PARENT-CHILD CLASSES
Family Education at Center for Talent Development
C
enter for Talent Development acknowledges and supports the critical role of parents in helping academically talented children reach their full potential. As a leader in the fields of education and talent development, CTD guides and empowers parents by providing expertise and resources as well as opportunities for community and connection.
Talent development occurs in the context of a young person’s overall maturation. It begins in early childhood and continues through adulthood. Therefore, families are the first teachers, and also the most consistent and impactful influence affecting the transition of a bright child’s potential to their achievement. From the start, parents enable their child’s experiences and understanding of culture, literature, math, and science. At an early age, they expose their child to enrichment in the context of recreational and family time. Parents become their advocate in school, facilitate their access to out-of-school opportunities, and help them develop a scholar identity. With intentionality in day-to-day decisions, parents set their child on a pathway of talent development and academic achievement.
Identifying how best to support a child’s academic achievement and meet their unique needs calls for substantial and ongoing effort. To help guide you, CTD has a number of offerings for parents, and for parents and children together.
Tadpole Academy
Tadpole Academy is a series of three classes for students age 3 and their parents/caregivers. Classes take place during the summer in Naperville and the Evanston/Skokie sites. No test scores are required for your child to participate. For more information:
ctd.northwestern.edu/tadpole-academy
Construction Site (Age 3)
How do builders make homes strong and safe, and what kinds of shapes and patterns are used in construction? Learn about how a house is built, build houses out of blocks, and measure shapes and structures. During this class, students will:
Practice building structures out of a variety of materials
Make predictions about which materials and construction methods will be most successful
Compare and evaluate a variety of different building materials and methods Observe and identify shapes and patterns
Car Wash (Age 3)
How does a car wash work? Which washes better, a person or a machine? Learn about helpful machines through stories, pretending, and construction projects. We’ll even build a mini car wash! During this class, students will:
Create and experience a kinesthetic car wash
Build car wash structures out of various materials, such as blocks and cardboard Wash toy cars with soap and water Compare different ways to wash cars and evaluate which ways are best
CTD PATHWAY: Tadpole Academy provides opportunities for parents and young children to explore new and familiar topics together by engaging in critical questioning and thinking, prepare children for independent participation in early childhood experiences related to science, math, technology, and language arts.
Online Family Program has not only served families from coast to coast in the US and Canada, but also families in Central America, China, Hong Kong, Europe, and Australia.
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