Hands-on, social learning for curious kids.

For families who already have academics covered, these new project-based classes offer a creative, collaborative classroom experience. Students explore STEM challenges, art and design projects, teamwork, and real-world problem solving — all in a supportive small-group setting that sparks curiosity and builds confidence.

A perfect option for kids who learn best by doing — and love being part of a fun, creative community.

Schedule

Rising Makers (Ages 5–7):
📅 Wednesdays
⏰ 2:30 - 3:30pm
🎯 Focus:  playful, age-appropriate projects that encourage building, creating, and imaginative thinking.

Rising Innovators (Ages 8–10):
📅 Thursdays
⏰ 2:30 - 3:30pm
🎯 Focus: STEM-inspired challenges, design thinking, and collaborative projects for big thinkers ready to explore and experiment.

Tuition:  $300 for the semester

Class Size:  Maximum of 10 students per group

Rising Roots and Rising Branches are designed to give students focused, individualized instruction in a small-group setting.  Each class blends whole-group learning with targeted small-group support in reading, language arts, writing, and math.  Students are grouped by skill level, learning needs, and pace, allowing teachers to meet each child where they are and help them grow with confidence.  For our youngest readers in Roots, we use Heggerty and UFLI for explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction.  Across both classes, our instruction is guided by the Florida State Standards and shaped by each student's ability and interests.  Our goal is to create a warm, engaging learning environment where students receive the structure of a classroom with the personalized attention of tutoring.

The core of our time is focused on reading and math with writing woven in throughout.  Because instruction is individualized, students progress at their own pace toward goals we set and track over the course of the year.  Our microclasses are ideal for families looking for consistent academic support, confidence-building, and meaningful instruction in a low-pressure setting.  Please note that our core classes focus on reading, language arts, writing, and math; subjects such as science and history are not part of that core.  Families who'd like to expand their student's learning can add one of our electives (Spanish, Art, Rising Makers & Innovators, and Garden & Gut) or our Friday Focus day for additional instructional time.

Before starting class, your child will participate in a Discovery Session to get to know your student's learning needs and make sure our teachers are well-prepared for the coming school year!

Schedule

Rising Roots (Ages 5–7):
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am - 1pm
  @ Rising Minds Learning

Rising Branches (Ages 8–10):
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9am - 1pm
  @ Rising Minds Learning

Semester Dates:  August 17 - December 10

Tuition:  $2250 per semester

Class Size:  each group capped at 10 students

Friday Focus is an optional academic day designed for Roots and Branches students who would benefit from additional support, enrichment, or simply an extra day of structured learning.  This class provides time for targeted skill practice, small-group instruction, hands-on activities, and academic extension in areas such as reading, writing, math, and critical thinking.  Whether a student needs extra reinforcement, enjoys enrichment opportunities, or a family is looking for an additional learning day, Friday Focus offers a supportive and engaging environment to help students continue growing with confidence.

Schedule:  Fridays, 9am - 1pm @ Rising Minds Learning

Tuition:  $1100 for the semester

Class size:  capped at 10 students

The Grove is a specialized microclass at Rising Minds Learning designed to support neurodivergent and differently-abled students through a personalized, strengths-based approach that nurtures the whole child.  We create a safe, supportive, and flexible learning environment built around your child's strengths, interests, and individual pace.

A Whole-Child Approach
In The Grove, learning goes beyond academics.  Our program grows the following four core areas together.

Functional Academics:  Individualized instruction connected to real-world applications, with flexible pacing for each student.

Life Skills & Independence:  Hands-on learning that builds confidence and self-reliance.

Social-Emotional Development:  Guided peer interaction, self-regulation strategies, and consistent emotional support.

Functional Communication:  Multiple modes of communication celebrated and supported.

The Grove is intentionally designed to maximize focus and minimize cognitive overload, with low-stimulation surroundings, flexible seating, multimodal instruction, and built-in sensory and mental health breaks.  We also partner closely with families, caregivers, and outside therapists to keep support consistent across home, school, and community.

Schedule & Enrollment
Families can choose a two-day or four-day schedule to fit their student's needs.  Each day is capped at 8 students to protect the individualized, low-stimulation environment, so spots are limited.

To enroll, complete our registration form.  After you register, our lead teacher, Brenda Raulston, will reach out to schedule a discovery session — a relaxed conversation where we'll learn about your student's strengths, needs, and goals so we're ready to support them from day one.

Schedule:  9am - 2pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Mondays & Wednesdays, or Mondays - Thursdays

Tuition:
2 days, $3000/semester
4 days, $5500/semester