges! At Wizardry Party Class, you’ll craft your very own magic wand, navigate the mystical STEAMbots Bank, find a way through enchanted mazes all while sharpening their problem-solving and critical thinking skills! 

Next up, it's time for the Chocolate Frog Races—a thrilling dash through the wizarding world that uncovers the magic behind forces and motion. Finally, mix up some mystical fun with the Dragon Toothpaste Activity and unlock the secrets of chemical reactions in this hands-on potion-making adventure.

Each magical challenge will unlock the secrets of science, from bubbling chemical reactions to the forces behind flying broomsticks!

It’s a class full of adventure, hands-on learning, and fantastical fun as we bring the world of Harry Potter to life—STEAM-style! Don’t miss your chance to dive into the enchantment of STEAM-WARTS Class!

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Chess Academy for Kids (Thursday)

Instructor:           Pacific Chess Academy 
Grade Level:        1 - 5
Day/Dates:           Thursday – Nov 21  |  Dec 5, 12, 19  |  Jan 9, 16, 23,  30 |  Feb 6, 20
Sessions:              10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                     2:05pm - 3:05pm
Room:                   MPR
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $208       After November 7  - $218

Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) this program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends.

Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow and include individual instructions to practice at home. Kids are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).

Additional online sessions (two per semester) will help students to improve their skills and become decent chess players in no time. In-person tournaments are organized at the end of each semester- all participants get trophies!  Our students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.

Chess being played at an After School Elementary School in Dublin.

6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess

  1. Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities
  2. Enhances reading and math skills
  3. Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds
  4. Encourages and rewards hard work
  5. Develops problem solving skills
  6. Exercises both sides of your brain



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Chess Academy For Kids (Friday)

Instructor:          Pacific Chess Academy 
Grade Level:       1 - 5
Day/Dates:          Friday -   Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21, 28
Sessions:              9 classes x 67 minutes
Time:                     2:05 - 3.12pm
Room:                   MPR
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $208       After November 22 - $218

Learn chess with Pacific Chess Academy! Offered to all levels (Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced) this program is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to overcome obstacles, think strategically, cultivate champion psychology, stay focused, and make new friends.

Each lesson consists of interactive instructions, analysis, and tournament games during which students play against each other. Lessons are fun and easy to follow and include individual instructions to practice at home. Kids are provided with all necessary chess equipment for lessons (boards, pieces, clocks, demonstration tools).

Additional online sessions (two per semester) will help students to improve their skills and become decent chess players in no time. In-person tournaments are organized at the end of each semester- all participants get trophies!  Our students can enjoy a FREE application PACIFIC CHESS ACADEMY, easily downloadable from AppStore, to play against friends or computers, solve puzzles and participate in online tournaments. The Leaderboard allows parents to monitor their children’ progress.

Chess Academy after school program at Dublin Elementary Schools

6 Reasons Kids Should Learn Chess

  1. Improves concentration, attention span and memory abilities
  2. Enhances reading and math skills
  3. Fosters critical-thinking and creativity in young minds
  4. Encourages and rewards hard work
  5. Develops problem solving skills
  6. Exercises both sides of your brain


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Instructor:          CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level:       2 - 5
Day/Dates:         Tuesday - Aug  27  |  Sept 3, 10, 17, 24  |  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sessions:            10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                   3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room:                  TBA
Tuition:                Early Bird - $215       After August 13th - $225

Let your student explore the world of engineering, electronics and circuitry in this new and creative course designed to inspire your student’s interest in new forms of technology. This innovative and hands-on course combines electrical engineering and helps your student learn about important concepts like clean energy.

During the class, students will build their own circuits and learn in-depth about electricity, batteries, parallel and series circuits, resistors, switches, transistors and more.

Our instructors will teach basic engineering, electronics and circuitry concepts by building components (musical doorbell, siren, motion detectors, 2 speed fan with lights and many more) using hands-on Snap Circuit kits.

Students will also learn and build clean energy tools such as electric cars, windmills, solar powered car, and hand-generated power in addition to geothermal, hydrogen fuel cells, wind, solar, tidal, hydro, and other technologies. The class is perfect for budding environmentalists and future engineers!

