Tailored Minds Academy

Tailored Minds Academy

Enrichment & Electives

Enrichment is not an add on at Tailored Minds Academy; it is a vital part of a handcrafted education. These courses strengthen executive function, social communication, persistence, and confidence. They also give students meaningful chances to practice the academic skills they build Monday through Wednesday in a new setting.  

Enrichment days serve all our families; you may register for the two-day enrichment program only or combine it with our academic program for a five-day experience.  

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Purposeful Community Culture

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Field Experiences

Students learn best when they can explore the world around them. Depending on transportation and funding; we plan to offer field experiences twice per month. These trips may connect to gardening, engineering, art, local culture, or community science. Possibilities include nature preserves, farms, art studios, local businesses, museums, and performances. Field experiences strengthen confidence and independence; and give students chances to apply skills in public settings.  

FAQ

Students learn best when they can experience the world. We plan to offer twice monthly field trips depending on transportation and grant funding. These trips connect directly to enrichment themes such as:  

  • Nature preserves and gardens  
  • Local museums  
  • Farm or agriculture sites  
  • Art studios and maker spaces  
  • Theater and musical performances  
  • Community organizations and small businesses  

Field experiences help students grow socially, academically, and emotionally while giving them meaningful practice navigating real world environments.  

  • 2D art  
  • 3D art  
  • Jewelry making  
  • Embroidery and sewing  
  • Engineering  
  • Robotics  
  • Coding  
  • Gardening  
  • Cooking  
  • Photography  
  • Stop motion animation  
  • Dance  
  • Yoga  
  • Physical fitness  
  • Life skills  
  • Job skills  
  • Reading club  

These will grow over time as student interests and community partnerships expand.  

Enrichment days give students two full days each week to explore interests, build real world skills, and express their creativity in an environment that balances structure with joy. These classes honor the same thoughtful planning found in our academic program; every lesson is organized, purposeful, and rooted in strong teaching practices. Students receive guidance from qualified educators who design instruction that fits the skill level, attention needs, and strengths of each learner. Thursday and Friday are a chance for students to stretch their thinking, try new ideas, and experience hands on learning that feels exciting and meaningful.  

Enrichment is an essential part of a well-rounded education. These classes build executive functions, social communication, creative thinking, and perseverance. They also give students authentic opportunities to practice reading, writing, math, and problem solving in new settings. Research shows that electives increase student engagement and support long term academic growth. When students feel connected to what they are learning; confidence rises and frustration decreases. These days help students discover talents, develop leadership skills, and build pride in their accomplishments.  

Enrichment days are a powerful space for connection. Students work in small groups, rotate through hands on stations, and build friendships through shared creative tasks. Norms emphasize safety, kindness, and respect for each person’s strengths. Our community welcomes families from every background, religion, nationality, and family structure. Every child should feel valued, supported, and free to be fully themselves while at school.  

Every student deserves access to activities that build creativity and competence. Enrichment teachers use scaffolded projects, clear routines, visual supports, and step by step instruction, so learners of all profiles feel safe, challenged, and successful. Small groups allow for individualized coaching. Choice based experiences help students pursue areas that fit their strengths and interests. Instruction is hands on, movement rich, and adapted so every child can confidently participate. 

Although enrichment and elective classes feel creative and fun; they are still academic experiences. Each class is designed with:  

  • A clear curriculum with defined objectives  
  • Sequenced projects that build skill by skill  
  • Qualified teachers who understand child development and learning differences  
  • Predictable routines that help students feel grounded  
  • Instruction that supports collaboration, independence, and initiative  
  • Assessment through portfolios, demonstrations, and completed projects  

We start by listening; then we design a learning plan that fits your child.

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We start by listening; then we design a learning plan that fits your child.

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Threads of Learning: Personalized Learning Plans

Even in hands on electives; each student learns at a level that fits their strengths, interests, and readiness. Teachers adjust projects, materials, and expectations so every learner feels challenged without feeling overwhelmed.  

