Historical Fiction: Allies – Monday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 9
June 6, 1944. D-Day. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel to invade German-occupied France, […]
Find out more »The First Steps with IEW Writing: People and Places – Part Two – Monday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 3 – 4
You have asked me for it over and over! Here it is! A writing class […]
Find out more »Historical Fiction: To Hope and Back (Holocaust/S.S. St. Louis) – Monday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 5 – 7
Can you imagine reaching out to the president of the United States about a ship […]
Find out more »Perspectives: Combining Classic Short Stories with IEW Writing – Session Two – Tuesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 9
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Find out more »I Survived…. Session Two – Tuesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 – 5
When disaster strikes, heroes are made! Students will be reading three books from the I Survived series […]
Find out more »Shades of Green – Exploring the Musical – Wicked – Tuesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 6 – 9
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two girls meet in the Land of Oz. This synopsis has […]
Find out more »Dawn: Holocaust Education – Wednesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 8 (mature) – 12
Elisha is a young Jewish man, a Holocaust survivor, and an Israeli freedom fighter in […]
Find out more »Tuesdays with Morrie. An Old Man. A Young Man. Life’s Greatest Lessons. – Wednesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 8 – 12
An old man. A young man. Life’s greatest lessons. Teenagers often think they have all the time […]
Find out more »Exploring American History through the American Girls: 1914 – 1941 – Wednesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 – 5
Have your child learn American history through the lens of the American Girls. We will […]
Find out more »Literature Circle: Wonder – Wednesday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 4 – 6
August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a severe facial difference that, up until now, has […]
Find out more »Essay Intensive – YES – INTENSIVE! – Thursday – Winter 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 11
This class is INTENSIVE. Let me say that again – INTENSIVE! For students to be successful […]
Find out more »Historical Fiction: Refugee – Monday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 9
“Some novels are engaging, and some novels are important. Refugee is both.” ~ Ruta Sepetys Three […]
Find out more »Tales from Tolkien: A Study of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy- Grades 8 (mature) – 12 – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks
Bring the movies to life! Books allow our imagination to flourish and details to be […]
Find out more »Plunge into Poetry – Monday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 3 – 5
This poetry club is meant to inspire students to love writing poetry. This ten-week workshop […]
Find out more »Biography: Hidden Figures – The Women who Changed NASA Forever – Monday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 5 – 7
Before John Glenn orbited the earth, or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group […]
Find out more »Novel Study: The Outsiders – Tuesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 10
Fifty years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie […]
Find out more »I Survived…. Session Three – Tuesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 – 5
When disaster strikes, heroes are made! Students will be reading three books from the I Survived series […]
Find out more »Six! The Musical: The Life and Times of King Henry VIII and his Wives – Tuesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 6 – 9
Six: The Musical is one of the NEWEST sensations on Broadway! This powerful 75 minute […]
Find out more »Starting at the Very Beginning: A Jump Start to IEW Writing – Wednesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 3 – 7
Are you looking for a SOLID jump start for whatever writing classes you choose for […]
Find out more »Day: Holocaust Education – Wednesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 8 (mature) – 12
In its opening paragraphs, a successful journalist and Holocaust survivor steps off a New York […]
Find out more »Ten Terrific Ted Talks! Don’t say that ten times fast! – Wednesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 8 – 12
It is rarely possible to bring world-class guest speakers into school to lecture students about […]
Find out more »Exploring American History through the American Girls: 1954 – 1974 – Wednesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 – 5
Have your child learn American history through the lens of the American Girls. We will […]
Find out more »Literature Circle: Fish in a Tree – Wednesday – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 4 – 6
Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she […]
Find out more »Speak Up: Loud and Proud – Public Speaking – Thursday – Grades 5 – 10 – Spring 2023 – 10 Weeks
Many students are nervous to speak in front of others because they do not feel […]
Find out more »All About Essays Writing – LIVE – * A Week * – Wednesday – Full Year – Grades 8 – 11
It is imperative that students, with the goal of attending college, can write basic essays […]
Find out more »Introduction to Writing with Eva – LIVE – * A Week * – Wednesday – Full Year – Grades 4 – 6
This is an interactive, introductory class geared towards middle and upper elementary level students. In this class, students […]
Find out more »Powerful Paragraph Writing – A Week – Thursday – Full Year – Grades 5-8
In this “technical writing” (nonfiction) class, students will focus on exploring, brainstorming and writing strong, […]
Find out more »High School Research & More Writing – LIVE – * B Week * – Wednesday – Full Year – Grades 9 – 12
High School Research and More consists of two major components: College Application Essays and a Semester […]
Find out more »Middle School Writing – LIVE – * B Week – Wednesday* – Full Year – Grades 6-9