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Code to Play - TK, K, 1

Instructor:        CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level:     TK, K - 1
Day/Dates:        Thursday - Dec 5, 12, 19  |  Jan 9, 16, 23,  30 |  Feb 6
Sessions:           8 classes  x 1 hour
Time:                  2:05 - 3:05pm 
Room:                C3
Tuition:              Early Bird - $218     After November 21 - $228

Children will explore the wonderful world of coding and logical thinking using physical tiles (no screen time) to make their bot move, sing, dance, and create beautiful artwork. Coding concepts such as; sequences, loops, and subroutines will be introduced through fun projects around treasure hunts and exploration. This fundamental coding course has been designed by CompuChild’s outstanding team members with a Ph.D. in engineering, children’s librarian, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.). We are one of the two national children’s education franchises that are ‘STEM Certified’ by Cognia.

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Code to the Future & Robotics

Instructor:        Ms. Allison Tomcik, Kolb Elementary Teacher
Grade Level:     3 - 5
Day/Dates:      Tuesday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 18  
Sessions:          9 sesisons  x 67 minutes
Time:                  3:05 - 4:12pm  
Room:                J2
Tuition:             Early Bird - $200     After November 19 - $210

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced coding student, this class will work for you. Students will be able to work at their own pace. The class will blend step by step lessons in coding with fun, hands-on, "unplugged" activities. With an emphasis on developing computational thinking, students will learn about algorithms, debugging, loops, conditionals, binary coding and more. Working individually, in pairs and in teams, students will be introduced to coding using a block-based online coding program. The more advanced students will begin to work with Javascript using other online coding programs. In addition, students will have the opportunity to program Ollie robots and will learn to build and program LEGO robotic sets using basic engineering techniques and coding. Problem solving, persistence and teamwork will be emphasized.

 

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Creatif - Clay Workshop

Instructor:           Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Levels:      1 - 5
Day/Dates:          Friday - Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21
Sessions:             8 classes x 75 minutes
Time:                    2:05 - 3:20pm
Room:                   B2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $205     After November 22  - $215

Join the Creatif - Clay Workshop, where imagination meets craftsmanship! In this hands-on class, participants will dive into the versatile world of clay artistry. From sculpting and molding to shaping and detailing, students will create art using clay. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, join us as we explore the endless possibilities of clay and create stunning works of art together!

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Creatif - Drawing and Painting

Instructor:           Creatif Art Instructor
Grade Levels:      1 - 5
Day/Dates:          Thursday - Dec 5, 12, 19  |  Jan 9, 16, 23,  30 |  Feb 6
Sessions:             8 classes x 75 minutes
Time:                    2:05 - 3:20pm
Room:                   B2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $205     After November 21 - $215

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.

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Instructor:        Ms. Kara Burell, Kolb Teacher
Grade Level:     3 - 5
Day/Dates:       Tuesday - Aug  27  |  Sept 3, 10, 17, 24  |  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  | Nov 5
Sessions:          10 x 1 Hour
Time:                  3:05 - 4:05pm    (Class will be 2.05 - 3.05pm on Oct 22)
Room:                 J3
Tuition:               Early Bird - $195     After August 13th - $205

Kids will have fun creating, collaborating, designing and publishing through the graphic design tool Canva!  Your child will learn to apply artistic skills, utilize photo editing skills, and create their own unique creations from Canva's custom fonts, frames, icons, and design elements.

Unique features to this course include 4 take-home projects your child creates within Canva. Each project will then become printed and sublimated by transferring their design from the computer to ink, to high heat and will then be placed upon a bookmark, a keychain, a t-shirt, and finally a water tumbler ...all uniquely customized and created from your child!

Each child will build graphic design skills, confidence in themselves as designers, artists and creators, and have fun creating something truly unique to call their own! Don’t miss out on the fun of creating your own products.

Skills learned in this class can further be applied to enhance student presentations, video and classroom assignments within the classroom, collaboration, graphic design.

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Instructor:        Ms. Kara Burell, Kolb Teacher
Grade Level:     3 - 5
Day/Dates:       Tuesday – March 12, 19, 26   |  April  9, 16, 23, 30   |  May 7, 14, 21
Sessions:          10 x 1 Hour
Time:                  2:05 - 3:05pm  
Room:                 J3
Tuition:               Early Bird - $190     After March 5 - $200

Kids will have MORE fun creating, collaborating, designing and publishing through the graphic design tool Canva!  Your child will learn even more skills to deepen their knowledge of artistic skills, utilize photo editing skills, and create their own unique creations chosen from a unique choice menu your child has helped to create! Suggestions from the kids have included a pillowcase, pen, coffee mug, magnet, drawstring bag, and more!

Unique features to this course include 5 take-home projects your child creates within Canva. Each project will then become printed and sublimated by transferring their design from the computer, to ink, to high high heat and will then be placed upon a creation of your child's choice  ...all uniquely customized and created from your child!

