We are pleased to announce that registration is open for the upcoming 2019 Winter-Spring Session. You may wish to review the Class Schedule page and the Class Description pages before completing the online registration form. Our Davis program runs from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and includes Handwork, Woodworking, Nature Walk & Journaling, and Herbal Alchemy. In addition, Musical Theatre returns to Davis with both Dr. and Mrs. Tan leading this dynamic, interactive class. Our Sacramento location has a full six class periods to choose from. Mr. Huff will lead Math, Movement & Games for the lower grade; Art for both upper and lower grades; Geography & Map Making; and a new Book Study for the upper grades. Ms. Ciana is back with the K-1 Learning is Fun program am and K-2 Yoga in the afternoons. Spanish with Senora Suster is offered for both lower and upper grades. Readers' Theatre and Gardening will be led by Ms. Hannah. Ms. Sandi will teach the Grammar Through Story & Art in the afternoons, welcoming both returning and new students to the class. New to Sacramento is the Science class that Ms. Michelle Kizner, our Outdoor Education teacher, will lead. This is a 2-period class for grades 5-8 so students will have more time to go in-depth in this hands-on exploratory class. If you are new to WLR, have a special needs student or are unsure if our program is a good fit for your child, please review our Participation expectations. Feel free to call Sandi with any questions at 916-606-0799.
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As we prepare for the 2019 Winter-Spring Session, please take about 2 minutes to complete our survey. Your responses will help us fine tune our program. You can find the survey here. Thank you for your input! Classes begin at Wholistic Learning Resources soon! But you still have time to register. Note our start dates:
Limited Space UpdateMondays
Grammar Thru Story & Art: 4 open spots Ukulele: 4 open spots Tuesdays Nature Walk & Journaling: 5 open spots Games: 7 open spots Handwork: 6 open spots Woodworking: 4 open spots Wednesdays Outdoor Education: 5 open spots Thursdays Learning is Fun K-1: 6 open spots Gardening Grades 2-4: 3 open spots Spanish Grades 2-4: 2 open spots Readers’ Theatre is a combination of both reading and performing. However, there are generally no props, no costumes, no blocking and no stage set. The readers stand or sit in semi-circle fashion and read together as a whole, in small groups or individual parts from a lively text. The text is often adapted from classic or popular literature, focusing on scenes that include action and/or interesting language.
Why is Readers’ Theatre an excellent tool for students? For a number of reasons! For beginning readers, the format offers many advantages. While reading aloud alone in class can be a daunting task for an emerging reader, reading together in a group allows students to blend in with one another as their skills continue to develop. Lower grades students typically have strong memory skills, so if reading skills are in the early stages of development, students can use their memory to help them “read” along. Repetition and practice allow students to draw on their stronger skills of listening and memorization while strengthening the emerging reader’s eye tracking skills as they follow along visually. Some students may choose to memorize their parts at home, especially if their memory skills are stronger than their reading skills. Readers’ Theatre introduces students of all ages to the wonder of language and its many nuances. Students become more aware of phonetics, alliteration, rhyme and rhythm in language. They learn how to work together as a group and support one another. Readers’ Theatre sharpens students’ listening skills as well; they must listen for their ‘cue’ to come in for their part, individually or as a group. Both lower and upper grades students enjoy favorite stories and poems brought to life in this chorale format. Students learn to use their voices: volume, projection, tone and modulation – to create interest, enthusiasm and excitement – the dramatic elements of Readers’ Theatre. These are important skills for all students. Participation in Readers’ Theatre may inspire students to pursue other theatrical or public speaking opportunities. After practicing individually and as a group, students are ready to present their Readers’ Theatre performance for friends and family, helping them to gain confidence in their progress as well as the giving them the opportunity to share in the joy of learning with others. WLR is excited to offer Readers’ Theatre for both lower and upper grades at our Sacramento site on Thursdays. Students may learn and practice a variety of warm-up exercises including tongue twisters and alliterative poems along with their main pieces. Learn more about our program and meet our dedicated, warm, caring teachers. Join us Thursday, August 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at our Rancho Cordova location. Sacramento site teachers will also be on hand to answer your questions.
