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Beep Bop, Boop Bop, it's all things BOTS & Coding this week @FamLab! 🙂 🤖

From bot themed sensory play, to robot crafts, and code-your-classmate jr. science, we’ve got lots of bleeping fun for you and your kiddos this week!

Top news this week: Slime labs is almost fully booked. If you wanted in on Rainbow Cloud Slime, get those tix asap, we have a strict cap at 12 slimers 🙂 

Also, our Pokemon Party is THIS Friday at 1pm! Free for kids in Kinder Hour or an All Class Bundle, otherwise $8. We’ll also have popcorn and a movie setup in the flex lab with the projector so siblings will have something to do, too.

FLASH SALE on our Mocktails & Mosaics night! Thru Feb 28th buy two or more tickets at a discount of $30/ea.

Scroll down to see the whole week's schedule...

Rainbow Cloud Slime
Thursday Feb 26th 3:30pm

Fluffy clouds, dreamy colors, and the softest slime you’ve ever touched. $8 per child, must buy tickets before the event, we have a strict cap at 12 students 🙂

Pokemon Party!
Friday Feb 27th 1:00pm

Pokemon Kids Unite! Join us for a dedicated time for kids to trade, play, and enjoy all things Pokemon. $8 per child, or free for students enrolled in a class bundle or kinder hour. All ages welcome!

adult craft nights in citrus heights

Mocktails & Mosaics
Saturday March 7th 7pm - 9pm

A gal’s night out, date night, or even craft night with your teen, Family Learning Lab’s Craft Nights are the perfect night out! We pair a delicious mocktail bar (NO alcohol) with an exciting craft for the ultimate craft night.

At our Mocktails & Mosaics night, guests will mix their own blueberry lemonade mocktails as they choose from a variety of interesting and non alcoholic syrups and mix ins. Then, it’s off to the craft tables to claim a spot and begin working on a mosaic. Our friendly staff will guide you through the steps to making your one of a kind masterpiece in a relaxed and fun environment. It’s the perfect atmosphere for all types of people – mingle with new friends, chat with your peeps, or just relax “in the zone” and decompress from a busy week. We’re all about making everyone feel comfortable here at FamLab and we can’t wait to craft with our community!

Our Mocktail Craft Nights are geared towards adult crafters. Responsible teens 16+ are welcome with their parent or guardian.

Space is limited, no walk-ins. Purchase tickets online

St. Patrick's Day Party & Leprechaun Trap Making STEM Workshop!
Friday March 13th 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Join us for St. Patrick’s Day Themed fun for all ages! We will have themed crafts out at tables and of course our sensory play table – themed for the holiday. Costume contest, too! At 2:30pm we’ll gather students and give them some STEM building instruction & challenge, then they’ll free build a leprechaun trap to see if maybe THIS is the year they’ll finally catch that leprechaun! 

Cost is $8 per child, open to all homeschoolers. If you have an active all class bundle or kinder hour pass, the cost will only be $3 per child to help cover materials. Those discounted tickets will be available in person at the center.

Note: some charter schools may allow you to use vouchers for this workshop.

This Week @FamLab:

