First Grade Test Prep (Gifted and Classical) In-person Tutoring Ages 5 to 6

Give your child the best possible start with our comprehensive First Grade Test Prep program, specifically designed for supporting admissions testing for selective enrollment schools and/or providing academic acceleration/enrichment in reading and math.

Program Overview

This is a unique academic enrichment program that helps children ages 5-6 get ready for the test and advance their thinking skills through a series of fun and intriguing questions, puzzle play, and engaging brain-boosting activities.

Benefits

We'll spark your child's natural curiosity as they learn to focus, pay attention, and experience significant academic gains in reading, math, listening, reasoning, and vocabulary.

Developed by a Renowned Expert:

Our program was created by Lemi-Ola Erinkola, a multi-award-winning educator, children's book author, and cybersecurity/AI specialist with over a decade of experience in delivering high-achieving results.

Proven Results

For over a decade, this one-of-a-kind program continues to yield high-achieving results:

• Students typically learn 3-5x faster than in traditional tutoring programs
• 90% of students receive qualifying scores for gifted and classical admissions
• 99% of students improve by 1 grade level in reading and math
• Programs support both selective enrollment gifted and classical test prep and teach above-grade-level reading, math, and critical thinking skills

SMART Skills

Practice skills include but are not limited to:

• S - spatial (sequencing patterns and shapes)
• M - math (counting, adding, subtracting, fractions, telling time, word problems)
• A - analogy (comparing and contrasting pictures and words)
• R - reading (phonics, grammar, vocabulary)
• T - thinking critically (abstract questioning)
  

Program Details

• Small group sessions (4:1 ratio)
• Instructional sessions in math, reading, and critical thinking
• Recommended at-home activities to reinforce skills learned
• Parent/caregiver participation and attendance are required. Parents must remain in virtual proximity.
  

Schedule and Location

• Class start time options: 9:00am-10:30am, 10:30am-12pm, or 12pm-1:30pm
• Location: Illinois Tech Campus, 10 West 35th Street, Chicago (classroom TBD)
  

Registration and Payment

• Select session dates at checkout
• Complete registration form after checkout
• Optional: Academic assessments and CTC prep workbooks (yellow, green, and blue books) are not required for this class (but highly recommended) and can be purchased separately.
  

Terms and Refund Policy

• Refund requests made 15 days prior to the course or session start date will incur a $150 administrative fee.
  
• No refunds once the selected program(s) have started. No exceptions..
• No make-up sessions permitted - no exceptions, please
• Session transfer may result in additional fees
• We reserve the right to cancel a session date if participation numbers are not adequate
• Results may vary, and placement into selective schools for gifted programs is not guaranteed.
  

Enroll Now!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to give your child the best possible start. Enroll now and unlock their full potential!