Grades: 3-5

Our kids are using computers earlier and learning to type will pay off.  As school work becomes increasingly performed with computers, kids will be able to work smarter if they can type properly.  Today’s busy students can save an enormous amount of time by learning how to type.  Besides the obvious time-saving benefits, effective typing can help kids articulate thoughts and ideas more fluidly, as typing is faster than hand writing.

In this practical class, students will learn how to type in progressive steps, using all fingers correctly, for a more fluid expression of ideas, potentially improving their written communication skills in the process.  Mini-competitions and activities will make it fun for the students to improve their typing skills.

Fee: $160

Payment Information: Please bring a check payable to 'SPARK Business Academy' to the first class.   

Class Contact: Chuchi Arevalo; SPARKenrichment@moneynewsforkids.com; 703-371-3155

Spring Dates:  April 10th - May 29th; 8 classes total

Grades: K-5

Kids will learn to safely use a hammer and nails to construct their own toys, games and other creations. A new project will be done at each class and the projects will be different from the previous session. The finished works are substantial, usable and able to be finished during class time. Both boys and girls have enjoyed this class. Past session projects have included: a tank, car shooter, small pool game, wooden box with hinged lid, picture frame and soft ball catapult.

Fee: $150

Payment Information: Please bring check payable to 'Patrick Turvey' to the first class or mail a check before the start of class to: Patrick Turvey, 5906 N. 22nd St., Arlington, VA 22205.

Class Contact: Pat Turvey; 703-241-1061; turveyva@aol.com

Spring Dates: April 10th - May 15th; 6 classes total