Mid & Upper Elementary School Learning Program

We offer a few different learning options for middle elementary school students (2nd-3rd grade) and upper elementary school students (4th-5th grade) that are hands-on, collaborative, investigative, creative, and fun!

For students in 2nd-5th grade, in Fall 2025 we are offering single & multi-day programming M-Th. Our focus is exploration, pursuing curiosity, building higher-level + critical thinking skills, and fostering collaboration within mixed-level groups.
[For lower elementary options, Kinder-1st, click here.]

Our Focus:

  • We prioritize higher-level, meaningful learning by encouraging our students to ask questions, engage with the material individually, form their own opinions, and approach problems in innovative ways.
  • We believe that curiosity is a guiding force and use this philosophy—alongside a blend of programs, activities, and learning games—to guide our approach to curriculum and concepts.
  • We strengthen socialization, collaboration, and investigation through hands-on projects, manipulatives arts, music, movement and indoor/outdoor play.

Details:

  • LOCATION: The 2025-2026 programs and ‘pods’ for students in Upper Elementary Grades (2nd-5th) will be hosted at a private residence in North Bay Park, San Diego, California. The location is a few blocks east of the South Clairemont Park/Rec Center. (Please contact us for more information).

  • PRICING: Details can be found below:

    – 2025-2026 Academic Year:
    • ‘Slice’ 🍰 Morning (T OR Th 9AM-1PM) — $225/month
      • Tue – ELA-focused (grades 3-5).
      • Thurs – ELA/Math-focused (grades 3-5).
    • ‘Slice’ 🍰 Afternoon (M-Th 12PM-4PM) — $225/month
      • Mon – ELA/Math (grades 1-2).
      • Tue – Math-focused (grades 3-5)
      • Wed – STEM/Social Studies & Art-focused (grades K-5).
      • Thurs – STEM/Social Studies-focused (grades 2-5).
    • ‘Slice’ Extended Day 🍎(Tue OR Th 9-4PM) — $375/month
    • Golden💛 (Tue AND Thurs 9AM-4PM) — $750/month

  • MULTIPLE KIDS: Do you have another kiddo grades K-5? Ask us about our sibling discounts! [Click here to learn about our K-1st learning options.]

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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