What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Every week if a word is encountered that is interesting or challenging for a student, they can bring it into class and share what they learned about it. If they are having difficulties with a particular word, bring it too! We can figure it out together.Assessment
Learners self-assessClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Does your learner love Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, or Wings of Fire? Join us for this engaging vocabulary adventure where we'll explore amazing words from their favorite books! Perfect for book lovers who want to enhance their reading and writing skills while having fun with other fans. Each week brings exciting new words through games, storytelling, and creative activities! Learners can also bring in vocabulary they have encountered over the week, as well as their definitions and usage. We will learn from one another! This means that part of the class is learner-driven. Class Experience 🔍 **Weekly Theme Discovery** - Start each class with an exciting brainstorming session - Connect new words to favorite book series - Share discoveries from personal reading adventures 🎮 **Interactive Learning Through Play** - Engaging word games and challenges - Story cube adventures - Creative writing opportunities - Collaborative storytelling 📚 **Words sourced from the following books:** - Percy Jackson and the Olympians - Harry Potter - Wings of Fire - Warrior Cats - The Wild Robot - Howl's Moving Castle - Alex Rider - And more popular middle-grade fiction! What Makes This Class Special - Small group size for personalized attention - Learner-driven discussions - Connection to popular books kids already love - Interactive and engaging activities - Supportive learning environment
Learning Goals
Learners will grow their vocabulary, hang out with a social group and have fun learning!
Learners will exchange ideas and collaboratively explore language.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We are a Neuroaffirming Organization! We support learners with different needs and meet them where they are at. In our social groups, we can read out the chat, we can scribe and we keep the class together and don't use breakout rooms.
Parental Guidance
Supply List
You might want to have a notebook and pencil on hand although I will collect the words from the class and roll them into a list for you that I will post in the classroom the day after every class as a pdf that you can print out.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
3 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from St Marys University (Twickenham, UK)
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Ms. Yvonne brings together artistry and education as an interdisciplinary teacher with a Bachelor of Music from McGill University. Currently pursuing a Master's in Instructional Design, she combines academic expertise with practical experience to create engaging learning environments. As both a professional educator and homeschooling parent, she has developed diverse strategies to support different learning styles and foster a love of learning. Her background in music, literature, and arts integration allows her to create dynamic, multi-sensory lessons that engage students while building strong academic skills. Through her student-centered approach, she creates supportive spaces where learners can develop confidence while achieving their educational goals.
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-7 learners per class