Each child will build graphic design skills, confidence in themselves as designers, artists and creators, and have fun creating something truly unique to call their own!

Skills learned in this class can further be applied to enhance student presentations, video and classroom assignments within the classroom, collaboration, graphic design.

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Instructor:           Ms Stacy Alvarez and Ms Katie Barnes, Kolb Teachers
Grade Levels:      K - 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 - 3:05m
Room:                   K4
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $190      After March 5 - $200

In Part Two of  "Exploring Illustration: A Journey Through Different Styles," young artists will embark on another creative adventure to discover the fascinating world of illustration. We will be focusing on watercolors and oil pastels.This engaging and hands-on course is designed for elementary students eager to explore the diverse and captivating styles of various illustrators. Through a series of fun and interactive lessons, students will not only learn about various illustration techniques but also develop their own artistic skills.

Join us on a colorful and imaginative journey through the world of illustration! Unleash your creativity, sharpen your artistic skills, and discover the power of visual storytelling in "Exploring Illustration: A Journey Through Different Styles." Enroll today to start your adventure in art!

*Note: If you didn’t participate in our Winter  part 1class – no issues, this is all new material and anyone you can join us for our part 2 course! 

 

Note: For those of you enrolled in the EDCC program, Ms. Barnes or Ms. Alvarez 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 either Ms. Barnes or Ms. Alvarez 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.

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Entrepreneurship, Finance & Public Speaking Combo Session

Instructor:         Gurus Education, East Bay
Grade Level:     3 - 5
Day/Dates:         Wednesday - Dec 4, 11, 18  |  Jan  8, 15, 22, 29  | Feb 5
Sessions:            8 sessions x 75 minutes
Time:                   2:05 - 3.20pm 
Room:                 H1
Tuition:                Early Bird - $210     After November 20 - $218

An excellent combo program!!

Kids will learn to present confidently and write effectively in 6 steps. They will develop public speaking & leadership skills to provide reasoning and evidence on thought provoking topics.

Learning the concepts of money management will help students better understand the elements of personal finance, value of saving wisely & budgeting effectively. They will acquire the knowledge of entrepreneurship by creating step-by-step plans and present a New Business Project!

It will be a fun, effective and invigorating session!


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Game Development - 90 mins

Instructor:       CompuChild  
Grade Level:    2 - 5
Day/Dates:       Friday – Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21, 28  
Sessions:          9  classes x 90 minutes
Time:                 2:05 - 3:35pm
Room:               A27
Tuition:             Early Bird - $295          After November 22 - $305

This is a beginner’s 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 projects.

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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:             Talent Nook Writing Academy 
Grade Level:          1 - 5
Day/Dates:             Tuesday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
Sessions:                10 classes  x 1 hour
Time:                       3:05 - 4:05pm
Room:                     A27
Tuition:                    Early Bird Pricing -  $230    After November 19 -  $240

This program enhances writing skills by integrating project-based, hands-on, and visual experiences grounded in STEM themes, providing students with a solid foundation for their writing development. Students in Grades 1-5 will experience those “WOW! Moments” that arise from an engaging STEM learning environment in the classroom.

They will then draw on these visual experiences to create unique and expressive pieces of writing that reflect their individual perspectives.

Each lesson features an interactive STEM demonstration, during which students explore the science and math behind concepts such as chemical reactions, aerodynamics, bubbles, balloons, catapults, and more. Following each demo, students articulate their experiences in writing, helping them enhance their descriptive and explanatory writing skills.

By the end of the program, students will have gained foundational STEM knowledge and improved their ability to communicate complex ideas, laying a solid groundwork for future academic and personal success. The Innovative Writing Program will empower your student to:

  • Engage in Hands-On Learning:Participate in interactive STEM activities to explore scientific concepts.
  • Enhance Writing Skills: Improve their ability to express complex ideas through visual learning and structured writing.
  • Develop Critical Thinking: Solve real-world problems, enhancing analytical skills and understanding of relevance.

 



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Instructor:           Lando Trained Instructor
Grade Level:       1- 3
Day/Dates:          Wednesday - Dec 4, 11, 18  |  Jan  8, 15, 22, 29  | Feb 5, 12, 19
Sessions:             10 classes x 2 hours
Time:                    2:05 - 4:05pm
Room:                  L2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $440        After November 6  - $450

Our classes are designed to engage both new and experienced coders. Instead of your typical coding puzzles, students learn by creating a variety of mini-games. They’ll master key concepts — such as sequencing, variables, conditionals, and events — all while enjoying the process of building games for themselves and their friends. We provide laptops loaded with our custom, distraction-free version of Scratch and send regular updates to keep parents informed about each student’s progress.

