OUR PROGRAM
Designed to provide 1:1 homework support, masterminds helps elementary school students complete homework assignments and review school day material (especially math) at their own pace. Rooted in the knowledge that each child has a unique way of learning, our staff will work with each child to identify and develop their innate learning style so that we can customize their homework help. Education is a collaboration between teachers and caregivers, so we promote continual communication with families; we develop relationships and work together to best support the child’s development and learning. Providing personalized service, we are able to build effective study habits:
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Effective study habits help children focus
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Focus automates goal setting
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Goal setting enforces task/time management
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Task/time management helps reduce anxieties related to tests and deadlines
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Reducing anxiety builds confidence
Enrichment Services: masterminds provides children a safe environment to learn at their own pace and explore opportunities for cognitive, physical, social, sensory, and nutritional development. Enrichment activities include science experiments, creative art projects and learning through nature, to name a few. We conduct special workshops and lessons including guest authors!
Conveniently located at Massapequa Reformed Church.
516.541.5352
Community Service: At masterminds we strongly believe in supporting hyper local causes and opportunities to volunteer. Children enjoy helping and being charitable, therefore we will participate in:
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Book/toy donations and drives
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Card/craft making which will be delivered to survivors of fallen heroes, hospitals and assisted living facilities
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Gardening projects for community beautification
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Participation in fun runs and other healthy activities happening around our community
** All children and families are invited and encouraged to participate as much as they would like.
Tutoring: We offer private tutoring sessions upon request
We take the work out of homework and make sure the kids are having fun while doing it!
Our day in a nutshell
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Let’s Move ~ children love to shake the school stress away with fun movement - yoga, stretching, dance (the children’s favorite) etc.
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Snack and Chat ~ friendly conversation and friendship building over a favorite afternoon snack
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Homework help and basic reinforcement of the school day’s curriculum
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Enrichment activity ~ understanding our community and community landmarks, special guests authors among others
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It’s a wrap ~ We end each session with an organized backpack and a goal for tomorrow