The Fluency Factory - Summer Group Programs

We are offering a number of group sessions this summer. We will use materials that have proved to be highly effective and enjoyable—and are taught best through group sessions.

Summer discounts are available for early signups! Save on these summer programs by committing before June 1.

Programs for Beginners:

Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade!
Book Club for Children Going into Third Grade (And others if there is demand.)

Creativity Programs with Maria!

The Inventor's Lab: Invent something! (Grades 5, 6, 7, 8)
Creative Writing and Self Publishing (Grades 5, 6, 7)

Foreign Language Instruction

Maria, our language tutor, has invented some fun games for learning foreign languages:

Spanish Games (Grades 5, 6, 7)
French Games (Grades 5, 6, 7)

Programs for Middle and High School Students:

Composition for Middle School Students: Write quickly and easily with better quality!
Composition for High School Students: Prepare for SAT, AP and college-level courses.
Algebra I: Introduction to Algebra.
Algebra II
Standardized Test Preparation

For High School Grads

Foundation Skills for College Success: Mimics college class length and demands.

All of our summer programs employ Precision Teaching to assure that students are mastering the materials they are learning. We build skills to fluent levels as quickly as possible—this means that each skill will be retained, be useful, and be applied to a large number of more complex operations.

Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade!

Students prepare for first grade by learning critical skills for success. We will provide phonemic awareness, beginning phonics, number and letter recognition and formation, and handwriting practice. We will also work in comprehension of materials that are read to the children, building their ability to understand materials that they hear. We will begin our phonics-reading program and use selected stories to help students become confident readers.

Students will be assessed prior to beginning of each segment to assure that they are prepared to participate in the group. Assessment is delivered individually rather than in the group.

Cost is $600 for each session if you sign up before June 1, $640 for each session after June 1.

This will be a great opportunity to further develop your child's love of learning and reading over the summer. The group will mix reading and discussions of what has been read with drawing and role-playing to build stronger comprehension of the materials. There WILL be reading for every student between meetings. The books will be selected from the Hingham Public Schools reading list for students entering third grade.

Invent a new object by learning and applying a wide range of creativity techniques.

Duration: 12 hours
Ages: Grades 5, 6, 7, 8
Minimum participants: 6 students
Price $480

Learn and apply a wide range of creative writing techniques and self-publish your own book.

Duration: 20 hours
Ages: Grades 5, 6, 7
Minimum participants: 2 students
Price $800

Maria Mayobre, who recently won an award for her short stories, is fluent in French, Spanish and English. She provides individualized French and Spanish tutoring for students of all ages, and has also created group games to enhance language learning and creativity.

Spanish Games

Learn about Spanish language and culture while playing fun indoor and outdoor games. Students will be individually assessed prior to beginning this course.

Duration: 12 hours
Ages: Grades 5, 6, 7
Minimum participants: 8 students
Price $320

Learn about French language and culture while playing fun indoor and outdoor games. Students will be individually assessed prior to beginning this course.

Duration: 12 hours
Ages: Grades 5, 6, 7
Minimum participants: 8 students
Price $320

Composition for Middle School Students—write quickly and easily with better quality!

Students practice writing compositions so that they can work more quickly, with better structure and less pain! Students will be taught to use advanced composition techniques. The final product will be a well organized and edited research paper supported by the student’s research and interviews. Students will be individually assessed prior to beginning this course.

Cost is $600 for each session if paid before June 1, $640 for each session after June 1.

Composition for High School Students—prepare for SAT, AP and college-level courses

Students will develop advanced compositions and research techniques! Students will learn to evaluate sources, and to use and properly cite researched sources. The final products will include a well organized and edited SAT essay and college entry essay. Students will be individually assessed prior to beginning this course.

Cost is $600 for each session if paid before June 1, $640 for each session after June 1.

This 4-week course meets twice weekly for two hours each meeting.

Algebra I: Introduction to Algebra

Students will be introduced to basic algebra concepts and learn to apply them. Topics covered will be: variables, grouping symbols, equations, converting word problems to equations, number lines, positive and negative integers, solving equations and problems. Students will be assessed prior to the beginning of the course for basic math skills.

Algebra II

Students will review basic algebra concepts and apply them to new material. Topics covered will be: functions, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing. Students will be individually assessed prior to beginning this course.

Standardized Test Preparation

NOTE: This course will include homework and will also provide considerable practice in test taking to assist in targeting specific areas for improvement. This course is for students willing to undertake considerable independent practice and eager to perform well on standardized tests.

Foundation Skills for College Success will facilitate the crucial transition from high school to university. Topics will include research skills, academic writing, reading for success, note-taking and lecture comprehension, studying, time management, and presentation skills.

This four-day course is designed to mimic college-length classes and demands. Course outline:

		2010 Summer Programs

Group Programs for Summer 2010

Transition from Kindergarten to First Grade!

Composition for High School Students—prepare for SAT, AP and college-level courses

This 4-week course meets twice weekly for two hours each meeting.

Algebra I: Introduction to Algebra

Algebra II

Standardized Test Preparation