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Language Lab is providing in-person and online enrichment classes and workshops that will keep your child, from preschool-age through high-schoolers, actively learning. We have sought out experienced and inspiring instructors, to engage your child in a variety of subjects, ranging from creative writing to dance and movement. Private tutoring in most subjects is also available.

See FAQs at the bottom of this page for more detailed information on how to sign up.

Elementary/Early Middle School Reading

Collaborative Book Club - 4 weeks, 2X per week

Interacting with beloved books in an engaging environment is the key to fostering a life-long love of reading. In this class, students will think critically, reflect and share while reading a novel appropriate for age, reading ability, and interest. Each week will involve shared reading, deep-diving discussions, critical analysis, and engaging activities. This course will teach students to form opinions and to find and cite evidence directly from the text to support those opinions. Digging deep into the story will reinforce previously learned story elements (characters, setting, conflict, plot, and theme) and peel away layers to expose character development and point of view. Additionally, students will learn multiple context-clue strategies to tackle unfamiliar vocabulary. Finally, students will learn to write a constructed response to literature. This exploration will increase students’ comprehension and ability to discuss reading in a cohesive, high-level manner, all while having a blast! 

Instructor: Robin Oshins or Beth Simon
Time: TBD
Fee: $800
Age Group: 8-10 (but flexible based on child’s reading level)

Middle School Writing

Short Story Writing Boot Camp - 4 weeks, 3X per week

In this course, students will uncover their inner storytellers. By the end of this course, each student will have authored a riveting short story that includes all elements of excellent writing. By dissecting the components of a great short story, students will leave this course with honed skill sets, a love of storytelling, and pride in their work. Skills covered will include story elements, active voice, figurative language, word choice, varied sentence structure, verb tense, and dialogue punctuation.

Each lesson will include guided practice, active discussion, and collaborative games and exercises. We will use multiple texts and books, What a Writer Needs, by Ralph Fletcher, and Pixar short films as mentor material. Independent writing will occur between classes. Weekly “office hours” are available for students to individually conference with Robin about their writing. Classes will use the Zoom platform, Google Classroom and Docs.

Instructor: Robin Oshins
Fee: $1200
Age Group: 11-13 (should be comfortable with Google Classroom and Google Docs)

Figurative It Out Writing Workshop - single 60-min class

Through direct instruction, guided practice, and games, students will get comfortable using four types of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, and hyperbole.  After this workshop, students will surf the waves of figurative language, their pencils will dance across the page, and words will whisper through the screen. Students will dust off the treasure of figurative language, open its lid, and play with the pieces inside. Class will use the Zoom platform, Google Classroom and Docs.

Instructor: Robin Oshins
Fee: $200
Age Group: 11-13 (should be comfortable with Google Classroom and Google Docs)

Activate Your Writing Workshop - single 60-min class

Activate Your Writing:  Students will learn how to write with an active voice.  For example: There was a teddy bear on the dresser will easily transform into A teddy bear lounged warily on the dresser.  Tense, vivid verbs, and adverbs will be explored in this workshop. Students will leave this session with a useful set of tools to help better their voices as writers. Class will use the Zoom platform, Google Classroom and Docs.

Instructor: Robin Oshins
Fee: $200
Age Group: 9-12 (should be comfortable with Google Classroom and Google Docs)

FAQs

How many students are in a class?
The number of students per class is set by the instructor, based on the type of class and the amount of student interaction the instructor is looking for. Give us a call and we will let you know 212-918-1567.

What form of payment do you accept?
Classes can be paid for by Zelle, e-check or credit card. We will give you the necessary info during the sign up process.

What is the class cancellation policy?
Classes are non-refundable, but credit towards future classes might be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Are the days and times listed the only options?
Not necessarily. We are happy to work with you and offer classes at other times. Please call us to let us know what times would work best for you - even better if you have a group of kids who want to sign up together.

Do you offer private sessions?
Yes. Private sessions are coordinated with each instructor individually. Contact us for pricing and scheduling options.