Dublin Elementary School
We are offering a dynamic selection of courses available from 1st Grade through to 5th Grade.
Hello Dublin Elementary 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/Kindergarten through to 5th Grade. Below is the list of courses we are offering at Dublin Elementary
Winter Session 2023-2024
- Actors Workshop! (Tuesday)
- Advanced Lego Robotics (Monday)
- Beginning Typing Class (Thursday)
- Café Art – Winter Art, All Things Kawaii & Zentangles (Thursday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Monday)
- Chess Academy for Kids (Wednesday)
- Craftopia Island© (Wednesday)
- Creative Writing for Grades 3-5: Historical Fiction and Realistic Fiction (Friday)
- Engineering and Problem Solving with Keva Planks (Tuesday)
- Fun With Drawing! (Wednesday)
- Game Development (Friday)
- Keys to Becoming an Inspirational Speaker & Presenter (Monday)
- Kiddie Coding Club – Introduction to Computer Programming, Robotics & Circuit Building (Thursday)
- LEGO® Robotics (Tuesday)
- Noetic Math – Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student (Tuesday)
- Origami & Art (Tuesday)
- Piano For Beginners (Monday)
- Piano For Beginners (Tuesday)
- Piano For Beginners (Thursday)
- Reading Comprehension Strategies: Expository Reading for Grades 3-5 (Monday)
- Reading Comprehension Strategies: Expository Reading for Primary Grades (Wednesday)
- Ted Talk: Learn Powerful Secrets of Speaking & Presenting (Thursday)
- WordSMASH! for Grades 1-2: Reading and Word Fun (Thursday)
- Writing with Comprehension Strategies - Expository Writing for Primary Grades (Friday)
Actors’ Workshop!
Instructor: Ms Charisse Poston, Dublin Teacher
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: MPR
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing -$196 After November 28- $206
In Actor’s Workshop, budding actors will learn all about the elements of a theater production! We will participate in drama games that hone our stage skills as well as increase our ensemble’s camaraderie. We’ll practice voice projection, enunciation, stage directions, blocking, and performing various scripted scenes for our final performance. The class will culminate with a final performance of scenes by our ensemble cast!
Students are encouraged to take multiple sessions of Actor’s Workshop to continue to improve their acting chops. There will be more games, scenes, and fellow actors each session.
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 – Nov 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 22 | Feb 5, 12, 26 | Mar 4
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: A10
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After November 20- $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 and will be challenged to construct more complex 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 who enjoy this class can enroll in it twice without repeating projects.
Beginning Typing Class
Instructor: Michele Chandler, Dublin Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – Nov 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: A9
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 23 - $200
This course is a beginning course for students who need to learn basic typing skills. It will cover proper finger placement for typing so students can move away from pecking at the keys. This class will be fun and engaging and will include typing games to practice their new skills!
Beginning Typing is open to students whether they’ve taken typing before or not as we can work with students who are just beginning their typing journey or those who already have some typing experience. Students can always improve their typing skills and speed with additional practice.
Café Art – Winter Art, All Things Kawaii & Zentangles
Instructor: Jean Wright from Café Art
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Date: Thursday - Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 – 4:12pm
Room: D6
Tuition: Early Bird - $192 After November 30 - $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, snowmen, snowflakes, birds, penguins, polar bears, and heart. 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 pencil, sharpies, watercolor pencils, markers, and others. Don’t wait! These classes fill up fast. Hope to see your child soon.
Chess Academy for Kids (Monday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – Nov 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 22 | Feb 5, 12, 26 | Mar 4
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: P6
Tuition: Early Bird - $198 After November 21 - $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 (Wednesday)
Instructor: Pacific Chess Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 3 and 4 - 5 (Two Classes)
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Dec 6, 13, 20 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: Grades 1-3 in A7 and Grades 4-5 in A11
Tuition: Early Bird - $198 After November 29 - $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
PLEASE ENROLL IN YOUR STUDENTS GRADE LEVEL.