Lando Coding from Scratch - NEW CLASS for 90 minutes

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Instructor:           Lando Trained Instructor
Grade Level:       1- 3
Day/Dates:          Friday - Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21, 28
Sessions:             9 classes x 2 hours
Time:                    2:05 - 4:05pm 
Room:                  L2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $400        After November 22  - $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.

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Instructor:           Lando Trained Instructor
Grade Level:       1- 3
Day/Dates:          Monday - Aug 26  | Sept 9, 16, 23, 30  |  Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
Sessions:             9 classes x 90 Minutes
Time:                    3:05 - 4:35pm
Room:                  TBA
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $340        After August 12th  - $350

Unlock artistic passion with our unique sculpting technique class, developed by experts from the Rhode Island School of Design. Students explore fundamental concepts such as color theory and structural supports while learning to simplify complex forms. Each session introduces new and exciting projects from our extensive library of builds, ensuring fresh challenges and creative fun for all skill levels. In addition, students can take home their unique sculptures to showcase their growing skills.



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LEGO® Robotics

Instructor:        CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level:     1 - 5
Day/Dates:        Monday – Nov 18  |  Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan 13, 27  | Feb  3, 10, 24  |  Mar 3
Sessions:           10 classes  x 1 hour 
Time:                  3:05 - 4:05pm 
Room:                A27
Tuition:              Early Bird - $218   After November 4 - $228

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 twice without repeating any of the same projects.

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LEGO Robotics: Beyond the Basics

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 -  Nov 18  |  Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan 13, 27  | Feb  3, 10, 24  |  Mar 3
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                    3:05 - 4:05pm  
Room:                  A27
Tuition:                Early Bird - $218      After November 4  - $228

This unit will develop your students' understanding of computer science as they create sequences and loops, decompose problems, and improve programs to meet specific needs. They'll investigate ways of accurately describing the decisions they've made when creating a program, carry out fair tests, and develop their ability to generate and debug multiple solutions. Your students will recount experiences using relevant facts and descriptive details. This will help them to improve their communication skills.

They will build river ferries, swamp boats, cable carts etc. by using LEGO pieces and program these LEGO figures to perform various actions.

 

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Instructor:           Talentnook Academy
Grade Level:       1 
Day/Dates:          Monday - Nov 18  |  Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan 13, 27  | Feb  3, 10, 24  |  Mar 3
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                   3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room:                  L2
Tuition:                Early Bird - $230     After November 4 - $240

Our Math After-School Program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in math through engaging, hands-on activities and problem-solving exercises. Each grade level focuses on enhancing essential math skills while fostering a love for learning and boosting confidence. With interactive lessons and personalized support, students are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts at their own pace. Whether your child needs extra practice or is ready for a challenge, our program is tailored to meet the needs of each grade level and learning style.

In Grade 1, students will explore the basics of math in a fun and interactive environment. This program introduces foundational skills such as simple addition and subtraction, place values, money place values, and exploring numbers in groups of tens Students will engage in hands-on activities that develop their understanding in visual ways using shapes and patterns. Through games and creative problem-solving, first graders will build confidence in working with numbers and develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for more advanced concepts.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Counting and number recognition up to 100
  • Addition and Subtraction (up to 20)
  • Introduction to place value
  • Recognizing and creating patterns
  • Basic geometric and measurement concepts

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Instructor:           Talentnook Academy
Grade Level:       2
Day/Dates:           Tuesday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                    3:05pm - 4:05pm
Room:                   B1
Tuition:                Early Bird - $230     After November 19 - $240

Our Math After-School Program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in math through engaging, hands-on activities and problem-solving exercises. Each grade level focuses on enhancing essential math skills while fostering a love for learning and boosting confidence. With interactive lessons and personalized support, students are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts at their own pace. Whether your child needs extra practice or is ready for a challenge, our program is tailored to meet the needs of each grade level and learning style.

