October
Fall Field Trips
Great news! We have the rare opportunity to open up the Bob Baker Marionettes field trip on November 29 to include TWO parents/grownups per family! Most often theater performances like…
Curriculum Corner — Five in a Row
Exploring Curriculum is a series covering the core academic subjects for grades TK-8. Here are some of the past subjects covered: Math Phonics …
iLEAD Serves at OC Food Bank
Last week, 40 adults and children had the opportunity to serve at the OC Food Bank in Garden Grove. They packed 540 boxes of food for the elderly in Orange…
Learner Spotlight – Jesse Matthews
Jesse Matthews, a seventh grader at iLEAD Exploration, began working in programming and robotics at 10 years old. When asked why he enjoys robotics, he responded, “I love robotics because…
The Animation Course
Looking for an amazing online animation course for the spring? Chad Stewart, former Disney animator and father to eight wonderful, homeschooled children, offers amazing online courses for homeschool learners. Chad…
Family Fun
If you have a large family, museum tickets can add up fast! Below is a list of some L.A. and OC museums that offer some weekly or monthly free days….
Fall Field Trips
Fall field trip fun awaits! The last day to sign up for Barclay’s Nutcracker is October 24, while the last day to sign up for all other fall field trips…
Curriculum Corner — Some Cool Apps!
Exploring Curriculum is a series covering the core academic subjects for grades TK-8. Here are some of the past subjects covered: Math Phonics …
High School — PSAT Update
Great news! If you would like your learner to practice for the SAT at home instead of at a local public school, you may do so here! The College Board…
Fall Field Trips
Hello, Families! Last week, we released sign-ups for the November and December field trips. Below is a list of the field trips along with a link to sign up (if…
Learner Spotlight – Monica Sexton
Monica Sexton is a sixth-grade iLEAD learner. She takes classes such as drama and sewing at Impact. Monica, who likes to be creative, was asked to share a little about…
Interview with English Instructor Lauren Vargas
By Lara Durrell This week, I had the honor of interviewing the amazingly talented Lauren Vargas, founder of Lo.Co. Tutoring based in south Orange County. Lauren has been guiding learners…
Family Fun: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Arts for NexGen LACMA offers a free youth membership for anyone 17 years and younger. As NexGen members, kids and teens can make the museum a regular part of their…
High School — Taking the PSAT
Is your learner planning on going directly to a four-year college or university after high school? If so, sophomores (or juniors who have not yet taken the PSAT) will want…
Curriculum Corner — Teachers Pay Teachers
Exploring Curriculum is a series covering the core academic subjects for grades TK-8. Here are some of the past subjects covered: Math Phonics …