For the Love of Learning NB

Hey everyone and welcome those who have just joined! Just a heads up, I only have about 2 more spaces available in each class and applications close on Wednesday! If you had some questions before registering, now is the time to let me know!! I would love to help your kiddos with their reading! :D

Application 2024-2025 **Please note: students already enrolled in the 1st grade math/reading block do not need to fill out this form** Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! Please no...

**Only a few spots available- Classes begin 8/21!**
I have received several emails with questions about classes this past week, so I have decided to keep the registration form open another few days. :)

Looking for reading help for your kiddo? Has your child has started reading and you aren't quite sure what to do next? Or are you needing some ELA and Fluency work for a child who can read independently but is still struggling?
I have a class for that! Operating within a small group setting, kids will become confident readers with an understanding of phonics and will work to build their fluency and comprehension.
I am a former classroom teacher, with a degree in education and a passion for reading. Check out the application below to learn more!

Application 2024-2025 **Please note: students already enrolled in the 1st grade math/reading block do not need to fill out this form** Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! Please no...

**Edit to add: I have 3 spaces available for payment through barter. If you are interested, please PM me :)**
**Applications close THIS FRIDAY!!**
For those of you that are new to the group, welcome!

My name is Mandy, and I teach reading and phonics with For the Love of Learning. I am accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year and would love for your family to join!

I am a certified teacher with a degree in Education (interdisciplinary studies). This is my 4th year teaching reading in a small group homeschool setting and I love it! I am scaling classes back a bit this upcoming year due to my own children’s schedules, but I do have 3 classes that currently have openings. Classes will be held in my home in the Dove Crossing neighborhood on Wednesdays. My classes are done in a group setting with a maximum of 8 kids per class. I will list current openings (subject to change) for each class below.

12:30-1:30 pm : Magic Tree House Book Study (3 openings) - For fluent and semi-fluent readers. This class is aimed at building students' confidence and reading independence. We will be reading through a few of the Magic Tree House books both in class as well as for homework. Students will be introduced to story elements, various forms of grammar and work on comprehension and fluency skills. **There is a small additional fee for this class to cover the cost of the book (usually $5-$8 per book- but I can sometimes find the books in small sets for less per book!) . We plan to do about 1 book per month. Various versions of this book have been published, so it is important that we all get the same version to match page and paragraph numbers.**
1:30-2:30 pm : Phonics Focus 2 (4 openings) - This class (generally ages 6-9) aims to increase student's confidence and reading skills in order to create fully successful independent readers. Students should have a basic knowledge of all individual letter sounds, blends, and a basic understanding of what long vowels are (that vowels make 2 sounds). The aim of this class is to bridge the gap between early phonics and fluent reading. This class is conducted in both a small and whole group setting.
2:30-3:30 pm : Phonics Focus 1 (3 openings) - This class (generally ages 5-7) aims to meet students on an individual level regarding phonics knowledge. Class will be done in both an individual/small group setting and whole group setting. This class hits multiple phonics skills beginning with blends, digraphs, long vowels, and vowel teams/combinations and continues to long versus short vowels, r-controlled vowels, and dives into vowel diphthongs, hard and soft letter sounds, vowel patterns and more. Students in this class will also add on to their sight word knowledge. *This class is perfect for students who completed Alphabet Awareness this year, or other students who know their alphabet and are ready to blend and read more than CVC words*

Application 2024-2025 **Please note: students already enrolled in the 1st grade math/reading block do not need to fill out this form** Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! Please no...

- Just a reminder that our 2024-2025 application is currently OPEN. Classes are very small and are starting to fill. If you are interested in our Reading and Book Study classes, check out our application below!
https://forms.gle/VmnGvsysgCD3BSVh9

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- Just a reminder that our 2024-2025 application is currently OPEN. Classes are very small and are starting to fill. If you are interested in our Reading and Book Study classes, check out our application below!

Application 2024-2025 **Please note: students already enrolled in the 1st grade math/reading block do not need to fill out this form** Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! Please no...

