The student ratio is always 1:10 students. For class sizes larger than 10, the Growing Learners moderator will help facilitate the lesson. Classes are intentionally designed with the whole child in mind. Developing good communication skills, such as asking deeper questions and student participation is important. There will be good amount of interaction among peers and the educators. A strong sense of a learning community will be achieved.
Upon registering for a class, you will need to email growinglearners1@gmail.com your name and address so that a science kit to your house. There may be additional materials needed for children to gather from home to use their creativity to engineer a product. The Growing Learners team will communicate any changes or additional materials needed. An estimated of 10 minutes prior to class is needed to help your child lay out the materials.
It is developmentally appropriate for children to cut, glue, print, and create. The development of their fine motor skills prepares them for school, even for older elementary students. According to Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, children have various forms of learning. Each thematic unit incorporates STEAM based learning and the use of materials is cruical to achieve our learning goals.