Course Descriptions
LEGO Engineering for Littles
Get ready to build, create, and problem-solve with LEGOs! This fun and engaging course encourages young engineers to explore the world of design and construction. Through exciting challenges and creative projects, students will develop critical thinking, teamwork skills, and a love for engineering. They'll design vehicles, build structures, and bring their imaginations to life, all while learning fundamental STEM concepts. Let's build something amazing together!
LEGO Engineering
LEGO engineering courses use hands-on building to teach STEM principles, mechanical engineering, and coding to students of all ages. Courses range from introductory mechanics (gears, axles) to advanced robotics, focusing on teamwork, 21st-century skills, and solving real-world challenges through creative design and testing, often using LEGO Education sets.
In the Garden and Beyond
Students will jump into the garden boots first! In this hands-on class, young gardeners will work together to imagine, design, and grow their very own garden. From planning what to plant and starting seedlings to preparing the soil and bringing their garden to life, each class will explore every step of the growing process. Along the way, students will discover the fascinating world of plants — learning how they grow, the homes they create for pollinators and wildlife, and even how to use them in creative ways, such as making natural dyes and art materials.
This class blends science, creativity, and teamwork to help students connect with nature and understand where our food and natural materials come from. Whether their hands are in the dirt or they’re observing tiny sprouts emerge, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the living world around them — and have a ton of fun doing it!
TK-K Little Edventurers
This class provides an opportunity for our youngest edventurers to learn and grow in an environment tailored to meet their social, emotional, and academic needs. Students engage in literature-rich, theme-based activities that promote social-emotional development, fine and gross motor activities, early literacy, and language development for learners of all types. This hands-on program prioritizes purposeful, structured play, small-group instruction, and intentional teaching through hands-on, experiential activities.
K-2 Edventures in Learning
Edventures in learning is a thorough K-2 program that provides students an exciting literature rich learning experience where they are exposed to all the CORE subjects through a variety of engaging and innovative activities. Hands on projects will speak directly to a child’s sense of wonder and adventure. Curricula is correlated to K & 1st grade standards and teachers provide regular communication between parent, student, and charter school through our online learning management system.
Story Explorers
"Story Explorers" is a project-based class where students will not only have the opportunity to delve into the exciting world of storytelling but also receive tailored tutoring! Students will read the selected story and then engage in a hands-on STEAM project related to their reading. Learning will be further supported through small group reading tutoring sessions, provided by a separate teacher, to offer personalized support where needed.
Makerspace
In this hands-on class, young learners will embark on a journey of creativity, exploration, and innovation. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials, tools, and technologies. Whether they're constructing a cardboard castle or designing a marble maze, creating mosaics or making slime, this class is guaranteed to unleash students' creativity as they ignite a passion for making and tinkering!
The Edventure Continues: 3rd Grade Edition
This 3rd-grade class is an interactive, literature-based class that integrates Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science through engaging, hands-on unit studies. Each themed unit is built around engaging books and includes creative projects, experiments, group activities, and real-world applications. Students will develop foundational skills while exploring topics in a fun, meaningful way that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning.
Time Travelers: Ancient History
Travel back in time to explore the wonders of ancient civilizations! In this hands-on history class, students will dive into exciting stories from places like Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, and Mesopotamia. Through creative projects, fun crafts, and interactive activities, they’ll bring the past to life. Students will also do simple research, act out historical events, and even build models of famous landmarks. Get ready for a fun and unforgettable journey through ancient history!
Time Travelers: US History
In this interactive class, students will explore early American history through hands-on projects, group activities, and engaging stories. From the first settlements and early explorers to the founding of the United States, students will investigate the key events and people that shaped the nation. With maps, creative projects, and teamwork, history comes to life in fun and meaningful ways.
Jr. High US History
This interactive History course uses rich literature, group work, and hands-on projects to bring the past to life. Students explore key events and figures through historical fiction, biographies, and primary sources while engaging in creative activities like debates, role-plays, and project-based learning. Designed to inspire curiosity and connection, this class makes history meaningful and memorable.
Jr. High World History
Take a journey through ancient to early modern civilizations. Students will engage in hands-on activities, group discussions, and both solo and team research projects to explore how people, ideas, and events have shaped the world. With a focus on critical thinking and creativity, students will investigate the past through maps, artifacts, timelines, and collaborative projects that make history engaging and meaningful.
California History
Students will explore California’s rich history through hands-on projects, group activities, and engaging stories. From the earliest communities and Spanish missions to the Gold Rush and statehood, students will investigate the people, places, and events that shaped the state. Using maps, models, art, and collaborative learning, history comes alive in fun and meaningful ways.
Government/Economics
Through interactive simulations, debates, real-world case studies, and project-based learning, students will examine the structure of the United States Government. Topics will include founding principles, the constitution and its three branches, freedom of the press and the media's role, and the judicial system. As we delve into the Bill of Rights, we will explore what it means to be a citizen and the importance and values of civil society. In the spring, we will learn economic terms, concepts, and reasoning, and apply them to real-world situations/examples and analyze America’s market economy in a global setting.
Books and Bites
Students in this literature-based course will focus on one engaging children’s book each week and then create a delicious snack that goes with it! Together we will learn about predicting, retelling, and sequencing stories. Students will practice basic math when they measure ingredients, comprehension as they learn to follow recipes, independence as they create snacks on their own, and team building as they learn to work in groups
Cardboard Creators
The Cardboard Creators class explores the fascinating worlds of Ancient and Medieval history. Students will delve into the art, culture, and technology of these eras. Using the cardboard saw and other tools, they'll design and construct models of historical tools, armor, and artifacts from durable cardboard, fostering a deeper understanding of the past through creative making.
Tasty Travels
Calling all little explorers! Get ready to pack your imaginary suitcase and join us on a global journey! Each week, we'll zoom around the world to discover fascinating cultures, amazing animals, and yummy treats!
We'll dive into a brand-new storybook each week, filled with colorful characters and incredible adventures. Together, we will explore different places, meet awesome animals, and learn about different ways of life.
But the fun doesn't stop there! After our book adventure, we'll roll up our sleeves and create a delicious snack inspired by the story! Get ready for fun, food, and friends as we explore the world, one delicious bite at a time!
Tutoring
Private tutoring for individual or multi-subject learning.