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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’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)
Free Literacy Scavenger Hunt For Families
Grab your walking shoes and your toddlers-teens and head to downtown Northampton on September 21 for a free Literacy Scavenger Hunt (with prizes for participants).
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.
Seminar: Helping Your Teenager Thrive: Insights from Neuroscience, Psychology, Education & Adolescents
A seminar for parents and caregivers of teens and tweens created and facilitated by 2014 Missouri Teacher of the Year and Community Classroom Academic Coach 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.
Writing a College Admissions Essay You’re Proud of
Writing a College Admissions Essay You’re Proud of: Tips for Writing the Perfect College Admissions Essay (From a College Essay Coach)
How Being a Counselor in Training Can Benefit Your Teen
How being a counselor in training can benefit your teen, including building leadership skills and preparing for their first resume + job.
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).
The Benefits of Reading to Pets (Introducing the Turtle Reading Program)
Reading to pets helps children boost their confidence, form an emotional connection, and practice in a non-judgemental environment.
Why do fall leaves change colors?
Curious about why leaves change colors in the fall? Try this simple fall science activity and explore leaf chromatography.
Tips to Combat Back-to-School Anxiety
Do back-to-school conversations cause anxiety for your child? We’ve got some tips to help prepare and decrease any stress.
How to Host a Leadership Camp for Tweens
Interested in hosting a leadership camp for girls? We have the research, lesson ideas, internships, resources, and even printouts to share to help start a camp for young servant leaders in your community.
Why Summer Tutoring Makes a Difference
Summer tutoring not only combats learning loss and summer slide, as well as retain hard-earned skills and knowledge.
I want to actually LIKE learning
How an answer from a fourth-grade client cemented the power of the Community Classroom’s mission: “I want to actually LIKE learning.”
More Outdoor (and Wet!) Math Games for Kids
Looking for ideas to jazz up math practice on a warm day? We have 3 ideas for outdoor math games that involve a refreshing twist: water!
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.