Home of the Learning Resource Center
36 Main St., Madison, NJ 07940 | 973-520-8245 | thelearninglaboratory@gmail.com
| Mondays |
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| Orton Gillingham Class Mondays or Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm |
Considered the “gold standard” in reading instruction, Orton Gillingham is a structured, phonetic approach to teaching reading that directly teaches the rules for spelling & reading. Taught by an experienced Sonday Reading System instructor, this class is designed for students who are struggling readers and is limited to 4 students. $350/ 12 weeks (20 sessions) |
| Read, Write & Math 1 (Grade 1) 3:30-4:45pm |
Reinforce reading, spelling & math skills with thematic units that make learning fun. Using hands-on materials, board games, cooperative learning groups & educational software, students learn grade-appropriate reading and spelling patterns, practice beginning writing skills and important math skills/concepts, using hands-on materials. $250/ 12 weeks |
| Phonics Factory 1 (Pre-K/Kindergarten) Monday and/ or Wednesday 1:00-2:00pm |
Using the fun and highly interactive Phonics Factory program, students develop strong reading readiness skills. Students learn letter recognition, letter sounds, rhyming & other important phonemic awareness skills. Connections to literature through award-winning literature complete this exciting class! Full year program! 1 day/wk $100/mo -or- 2 days/wk $150/mo |
| Little Readers/Fine Motor Club (ages 3/4) 1:00-2:00pm |
Using award-winning literature, projects & hands-on activities, students develop literacy, pre-reading, phonics and writing skills! Activities build hand & finger strength while working on art, tracing, cutting, games and activities to improve skill development. $250/ 12 weeks |
| Math Explorers (Pre-K/ Kindergarten) 2:00-3:00 pm |
Using a combination of hands-on materials and exciting computer games, students develop early math skills, including numeration, concepts of size, shape and weight, quantity and more! (Can be added to Phonics Factory 1) $250/ 12 weeks |
Tuesdays |
| Phonics Factory 2X (Kindergarten) Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30-11:30am |
Using the fun and interactive Phonics Factory 2 program, students use their letter sound and phonemic awareness skills to spell and decode phonetic words. An infusion of sight words allows students to begin reading various texts, and write phrases & sentences, which they record in journals. Tuesdays & Thursdays $325/ 12 weeks |
| Read, Write & Math 2 (Grades 2 & 3) 3:30-4:30pm (Read/Write) 4:30-5:00pm (Math add-on) |
Using fun, thematic activities, this class builds reading & spelling skills with consonant blends, digraphs & chunks, long & short vowels. Students apply their skills with writing activities, including paragraphs, stories, riddles, poems, and journals. The last half hour focuses on building grade-appropriate math skills through themed activities, board games and other hands-on learning experiences. 12 weeks- $250 (Read & Write), $50 (Math add-on) |
| Read, Write & Math 3 (Grades 3 & 4) 3:30-4:30pm (Read/Write) 4:30-5:00pm (Math add on) |
This class focuses on advanced decoding skills (word analysis, syllable types, roots/bases, pre/suffixes, context clues) to develop fluency & improve comprehension skills. Add on math to strengthen grade-appropriate math skills including problem solving & math fluency using fun & interactive instruction. 12 weeks- $250(Read & Write), $50 (Math add on) |
Wednesday |
| Little Readers/ Fine Motor Club (Ages 3/4) 1:00-2:00pm |
Using award-winning literature, projects & hands-on activities, students develop literacy, pre-reading, phonics and writing! Activities will build hand & finger strength while working on art, tracing, cutting, games and activities to improve skill development. $250/ 12 weeks |
| Math Explorers (Pre-K/Kindergarten) 2:00-3:00pm |
Using a combination of hands-on materials and exciting computer games, students develop early math skills, including numeration, concepts of size, shape and weight, quantity and more! (This class can be added to Phonics Factory 1) $250/ 12 weeks |
| Phonics Factory 1 (Pre-K) Mondays and/ or Wednesdays* 1:00-2:00pm |
Using the fun & interactive Phonics Factory program, students develop strong reading readiness skills. See Monday description for same class. Full year program! 1 day/ week $100/month or 2 days/week $150/month |
| Phonics Factory 2 (Kindergarten/Grade 1) 3:30-4:30pm |
Using the fun and interactive Phonics Factory program, students use their letter sound and phonemic awareness skills to begin building and decoding phonetic words. An infusion of sight words allows students to begin reading various texts and writing phrases & sentences. $250/ 12 weeks |
| Read, Write & Math 4 (Grades 4 & 5) 4:00-5:00pm (Read/Write) 5:00-5:30pm (Math add-on) |
Using a themed curriculum, students reinforce reading and spelling skills through great books & exciting projects. Students practice different types of writing & learn strategies to improve organization and content. Add-on Math: focuses on grade level math skills using hands-on materials, board games and more! ! 12 weeks- $250 (Read & Write), $50 (Math add-on) |
Thursdays |
| Phonics Factory 2x (Kindergarten) Tuesday & Thursdays 10:30-11:30am |
Using the fun and interactive Phonics Factory program, students use their letter sound and phonemic awareness skills to begin building and decoding phonetic words. An infusion of sight words allows students to begin reading various texts and writing phrases & sentences. (This class is an alternative to our Kindergarten Enrichment Program.) Tuesdays & Thursdays, $325/ 12 weeks |
| Orton Gillingham Class Mondays and Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm |
Considered the “gold standard” in reading instruction, Orton Gillingham is a structured, phonetic approach to teaching reading that directly teaches the rules for spelling & reading. Taught by an experienced Sonday Reading System instructor, this class is designed for students who are struggling readers and is limited to 4 students. $350/ 12 weeks (20 sessions) |
| Research Paper Writing (Grades 5-7) 5:00-6:00pm |
Learn the techniques of formal essay and research paper writing. Using high-interest subject matter, students will choose a topic and complete all steps of research paper/essay writing during the class, receiving guidance through each step. $250/12 weeks |
Fridays |
| S.A.T. Prep Classes! (High School) 7:00-8:00pm |
Using the Princeton Review 2011, our S.A.T. instructor will help students develop test-taking skills & strategies while building confidence!
$350/ 10 weeks, or $50/ individual session |
Saturdays |
| NEW! Saturday Power Hour Plus (Pre-K/Kindergarten) 9:30-11:00am |
This class combines Phonics, Math, Science, and Handwriting all in one, with both group and individual instruction. Using a hands-on approach and Montessori materials in small group setting, this comprehensive class offers fun learning opportunities for children in pre-K/K.
$250/ 12 weeks |