Reading. Writing. Math. Social Studies. Science. Art.... After School!

MindWorks After-school Curriculum is unique because it's not "classroom curriculum" that needs to be adapted for use in an after-school setting. Our curriculum was designed specifically for after-school programs.

The curriculum is academically based on six core subject matters:

• Reading & Literacy plus Character Building
  
• Creative Writing plus Communication
  
• Math plus Finances and Cooking
  
• Social Studies plus Global Awareness
  
• Science plus Technology
  
• Fine Arts plus Creativity
  

Each subject is presented in a "club" format, since after-school programs aren't intended to be classrooms. They are supposed to be fun, dynamic, engaging, and academically based. That's MindWorks After-school.

Bring on the Books Literacy, Character Building

Bring on the books...bring on the fun! This interactive club provides a wide array of literacy experiences to promote a life-long love of reading. Mastery of grade level objectives and personal character building will be the focus of this club through meaningful and personally relevant activities. Uniquely designed age appropriate book clubs will focus on pre-reading foundations, emergent literacy activities, improved reading comprehension and vocabulary development through activities such as studies of authors and illustrators, exploration of curriculum focused themes and characterization study.

Spreading the Word Creative Writing, Communication

Writing will come alive through creative literacy experiences designed with students in mind. Newsletters, magazines, poetry, story writing, plays and narratives will serve as the foundation for a wealth of engaging literacy experiences. Students will be encouraged to use unique and interactive forms of age appropriate writing as a means of communicating ideas, sharing experiences, exploring creativity and interpreting information. Writing objectives have never been this much fun!

Math Matters Mathematics, Finances, Cooking

Students of all ages can prepare for their future by exploring math concepts, cooking, and financial literacy in fun and exciting ways. Math is made relevant for students through the use of a wide variety of manipulatives, interactive math games and hands-on activities specifically designed to correlate with state standards. Students will explore critical personal finance topics such as budgeting, maintaining good credit, how to afford higher education and many more real world topics. The club will add an excitement for math not seen through traditional curriculum.

Around the World Social Studies, Global Awareness

From historical events to thinking green, Around the World will journey through social studies and environmental awareness in a whole new way. Science, math, history, poetry, creative writing, consumer economics, citizenship and beyond will be incorporated into meaningful, interactive activities that address core academic objectives. Students will have the opportunity to experience both indoor and outdoor activities in their quest for global awareness. Technology will be utilized to relive history and delve into the future. Literature will be incorporated to expand social horizons. This club will open up a world of possibilities for social studies and global awareness.

Exploration Science, Technology

Exploration...unlocking the mystery of science and technology. In this interactive club, students are engaged in hands-on science and technology experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity , imagination, prediction, problem solving and higher level thinking skills. Grade level objectives will merge with real world application using fun and motivating activities that will leave students eager for more. 21st century technology, robotics, and other interactive materials for exploration of science, math, social studies and beyond will help students of all ages build a solid foundation for future educational experiences, job possibilities and life skills.

Art in Action Fine Arts, Creativity

Creativity and imagination abound in Art in Action. Through art, dance, music and theatrical experiences, students will explore the world of fine arts and express themselves through meaningful outlets. This innovatively designed club will allow students to master fine arts objectives in unique and personally relevant ways while having loads of fun! Look out world...this is where stars are born!