The Thinking Cap Academy

📚✏️ Back-to-school season is right around the corner! ✏️📚

Now is the perfect time to get your child set up for a successful school year!

We're excited to announce that The Thinking Cap Academy is now opening our fall tutoring schedule! Whether your child needs help building confidence, catching up, staying ahead, or preparing for a new grade level, we're here to help every step of the way.

Our one-on-one and small-group tutoring sessions are available for a variety of subjects and are tailored to meet each student's individual needs.

🍎 Build confidence
📖 Strengthen academic skills
⭐ Start the school year prepared for success

**Spots fill quickly, so don't wait!**

📩 Message us today to confirm your child's tutoring spot before our schedule fills up!

We can't wait to help your child make this their best school year yet!

Now enrolling!! All clubs begin the week of August 3rd! Grab your spot today!

🎉The wait is over! Our Fall Club Schedule is finally here! 🎉

We're excited to offer more clubs than ever before, with morning and afternoon sessions to fit your schedule!

🎨 Anime Art (Ages 11+)
Learn to draw in the popular anime style.
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🖌️ JR Artist (Ages 3–6)
Explore different art mediums, get messy, and get creative!
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🤖 JR Robotics (Ages 5–9)
Build robots, learn coding, and discover STEM hands-on!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🚀 Robotics (Ages 10+)
Take coding to the next level! Explore AI with our smart robots!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🧪 JR Scientist Club (Ages 5–8) ⭐ Our most popular club is back!
Hands-on science experiments every week!
Choose from three identical sessions:
🗓️ Tuesday, Wednesday, **or** Thursday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

💚 All clubs are just $45 per student, per month, and all supplies are included!

📩 **Message us today to reserve your child's spot!** Space is limited, and clubs fill quickly.

A friendly reminder for our homeschool families, your yearly paperwork is due August 15, 2026. If you need help applying for EFA funding or filling out your NOI, please contact us! We provide assistance to families at no charge.

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education - Offices - School Choice & Parent Empowerment - Home Schools - Notice of Intent Parent User Guide: This document explains, step by step, the process needed for first-time or returning parents using the online NOI system, including how to select a PSAT, ACT, or AP testing option. Screenshots and detailed instructions are provided.

One of my favorite parts of teaching might not be what you expect—it's moments like this. ❤️

Small groups create something truly special. I get to watch students ask thoughtful questions, share ideas, encourage one another, and make connections together. One child asks a question, another jumps in with an answer, and before you know it, they're learning from each other just as much as they're learning from me.

These conversations build confidence, curiosity, critical thinking, and friendships—all in a relaxed, supportive environment where every child has a chance to be heard.

If you're looking for a place where your child can learn, grow, and be part of a small, engaging group, I'd love to tell you more about the opportunities we have at The Thinking Cap Academy.

Send me a message—we'd love to welcome your family! 💚

UPDATE: The Wednesday JR Robotics Club at 3:30 is full! We still have space in our 10:30 club as well as some other great clubs to choose from!

🎉The wait is over! Our Fall Club Schedule is finally here! 🎉

We're excited to offer more clubs than ever before, with morning and afternoon sessions to fit your schedule!

🎨 Anime Art (Ages 11+)
Learn to draw in the popular anime style.
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🖌️ JR Artist (Ages 3–6)
Explore different art mediums, get messy, and get creative!
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🤖 JR Robotics (Ages 5–9)
Build robots, learn coding, and discover STEM hands-on!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🚀 Robotics (Ages 10+)
Take coding to the next level! Explore AI with our smart robots!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🧪 JR Scientist Club (Ages 5–8) ⭐ Our most popular club is back!
Hands-on science experiments every week!
Choose from three identical sessions:
🗓️ Tuesday, Wednesday, **or** Thursday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

💚 All clubs are just $45 per student, per month, and all supplies are included!

📩 **Message us today to reserve your child's spot!** Space is limited, and clubs fill quickly.

Just a friendly reminder that The Thinking Cap Academy will be closed until August 3, 2026 so our family can enjoy a much-needed vacation. ❤️

We'll still be checking messages and will do our best to respond, but replies may be a little slower than usual while we're away. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

While we're taking a short break, we're already looking forward to an exciting fall! 🍎📚 Enrollment is now open for all of our fall clubs, and our new session begins August 3!

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another season of learning, discovery, creativity, and fun. See you soon!

🎉The wait is over! Our Fall Club Schedule is finally here! 🎉

We're excited to offer more clubs than ever before, with morning and afternoon sessions to fit your schedule!

🎨 Anime Art (Ages 11+)
Learn to draw in the popular anime style.
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🖌️ JR Artist (Ages 3–6)
Explore different art mediums, get messy, and get creative!
🗓️ Tuesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🤖 JR Robotics (Ages 5–9)
Build robots, learn coding, and discover STEM hands-on!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🚀 Robotics (Ages 10+)
Take coding to the next level! Explore AI with our smart robots!
🗓️ Wednesdays | 10:30–11:30 AM or 3:30–4:30 PM

🧪 JR Scientist Club (Ages 5–8) ⭐ Our most popular club is back!
Hands-on science experiments every week!
Choose from three identical sessions:
🗓️ Tuesday, Wednesday, **or** Thursday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

💚 All clubs are just $45 per student, per month, and all supplies are included!

📩 **Message us today to reserve your child's spot!** Space is limited, and clubs fill quickly.

🧪🥚 **This week's JR Scientist Club was all about the amazing power of AIR PRESSURE!** 🌬️

Our first demonstration was the classic **Egg in a Bottle** experiment! Some days the egg slipped right into the bottle, and other days...it took its sweet time! 😄

And you know what? That turned into one of the best lessons of the day.

Science experiments don't always work perfectly the first time—and that's okay! Real scientists make observations, ask questions, adjust their approach, and try again. We talked about how mistakes and unexpected results are an important part of learning.

Of course, once the egg made it into the bottle, the next big question was...

🤔 **"How do we get it back out?!"**

Our young scientists came up with some creative ideas, and one of our awesome parents even jumped in to help with the experiment! We love when families join in on the fun and curiosity.

Next, we put air pressure to the test with the **upside-down cup challenge**. Armed with cups, water, and index cards, everyone took a turn seeing if they could keep the water from spilling. Did we get a little wet? Absolutely! 💦 But the excitement and loud **"WOW!"** moments when the card stayed in place made every splash worth it!

To wrap up the day, students built and tested their own **mini marshmallow shooters**. Using air pressure, they launched marshmallows across the room, experimented with their aim, and discovered just how powerful invisible air can be!

Every week at JR Scientist Club, we're not just doing fun experiments—we're learning to ask questions, solve problems, think like scientists, and discover that sometimes the biggest lessons come from the experiments that don't go exactly as planned.

We can't wait to see what we'll discover next week! 💚🧪

🎨 Another club day, another set of AMAZING artwork! 🎨

Our **Anime Art Club** students continue to impress us with their creativity, imagination, and growing artistic skills! From expressive characters and dynamic poses to incredible attention to detail, each artist brought their own unique style to life today.

One of the best parts of art club is watching our students gain confidence with every sketch, learning new techniques while encouraging and inspiring one another along the way. Every week we see improvement, and it's exciting to watch their talents continue to grow!

We're so proud of everything these young artists are creating. Keep up the fantastic work! 💚

Which drawing is your favorite? Let us know in the comments and help us celebrate these talented artists! 🌟