This Week's Theme

Feb 23, 2026 9:00am
Bots & Coding

Monday, February 23rd

Feb 23, 2026 9:30am
Math Study Lab Gr 1-5
If your student needs a focused time for getting a math lesson done, join us for our Math Study Lab. We start the time with writing down our goal for the class, then students are encouraged and supported as they focus in and tackle their work. Students are welcome to bring a laptop for online work if they're using headphones. We recommend noise canceling headphones for students sensitive to noise as we will be helping…
Feb 23, 2026 10:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 5 – American Revolution
Students in our Social Studies Grade 5 Discovery Lab will explore CA state grade level standards through the use of our QDPI Eclectic Learning Model. Together we'll journey to Discover the answers to our leading Question, then Practice the information we learned and finally work on a project to Inform others to demonstrate mastery. This study group style class emphasizes the use of materials to match kids' learning styles and is intended to supplement your…
Feb 23, 2026 11:30am
Math Mania – 6’s
Math Mania: Multiplication Lab is a high-energy, game-based class designed to help students master multiplication facts through movement, music, competition, and play. Each class follows a fun and predictable routine that builds fluency step-by-step. Students begin by learning the featured multiplication table for the day, completing their chart, and practicing skip counting using songs, clapping, marching, and partner passing activities. These multi-sensory warm-ups help students lock in number patterns before moving into speed and recall…
Feb 23, 2026 12:00pm
Reading Lab A: Charlotte’s Web
Students will read a novel together in class during Reading Lab - A. Our low pressure and relaxed environment will help kids gain confidence in reading and discussing literature.
Feb 23, 2026 1:00pm
Wacky Writers – Story Sequences
Wacky Writers is the perfect class for kids who, well, hate to write! Our crazy fun games and silly wackiness sneakily build writing confidence and hidden skills so kids can write without fear, overwhelm, or boredom.
Feb 23, 2026 1:00pm
Monday Crafternoon
A relaxed time dedicated for your favorite crafts, our Monday Crafternoons are perfect for your kids to craft with new friends or to have a time to craft alongside your children or with other parents. We set out basic materials for a few crafts: crochet, perler beads, plastic canvas, embroidery, etc... But feel free to bring your own projects you're working on. Some chill lo-fi music, free coffee for grownups, and friends crafting together... what…

Tuesday, February 24th

Feb 24, 2026 9:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 1 – Culture & Diversity
Students in our Social Studies Grade 1 Discovery Lab will explore CA state grade level standards through the use of our QDPI Eclectic Learning Model. Together we'll journey to Discover the answers to our leading Question, then Practice the information we learned and finally work on a project to Inform others to demonstrate mastery. This study group style class emphasizes the use of materials to match kids' learning styles and is intended to supplement your…
Feb 24, 2026 10:30am
Kinder Hour – Circle Time for Ages 4 to 6
Join us for the coolest circle time ever! Music, calendar, activities, phonics, math, science, storytime and more. Join us anytime on a drop in pass or sign up for a monthly or trimester class. Kids ages 4 to 6 who can participate in an active group setting for at least 20 minutes at a time are welcome to participate. Parents stay nearby so your little one can come to you if they need some extra…
Feb 24, 2026 11:30am
Lego Masters – Ages 7 to 12
Get your brick on in this Lego build challenge class that combines engineering challenges with some friendly competition. LEGO Masters Exploration Lab is a hands-on engineering and design program where students use LEGO bricks as a serious building tool rather than just a toy. Each session presents structured design challenges that require planning, testing, problem-solving, and redesign as students explore concepts from architecture, mechanical design, physics, and creative engineering. Students work through rotating build missions…
Feb 24, 2026 12:00pm
Kinder Craft: Robot!
A fun craft tailored just for our 4 to 6 year olds.
Feb 24, 2026 1:00pm
Jr Science Guided Activity: Code A Classmate
Kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to join us for a science activity that matches the week's theme.
Feb 24, 2026 1:45pm
Cardboard Creators – Tuck & Roll / Rocket Ship
Cardboard Creators is a project-based design and construction lab focused on building, testing, and refining three-dimensional creations using cardboard and simple fasteners. Each class begins with a short demonstration of a specific building technique—such as folding, slot-and-tab connections, hinges, layering, or structural reinforcement—so students gain practical construction skills they can immediately apply. Students are then given a design challenge that introduces a building goal or functional requirement. After completing the challenge, students continue working on…

