Fall Camp: Vocabulary Academy (2nd - 3rd Grade)

Pricing:

Testing Mom Members:
ONLY $16.00 per class ($64.00 total for 4 classes)
Non-Members:
ONLY $20.00 per class ($80.00 total for 4 classes)
Drop-ins Welcome ($20.00 per class)
Drop-ins allow your child to attend one session during the entire class schedule. This is a great option if you want to see if your child likes the class and instructor or if your child is unable to attend all sessions for the class.

Class Details:

Ages: 7 - 9
2nd Grade - 3rd Grade

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Description

The path to testing success begins with a single word… VOCABULARY! Come join us for an engaging new vocabulary learning experience with our Vocabulary Academy. In this series of classes, students will work with our instructor to master new words... and not just any words- words that will directly impact your student’s ability to succeed on standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and PSAT. Students will participate in collaborative learning activities focused on targeted vocabulary skill techniques, all while having fun and working toward the coveted “Academic Vocabulary Scholar” certification.

We will work on recognizing word parts: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. We’ll cover analogies, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and homophones. We’ll cover how to handle vocabulary questions during tests by using context clues and other techniques. Words will change weekly so your child will be able to master tons of challenging words.

Learning Objectives

In this class, students will:

Acquire new academic vocabulary terms using the Concept Sort method.
Practice identifying parts of speech of newly learned words.
Use newly acquired vocabulary to form complete sentences.

Important Note: Our system will send you the link to join the class 30 minutes before the start time of the class.

Marla H.

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Instructor Bio:

Hi, my name is Marla. Building rapport and a connection are important to me. One of the first things I do with my students is to get to know them. I have been an educator for over 14 years, and I have found connecting to the student helps build a foundation to learn. I create engaging and differentiated lessons, am upbeat and animated during lessons to keep student engagement at a high level.

Educational Background, Degrees, Licenses:

Education:
- B.A. (Early Childhood), Montclair State University (NJ)
- M.Ed. (Educational Leadership/Technology), University of North Florida (FL)
- Gladys Roddenberry Fellowship for Teaching Excellence
- High Effective Teacher Status – State of Florida
Certifications/Licenses:
- General Education, K-6 (State of Florida)
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE), K-12 (State of Florida)
- English speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), K-12 (State of Florida)
- Reading Endorsement (State of FL)
- Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE), Global educator visionary using technology to improve learning and student outcomes

Favorite Quote:

"Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change." - Barbara Mikulski

Fun Facts:

I come from a family of educators! My grandmother was a teacher, my grandfather was a teacher and a principal, my stepfather was a teacher and a superintendent, and I have many cousins that are teachers!
I am married with two children. I’ve experienced using TestingMom.com’s resources for my own children when preparing them for tests.
I wake up at 4:30 am 4 days a week to exercise!

Owen says:

Ms. Marla is very focused and professional. She engages well with students. She is thorough with content and preparation. Each student is engaged, happy, and active in her classes because of Ms. Marla and the way she teaches her lessons. My daughter had lots of fun with a variety of learning tools -- videos, sight words, writing, sounds, etc. I think she found them both fun and fulfilling.

Lewis says:

Significant progress with Marla! The class is very well structured, interactive, and targeted.

Shantell says:

Marla kept everyone involved by encouraging them to share their thoughts and ideas and stories. She was enthusiastic and well organized. She had different methods of learning from videos to songs and books and their own story creating. My son could not wait each day for it to start.

Kim says:

4- Stars for the class, but 5- Stars for the Instructor! I think this class was too advanced for my 5-year-old Pre-K student since she doesn\'t even know how to read 3 letter words. However, she enjoyed the class and I would sign up again because she still got a lot of practice writing and participating in a class.

Akhila says:

5- stars! Good Class and instructor.

Joanna says:

This was great! Very informative, nice teacher, engaging. My daughter enjoyed her class. Thank you!

Joanna says:

This was great! Very informative, nice teacher, engaging. My daughter enjoyed her class. Thank you!

Fall Camp: Vocabulary Academy (2nd - 3rd Grade)

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