Lit Learning Lab
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Register through Culpeper County Parks & Recreation starting May 23rd.
KINDERGARTEN READINESS & REVIEW
Join us for fun, games, stories, and learning to help make sure that your child is in fact “ready” to start school. According to a 2022 report to the General Assembly, 42% of Virginia’s kindergarteners were unprepared for school in one or more of the areas of math, literacy, social skills, and self-regulation. This class will address each of these areas and help to fill in any gaps, solidify understanding of important concepts, and extend your child’s learning. You can also enroll your rising 1st grader to help keep them from experiencing summer learning loss, as research shows that children can lose up to 30% of their academic learning progress over summer break. In addition, practice packets/materials will be sent home with students each week.
Meetings will be Tuesdays & Thursdays from June 17th – July 17th from 9-11am at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse. There will be no classes the week of July 4th. Cost $180
THE LEMONADE WAR BOOK CLUB
In this two week book club, students will read “The Lemonade War,” by Jacqueline Davies and meet three times per week to discuss it. During meeting times, they will participate in activities and games to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. This experience can also help students to avoid summer learning loss and get them interested in the first book in a great series (hopefully leading to more reading!).
Meetings will be Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from June 16th-27th from 9-11am at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse. Book will be provided. Cost $135
STUDENT CHOICE BOOK CLUB
In this two week book club, students will read a book of their choice and meet three times per week to discuss it. During meeting times, they will participate in activities and games to improve vocabulary and comprehension skills. This experience can also help students to avoid summer learning loss and get them interested in books enjoyed and recommended by their peers.
Meetings will be held Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays from July 7th – 18th from 9-11am at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse. Students will need to bring the book of their choice. Cost $120
Services
CURRICULUM CONSULTING & DEVELOPMENT
I have over 10 years of experience building and developing curriculum, and as a Reading Specialist
I love to create reading, writing, and thematic units, which incorporate as many subjects as
possible on a single topic. If you are homeschooling and not sure if the depth and breadth of the
curriculum you are using is meeting all of your student’s needs,
contact me for a CURRICULUM CONSULTATION.
$75/hr
If you are noticing gaps in your child’s learning that your curriculum
is not addressing, you may need supplemental instruction and/or materials to help
close these learning gaps. If you would like professional help with this,
contact me for CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT.
$75/HR
NOW ENROLLING FOR 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR
SINGLE SUBJECT INSTRUCTION
This option is to supplement a
homeschool curriculum or provide extra
help for a student who is struggling or wants to advance in a particular area.
Classes will be held in my home.
ELA only: Mon.-Thur. 9-11:30am $425/mo
Math only: Mon.-Thur. 1-3pm $350/mo
Tutoring by appointment: $50/hr
*Discount is provided for paying by semester or by year.
FULL CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION
This option is available to K-5 students and includes small group instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. A thematic, cross-curricular approach will be taken with explicit instruction being used to supplement as needed.
Classes will be held Monday through Thursday from 9am-3pm in my home and cost $825/month.
*Discount is provided for paying by semester or by year.
HOMEMADE BAKING CLASSES
These classes are available to students ages 7 & up and are limited to 8 students. During each course, students will be guided through learning how to make 3 different types of homemade muffins, cookies, cupcakes, or brownies. Classes will include all of the materials and instructions on safety, math, reading, science, and writing, so they are not only fun but also educational! At the end of each class, every student will bring home 1 dozen treats they made that day.
Full Course (attend all 3 meetings): $125
Individual Session: $50
Muffins
June 13, 20, 27 (Fri) 1-4pm
June 14, 21, 28 (Sat) 9-12am
Cookies
June 14, 21, 28 (Sat) 1-4pm
July 11, 18, 25 (Fri) 1-4pm
Cupcakes
July 12, 19, 26 (Sat) 9-12am
Brownies
July 12, 19, 26 (Sat) 1-4pm
Student Activities
ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Jennifer Jenkins, and I have been an educator for 19 years. Teaching is my passion, but working for 11 years in public school, I progressively felt that passion waning more and more with each passing year. I became disheartened and frustrated with overcrowding, poor administration, and lack of consequences for poor behavior, resources, teacher support, and time to give each student what they really needed. I have created an environment where my students enjoy learning, I enjoy teaching, and I have the flexibility to really meet the needs of every student that I serve. I want my students to feel safe, cared for, encouraged, supported, and that their needs are being met. Teaching in this smaller environment, I am able to get to know my students and their families better and meet their needs in a more effective way.
PARENT & STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
MY MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, & QUALIFICATIONS
Mission
- To provide safe and authentic learning experiences that make learning fun and relevant
- To build relationships with students and their families that will support learning
Teaching Philosophy
- Every student has the ability to learn and grow given the right tools, environment, and guidance.
- Building relationships with students and their families allow us all to work as a team to support and meet the needs of the student.
- Being a strong independent reader and writer gives a person the ability to be an independent life-long learner, an effective communicator, and a contributing member of society.
Qualifications
- Master’s of Education: Reading Specialist Degree & Certification (K-12)
- Bachelor’s of Science: Elementary Education Degree & Certification (K-6)
- Bachelor’s of Science: Human Development & Family Studies Degree
- Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances