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At MELS, I use individual resources to teach reading, writing and math. Technology enables me to meet the individual needs and pacing of each student. With the use of these curriculums, in correlation with direct instruction, small-group learning and one-on-one tutoring, students achieve more in less time than the traditional classroom.
Students have individual log-ins for these platforms. When absent, they can log-on to these databases and complete these core classes.
Nessy Reading & Spelling is an online program that helps children build strong reading and spelling skills. It uses structured, research-based instruction (rooted in the science of reading) and teaches phonics in a clear, step-by-step way. Lessons are interactive and game-based, which keeps students engaged while they practice important skills like decoding, spelling patterns, and reading fluency.
Writing and literature lessons are expertly modeled by certified educators who teach new and reviewed concepts and vividly demonstrate to students how to apply their newfound knowledge to their own compositions.
Night Zookeeper is an online learning program designed to make reading and writing fun for children aged 6-12. It offers a gamified experience with engaging lessons, skill challenges, and mini-games created by educational experts. The program focuses on improving core language arts skills like spelling, grammar, punctuation, reading comprehension, and writing, while also fostering creativity
Teaching Textbooks is a self-paced, fully interactive math curriculum designed to make learning clear, engaging, and independent for students. With step-by-step instruction, built-in practice problems, and instant feedback, students can confidently work at their own pace. It’s ideal for homeschool and small classroom settings, helping learners build strong math foundations with mastery.
TTRS (Touch-type Read and Spell) is an online typing program that teaches students how to type using a structured, step-by-step approach. As students learn proper finger placement and keyboarding skills, they also reinforce spelling and reading patterns. The program builds accuracy first, then gradually increases speed, helping students develop confidence and fluency.
It’s especially helpful for students who benefit from repetition, multisensory learning, and building automaticity in both typing and spelling.
Bigfoot’s Outdoor Adventures offers a hands-on, year-long outdoor education experience designed to build real-world bushcraft and survival skills for kids. Students learn through immersive, field-based sessions including fire building, shelter construction, navigation, natural cordage, trapping techniques, water purification, archery, foraging, and more. Each month focuses on a new skill set, allowing students to steadily grow confidence, resilience, and independence in the outdoors. The program culminates in a skills demonstration where students showcase what they’ve learned to their families.
"Extended Enrichment"
"Extended Enrichment"
Extended Enrichment (EE) is when I get to teach the "fun stuff!" Each year the kids at MELS will get instruction in at least three focus EE areas. When you look at the schedule, you will see a smaller portion of time during the day labeled EE. Those shorter times are when I will teach skills like time management, cursive, and typing and Later in the day, I've set aside chunks of time for real-world exploration. (See "Schedule" tab above).
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