In Grade 2, students will build on the foundational math skills they’ve developed, with a greater emphasis on mental math and problem-solving. This program focuses on addition and subtraction within 100, an introduction to simple multiplication, and working with money, time, and measurement. Through group activities and math games, second graders will strengthen their understanding of basic operations and develop strategies for solving math problems in real-world contexts.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Number bonds
  • Addition and subtraction speed and fluency within 20
  • Skip counting: Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
  • Number comparisons - Greater than/Less than concepts
  • Understanding basic multiplication concepts
  • Money, Clocks and basic geometric and measurement concepts

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Instructor:           Talentnook Academy
Grade Level:       3
Day/Dates:           Thursday  - Dec 5, 12, 19  |  Jan 9, 16, 23,  30 |  Feb 6, 20, 27
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                    2:05pm - 3:05pm
Room:                   L2
Tuition:                Early Bird - $230     After November 21  - $240

Our Math After-School Program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in math through engaging, hands-on activities and problem-solving exercises. Each grade level focuses on enhancing essential math skills while fostering a love for learning and boosting confidence. With interactive lessons and personalized support, students are encouraged to explore mathematical concepts at their own pace. Whether your child needs extra practice or is ready for a challenge, our program is tailored to meet the needs of each grade level and learning style.

In Grade 3, students will dive deeper into more complex math concepts, such as multiplication, division, and fractions. This program is designed to strengthen their computational skills and introduce strategies for solving multi-step word problems. Through interactive lessons, third graders will explore geometry, learn to tell time to the minute, and develop their understanding of fractions as part of a whole. This engaging program prepares students for more advanced problem-solving and math challenges.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Multiplication and division facts
  • Introduction to fractions and understanding part-whole relationships
  • Solving multi-step word problems
  • Understanding area and perimeter
  • Identifying geometric shapes and their properties



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Instructor:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      3 - 5
Day/Dates:         Wednesday - Aug 28  |  Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 |  Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  | Nov 6
Sessions:            10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                   2:05 - 3:05pm
Room:                 A27
Tuition:               Early Bird $230      After August 13th - $240

Money is an integral part of our lives, and understanding how to manage it is crucial, especially from an early age. Welcome to "Money Matters - Fun Finance for Kids," a dynamic and engaging course designed to introduce elementary students in grades 3-5 to the exciting world of money management.

Through a blend of interactive activities, games, and hands-on projects, students will learn essential financial concepts in a fun and practical way. In this course, students will explore the basics of money identification, budgeting, saving, spending, debit, credit, banking, and much more. They will participate in role-playing activities, such as running a classroom store and managing a lemonade stand, to practice real-world financial skills. Interactive online games and educational board games will reinforce their learning and make financial literacy enjoyable.

Students will also delve into important topics like needs versus wants, the value of earning money through chores or entrepreneurial activities, and the benefits of saving and investing. Engaging discussions and creative projects, such as DIY piggy banks and charity drives, will help students understand the importance of money in their everyday lives and the broader community.

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in financial literacy, empowering them to make informed decisions about money now and in the future. Join us on this exciting journey to financial independence and responsibility!

Money Matters - Fun Finance for Kids will enable your student to:

  • Learn the importance of saving and setting financial goals
  • Develop budgeting skills through practical exercises and role-playing
  • Understand the difference between needs and wants

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Instructor:        CompuChild Instructor
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:                TBA
Tuition:              Early Bird - $199   After March 7 - $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 twice without repeating any of the same projects.

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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:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      K - 2
Day/Dates:         Thursday - Aug 29  |  Sept 5, 12, 19, 26  |  Oct 3, 17, 24  |  Nov 7
Sessions:            9 classes x 67 minutes
Time:                   2:05pm - 3:12pm
Room:                 TBA
Tuition:               Early Bird $230      After August 15th - $240

In this course, students can explore the magic of storytelling and develop a lifelong love of reading. In the Fall class, we will delve into a variety of reading materials, from enchanting picture books to simple texts that captivate young minds. With each story, students will have the opportunity to follow characters, unravel plot twists, and engage in lively dialogues.

Our dedicated teacher will guide every student through themed readings each week, covering a range of topics from Nature's Wonders to Adventures in Space. After each story, students will participate in discussions where they can share their thoughts, identify key characters, and express their likes or dislikes about the tale. Through these interactions, they'll learn the nuances of character development and storytelling, while honing their language and communication skills. Join us this semester and watch as your student develops a deep love for reading, engages in stimulating discussions, and explores the wonders of storytelling!

Read Aloud will enable your student to:

  • Develop a deep love for reading, fostering a lifelong passion for literature.
  • Enhance their language and communication skills through engaging discussions and storytelling.
  • Explore the art of character development and plot unraveling, nurturing their imagination and critical thinking abilities.

