Ages 6 – 7

Classical Education Learning Pod

Day/Time: Mondays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: SOLAAR

Are you looking for a gentle, structured, and joyful way to support your 6–7-year-old’s education?

Join our Classical Learning Pod on Mondays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at SOLAAR!

Led by a classically trained teacher, our pod blends time-tested methods with a nurturing environment. Students will explore:

• First Language Lessons – early grammar and language through recitation and storytelling
• Writing With Ease – thoughtful narration and copywork
• All About Spelling – multisensory phonics-based spelling
• Handwriting Without Tears – clear, confidence-building penmanship
• The Good and the Beautiful Math – engaging, holistic math instruction

Perfect for families seeking a rich foundation in the liberal arts and a love for learning.

Ages 6 – 8

Anatomy

Ages: 8+

Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 AM

Get ready to dig into the amazing human body—one organ at a time! In this fun and hands-on class, young learners will explore a different organ each week by building it with clay. From the brain and heart to lungs and kidneys, we’ll learn what each organ does and how it helps our body work.

Kids will love using their creativity to sculpt, color, and label their own mini models while picking up fascinating facts along the way.

Perfect for curious minds and little hands!

Speak Up & Shine!

Ages: 8+

Day/Time: Fridays, 11:00 AM

This playful and supportive class helps young voices grow strong and confident! Through fun games, storytelling, show-and-tell, and simple speaking activities, children will build the courage to express themselves clearly and kindly in front of others.

We’ll explore tone, body language, eye contact, and active listening—all while celebrating each child’s unique voice. Whether your child is naturally shy or already loves the spotlight, this class builds the confidence to speak up and shine in any setting!

Math Group

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 11:00 – 11:50 AM

Join us for a playful and engaging math group designed to build confidence and spark curiosity in young learners! This class focuses on reinforcing skip-counting skills while introducing new math topics each week through movement, games, and hands-on activities.

Perfect for early learners and those who thrive in interactive settings, students will explore key math concepts such as:

• Place value
• Patterns
• Measurement
• Number sense

Our joyful and low-pressure environment supports a wide range of learning styles and encourages kids to explore math with enthusiasm. Whether your child is reviewing or ready to stretch into new skills, this group offers a fun and effective foundation for future math success.

Ages 6 – 10

Music and Movement

Day/Time: Thursdays, 10:00 AM

Where rhythm, creativity, and fun come together!

This joyful class blends music, rhythm, and movement to help children connect with sound and self-expression in a playful, engaging environment. Through singing, dancing, games, and hands-on activities, students will explore basic musical concepts like beat, tempo, pitch, and dynamics—all while developing coordination, listening skills, and confidence.

Each week includes:

• Interactive rhythm and movement games
• Singing and vocal play
• Percussion instruments and body percussion
• Creative movement and musical storytelling

Perfect for all energy levels and experience levels, this class encourages kids to move, groove, and make joyful noise together!

USA Wild Geography

Day/Time: Thursdays, 11:00 – 11:50 AM

Term 1 Focus: USA Deserts

Pack your adventure gear and join us as we explore the wild and wonderful landscapes of the United States! In this hands-on geography class, students will learn about the unique regions, wildlife, and ecosystems that shape America’s natural world—starting with the fascinating deserts of the Southwest.

Through maps, stories, crafts, games, and mini field guide projects, students will:

• Learn about landforms, climate, and habitats
• Discover desert animals and plants
• Create region-themed artwork and activities
• Build basic map and compass skills

USA Wild Geography is perfect for curious explorers who love nature, animals, and learning through movement and creativity.

Let’s head out into the wild—without ever leaving the classroom!

Ages 7 – 9

All About Reading – Level 3

Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11:00 – 11:50 AM

Taught by a classically trained instructor with the proven, multisensory All About Reading curriculum.

In this engaging reading class, students will strengthen their fluency, expand their vocabulary, and develop confident reading comprehension using the structured and research-based All About Reading Level 3 program. This level focuses on more complex words, multisyllable decoding, and expressive reading, all while keeping learning fun and interactive.

Each session includes hands-on activities, games, and guided reading that support various learning styles—ideal for both visual and kinesthetic learners. Whether your child is advancing in their reading journey or needs a confidence boost, Level 3 provides the tools and encouragement they need to thrive.

Key skills include:

• Reading with fluency and expression
• Mastering vowel teams and advanced phonograms
• Building vocabulary through context
• Strengthening comprehension and recall

Join us for a joyful, supportive approach to reading success!

Ages 8 – 10

Engineering

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Fee: $20 per class

Curious young minds will love this hands-on introduction to engineering! Each week, students will take on exciting challenges as they design, build, and test real-world structures like bridges, towers, and simple machines.

Through fun, age-appropriate projects, children will explore the basics of physics, design thinking, and problem solving—all while developing creativity, teamwork, and confidence.

Perfect for budding builders and inventors, this class encourages critical thinking and nurtures a love of STEM in a supportive and engaging environment.

Hosted by SOLAAR, this class is designed to spark imagination and lay the foundation for future innovators.

Ages 8 – 11

IEW: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM

Based on the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) Curriculum

Step into a world of talking animals, ancient legends, and magical tales—all while learning to write with structure and style! In this lively writing class, students will use well-loved fables, myths, and fairy tales as the foundation for developing strong writing skills.

