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  1. How long do the classes run?
  2. What is the cost of the classes?
  3. What if my child misses a class?
  4. What if I need to withdraw my child?
  5. Are your teachers certified?
  6. What are the curriculum skills of Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes?
  7. Does my child have to know all the letters of the alphabet before enrolling?
  8. How do I know if my child is ready?
  9. How does Imagine Tomorrow teach mouse and computer navigation?
  10. How will it reach my child's ability level?
  11. What new things are you doing this year?
  12. How, more specifically, are Literacy Skills incorporated?
  13. How will I know what my child is learning each class?
  14. Can I enroll my child mid-session? Will my child be behind?
  15. Can I enroll my 3 and 5 year-old in the same class?
  16. How long can my child take Imagine Tomorrow classes?
 
 
 

 
 
  1. How long do the classes run?
    • For our classes at daycare centers, we offer classes throughout the school-year in 8-weeks sessions. Your child is automatically enrolled in the next session unless we are notified.

      For our classes at elementary schools, we offer 8-weeks session.  You need to enroll your child for each session. 

      We offer 30 min, 45 min and 60 min classes.  All classes are small with 5 children working on their own computers and a 5:1 student teacher ratio.   

      We also offer various lengths of summer camp throughout the St. Louis area.

       


  2. What is the cost of the classes?
    • The cost varies by location and length of class.  Please visit individual location for cost information.

  3. What if my child misses a class?
    • Make-up classes are based on availability.  Please call ahead to notify of any absences.

  4. What if I need to withdraw my child?
    • If you need to withdraw anytime during a session, you will be refunded the balance from the date of notice.


  5. Are your teachers certified?
    • All of our teachers have experience working with young children. We conduct background checks on all of our teachers.  Our teachers go through a Imagine Tomorrow training and certification process and pass a certification test in order to be certified, teachers of Imagine Tomorrow classes.
       

       


  6. What are the curriculum skills of Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes?
    • Technology skills includes Mouse, Keyboard, Files, Menus, Internet, Networks, Satellites, Video Conferencing, Cell Phones, Email, Texting, Digital Cameras, Blue Tooth, Hot Spots, Wireless Communications

      Academic Skills includes early literacy where the missions and the aligned software are designed to foster reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and beginning math concepts are also developed as children encounter counting, patterns, shapes, and sequencing.

      Critical thinking and problem solving skills are built into the missions.

      Earth science is introduced through the 14 original places in the virtual world which are based off of real world locations.

      Life skills are incorporated as the classes are designed to make every child feel successful through their own accomplishments. Children are taught to think creatively and communicate their ideas using technology. These skills will carry over into their lives and positively impact their performance in other areas including school or even their future careers. The children interact with the video and repeat along with Mr. Scott, “I can do anything if I put my mind to it!”


  7. Does my child have to know all the letters of the alphabet before enrolling?
    • No, the Imagine Tomorrow classes enhance all aspects of early literacy skills-early reading, writing, speaking and listening.  Letter recognition is something we teach as part of early reading skills.

  8. How do I know if my child is ready?
    • Children who can easily follow a one-step simple direction can take the Imagine Tomorrow class. Some computer experience or exposure is recommended but not required.

  9. How does Imagine Tomorrow teach mouse and computer navigation?
    • Most children come in with basic to advanced mouse skills, but if not, then they typically gain the fine motor control and skill within the first 3 classes.The first stage of mouse skills is to understand cause and effect; children learn that when they move the mouse, something happens on the monitor. Then they learn to click on a target as well as click and drag. The software advances to the children's skill level as they solve their mission.


      All aspects of computer basics are integrated in the curriculum. Children learn how to open and close programs, trouble-shoot problems (which would be part of their mission to solve that class), and navigate through the computer with confidence!


  10. How will it reach my child's ability level?
    • The software identifies where your child is at both academically and technically, and then scaffolds/adjusts to that level. No matter what level your child comes in at, we will move him/her individually ahead at his/her own pace. Each child in the class moves ahead at their own level.

  11. What new things are you doing this year?
    • Every session is brand new lessons and curriculum, with exciting new learning adventures and software. Children who have been here before will reinforce and master old skills while learning new skills. All of the software is custom-built for each new lesson. You can also log in online to see a synopsis of the lessons learned each day and a sampling of new software activities for reinforcement at home.

       


  12. How, more specifically, are Literacy Skills incorporated?
    • Throughout the entire class, children are immersed into the literacy by turning into the main character of each lesson's storyline, cleverly disguised as their detective mission!  All aspects of literacy - from language development and communications, to early reading and writing, to listening skills - are integrated throughout the curriculum. 

      Listening comprehension is a skill that is required for young learners to develop. During most of their education, they will need to listen, comprehend and then apply. Each class, children will develop listening skills and apply what they are learned in the software. The listening comprehension questions the children respond to during the video voicemail carries over to reading comprehension.

      First stage of reading is identifying letters (keyboarding- listen to name of the letter, see it on the monitor, discriminate and find it on the keyboard). Children then realize that a blocks of letters form words. Throughout the video voicemail and in the software, sight words and simple sentences are incorporated.
      Reading and writing go hand and hand. The same skills required for reading comprehension are the same skills the child needs for writing.

      First stage of writing is through icons or pictures. Young children tell stories through pictures. In the software, children always create a picture. When the children can describe about the picture they are creating, this is the precursor for writing and reading.


  13. How will I know what my child is learning each class?
    • Each class, there is focus on an individual computer concept of the day. Also, the Imagine Tomorrow software activities always target the core curriculum of mouse, keyboard, literacy, and creative expression.  Children introduce, reinforce, and master (I-R-M) skills as thy move at their own pace.  Information about both the computer concept focus of the day and a sampling of a few of the core curriculum software activities can be accessed online after each class.

  14. Can I enroll my child mid-session? Will my child be behind?
    • We offer open enrollment for all the classes throughout the year for new students at a prorated rate. Each lesson is a stand-alone lesson, so children can join in at anytime. Whatever level the children come in at, we move them ahead from there. In addition, at time of enrollment you will receive a password to login to the Adventure Journal so you can start practicing some of the online activities at home!


  15. Can I enroll my 3 and 5 year-old in the same class?
    • The Imagine Tomorrow software identifies where each child is at both academically and technically, and then scaffolds/adjusts to that level. Therefore each child in the class will move ahead at their own level. They will be accomplishing similar tasks but a little differently so each child experiences success.


  16. How long can my child take Imagine Tomorrow classes?
    • The Imagine Tomorrow program is geared for children ages 2.5 to 7 years old. There is always something new for a child to learn. There are 3 full years of different curriculum.

 
 






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