Whether you are brand new to home education or a seasoned veteran, we understand how important it is for parents to get a feel for the teachers they entrust with their children! Bring your questions. We are here to support your journey. Your children are welcome to attend with you. RSVPs not required but appreciated. Please let us know how many to expect. Thank you. Who doesn’t love a good book? While reluctant readers may have a hard time getting started, avid readers often tear through book after book at lightening speed. Whichever end of the spectrum your student falls on, WLR’s new book study and discussion class offers many benefits for middle school students. Through group discussion, the avid reader has a chance to slow down a bit and take in the many ideas and themes touched on in the book. Likewise, the reluctant reader becomes more aware of the wonder and enjoyment of a good story by interacting and dialoguing with peers. For the 2018 Fall session, Mr. Huff will lead WLR upper grades students through the critically acclaimed A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin. First in Le Guin’s trilogy and originally published in 1968, A Wizard of Earthsea presents topics important to developing young minds such as power, responsibility, pride and the importance of friendship. In addition, students will explore themes of self-discovery, coming of age and redemption.
WLR's Book Study & Dialogue for Grades 6-8 is offered on Thursday mornings at our Sacramento site.
Register your student by August 24, 2018 to get the best rates. Select from a wide variety of classes: Mondays in Rancho Cordova; Tuesdays in Davis; Wednesday Outdoor Education in Carmichael; and Thursdays we are in Sacramento at a central location in the Arden area.
Most of our classes are geared toward Grades 1-8, with an amazing K-1 program available at our Sacramento site. WLR also offers two other discounts:
WLR continues to update the website. If you do not see something, please ask! Call Sandi at 916.606.0799 or contact us online. In consultation with Mr. Huff, a long-time favorite WLR teacher, we have made a change to the Monday schedule for our program in Rancho Cordova. The Clay & Sculpture class has been replaced with Renaissance Crafts. The Renaissance Crafts class for Grades 4-8 can be take as a 'stand-alone' class or in conjunction with Renaissance Arts, History & Culture for Grades 5-8 on the same day. In this hands-on class, students will experience crafts such as paper-making, book binding and pewter casting. For those with a strong interest in Clay, Sculpture and/or Mixed Media, please Contact Us. We may add an additional art class to either the Monday or Thursday program based on community interest. So we need to hear from you! Thank you for your input.
The WLR 2018 Fall Registration is open. All participants are required to register on the WLR website whether your student is with a charter school or you are a self-paying family. Our program is customized to homeschooling students; the registration form gives us important information about each child so that we can prepare for the class as a whole. Returning families can login and their information will be pre-populated. Please review for any changes, including current year grade level of your student. Logged in but lost? Look for your name near top of screen and click on the Dashboard: you will be able to navigate easier from the Dashboard. You can now also see the registration form names on the left-side menu. Please review information below before registering. When you click on: the Registration page will open in a new window.
The Schedule Page shows the days/times classes are offered, along with Class Fees and Teachers. The Class Descriptions pages are being updated to include the new classes. Review the descriptions to learn more about each class, including any items needed to bring to class. Ukulele students will need to bring their own instrument. WLR has a lead on low-cost or possibly free instruments and will post that information as it becomes available. A $10 or $15 Registration Fee per student is required. Be sure to check with your charter school as not all schools cover Registration Fees. If your school does cover the fee, you can choose the $15 option to have the fee billed to your school. Otherwise, choose the $10 self-pay option to cover the Registration Fee. Self-payment for the Registration Fee is due by August 24th; after the deadline, the fee will increase to $15 per student. If you have any questions about Registration, feel free to call Sandi at 916.606.0799 or contact us online. We understand that you have many choices as a homeschooling family and we are delighted that you have chosen WLR to support your choice to home educate, and to be a part of your "village." Blessings on the journey! Welcome to WLR and our new website! After nearly 10 years of supporting local homeschooling families through our unique classes and programs, it was time for a fresh look!
The upcoming year promises to be fulfilling. But as any parent knows, with growth often comes growing pains! WLR is still feeling the 9-year transition and will undergo a bit more prep work for the upcoming 2018-19 school year. Your patience is appreciated as we work to finalize the fall schedules and take care of the many required details to bring you high quality educational programs to support all that you do with, and for, your children. If you have not already done so, join the WLR mailing list so you can be notified when the schedules are finalized and registration opens. Until then, enjoy the summer and stay hydrated out there! |
AuthorMy name is Sandi Russi. In 2002, I discovered the path of home education. When I dipped that first toe in the water, I never dreamed of all the discoveries it would lead to! Including the founding of Wholistic Learning Resources (WLR). Archives
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