Enrichment Classes for Gifted and Talented Elementary Students
Public Speaking & Presentations
Being comfortable in front of an audience and able to express your ideas concisely are valuable skills to possess. Being able to capture the undivided attention of your audience and keep them in the palm of your hand as you rally them to action are skills that can transform both the audience and the speaker. Learn how to project your voice, gesticulate effectively, end your sentences definitively and engage your audience. All sessions are online, via Zoom. $500 (10 sessions). This is a multi-age class. To register, complete the form below.
Thursdays
6pm PST
April 2 - June 4 (10 sessions)
“I love to go to Mrs. Russell’s class because it’s where I get to write about anything I want! It’s enjoyable and you learn a lot. It is very fun and you get to work with your peers sometimes. I am sure you will love this class! :)”
Creative Writing
Students engage in activities that hone their skills and foster their love of writing as storytelling. All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. $500 (10 sessions)
For the spring session, the areas of focus are Sentence Fluency and syntax with the goal of cultivating a variety of complex sentences that engage and delight the reader.
Wednesdays
6pm PST
April 1 - June 3 (10 sessions)
Thursdays
5pm PST
April 2 - June 4 (10 sessions)
“Going to Mrs. Russell’s class is like immersing yourself in a new world where anything can happen! It’s full of life, magic, and laughter. By the end, you’ll be creating your own unique world that you never want to leave.”
Academic Skills
Reading Comprehension: Fiction
Character Development
Discerning the Meaning of Unknown Words
Reading Comprehension: Non-Fiction
Analyzing Text Structure
Connecting Ideas
Grammar
Prepositional Phrases
Punctuation
Writing
Persuasive Essays
Adding Details
This is a multi-grade class where students complete individualized work.
All sessions are online, via Zoom. To register, complete the form below. Limit 8. Instructor: Robin Russell
Tuesdays, March 31 - June 2
7pm PST
$500