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Events
A list of online and in-person (Florence, Massachusetts) events for 2021. Check back often as this list changes throughout the year.
The Community Classroom to Launch The Little Community Classroom “STEAM-mobile” in Spring 2024
The Little Community Classroom will debut a pop-up social justice reading room and mobile STEAM lab at the weekly Florence Farmers’ Market.
Summer 2024 Programs
Announcing our 2024 summer camps: Community Leadership, Astronaut Training, Chemistry of French Cooking, and Hidden Herstories of Florence.
The Community Classroom’s Great American Bake Off: A Spectacular Fusion of STEAM and Culinary Excellence
The Community Classroom’s Great American Bake Off will showcase STEAM skills developed by campers with 3 Northampton celebrity judges.
How to Make a Math Vending Machine
Learn how to make a math vending machine for your community or school with these five steps (and a little elbow grease).
Community Leadership Camp
A leadership camp for middle school girls with a book study, leadership skill-building, and internships based on each learner’s passions.
Introducing Northampton’s First Little Free Math Library
The Community Classroom tutoring center is excited to celebrate International Math Day and Pi Day (3.14) with an Outdoor Launch Party to celebrate the grand opening of Northampton’s first Little Free Math Library.
Fall Math Estimation Stations For Students
6 Estimation Stations That Will Help Your Students Fall in Love With Math (and Help Them Beef Up Their Estimation Skills)
The Community Classroom Online Digital Art Camp: August 16th-20th
An online, Digital Art Camp for children who are rising 3rd-6th graders, hosted by The Community Classroom. August 16th-20th, 10-12 pm EST.
Coaching Sessions for Teens—What is Possible: Developing a Personal Path Plan
Personal one-on-one coaching sessions for teens needing a plan for successfully navigating the 2021-2022 school year, facilitated by 2014 Missouri Teacher of the Year and Community Classroom Academic Coach Chris Holmes.
Workshop: The Motivated Adolescent: Insights from Neuroscience, Psychology & Teenagers
A workshop for educators who work with teens and want to understand them better, taught by 2014 Missouri Teacher of the Year Chris Holmes.
Online Courses & Webinars
Building a Stronger Working Memory
Building a Stronger Working Memory is a 6-session course designed by Jean Lawson, a Missouri Teacher of the Year finalist who is certified in early childhood education. This online course helps families work with their children to develop stronger working memories.
Videos
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How do you keep your child reading this summer?
How do you keep your child reading this summer? Try these 5 tips to keep your child in the books.
Bedtime Read Aloud of A Big Mooncake for Little Star
Bedtime read aloud with award-winning author and illustrator, Grace Lin.
Helping Your Kids Deal With Stress
Brianna Young, an Iowa educator with her Master's in Trauma and Resiliency, shares 4 strategies to help your children deal with stress. Recent PostsGetting started is easy. We offer two types of tutoring experiences as...
Are you or your kids sitting too much while working at home?
Friend of the Classroom, Jessica, offers some great exercises you as a family can do while sitting at home all day.
Balancing Screentime During a Pandemic
Balancing screentime at home during a pandemic with kids can be tough. Spoiler alert: There is no one solution. However, inside this post are some helpful resources and a quick video to let you know our suggestions here at the Community Classroom. Click to view.
Articles
A collection of articles, blog posts, and other ideas to help parents and caregivers.
Maple Sap Science
Learn how to harvest maple sugar and about the physics of capillary action, and make maple candy to explore the chemistry of crystallization.
Guided Reading: Navigating the Alternative
Why combining the Science of Reading and Guided Reading leads to a robust foundation in decoding, comprehending, and loving reading.
Valentine’s Day Science Activities
Make slime light up a bulb, explore how the heart pumps blood, and launch a Q-tip like Cupid with these Valentine’s Day science activities.
Embracing the Science of Reading in Elementary Education
What is the science of reading? Learn the foundational pieces for one of The Community Classroom’s reading specialists.
Popcorn Science
Explore the science and history of popcorn, then attract birds to your yard by creating popcorn-seed balls.
The Community Classroom to Launch The Little Community Classroom “STEAM-mobile” in Spring 2024
The Little Community Classroom will debut a pop-up social justice reading room and mobile STEAM lab at the weekly Florence Farmers’ Market.
Summer 2024 Programs
Announcing our 2024 summer camps: Community Leadership, Astronaut Training, Chemistry of French Cooking, and Hidden Herstories of Florence.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Winter Solstice
As days grow shorter, the winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year. Use these ideas to explore it with your kids.
Winter Solstice Science
Have fun with winter solstice science with your child as you explore what makes the seasons, how animals stay warm, and how crystals form.
North Pole Olympics: Family Holiday Games That Promote Movement
It’s time for the North Pole Olympics, with 3 holiday games that foster a sense of togetherness, laughter, shared memories (and movement!).
Items For Purchase
A collection of articles, blog posts, and other ideas to help parents and caregivers.
Register for The Community Classroom Summer Reading Group
Summer Reading Group Register your rising 4th grader-8th grader for 6 weeks of book choice and book love, all led by a certified teacher and former Northampton High School media specialist. $199/12 hours of guided instruction July 13-August 19th, Tuesdays and...
The Community Classroom Online Digital Art Camp: August 16th-20th
An online, Digital Art Camp for children who are rising 3rd-6th graders, hosted by The Community Classroom. August 16th-20th, 10-12 pm EST.
Purchase Curated Activity List
A teacher-created list of educational games, learning activities, and just-right books that will keep your child learning at home. Click to view purchase options.
Building a Stronger Working Memory
Building a Stronger Working Memory is a 6-session course designed by Jean Lawson, a Missouri Teacher of the Year finalist who is certified in early childhood education. This online course helps families work with their children to develop stronger working memories.