Stories with Melissa

Approval Date 7/14/ to 2nd This homeschool friendly Morning Circle Time class helps young learners start their day with structure routine and connection. Through daily calendar activities students explore days of the week dates weather and patterns while building early math and literacy skills. Weekly focus on letters and numbers supports recognition sounds counting and writing. The class also includes songs movement read alouds and simple social emotional activities to encourage confidence listening and participation making it an engaging and supportive start to each learning day. 1 hour class offered weekly $190/semester Storytime/ Craftivity TK to 2nd In this engaging class young learners will build foundational literacy skills through rich story experiences and creative hands on crafts.Each class features carefully selected picture books fostering growth in listening comprehension vocabulary development sequencing and story structure. After each read aloud children will participate in craft projects that deepen their understanding of story elements while supporting fine motor development and personal expression. Designed to nurture a love of reading and creativity this class offers a supportive environment where students make meaningful connections between language art and the world around them. This course focuses on early literacy and phonological awareness but is not a comprehensive ELA or reading program. It is a supplementary class geared toward developing a love for learning and literature. 1 hour class offered weekly $200/semester Read/Writing 3rd through 6th This fun and engaging course is designed especially for homeschool families with students in grades 3 to 6 who are ready to grow as readers and writers. Through exciting stories creative activities and easy to follow lessons your child will build strong reading skills improve fluency and gain confidence every step of the way. Students will practice reading smoothly and with expression while learning how to understand and think about what they read. On the writing side theyll explore how to share their ideas clearly organize their thoughts and write for different purposes all in a way that feels enjoyable rather than overwhelming. With a balance of skill building and creativity this course makes learning feel fun and meaningful at home. Its designed to support you as a parent while helping your child become a more confident capable reader and writer. This is a supplementary class and does not take the place of a complete ELA curriculum although it will complement it. 1 hour class offered weekly $190/semester Unit Discovery Adventures 3 to 5th Begin an exciting two hour learning adventure where stories become journeys and curiosity leads the way. Using Moving Beyond the Page unit studies students will dive into captivating literature strengthen their ELA skills and explore hands on science and social studies in a fun and meaningful way. Through interactive read alouds lively discussions and creative projects learners will follow clues solve problems and make real world connections experimenting building and discovering at every turn. Perfect for curious explorers this class offers an energetic adventure filled environment where learning is thrilling imaginative and unforgettable. 2 hour class offered weekly $325/semester parents will provide 3 selected novels/semester Literature Middle School 6 to 8 This engaging literature course invites homeschool students to dive into exciting novels through interactive hands on learning experiences. Aligned with California standards students wont just read they will actively explore stories by uncovering themes tracking character growth and discussing key moments together. Through guided questions and meaningful conversations learners practice citing evidence analyzing author choices and making connections that bring each book to life. Designed with homeschool families in mind the course encourages parent involvement while still fostering independence making literature both approachable and enjoyable as students build strong lasting reading skills. 1 hour class offered weekly $190/semester parents provide 3 selected novels/semester Theatre 6th to 12th This interactive theatre class is designed for students who want to develop their acting skills build confidence and have fun on stage. Through improv games character exploration and creative storytelling students will learn the essentials of stage direction voice projection movement and stage presence all while working as an ensemble to bring stories to life. Throughout the semester students will rehearse a short play putting their skills into action. The class will conclude with a live performance where students get to showcase their talent and hard work in front of an audience 2 hour class offered weekly $315/semester

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