Craftopia Island©
Instructor: Challenge Island Instructor
Grade Level: TK - 1
Day/Date: Wednesday – Dec 6, 13, 20 | Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05pm - 3:05pm
Room: P1
Tuition: Early Bird - $205 After November 29- $215
Calling all young artists and imaginative minds! Get set for an unforgettable adventure in the art world at our Arts and Crafts Island. Let your inner Picasso roam free! Explore creative wonders from sand to salt painting, finger to hand painting, and even car, vegetable, and rice painting. Craft mesmerizing masterpieces that'll leave everyone amazed. Are you ready to discover your artistic genius? Don't miss this chance to have fun, learn, and let your creativity shine!
Note: The instructor for Craftopia Island has agreed to pickup and drop off TK and Kindergarten students from EDCC. If your child is enrolled in EDCC please complete and turn int the required EDCC form allowing them to release your child to the Craftopia Island instructor. Otherwise, parents will need to bring their students back to school to attend this afternoon class.
Creative Writing for Grades 3-5: Historical Fiction and Realistic Fiction
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: 3 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 19, 26 | Feb 9, 23 | Mar 8
Sessions: 9 x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: P5
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 24 - $210
Encourage your child to use their imagination and creativity to explore these two similar yet different genres through reading and writing.
Students will be introduced to Historical and Realistic Fiction, where the characters and setting resemble real life. In this course, students will “feel” the events in their own lives. In Historical Fiction, authors illustrate the events in an effective way by using the language of the “real” characters during their unique period. Students learn to identify with time periods and fictional and non-fictional characters. An example of historical fiction would be Peter Pan. Here, the character is a fictional boy looking to remain forever young and oblivious to the world around him.
In Realistic Fiction, students gain an awareness of both present and past situations. Here, the author portrays the character, culture, and society with more modern twists. Learning realistic fiction aids in understanding global facts, which can be an asset in their own lives. An example of Realistic Fiction is R.J. Palacio's Wonder and the character, August. The disfigured character must live in a society that is often cruel, with many misunderstandings of his disability and his plight for acceptance.
Students complete their writing portfolio, showcasing their newfound skills and creativity. They also gain a deeper appreciation for both genres and learn to relate and identify with character settings, new perspectives, and determine fact from opinion.
Through the readings of Historical and Realistic Fiction, students will:
- Develop and understand accurate historical settings.
- Learn about what makes facts come alive during reading and writing.
- Appreciate elements of character, dialogue, setting, theme, plot, conflict, and world-building
Engineering and Problem Solving with Keva Planks
Instructor: Ms Monica McLeod, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Dec 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13
Sessions: 8 Classes x 75 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:20pm
Room: A11
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After December 5 - $200
Does your student love to build? Then this is the after school course designed for them. “KEVA planks are about 1/4 inch thick, 3/4 inch wide and 4 1/2 inches long. You build structures by simply stacking the planks. No glue, no connectors. They can be stacked upright which looks like it would be unstable as a house of cards, but even this type of structure is surprisingly stable.” Each day class will begin with individual building challenges, move to group challenges and then finish up with free time for building. During challenge activities students will practice different problem solving techniques as well as learning to work cooperatively in a group. Along the way they will learn some basic engineering, architectural, math and science skills.
In fact, did you know that research shows that students who play with blocks tend to do better in mathematics and science in higher grade levels? Well, it’s true and researchers from the University of Idaho have concluded that playing with blocks helps children develop a fundamental understanding of quantities, equality & geometry. Playing, building and having fun while learning, what could be a better than that?
Fun with Drawing
Instructor: Ms. Jennifer de Oliveira, Dublin Teacher
Grade Level: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Dec 6, 20 | Jan 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Sessions: 9 Classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: A9
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 29 - $200
Kids will kick-start their creativity in this fun, hands-on class that explores a variety of drawing activities. Each session has a special theme, such as: dragons, penguins, and outer space! Guided drawing lessons will help students develop their own artistic style. Kids will work together on fun, collaborative drawing games and they will have time to draw independently as they learn the benefits of keeping their own sketchbook. We'll also integrate a read aloud storytime as a way to inspire new ideas. This course celebrates the fun of drawing, and all skill levels are welcome.
*Note: Besides being a Dublin teacher Ms. de Oliveira is the author and artist of her own comic book Reggie: Kid Penguin that was published in the spring of 2023 and your child will receive an autographed copy of that book if they enroll in this class. You will have a lot of fun in this course as you learn techniques for drawing.
