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Let Your Child Explore the Wonders of Latin This Summer!
Back by popular demand, the Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community is offering Dr. Fran Speilhagen’s course “Latin Is FUNdamental!” in the summer session. This fun course presents a captivating journey into the world of Latin, providing students ages 8–12 with a solid foundation in the language that shaped Western civilization. Enroll today!
Spring into Learning with Our Online Workshops 🌷
In our Online Learning Community, we’re offering an exciting lineup of enriching workshops designed to ignite imagination, foster critical thinking, and promote personal growth. The first batch will be held in May, but they’ll take place throughout the spring and summer and into fall, with new options added regularly. Check out the offerings, and enroll today!
Popular Success Over Stress Workshop Now Available for Adults!
We’re excited to announce that we’re offering a new session of the incredibly popular stress management workshop in our Online Learning Community—only this time for adults! After all, it’s not only kids who can use a hand learning how to manage the stresses of modern life; their parents and teachers often need some assistance too. This workshop will fill up fast, so register today!
Unlock Your Child’s Writing Potential This Summer ✍️
If you’re looking for a productive way to engage your child or teen this summer, check out Dr. Rachel Lott’s writing seminars in our Online Learning Community. These courses offer the practical knowledge kids need to succeed in the years ahead. Choose from essay writing, MLA intensive writing, and college application seminars, and watch your youngster learn the fine art of writing well.
Summer Philosophy Courses for Kids and Teens! 🤔
Say goodbye to the summer learning slump! We’re offering two thought-provoking philosophy courses in our Online Learning Community that not only will keep kids’ minds sharp but will stretch them to new intellectual—and personal—depths. Led by esteemed author and instructor Dr. Sharon Kaye, these courses will give kids the chance to learn the fine art of thinking deeply about important issues. Register today!
Summer Math Courses 📐✨
This summer our Online Learning Community is excited to offer condensed summer math courses designed to keep kids engaged and to give them a preview of the math they’ll encounter in the school year ahead. These courses promise to keep students’ math skills sharp all summer long. Secure your child’s spot today!
🏆 The Fifth Poodle Book Is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that the newest book by Michael Clay Thompson, “Poodle and the Art of the Comma,” has won a Mom’s Choice Award! The MCA seal of approval is a reliable reference for choosing top-notch products and services for children and families. We’re incredibly honored to have received yet another of these prestigious awards!
The Wait Is Over!
The Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community’s 2024-2025 MCT language arts courses are now open for enrollment! Don’t miss the opportunity for your child to learn in live classes taught by award-winning curriculum author Michael Clay Thompson himself! Register now to ensure your child’s spot!
📚 Celebrate President’s Day with Our Presidential Reads
In honor of President’s Day, we’re excited to announce freshly updated versions of Michael Clay Thompson’s Self-Evident Truths Series, a set of three insightful books that delve into pivotal moments in American history. Perfect for middle and high schoolers, each of these books is interdisciplinary in nature, combining history and language arts into a seamless set of lessons on the power of language to shape history.
🌟 Popular Success Over Stress Workshop Now Available for Teens!
Our Success Over Stress workshop was so successful that the instructor is offering another one, this time for teens ages 13-18. Don’t miss this chance to help your teen navigate the tough stuff that inevitably crops up, especially during these difficult developmental years. Register today!
Photography Course Starts Today!
Our online course Photography 101 is designed for students who have a passion for capturing moments visually and want to elevate their photography skills. Led by talented instructor Felicia “Flee” Kieselhorst, this one-semester journey will not only enhance students’ technical proficiency but also ignite their artistic vision. It’s not too late to register your child, so enroll today!
History Courses Begin This Week with Bryan C. Gersbeck 📚
This week in our Online Learning Community, our history courses for third through eighth graders are kicking off. And the great news is that there’s still time to enroll for the spring semester! Whether your child has a keen interest in history, you could use some support in teaching the subject, or you simply want a reliable expert to guide your child, we’ve got you covered. Check out the options, and register today!
Stressed kids? Let us help!
Growing up can be stressful. The big changes and big questions that come up as kids transition into their teenage years can lead to big feelings. We want to make sure your kids have the tools not only to cope but to thrive. That’s why the Royal Fireworks Online Learning Community is excited to announce a brand new workshop: Success Over Stress, led by our newest instructor, Arlene Prince! Register today to help work toward a stress-free semester!
Honoring the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re excited to announce the re-release of “Free at Last: The Language of Dr. King’s Dream,” by Michael Clay Thompson, in a newly updated and refreshed version. The book examines in detail Dr. King’s powerful “I Have a Dream” speech and provides a deep dive into the language of what is generally considered the most important modern statement of America’s commitment to the equality of its citizens.