This fast paced, interactive class begins preparing your student for high school and (eventually) college […]
Find out more »Middle School Writing – LIVE – * B Week – Thursday * – Full Year – Grades 6-9
This fast paced, interactive class begins preparing your student for high school and (eventually) college […]
Find out more »Read Close-ly: Literary Analysis with Composition – Fall 2023 & Winter 2024 – 20 Weeks – Grades 9 – 10
This course is ideal for both the voracious and reluctant reader. Students will increase their […]
Find out more »Profiles in History: Leaders who Changed the World… Both Large and Small – Tuesday – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 (mature) – 6
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles in […]
Find out more »The First Steps with IEW Writing: People and Places – Part One – Tuesday – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 3 – 4
You have asked me for it over and over! Here it is! A writing class […]
Find out more »Lights! Cameras! Action! An Alternative Course for High School English: Movies as Literature – Tuesday – Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 – 20 Weeks – Grades 8-12
Camera! Movies! Action! In this complete, one-year high school English course, we will combine learning […]
Find out more »Diggin’ Up Roots: Latin and Greek Roots – Monday – Fall 2023 & Winter 2024 – 20 Weeks – Grades 5 – 8
Vocabulary development is crucial to becoming a good reader and writer; something I have written […]
Find out more »GOAT! Greatest of All time High School Short Stories! – Tuesday – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 9 – 12
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel their joys, […]
Find out more »Literature Study: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson – Wednesday – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 5 – 7
Bridge to Terabithia is a classic story that teaches about friendship, love, and loss. This amazing […]
Find out more »Grammar Rocks – Wednesday – Fall 2023 – 10 weeks – Grades 3 – 5
In this weekly adventure, we will have plenty of time to explore a broad range […]
Find out more »Speak Up: Loud and Proud – Public Speaking – Wednesday- Grades 5 – 10 – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks
Many students are nervous to speak in front of others because they do not feel […]
Find out more »The One and Only Ivan – Grades 2 – 5 – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired […]
Find out more »My Story: Exploring your Family Roots and Building your Holistic Personal Story Through Expressive Arts- Wednesday – Fall 2023 – Grades 4 – 10
Part 1: Students will research their family history, interview family members, and write down the […]
Find out more »Perspectives: Combining Classic Short Stories with IEW Writing – Session One – Wednesday – Fall 2023 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 9
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel their joys, […]
Find out more »Profiles in History: Heroes of America’s Growth and Freedom – Tuesday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 (mature) – 6
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles in […]
Find out more »The First Steps with IEW Writing: People and Places – Part Two – Tuesday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 3 – 4
You have asked me for it over and over! Here it is! A writing class […]
Find out more »Literature Study: Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan – Wednesday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 5 – 7
Esperanza Rising is an incredible story of overcoming and perseverance. On one level Esperanza Rising is […]
Find out more »Spinning a Web with Charlotte: Combining STEAM with Literature – Grades 2 – 5 – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks
In this ten-week course, students will explore Fern, Wilbur, and Charlotte’s world by reading the […]
Find out more »Perspectives: Combining Classic Short Stories with IEW Writing – Session Two – Thursday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 9
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel […]
Find out more »GOATS! Greatest of all Time High School Short Stories! – Session Two – Tuesday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 9 – 12
In literature, characters become our friends. We can sympathize or celebrate with them. We feel their joys, […]
Find out more »Creative Writing Workshop: Fan Fiction on the Book of Genesis – Thursday – Winter 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 8 – 10
Books and movies that we love often leave fans wondering about questions that are left […]
Find out more »Profiles in History: Stories of those who are Worthy of Remembrance – Tuesday – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 2 (mature) – 6
The greatest connection we can have throughout history is the human one. Together, in Profiles in […]
Find out more »Essay Intensive – YES – INTENSIVE! – Tuesday – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 7 – 11
This class is INTENSIVE. Let me say that again – INTENSIVE! For students to be successful […]
Find out more »Literature Study: Blended by Sharon Draper – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 5 – 7
Eleven-year-old Isabella’s parents are divorced, so she has to switch lives every week: One week […]
Find out more »Little House in the Big Woods – Grades 2 – 5 – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks
Can you imagine growing up in a log cabin? Hunting for and growing all your […]
Find out more »Geeking out on Greek Mythology – Thursday – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 4 – 7
Using D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths, together we will explore various myths together. In this […]
Find out more »Literature & Writing: Friday Night Lights – Tuesday – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 9 – 12
Named Sports Illustrated’s best football book of all time and a #1 NYT bestseller, this is the classic story […]
Find out more »You Can’t Stop the Beat! Exploring the Musical – Hairspray! – Tuesday – Spring 2024 – 10 Weeks – Grades 6 – 10
It’s 1962 – the fifties are out, and change is in the air. In Baltimore, […]
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