Game Development
Instructor: CompuChild
Grade Levels: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Friday – Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 19, 26 | Feb 9, 23 | Mar 8
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:12pm
Room: C5
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After November 24 - $210
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 who enjoy this class can enroll in it twice without repeating projects.
Keys to Becoming an Inspirational Speaker & Presenter
Instructors: Gurus Education East Bay
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Monday – Nov 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 22 | Feb 5, 12, 26 | Mar 4
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05pm - 3:12pm
Room: A9
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 20- $210
A highly confident speaker is viewed as being more credible & knowledgeable.
Our goal is to help kids overcome public speaking anxiety, voice their opinion confidently, present impressively and write effectively in 6 easy steps. Students will gain an understanding of various writing formats such as persuasive, narrative, descriptive etc. They will also learn to make strong arguments by providing reasoning and evidence on thought provoking debatable topics.
This course will help kids formulate their thoughts with a clear and concise structure and prepare them for SUCCESS with CONFIDENCE!!
Kiddie Coding Club – Introduction to Computer Programming, Robotics & Circuit Building
Instructor: Mr Karl Osicki, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Levels: 1 – 3
Day/Dates: Thursday - Nov 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 – 4:05pm
Room: A7
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 23 - $200
Would you be excited if your child had an opportunity to learn the universal language of the planet, explore robotics and build circuits? Does your child enjoy math, engineering, technology, design and hands on activities? Kiddie Coding Club may be the perfect opportunity for them to tap into these 21st century prerequisites! In Kiddie Coding Club we learn basic coding concepts, use and build Mindstorm Lego robots, build circuits with Snaplinks and Tinybits.
“People who know how to code will be able to communicate across countries and cultures, be innovative, and solve problems more efficiently, with no barriers to impede their success (Porter, John. (2016). 4 Benefits of Learning Coding at a Young Age.) Retrieved from: https://elearningindustry.com/4-benefits-learning-programming-at-a-young-age-2.
Come join Kiddie Coding Club where we will learn how to work together Using, Code.org, Tynker, and Code Combat to program in a fun and safe environment. It doesn’t matter if your child has coding experience or not, this class is for everyone. It will build on concepts some students already know and teach concepts to those who are new to the coding. All interested students are welcome.
LEGO® Robotics
Instructor: CompuChild Instructor
Grade Level: 1- 5
Day/Date: Tuesday – Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 – 3:05pm
Room: D5
Tuition: Early Bird - $199 After November 28 - $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 activities.
Noetic Math – Inspire the Mathematician Within Your Student
Instructor: Instructor from Math Trek Program
Grade Levels: 1 - 3
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 classes x 1 Hour
Time: 2:05 - 3:05pm
Room: H2
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $192 After November 28 - $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.
Origami & Art
Instructor: Ms. Diana Reyes, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 9, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 9 Classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3:12pm
Room: D4
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 28 - $200
Do you like art? Do your hands and fingers fidget often? This Origami art class combines both, allowing you to create beautiful origami art! We'll be learning a variety of folding techniques and styles using the systems of origami design. Come learn the art of paper folding to make simple and challenging crafts.
Students we'll start with simple box and flowers, and then evolve to animals including the famous paper crane and then to more complex, advanced origami such as Pokémon with room for students to be innovative and create their own crafts.
For those of you who don’t know, Origami is an ancient artform that originated from China and was popularized by Japan in the 6th century. It is the art of paper folding. In Japanese, "ori" means folding and "gami" means paper. What's so great about folding paper? What we're talking about here is folding paper into birds, butterflies, flowers, dogs, cats, and even Pokémon.
Piano for Beginners (Monday)
Instructor: Ms. Judie Greenhouse, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: 2- 5
Day/Dates: Monday – Nov 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 22 | Feb 5, 12, 26 | Mar 4
Sessions: 9 classes x 67 Minutes
Time: 2.05 - 3.12pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 20 - $200
What a joy it is to know how to play a musical instrument! This course is a beginners course for students who want to explore the realm of playing the piano. What better way to learn than learn by doing?