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Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies: Expository Writing For Grades 1-5

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:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      1- 5
Day/Dates:         Wednesday - Nov 20  | Dec 4, 11, 18  |  Jan  8, 15, 22, 29  | Feb 5, 12
Sessions:            10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                   2:05 - 3:05pm
Room:                 A27
Tuition:               Early Bird $230      After November 6 - $240

This program aims to enhance students' reading comprehension and writing skills through a focused approach to expository writing. Each week, students will engage with relevant texts such as how-to guides, comparison and descriptive essays, cause-and-effect essays, and problem-solution essays.

Our young learners will be engaged entirely in themes like "The Perfect Ice Cream Sundae," "How to Make a Taco," "Oranges vs. Apples," and "Traditional vs. Digital Books", to name a few. They will learn to identify main ideas, make inferences, and summarize essential information using strategies like organizing their thoughts, articulating ideas clearly, and effectively communicating information to others. Key elements of this process include maintaining an objective tone, ensuring a clear structure, and emphasizing clarity and precision in their writing.

Reading Comprehension and Writing Strategies will enable your student to:

  • Analyze texts, identify key ideas, and make informed inferences, strengthening overall comprehension skills.
  • Express their thoughts through structured expository writing strategies, enhancing writing proficiency.
  • Connect reading to writing through interactive themed lessons.

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Instructor:         Joyful Thoughts Instructor
Grade Level:      1 - 5
Day/Dates:         Wednesday - Dec 4, 11, 18  |  Jan  8, 15, 22, 29  | Feb 5, 12, 19
Sessions:            10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                   2:05 - 3:05pm
Room:                 TBA
Tuition:               Early Bird $210      After November 20 - $220

This course is tailored for students eager to merge their Mandarin Chinese language skills with key concepts in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The curriculum focuses on essential vocabulary, phrases, and grammatical structures pertinent to STEM disciplines, while enhancing language proficiency through interactive activities and projects.

By integrating language learning with specific content areas, students will experience a more natural and effective approach to acquiring Mandarin. Engaging projects will include exploring the Chinese invention of papermaking, constructing arch bridges using ancient Chinese techniques, and examining aerodynamics through the art of Chinese kite-making. Students can expect a fun, hands-on learning environment that keeps their interest piqued throughout the process.

What you will gain:

  • Develop a strong foundation in Mandarin Chinese vocabulary and phrases tailored to STEM fields.
  • Enhance your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin through engaging STEM-related content.
  • Foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills by applying your language abilities to real-world STEM scenarios.
  • Increase cultural awareness by exploring the links between the Mandarin language and China's significant contributions to STEM disciplines.

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Soccer Stars! K - 2

Soccer Stars is open for repeat enrollment, so students can join again and again and learn different skills at each session!

Instructor:          Professional Coaches from Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Grade Level:       K - 2
Day/Dates:          Monday - Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan  13, 27  | Feb 3, 10, 24  |  March 3
Sessions:             9 classes x 67 minutes 
Time:                   3:05 - 4:12pm   
Room:                 Lower Field
Tuition:                Early Bird - $225     After November 4 - $235

At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.

Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!

In our K-2nd program, the primary focus is body movement with the ball. Your child will be introduced to juggling, concepts of teammates and teamwork, and other skill-building activities that work on dribbling techniques, shooting, turning with the ball, defending, and other moves that promote confidence with the ball.

*Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.

Note:   If your child is enrolled in EDCC please complete and turn in the required EDCC form allowing them to release your child to the Soccer Stars instructor. Otherwise, parents will need to bring their students back to school to attend this afternoon class.

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Soccer Stars! Grades 3 - 5

Soccer Stars is open for repeat enrollment, so students can join again and again and learn different skills at each session!

Instructor:          Professional Coaches from Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Grade Level:       3- 5
Day/Dates:          Monday - Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan  13, 27  | Feb 3, 10, 24  | March 3
Sessions:             9 classes x 67 minutes 
Time:                   3:05 - 4:12pm   
Room:                 Lower Field
Tuition:                Early Bird - $225     After November 4 - $235

At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as the vehicle to help children improve their soccer skills, build self-confidence in the game of soccer and life, and learn what it means to be a good teammate both on and off the field.

Our curriculum was developed by early childhood educators and soccer professionals. Our structured classes teach soccer FUNdamentals through imagination and play--each class has a theme (i.e. the beach, outer space, race track) which makes learning fun! Our coaches are patient and a ton of fun; they not only love working with children, but also enjoy developing these skills in a nurturing and non-competitive environment!

In our 3rd-5th grade program, players will improve their creative capacity through technical skill development and small-sided games. This allows for freedom of expression with the ball—a vital concept is emphasized with the introduction of 1v1 dribbling and defending games. The addition of opponents allows the player to make decisions under pressure. High repetition ball control activities help each player become more proficient with the ball.