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Applications for the 2024-2025 school year with For the Love of Learning NB are officially open! :D Please note, at this time we will only be offering reading classes. Space is very limited so don't wait to get signed up! :)

Application 2024-2025 **Please note: students already enrolled in the 1st grade math/reading block do not need to fill out this form** Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! Please no...

A note from Señora Stacey:
I want to let my students and families know that I will not be offering Spanish classes next year. It’s bittersweet to close this chapter but I’m looking forward to working at Canyon Middle School as an ESL paraprofessional for this next school year. It has been such a joy working with your kids these last two years, and a great blessing partnering with Mandy. I know For the Love of Learning will continue to help many homeschooling families. I will be posting ideas and avenues for Spanish over the next few weeks so you can continue to pursue world languages. Muchas Gracias!!!!
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Hi all! Mandy here with For the Love of Learning NB. I currently have 2 spots available in my 11 am Wednesday Summer Reading class. This time slot is geared toward around 2nd-4th grade. We will be focusing on fluency and comprehension this summer as well as building our reading confidence!
Cost is $80 a month during June and July. We will meet in my home in Dove Crossing. These drop off style classes are 1 hour a week and are conducted in a small group setting. Please reach out if you have any questions! :D

For the Love of Learning NB has a few class openings for session 5, which starts next week! If you are interested, please check out our class descriptions, schedule, and current openings here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u2_ZRN-R3YQwn0cgEbaAQploWBUBZLb-kncysMIkLHs/edit?usp=sharing

See our calendar here for Session 5 dates: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gEkE5aiHknQEhzVpX2w58ZBpNvlROTPWV3Tpk7ZKlkw/edit?usp=sharing

Tuition info will be included in comments. We meet at 360 McKenna Ave. in New Braunfels. Please message us if you are interested in joining us! :D

UPDATED SPRING FTLOL 23/24 Calendar

Hi ! Just a reminder that applications are due TOMORROW! This session is going to be full of fun and learning- you don't want to miss it!! :D

https://forms.gle/JarngQHWnhcLWDst6

Applications for the January session of FTLOL classes will be closing on Wednesday. We keep our classes small and they are filling fast, so don't wait to register! All classes are 1 hour a week, and we meet in New Braunfels. Please see our application for more information!

We offer
--Immersive conversational Spanish classes aimed at teaching kids how to speak the language. Classes are taught in a fun and inviting atmosphere with songs, games and other activities.
- Phonics and alphabet skills for kiddos learning to read. We combine the use of The Science of Reading with sight word learning to help ensure your child's reading success while also attempting to foster an early love for literature.
- Book Studies for the older, more independent readers. Books are read in class and at home. We dive into ELA and literature concepts such as plot, foreshadowing, language, character and more. We also add vocabulary skills and include creative thinking. (**Students are encouraged but NOT required to read out loud for these classes**)
-ALL NEW Pre-K readiness classes-- Aimed at getting our 3&4 year old students ready for school, this one hour a week class introduces a letter a week through songs, games, circle time, stories, crafting and more!

Application 2023-2024 Spring Welcome! If you are new to For the Love of Learning, we are so glad you have found us! If you are returning, we are looking forward to seeing you and your child again this year! This is the application for Session 4 of the 2023-2024 year. This is the first session of the Spring semester which will m...

Updated with answer at the bottom!

Today is National Trivia Day! Here is one that stumped us, let's see if you can guess without the help of Google. 😉

Everyone who makes a guess below is entered for a chance to win $20 off their session fees. Up to 5 prizes will be given away depending on the number of entries. The correct answer will be posted this evening so make sure you stay tuned!

And while you are at it, don't forget to sign your kiddos up for our reading program to build those strong reading skills!📔 We have classes for Pre-K all the way through High School. For the older kids, we offer book studies that help foster that love of reading teach ELA concepts! This session our Younger fluent readers will be reading "Heartwood Hotel: A True Home" while the older group explores the classic, "Matilda".⭐️

After hearing the right answer to the trivia question, you won't wanna miss out!🤯

https://forms.gle/fndZzidufcAWTrgN9





The answer is........ NINE!!! 🤯 At the super young age of 9, less than 35% of kids still read for fun. And the number just drops from there!! We must build that love of reading early so that children learn how to find joy in literature!