This class will build up each student’s foundation and knowledge on reading notes, proper hand posture, counting, finger speed exercises, and more! Each student will be paired with their own keyboard. This active engagement course will foster each student’s joy for music as well as hone their precision. Students are required to work well both independently and within a group there will be both one-on-one and small group exercises.
Piano for Beginners (Tuesday)
Instructor: Ms. Judie Greenhouse, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: 2- 5
Day/Dates: Tuesday – Nov 28 | Dec 5, 12, 19 | Jan 16, 23, 30 | Feb 6, 13, 20
Sessions: 10 x 1 hour
Time: 2.05pm - 3.05pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 21 - $200
What a joy it is to know how to play a musical instrument! This course is a beginners course for students who want to explore the realm of playing the piano. What better way to learn than learn by doing?
This class will build up each student’s foundation and knowledge on reading notes, proper hand posture, counting, finger speed exercises, and more! Each student will be paired with their own keyboard. This active engagement course will foster each student’s joy for music as well as hone their precision. Students are required to work well both independently and within a group there will be both one-on-one and small group exercises.
Come to play and create!
Piano for Beginners (Thursday)
Instructor: Ms. Judie Greenhouse, Dublin Elementary Teacher
Grade Level: 2- 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – Nov 30 | Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 15, 22, 29
Sessions: 10 x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 - 4:05pm
Room: Stage
Tuition: Early Bird - $189 After November 23 - $200
What a joy it is to know how to play a musical instrument! This course is a beginners course for students who want to explore the realm of playing the piano. What better way to learn than learn by doing?
This class will build up each student’s foundation and knowledge on reading notes, proper hand posture, counting, finger speed exercises, and more! Each student will be paired with their own keyboard. This active engagement course will foster each student’s joy for music as well as hone their precision. Students are required to work well both independently and within a group there will be both one-on-one and small group exercises.
Come to play and create!
Reading Comprehension Strategies: Expository Reading for Grades 3-5
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: 3- 5
Day/Dates: Monday – Nov 27 | Dec 4, 11, 18 | Jan 22 | Feb 5, 12, 26 | Mar 4
Sessions: 9 x 67 minutes
Time: 2:05 - 3.12pm NEW TIME 2:05 - 3:22pm due to cancelled class on 12/04
Room: C7
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 20 - $210
Expository writing primarily aims to provide factual information about a particular topic, subject, method, or concept. It serves as a means to explain information, encompassing various forms such as reports, essays, and magazine articles. In contrast to creative writing, such as fiction, expository writing focuses on delivering factual content, making it the language of learning and understanding the world around us.
In this course, students will read descriptive reading passages where characteristics, traits, and examples define topics. Essays outline a series of steps needed to complete a task or produce something and will also be covered. Comparative/contrast passages will demonstrate how two or more subjects are the same and different. Cause/effect will describe how one step leads to a result. Problem/solution presents a problem with possible solutions backed by data and facts, and Classification reading material breaks down a broad topic into groupings. Your student will get a chance to sample all four expository writing pieces. Students will determine if the reading is factual or fictional and be able to cite evidence from the text to prove their theories.
Reading with Comprehension Strategies course will enable your student to:
- Identify four subtopics of expository writing.
- Understand and annotate various types of writing and attempt to comprehend details.
- Begin to cite accurate evidence in writing practice for cohesion and sophistication.
Reading Comprehension Strategies: Expository Reading for Primary Grades
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 - 2
Day/Dates: Wednesday – Dec 6, 13, 20 | Jan 17, 24, 31 | Feb 7, 14, 21, 28
Sessions: 10 x 1 hour
Time: 2:05 - 3.05pm
Room: D3
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 29 - $210
Expository style explains a topic using facts in simple stories with pictures, often including an argument, fact, and a conclusion summarizing the information. In this reading course, students will interpret simple text to understand different opinions in the world through reading and illustrations with important messages.
Students will read passages that help explain information at their level of understanding. The most common examples of expository writing include reports, essays, and magazine articles. Different articles either compare and contrast, state a problem with a solution, or describe a situation with cause and effect. Expository writing has a clear purpose: to educate the reader. This style persuades readers through observations and experiences through simple text and illustrative techniques. Early elementary students learn through identifying and observing text.
Reading Expository Passages will enable your student to:
- Explain to the instructor and understand the reading passages.
