Kinder-1st Grade Learning Program

We offer several engaging, innovative, and individualized programs + classes for students in elementary grades (K-3rd).

For students in Kinder-1st grade, in Fall 2023 we are offering a W/Th 2-hour intensive Foundational Class (9-11AM), a curated Monday Session (9AM-2PM), and a W/Th Group Session (11AM-4PM) for socialization, collaboration and project-based investigation. [For upper elementary options, click here.]

Our Focus:

  • We focus on an investigative approach to learning through hands-on activities, projects, and creative, academic-based play.
  • We prioritize building and improving foundational skills to foster independence, confidence, and a life-long love for learning.
  • We strengthen socialization, collaboration, and communication through learning activities, arts/crafts, music, movement and outdoor play.

Options:

Our 5 Learning Options:

  • Elementary A Main Program
  • Main + Foundational Program
  • Foundational Class
  • Elementary A & B Block
  • Elementary A Single Day

Click the image to view our 2023-2024 visual schedule ↓

MULTIPLE DAY OPTIONS:

  • ELEMENTARY ‘A’ MAIN PROGRAM:
    (MON 9AM-2PM + WED-THURS 11-4PM)
    Comprehensive learning program that covers both foundational skills development as well as investigative learning, cross-curricular projects, and socialization. ($725/month)
  • MAIN + FOUNDATIONAL:
    (MON 9-2PM + WED-THURS 9-4PM)
    All elements of the Elementary ‘A’ Main Program PLUS Wed/Th 2-hour intensive, small-group class for building essential K-2 skills. ($995/month)
  • FOUNDATIONAL CLASS:
    (WED-THURS 9AM-11AM)
    2-hour intensive class focused primarily on explicit, systematic, and multisensory practice in foundational skills, including phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, reading, writing, and math. ($315/month)
  • ELEMENTARY A & B BLOCK:
    (WED-THURS 11AM-4PM)
    Focused on collaboration, socialization, creativity, skill-building, investigation of learning, and student-driven projects (in all subject areas) to create cross-curricular & meaningful connections between school and everyday life. ($490/month)

SINGLE-DAY OPTIONS:

  • ELEMENTARY ‘A’ BLOCK:
    (MONDAYS 9AM-2PM)
    Foundational-focused learning that emphasizes phonics / phonemic awareness, and principles of reading, writing, spelling and math with hands-on activities. ($250/month)
  • ELEMENTARY ‘B’ BLOCK:
    (TUESDAYS 9AM-2PM)
    Note: This option is for students primarily in upper elementary grades. Curriculum is focused on developing math, writing, spelling, and reading skills, higher-level thinking, and an investigation of cross-curricular concepts. [Click here to learn more about the 2nd-3rd grade learning options.]

*NOTE: All programs are collaborative, social-focused, multidisciplinary, and engaging! To determine the best fit for your child, please contact us to set up a call and/or student assessment.

Details:

  • LOCATION: The 2023-2024 programs and ‘pods’ for students in Kinder-1st Grades will be hosted at a private residence in Bay Park/Clairemont, San Diego, California. (Please contact us for more information/specifics).

  • PRICING:
    Elementary A Main Program — $725/month
    Main + Foundational — $995/month
    Elementary A & B Block — $490/month
    Elementary A Single Day — $250/month
    Foundational Class — $315/month

Leadership:

  • Marisa Donnelly, MEd. is a licensed, Master-level ELA/Reading Teacher with over 14+ years of experience supporting students of all ages, grade levels, and abilities (including SPED), in a variety of educational settings and programs. She is passionate about non-traditional education.

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