*Each child will receive a Super Soccer Stars Medal at the end of the season.

 

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Instructor:           Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:       1 - 5
Day/Dates:          Monday - Nov 18  |  Dec 2, 9, 16  | Jan 13, 27  | Feb  3, 10, 24  |  Mar 3
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                    3:05 - 4:05pm
Room:                  A13
Tuition:                Early Bird - $230     After November 4 - $240

"Spanish Safari: Sing, Rhyme, Play, and Write!" embarks on an exciting expedition through language and culture in the winter semester, designed to captivate and educate students in Grades 1-5.

This immersive language program invites young learners to delve into the Spanish language, guided by experienced teachers. The semester begins with essential topics such as greetings, numbers, and colors, providing a solid foundation for an engaging learning journey.

As the semester progresses, students will explore various themes, including Seasons, Holidays, Professions, Months of the Year, Emotions, around the House, and many more. The program will highlight Spanish-speaking cultures and their unique traditions and encourage students to communicate and express themselves confidently in Spanish, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for global diversity.

Spanish Safari will enable your student to:

  • Foster cultural awareness, acceptance, and a keen appreciation for diverse viewpoints from around the globe.
  • Sharpen problem-solving skills as they navigate the intricacies of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction in a new language.
  • Access a world of global opportunities in an increasingly interconnected society, laying the groundwork for future endeavors.

 

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Instructor:           Ms. Yu Wang, Owner Joyful Thoughts Mandaring Immersion Program
Grade Level:       K - 5
Day/Dates:          Tuesday - Dec 3, 10, 17 | Jan  14, 21, 28 | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour
Time:                    3:05 - 4:05pm
Room:                 B2
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $210        After November 19  - $220

Join us this winter for an exciting journey into Mandarin Chinese! In this dynamic class, you’ll explore engaging topics such as the winter season, falling leaves, temperature changes, ways to enhance your social-emotional skills, and the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year.

Our curriculum immerses you in the language through interactive activities that include listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You’ll learn practical phrases and sentence structures that are useful in everyday life.

By integrating these captivating themes, we strive to maintain your interest and facilitate a natural acquisition of Mandarin. Embrace the joy of learning with us this winter as we embark on this exciting journey together!

What you will gain:

  • Enhanced Language Skills: Improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Mandarin.
  • Practical Communication: Learn useful phrases and sentence structures that will prepare you to communicate confidently with native speakers in real-life situations.
  • Engaging Activities: Participate in fun and interactive lessons that keep you motivated and inspired.
  • Joyful Learning Experience: Experience a natural approach to language learning that moves beyond boring repetition. Our engaging methodology allows you to acquire Mandarin intuitively and enjoyably, making the process both effective and memorable.

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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:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      K - 2
Day/Dates:        Friday - Dec 6, 13 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 21, 28
Sessions:            9 classes x 67 minutes
Time:                   2:05pm - 3:12pm
Room:                A13
Tuition:               Early Bird $230      After November 22  - $240

WordSMASH! for grades K-2 is designed to combine education with excitement, transforming language exploration into an exhilarating adventure for young learners. This dynamic course offers a variety of interactive word games, challenges, and activities that encourage students to think critically and express their creativity. Each week features a unique theme, sparking curiosity and enthusiasm as students delve into topics such as Seasons and their key characteristics, including Fall/Autumn, Acorns, Pumpkins, Spring, Flowers, Winter, Snow, and more.

Through these engaging activities, students will expand their vocabulary, improve their spelling, and develop essential language skills in a fun and collaborative environment. The thematic approach not only injects fresh energy into each day but also nurtures a love for language while promoting teamwork, discussion, and communication. WordSMASH! empowers students to become confident language users, making every lesson an exciting journey into the world of words.

WordSMASH! will enable your child to:

  • Enhance their vocabulary and language skills through engaging activities.
  • Foster creativity and critical thinking as they explore the nuances of language.
  • Enjoy learning through fun and interactive games and exploration.


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Instructor:         Ms. Allison Tomcik, Kolb Elementary Teacher
Grade Level:      2 - 5
Day/Dates:          Friday - Aug 30  |  Sept 6, 13, 20, 27  |  Oct 4, 18, 25  |  Nov 8
Sessions:            9 classes x 67 minutes 
Time:                   2:05 - 3:12pm
Room:                  J2
Tuition:               Early Bird - $195      After August 16th - $205

Is your child interested in building and creating different projects?  Does your son or daughter love to work with their hands?  If so, this is the class for them. In this hands-on program, your child will be given different STEM challenges to complete individually and in groups. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to create their own designs in a maker space format. This is a great way for your child to learn to work with others and overcome different challenges while also being able to show their creative side. Students will use a variety of materials.