- Understand the author's point of view and determine whether they agree or disagree!
- Learn to evaluate evidence, opinion, and accuracy.
Ted Talk: Learn Powerful Secrets of Speaking & Presenting
Instructors: Gurus Education, East Bay
Grade Level: 4 - 5
Day/Dates: Thursday – Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15
Sessions: 8 classes x 75 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4:20pm
Room: D5
Tuition: Early Bird - $200 After November 30 - $210
This is an exciting NEW CLASS, where the students will learn the steps and techniques to prepare and present their own unique perspective & ideas. Students will learn about some of the influential young TED Talk speakers, along with their research & presentation styles. They will be mastering the skills of Public Speaking through various activities and learn the steps involved to present their own TED Talk on the last day of the Session- TEDx Style! FUN, EXCITING, INSPIRING SESSIONS!
WordSMASH! for Grades 1-2: Reading and Word Fun
Instructor: Talentnook Writing Academy
Grade Level: 1 - 2
Day/Dates: Thursday – Dec 7, 14 | Jan 11, 18, 25 | Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Sessions: 10 x 1 Hour
Time: 3:05 - 4.05pm
Room: C4
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 23 - $210
Shh! Between you and me, this is an academic language course, but the children do not believe it. This engaging reading and vocabulary course is jam-packed with word games, jokes, rhymes, wacky prompts, and silly books that inspire your child to read, figure out, and laugh out loud. It's a complete mishmash of reading and words that makes language entertaining, so much so that children have no idea they are learning complex language skills.
Each week delivers a theme from FLAG DAY TO ZOO ANIMALS. The theme starts with reading and becomes a riot of fun language to ignite your child's imagination. From SOLAR SYSTEM DAY to TREASURE HUNTS, we offer "rhymes, puns, word search, crossword puzzles, nonsense, and other secret delights. We laugh at English language exceptions to rules, ironies, “what ifs,” “can you match this,” which makes each child learn phonics, diction, and figurative language through lighthearted humor to get everyone excited to read, play, and learn. The collaborative and energetic environment encourages participation, and your child will let loose and let the words and ideas flow.
Each student creates a folder filled with their dazzling creations after reading thematic stories, poems, and literature full of jokes, puzzles, word searches, themes, limericks, scrambled words, silly sagas, and funny situations. Please be aware that they will laugh on their way home. Your child's imagination is the only limit! (Caution: This course is contagious to other family members! Enjoy)
WordSMASH! will enable your child to:
- Enjoy and develop reading and word skills with fun and inspiration.
- Read and develop endless possibilities that only a young child can imagine.
- Complete their endings, projects, and loose ends through words.
Writing with Comprehension Strategies - Expository Writing for Primary Grades
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 - 2
Day/Dates: Friday – Dec 1, 8, 15 | Jan 12, 19, 26 | Feb 9, 23 | Mar 8
Sessions: 9 x 67 minutes
Time: 3:05 - 4.12pm
Room: P2
Tuition: Early Bird Pricing - $200 After November 24 - $210
In this writing course, students improve their grammar, reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary through reading passages and direct instructor input. The ingredients of language arts, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, and reading are developed to create better writers.
Students attempt to organize their thoughts into words and sentences and understand information through pictures and reading.
Students use previous skills taught in the classroom and continue to reflect their own opinions in popular children’s nonfiction reading passages. Advanced critical thinking skills become more fluid and organized. Communication through context grows as students develop strategies for engaging in conversations and class discussions, leading to articulate writing. Students write in a harmonious atmosphere to enhance their understanding of text and discussion.
Students develop new strategies for writing skills. Through language, vocabulary, and writing practice, students focus on developing thought and improving writing with confidence, understanding, and interest.
Writing with Comprehension Strategies course will enable your student to:
- Identify the specific purpose at a basic level.
- Develop advanced vocabulary, grammar, and language skills for academic writing.
- Write more detailed responses from non-fiction reading passages.
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(925) 587-5610
Rich Boschetti
Academy Director
(925) 587-5613
rich@dpie.org
Angela Clifford
Academy Program Manager
(925) 587-5614
angela@dpie.org
Local, Qualified Teachers
Courses organized by local teachers with California Teaching Credentials.