STEAM and Learning Pod 1st-3rd Grade

The Renaissance Child offers a strong curriculum taught by dedicated teachers who will be there to keep your family’s learning goals intact and work to catch your child up from anything they may have missed during the adjusted spring term. STEAM education at The Renaissance Child can help with the basics, the English, the Math but also, let’s not forget that our children need exposure to the arts, music, and more to help them to grow and to find and express themselves.
In this biweekly class, students will have Math, English (every other class Grammar Essentials/writing process or Reading Comprehension and Strategy), rotate between STEAM, Spanish, Coding, and extra time for homework/assignments help.

ENGLISH
1)Grammar Essentials and Writing Practices: Students will master the mechanics of English grammar and learn how to proofread their writing and create structured writing pieces.
2.)Reading Comprehension Strategies: Students will learn strategies for Standardized test-taking and develop reading stamina to facilitate focus needed to succeed on standardized tests and lengthy exams.

MATH
We will combine advanced math curriculum by Beast Academy and Kangaroo Math competition prep (logic, critical thinking, word problems)
Coding with Scratch.
Each week we will explore a science topic through animations and games using the Scratch platform. Kids will learn how to program their own interactive stories and solve problems designing their projects.

STEAM
Our goal is to teach students through project-based learning how to combine each of the five disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) and foster an inclusive learning environment in which all kids are able to engage and contribute. Through this innovative approach, students are able to exercise both sides of their brain at once.

CODING with SCRATCH
Each week we will explore a science topic through animations and games using the Scratch platform. Kids will learn how to program their own interactive stories and solve problems designing their projects.

SPANISH
Intermediate level course will assist students in developing intermediate level speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while exposing them to Spanish cultures. Additionally, students will make connections with English grammar and learn memory devices to retain and build fluency.