What this looks like on Thursdays and Fridays   

  • Choice based experiences that let students gravitate toward areas they enjoy; from robotics to art.  
  • Scaffolded projects so students can participate fully whether they are brand new to an activity or ready for advanced challenges.  
  • Support for learning differences is woven naturally into every class; teachers break tasks into manageable steps, offer visual guides, or adapt tools so everyone can thrive.  
  • Small groups that allow students to get individual coaching, feedback, and encouragement.  

Threads of Learning: Active Hands-on Instruction

Every enrichment class is grounded in movement, engagement, and curiosity. Students spend these days building, exploring, cooking, crafting, engineering, dancing, and gardening; not sitting passively.  

What this looks like on Thursdays and Fridays   

  • Engineering and robotics challenges that ask students to design, test, and improve their ideas.  
  • Art: 2D and 3D design, jewelry making, sewing, embroidery, and photography that let students work with real tools and express their creativity.  
  • Cooking and life skills classes that blend math, reading, sequencing, and independence.  
  • Gardening and outdoor learning where students care for plants, track growth, and learn about ecosystems.  
  • Movement-based courses such as dance, yoga, and physical fitness that support health and emotional regulation.  
  • Story-based and interest-based reading clubs that celebrate reading for pleasure and help build strong, joyful habits.  

Threads of Learning: Purposeful Community Culture

Enrichment days give students a low-pressure space to build friendships, practice collaboration, and strengthen self-confidence. The environment is encouraging, creative, and community-oriented with clear expectations for kindness and care.  

What this looks like on Thursdays and Fridays   

  • Projects are completed in pairs or small groups, so students learn to communicate, solve problem solve, and support one another.  
  • Classroom norms emphasize safety, respect, and steady growth across ages and skill levels.  
  • A welcoming community culture for families of every background, religion, nationality, and family structure; everyone belongs here and is treated with dignity.  
  • Opportunities for leadership as older students mentor younger peers in shared activities.  
  • Time to celebrate student strength through showcases, photo boards, and displays of completed work.  

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Choosing a school is a big decision. We believe the best place to start is a conversation.

This short form helps us learn a little about your child and what you are hoping for in a school. From there, we can let you know whether Tailored Minds Academy feels like a good fit and what next steps might look like.

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Threads of Learning: Active Hands-on Instruction

Woven Woodlands learn best when academics feel purposeful and connected to the real world. Direct instruction is balanced with interactive practice, projects, experiments, and games, so students stay engaged while building deeper understanding. Lessons emphasize movement, problem solving, collaboration, and exploration.

What this looks like in Woven Woodlands

  • Direct teaching that is concise and targeted; followed by hands-on practice and movement based learning 
  • Math instruction that blends conceptual understanding, fluency, games, visual models, and real world problems 
  • Writing and reading workshops that mix structured lessons with independent and small group practice 
  • Project blocks in science and social studies where students investigate big ideas, research topics, learn from experts and create meaningful products 
  • Continued focus on morning movement; yoga, stretching, or calisthenics to prepare the brain for learning 
  • Whole class breaks that give students time to reset so they return ready for focused work 
  • Independent reading time each afternoon; paired with teacher check ins for comprehension and oral reading 
  • Integration of stories, creative challenges, and collaborative activities that bring learning to life 

Threads of Learning: Personalized Learning Plans

Every Woven Woodland student receives a tailored academic plan that honors their independence and supports steady growth across all subjects. Students build confidence as readers, writers, problem solvers, and community members because their learning plan is built around their strengths, interests, and areas of growth. The curriculum is individualized, skill checklists guide content progression, and students move forward when they are ready.

What this looks like in Woven Woodlands

  • Tailored curricula in reading, writing, and math that match each student’s learning profile 
  • Skill checklists that identify strengths, pinpoint needs, and guide instruction progression across subject areas 
  • Instruction that adapts as students progress; allowing for remediation, on level work, or acceleration 
  • Writing instruction that helps students plan, draft, revise, and publish pieces across genres 
  • Reading groups and one to one practice that nurture fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary 
  • Executive functioning support woven into daily routines, including planning, organization, and follow through 
  • A clear pathway from the K to 3rd cohort into Woven Woodlands; with expectations shared with families