Reading & Writing
This page includes our reading, writing, and handwriting classes for young learners through older students, including Storytelling Adventures, Story Sparks, Early Readers classes, Print Handwriting, Cursive Handwriting, and our invitation-only How to Study and Research class. Each class is designed to build confidence, imagination, and strong literacy skills in a warm, encouraging setting.
Register for Reading & Writing →Our Reading & Writing Classes
Families can choose Storytelling Adventures, Early Readers 1, Early Readers 2, or any combination that fits their child.
2026–2027 School Year · September through May
Storytelling Adventures
Each week starts with a fun writing prompt, then students work together to bring a short story to life while practicing imagination, writing structure, and handwriting.
Class Times · 30 min
Pacific
9:45 AM MT
Mountain
9:45 AM MT
Central
9:45 AM MT
Eastern
9:45 AM MT
Story Sparks
Pacific
9:00 AM MT
Mountain
10:00 AM MT
Central
11:00 AM MT
Eastern
12:00 PM MT
Pacific
10:30 AM MT
Mountain
11:30 AM MT
Central
12:30 PM MT
Eastern
1:30 PM MT
Reading Explorers with Mrs. Christine
Reading Explorers with Mrs. Christine is an online Zoom class for students from Pre-K through 12th grade that strengthens reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and spelling through engaging, age-appropriate materials from National Geographic Kids. Students will explore fascinating nonfiction topics that spark curiosity, conversation, and confidence while building a stronger love for reading.
Format
Online via Zoom
Age
Pre-K–12
Price
$20 / 30 min
Sessions
4 or 8
Early Readers 1
This one-on-one class is designed for beginning readers who need patient, individualized support. It works closely with each child on letter sounds, blending, sight words, reading stamina, and early comprehension during two 30-minute sessions each week. This class is ongoing until the child graduates this level.
Scheduled with an available teacher
Early Readers 2
This second one-on-one option gives students extra room to practice reading skills at a pace that fits them. Sessions focus on strengthening fluency, improving confidence, and helping each learner feel successful as they grow from sounding out words to reading with more ease during two 30-minute sessions each week. This class is ongoing until the child graduates this level.
Scheduled with an available teacher
Print Handwriting
This one-on-one class helps students strengthen print formation, spacing, pencil control, and legibility during two 30-minute sessions each week. The teacher gives individualized practice so students can build neat, confident handwriting habits in a calm and encouraging setting. This class is ongoing until the child graduates this level.
Scheduled with an available teacher
Cursive Handwriting
This one-on-one class introduces or strengthens cursive letter formation, connections, spacing, and smooth writing flow during two 30-minute sessions each week. Students get focused guidance to develop confident cursive skills while keeping the pace comfortable and age-appropriate. This class is ongoing until the child graduates this level.
Scheduled with an available teacher