Since our beginning as an organization in 2017, we have desired to come alongside refugee students in their education. In 2022, we transitioned "Homework Club" to the Migros Academy. Our first session was in 2022. Our second session of Migros Academy launched on January 17 with renewed energy after a few weeks off for Winter Break. The tutoring team met over break to lend ideas and vision for our new year. As a result of input, we've made some changes that are already bringing new life to our Tuesday evenings together!
The most signification change is that we gather in small groups now, rather than one-on-one pairings. The tutors and students gather in age-level groups with three to five students and tutors working together. Each of these age groups has its own flavor.
· The preschool is in a self-contained room helping the youngest Academy students get a solid start on motor skills, letter and number skills, and other skills that will help them be ready for Kindergarten. Last week, they learned to sing "Old MacDonald had a Farm" and made letters from play-doh.
· The Kindergarten-2nd graders are currently working on language skills to prepare them for standardized language testing that is coming up at school. They practice reading aloud, listen to books read aloud, and play language games with their tutors.
· The 3rd-5th graders and 6th-8th graders begin each session with a launchpad question to practice writing and discussion skills. Last week they discussed whether they would rather take a time machine 100 years into the future or 100 years into the past. Following the launchpad discussion, they practice reading, play strategy games, listen to read-alouds, do math fact drills, and participate in a variety of cooperative activities.
The small groups have given new life to our Tuesday evenings as we see even more relationships form and grow. Every Tuesday, I'm blown away by our tutors and our students. I am convinced that no one in the Indianapolis area has more fun that we do on Tuesday evenings. If you'd like to come visit and see if I'm right, we would love to have you join us!
Read more: Migros Academy Spring Session has Begun to Offer Support for Students in their Education
Our plan is to add 5-6 more students this session, and we need more adults to make that happen! please contact us
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