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Instructor:           Ms Stacy Alvarez, Kolb Teachers
Grade Levels:      K - 2
Day/Dates:          Monday –  March 11, 18, 25   |  April  8, 15, 22, 29   |  May 6, 13, 20 (No Class)
Sessions:             10 classes x 1 hour Change to 3 classes x 80 minutes
Time:                    2:05pm - 3:05pm Changed to 2:05pm-3:25pm
Room:                   K4
Tuition:                 Early Bird - $190      After March 4 - $200

Welcome to STEM Explorers, an exciting and hands-on STEM class designed specifically for primary grades K-2. This engaging program is crafted to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and introduce young minds to the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

This STEM class is all about doing! Through fun and interactive activities, children will explore STEM concepts in a way that makes learning both educational and engaging. This class also emphasizes the importance of teamwork. Children will take part in group projects, fostering collaboration and communication skills.

STEM Explorers is more than a class; it's a journey of exploration and learning that lays the foundation for a lifelong love of STEM. Join us as we embark on an adventure filled with wonder, discovery, and endless possibilities!

 

Note: For those of you enrolled in the EDCC program, Ms. Alvarez 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. Alvarez 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.

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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:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      K - 2
Day/Dates:         Friday - March 15, 22   |  April 12, 19, 26    |  May 3, 10, 17, 24   
Sessions:            9 classes x 67 Minutes
Time:                   3:05pm - 4:12pm
Room:                 H1
Tuition:               Early Bird $200      After March 8 - $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:

  1. Develop thinking skills with phonics, word families, and tactile word games
  2. Stimulate language with sensory and drawing manipulatives.
  3. Complete portfolios with illustrative language and activity projects.

 
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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:         Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level:      3 - 5
Day/Dates:         Friday – Dec 1, 8, 15   |  Jan 12, 19, 26   |  Feb 9, 23   |  Mar 8
Sessions:            9 classes x 67 minutes
Time:                   3:05pm - 4:12pm
Room:                 B2
Tuition:               Early Bird $200      After November 23 - $210

In this writing course, students improve their grasp of grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and the use of language with engaging reading passages and direct instructor input. The ingredients of language arts, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and reading are developed to create better readers and writers in this academic course. Students benefit from reading a variety of different points of view.

Through varied and interactive reading passages, students learn to compare and contrast different points of view, author’s tone, figurative language, opinions, and facts presented in educational literature. Informational text is analyzed with reading and writing strategies for accuracy and speed for the later stage at the elementary level.

Students build skills by conversing on grade-level topics and reading texts with supporting details. Textual information is presented with engaging questions discussed in class, which leads to better descriptive writing. With greater understanding, writing builds confidence and awareness.

Writing with Comprehension Strategies course will enable your student to:

  1. Decode figurative language and use evidence when writing.
  2. Understand the difference between fact, opinion, and theme for writing.
  3. Write with clarity of textual meaning at their grade levels.

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Instructor:       Ms. Stacy Alvarez, Kolb Teacher
Grade Level:     2  -  3
Day/Dates:       Thursday - Aug  31   |  Sept  7, 14, 21   |  Oct  5, 19, 26   |  Nov  2, 9
Sessions:           9 x 67 minutes
Time:                  3:05 - 4:12pm 
Room:                 K4
Tuition:               Early Bird Pricing - $189      After August 24th - $200

Every year students will be asked to write informational books and essays as they progress through school. At a young age, we can give our kids the tools to be successful in this genre of writing.

In this course, students will learn the basics of informational writing. They will learn the structure of an informational book and a “How-To” book. They will engage in learning activities that help them feel confident with their writing, learn how to write with strong grammatical skills , learn and use technology to self-publish their work, edit, and revise their own work. At the end of the course they will have one published book to share and to refer back to when they are writing in class. 

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Instructor:        CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level:     1 - 5
Day/Dates:        Friday – Aug  25   |  Sept  1, 8, 22, 29   |  Oct  6, 20   |  Nov  3
Sessions:           8 x 75 Minutes
Time:                  3:05 - 4:20pm 
Room:                B1
Tuition:              Early Bird - $199      After August 18th - $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 twice without repeating any of the same projects.

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(925) 587-5610

Angela Clifford
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(925) 587-5614
angela@dpie.org

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Office Administrator
(925) 587-5611
lilli@dpie.org

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