Using the engaging and effective IEW method, students will learn how to:

• Summarize stories and retell them in their own words
• Use key word outlines to plan writing
• Add style with strong verbs, quality adjectives, and sentence openers
• Build confidence in editing and sharing their work

This class is ideal for both reluctant writers and budding storytellers. With weekly writing assignments, creative discussions, and teacher guidance, students will grow as writers in a supportive, imaginative environment.

Let your child’s writing journey begin with the magic of story!

Poetry and Prose

Day/Time: Wednesdays, 1:00 PM

Theme: A Journey Through Children’s Literature and Poetry

In this rich and reflective class, students will explore the beauty of language through a curated collection of children’s poetry and classic literary excerpts. Each week, we’ll read, listen to, and discuss works that inspire imagination, build vocabulary, and spark meaningful conversations.

From the playful rhythm of limericks to the depth of narrative excerpts, learners will:

• Analyze poetic devices and literary techniques
• Practice expressive reading and thoughtful response
• Respond through creative writing, drawing, and discussion
• Develop a deeper appreciation for language and storytelling

“Poetry and Prose” offers a warm and supportive space for students to build literacy skills while connecting with timeless literature and one another.

Ages 11 – 14 / Middle School

Middle School Current Events

Day/Time: Unspecified

This course engages middle school students (ages 11–14) in exploring and understanding the world around them through the lens of current events. Students learn to critically analyze news stories, identify bias, discuss major local and global issues, and connect current developments to history, civics, science, and economics.

By reading, researching, and discussing news from reputable sources, students build media literacy, empathy, critical thinking, and real-world awareness—essential skills for thoughtful and informed citizenship.

Biology

Ages: 12+

Day/Time: Unspecified

This Biology course provides students with a deep understanding of the living world, exploring the structure and function of organisms, life processes, ecosystems, and modern biological technologies. The course encourages curiosity, scientific thinking, and practical application, preparing students for further study or careers in health, life sciences, and environmental fields.

This course is designed to develop:

• Scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of biology
• Appreciation of the practical nature of biology through experiments and investigations
• The ability to evaluate biological information, methods, and evidence
• Awareness of the relevance of biology to everyday life and global issues

IEW: Structure & Style + Fix It! Grammar

Ages: 12+

Day/Time: Unspecified

This course introduces students to the foundations of effective writing using IEW’s Structure & Style Level 1B curriculum, alongside grammar instruction through Fix It! Grammar. Students develop confidence in writing through incremental, systematic instruction and consistent skill practice.

Pre-Algebra

Day/Time: Unspecified

This course serves as a bridge between elementary mathematics and formal algebra. It strengthens students’ number sense, introduces variables and expressions, and lays the groundwork for problem-solving with equations. Emphasis is placed on understanding concepts, applying logic, and developing mathematical reasoning through guided practice, games, and real-world connections.

Germany: Development of Dictatorship 1918-1945

Day/Time: Unspecified

This in-depth study explores how Germany changed from a democratic republic after World War I to a totalitarian dictatorship under Adolf Hitler. Students examine key political, economic, and social developments, the impact of war and crisis, and how authoritarian rule was established and maintained in Germany between 1918 and 1945.

The course encourages critical thinking, analysis of sources, and historical interpretation. It provides essential understanding for grasping the rise of fascism, totalitarian control, and the causes and consequences of dictatorship.

Unlocking Poetry – Power and Conflict

Day/Time: Unspecified

The Power and Conflict poetry cluster explores how poets respond to themes of power, authority, conflict, war, identity, and memory across a range of historical and cultural contexts. Students study 15 poems from our anthology, developing analytical skills, personal interpretation, and comparative responses.

This unit deepens students’ understanding of how poets use structure, form, and language to convey powerful ideas and emotions.

Middle School Geometry

Day/Time: Unspecified

Middle School Geometry introduces students to the foundational concepts of spatial reasoning, measurement, and geometric relationships. Through hands-on activities, problem-solving, and real-world applications, students explore shapes, angles, symmetry, transformations, and coordinate geometry while building essential reasoning and proof skills.

This course helps students transition from concrete understanding to abstract thinking, laying the groundwork for high school geometry and further math courses.

Demolition / Construction Advanced Class

Ages: 12+

Dates: August 11–28 (Mondays–Thursdays)

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Price: $40/day (12 days = $480)

Capacity: 2–4 students

This hands-on class offers real-world experience in demolition and construction. Over 12 days, students will:

• Demolish and construct walls
• Install electrical fixtures
• Learn basic plumbing
• Install floor tiles and partitions
• Build a closet and paint

Daily Schedule Includes:

• Aug 11: Remove water cooler, wall removal
• Aug 12: Wall removal, electrical installation of lights/switches
• Aug 13: Wall construction
• Aug 14: Install 2×36-inch doors, door locks
• Aug 18: Wallboard hanging, mudding
• Aug 19: Wall sanding, painting
• Aug 20: Urinal removal, plumbing
• Aug 21: Partition installation, floor tile removal/installation
• Aug 25: Installation of water cooler
• Aug 26: Partition installation, floor tile removal/installation
• Aug 27–28: Build storage closet, painting