Wednesday, February 25th

Feb 25, 2026 9:30am
Math Study Lab Gr 1-5
If your student needs a focused time for getting a math lesson done, join us for our Math Study Lab. We start the time with writing down our goal for the class, then students are encouraged and supported as they focus in and tackle their work. Students are welcome to bring a laptop for online work if they're using headphones. We recommend noise canceling headphones for students sensitive to noise as we will be helping…
Feb 25, 2026 10:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 5 – American Revolution
Students in our Social Studies Grade 5 Discovery Lab will explore CA state grade level standards through the use of our QDPI Eclectic Learning Model. Together we'll journey to Discover the answers to our leading Question, then Practice the information we learned and finally work on a project to Inform others to demonstrate mastery. This study group style class emphasizes the use of materials to match kids' learning styles and is intended to supplement your…
Feb 25, 2026 11:30am
Math Mania – 6’s
Math Mania: Multiplication Lab is a high-energy, game-based class designed to help students master multiplication facts through movement, music, competition, and play. Each class follows a fun and predictable routine that builds fluency step-by-step. Students begin by learning the featured multiplication table for the day, completing their chart, and practicing skip counting using songs, clapping, marching, and partner passing activities. These multi-sensory warm-ups help students lock in number patterns before moving into speed and recall…
Feb 25, 2026 12:00pm
Reading Lab B – Book Club Show & Tell
Reading Lab B is a time for students to share about the books they've been reading. We also teach a mini lesson on a literary component and help the kids identify it in their own stories.
Feb 25, 2026 1:00pm
Wacky Writers Non Fiction: The Funniest Thing That Ever Happened To Me – Personal Narrative
Wacky Writers is the perfect class for kids who, well, hate to write! Our crazy fun games and silly wackiness sneakily build writing confidence and hidden skills so kids can write without fear, overwhelm, or boredom.
Feb 25, 2026 1:45pm
Art Discovery Lab – Mini SteamPunk Gears Painting With Gold Flakes
Join us for a fun steampunk inspired metallic vibe painting of gears on black painted canvas with gold flake and metallic paint pens!

Thursday, February 26th

Feb 26, 2026 9:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 1 – Culture & Diversity
Students in our Social Studies Grade 1 Discovery Lab will explore CA state grade level standards through the use of our QDPI Eclectic Learning Model. Together we'll journey to Discover the answers to our leading Question, then Practice the information we learned and finally work on a project to Inform others to demonstrate mastery. This study group style class emphasizes the use of materials to match kids' learning styles and is intended to supplement your…
Feb 26, 2026 10:30am
Kinder Hour – Circle Time for Ages 4 to 6
Join us for the coolest circle time ever! Music, calendar, activities, phonics, math, science, storytime and more. Join us anytime on a drop in pass or sign up for a monthly or trimester class. Kids ages 4 to 6 who can participate in an active group setting for at least 20 minutes at a time are welcome to participate. Parents stay nearby so your little one can come to you if they need some extra…
Feb 26, 2026 12:00pm
Process Art – Lego Robots
Join us for our weekly Process Art session where kids will get to follow their hearts while they play with paint!
Feb 26, 2026 1:00pm
Georgia
Students will color a state fact page and learn about one or two state each class. We'll use eclectic methods to gather information and discover all that we can about the state, with plenty of time to color and fill in our facts. We recommend parents have a binder or folder to collect their student's coloring pages so they can keep a record of their learning. As time allows, we'll go on a "virtual field…
Feb 26, 2026 1:45pm
Jr. Entrepreneur – Preparing Your “Shark Tank” Pitch
Does your student have the entrepreneur spirit? If your kiddo has a business idea they want to develop, our Jr. Entrepreneur Lab is for them! Students will work on a business plan packet as they're guided through the steps from idea to selling. Each class will begin with a lesson on a particular topic, followed by plenty of time for your students to work on their business idea. We want your students to use their…
Feb 26, 2026 3:30pm
Afterschool Slime Labs: Rainbow Cloud Slime $8
Students will create ultra-soft cloud slime that stretches like cotton candy and fluffs like whipped frosting. They’ll swirl pastel rainbow colors into their slime while experimenting with texture, moisture, and volume. The result is a beautifully layered rainbow slime that’s as calming as it is mesmerizing.

Friday, February 27th

Feb 27, 2026 10:00am
Clay Creators: Cute Mini Clay Robots
Make a variety of no-kiln clay creations.
Feb 27, 2026 11:00am
Science Discovery Lab: Gear Box Team STEM Project
Students in our Science Discovery Lab will work together to Discover the answers to our theme aligned leading Question through a mini lesson and a hands-on activity. They'll Practice what they learned, then complete an Inform activity to demonstrate their knowledge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajJ_3E78itk
Feb 27, 2026 1:00pm
Social Fridays: Popcorn & Movie In Flex Lab
Come play games, meet in clubs, and enjoy popcorn and a movie! Every Friday from 1pm to 3pm.
Feb 27, 2026 1:00pm
Pokemon Trade & Play Party
Pokemon Kids Unite! Join us for a dedicated time for kids to trade, play, and enjoy all things Pokemon. $8 per child, or free for students enrolled in a class bundle or kinder hour. All ages welcome!  

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