We’re excited to bring a course for young children based on MCT’s introductory grammar book “Poodle Knows What?” to Royal Fireworks Online Learning! The course, taught by our newest instructor, Joan Benham, guides students through Michael Clay Thompson’s award-winning book, with reading and discussions in grammar, vocabulary, rhymes and word play, plot and character development, and more. Enrollment for this course is limited, so register now to secure your child’s spot!

Michael Clay Thompson’s language arts courses begin the week of August 17th—that’s only a few days away!—but there’s still time to enroll. This is an exclusive opportunity for students to study grammar, vocabulary, writing, poetics, and literature not only by using the award-winning MCT curriculum but also by learning from the author himself. These courses are enormously popular, and some levels are nearly full to capacity. Register now to secure your child’s spot!

Royal Fireworks Online Learning has just added another course by expert instructor Dr. Steve Cox: The American Civil War: From Slavery to Segregation. This course delves deeply into not just the battles of the Civil War but also the political, economic, and social conflicts that led to the war, the people who shaped it, and the difficult years that followed. Dr. Cox’s history courses offer students extraordinary depth and context, and this new addition provides plenty of both!

Royal Fireworks Online Learning is offering two live, three-day workshops next week for students who want to explore a new passion or learn valuable life skills. There’s an additional longer workshop that begins in October as well that is perfect for students who need guidance in managing day-to-day life during the busy school year. Be sure to check out these offerings!

Education Insider Magazine has just published an article titled “Royal Fireworks Press: The Gold Standard for Gifted Education.” This comes right on the heels of our appearance on The Donna Drake Show, an internationally celebrated talk show that spotlights visionaries, changemakers, and everyday heroes. These recognitions join a growing list of awards and features that continue to affirm the quality of our curricula, books, and live online courses.

The 2026 Summer Session has come to a close at Royal Fireworks Online Learning. Thanks to all of our wonderful students, families, and instructors for making it another successful season of learning and discovery. However, Fall Semester is not far off! If you’ve been planning your fall schedule, now is an excellent time to enroll.

Although it’s still summer, it won’t be long before school begins again, and teachers need to start thinking about how they’re going to help their students succeed. One of the most effective methods for fostering student engagement and information retention is the Socratic seminar. Order our simple, practical guide now to be ready to give your students the gift of real learning this fall.

We’re offering a new three-day workshop at Royal Fireworks Online Learning! This August, students can learn about three groundbreaking fashion designers—Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, and Shawn Stüssy—and discover how their innovative styles transformed modern fashion. This is a perfect, low-cost way for interested teens to gain valuable insight into one of the world’s most creative industries!

We’re excited to announce a new release from acclaimed philosopher, author, and Royal Fireworks Online Learning instructor Dr. Sharon Kaye! Designed for thoughtful readers ages 14 and up, “The Missing Link: A Novel about the Philosophy of Biology” combines science, mystery, philosophy, and adventure into a story that asks one of humanity’s oldest questions: Where did we come from? Order today!

Summer Session starts Monday at Royal Fireworks Online Learning, but don’t worry: There’s still time to enroll. Summer courses allow students to strengthen skills they may need for the next school year, but they’re also a great way to enable kids to explore new interests and to stay intellectually engaged during the long summer months. Check out our many options!

Popular instructor and native speaker Liz Contreras has decided to offer the next level of Spanish language learning at Royal Fireworks Online Learning: Spanish 4. Like the first three levels, this advanced course provides deep linguistic instruction but also includes the history, culture, literature, and traditions of the Spanish-speaking world, expanding and enriching students’ experience.

We’re excited to share that our seminal philosophy book for young children, “Little Stories for Big Thinkers,” has won a Mom’s Choice Gold Award! This book, which is specifically designed to be dyslexia-friendly, encourages students to think critically, ask big questions, and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Winning this award affirms our dedication to supporting thoughtful, rigorous learning for children with books like this one. Happy reading!

We’re pleased to announce our newly released series: Guides to Creative Questioning for Children’s Literature. Based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, this four-book series provides instructors with thoughtfully designed discussion questions for a wide range of beloved classic and contemporary children’s and young adult literature.

It’s spring across the northern hemisphere, and that means it’s time for Royal Fireworks Online Learning’s spring workshop series. Our short-format live online workshops are a wonderful way for students to explore a new subject, discover a favorite instructor, or dive into an area of interest without the commitment of a full semester course.