My Recent Reviews

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  Catherine Sato

  September 3, 2026

  Gardens as Habitat: Supporting Local Wildlife

  I liked the emphasis on how insecticide use affects local ecosystems — we had a great conversation afterward and my kid seemed to really think about it.

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  Catherine Sato

  August 28, 2026

  Reading Comprehension Strategies: Step-by-Step Practice

  Appreciated the clear focus on reading comprehension strategies and the use of leveled passages. The weekly 45-minute lessons across eight weeks were a comfortable rhythm for my 12-year-old.

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  Catherine Sato

  August 13, 2026

  Chess Strategy & Tactics — Intermediate

  Very pleased — the intermediate focus pushed my child to think more about positional play and attacking plans. Two lessons per week felt ideal.

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  Catherine Sato

  July 17, 2026

  Grade 3 Full Curriculum: English, Math & Science

  I value the program’s steady schedule and subject balance—reading comprehension topics, explicit grammar and writing practice, number sense, and simple science units are all included. From a parent perspective, the small-group, regular meetings and hands-on elements make this feel like a thoughtfully planned full-year option.

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  Catherine Sato

  July 12, 2026

  Hand Sewing Basics: Needle Book, Sleeve, Stuffy & Doll Clothes

  Fantastic little program — one lesson a week for four weeks was just right to introduce threading, knots, and sewing techniques without overwhelming my child. The mix of practical items like a coffee cup sleeve and fun projects like doll clothes kept them engaged for the full 75 minutes.

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  Catherine Sato

  June 22, 2026

  Rhythm Reading Camp: Notes, Rests, and Time Signatures

  The course covers the essentials — notes, rests, measures, and simple time signatures — and my child liked the games. At times the 55-minute session once a week seemed long and my child would lose focus, and some activities felt repetitive over the 8 weeks. Good for beginners but might need extra challenge for older or more advanced kids.