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It's Hearts & Kindness Week @FamLab!

Plus, join us for all sorts of Valentine's Day Themed Fun!

FamLab News:

American Revolution Movie Days: Our 5th grade Social Studies Lab will be watching a variety of kid appropriate movies covering the American Revolution this week. Join us anytime, Mondays & Wednesdays at 10:30am!

We have space in our Cardboard Creators Class! Kids in this class learn a new cardboard creation technique each week and then get to free create to apply what they’ve learned in a fun cardboard build. Join the class anytime by dropping in – try out a cardboard jigsaw and have fun building big with friends!

New Art Classes Format: As our beloved Ms. Tiffany has had to transition to a different season in her own homeschool life, we’ve made some adjustments to our art classes. We are now leading one themed project multiple times throughout the week. Join us Wednesday afternoons at 1:45pm for a big group art project. Missed it? We will lead the project again on Fridays. We will also have it posted in the art lab with the materials laid out to do the projects DIY style whenever you are there.

A Few Spots Remain For Edible Slime! Our Thursday slime labs is filling up, but there are a few spots left for kids who would like to try out a Valentine’s Day themed edible slime! Buy tickets *BEFORE* Thursday here: 

https://pos.familylearninglab.org/familylearninglab/checkout/default/addtocart/add/11 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day With FamLab! We are putting on a special event on Saturday the 14th 10am – 3pm for families to enjoy a festive day together! We’ll have a cocoa bar, our sensory play table will be open for play and we’ll have multiple tables of fun crafts out to enjoy. We will also be offering a guided paint on 11×14 canvas for $4 extra per painter in our back classroom. If you or anyone you know may be looking for something fun to do that day please join us! Cost for this event is $8 per person (not per child.)

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Voucher Deadlines Are Soon Approaching: If you’re using vouchers, please put your requests in asap and check your charter’s deadlines.

Pokemon Party Is On February 27th! Save the date for a super fun Pokemon themed trade & play party! Included on any pass, or $8 per child: Click here to buy tickets.

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This Week @FamLab:

This Week's Theme
Feb 9, 2026 9:00am
Hearts & Kindness (SEL)

Monday, February 9th

Feb 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2026 11:30am
Math Mania – 4’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 9, 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 9, 2026 1:00pm
Wacky Writers – Next Up, Characters!
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 9, 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 10th

Feb 10, 2026 9:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 1 – Life Then & Now: Making Butter!
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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2026 12:00pm
Kinder Craft: Sparkle Heart Craft
Today we'll make a simple heart craft - complete with googly eyes and accordion folded limbs. 🙂
Feb 10, 2026 1:00pm
Jr Science Guided Activity: Candy Heart Science
Kids ages 4 to 7 are invited to join us for a science activity that matches the week's theme.
Feb 10, 2026 1:45pm
Cardboard Creators – Cardboard Rocket Ship: Tabs & Slots
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 11th

Feb 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2026 11:30am
Math Mania – 4’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 11, 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 11, 2026 1:00pm
Wacky Writers Non Fiction: Hamburger (Paragraph) Helper – Madlibs Style
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 11, 2026 1:45pm
Art Discovery Lab – Abstract Heart Art

Thursday, February 12th

Feb 12, 2026 9:30am
Social Studies DL Gr 1 – Life Then & Now: Inform Projects
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 12, 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 12, 2026 11:30am
GeoQuest – State Lapbooks
Students will use this time to work on a lapbook for any state they choose. (4th graders can use this time to work on a CA lapbook!) Students will be given a file folder and a printables set to begin creating their books - using independent research to create their projects. Join anytime to get a printables pack and begin working. Students may make as many lapbooks as they wish during the semester.
Feb 12, 2026 12:00pm
Process Art – Cookie Cutters
Join us for our weekly Process Art session where kids will get to follow their hearts while they play with paint!
Feb 12, 2026 1:00pm
Mississippi & Alabama
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 12, 2026 1:45pm
Jr. Entrepreneur – Logo Design Work
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 12, 2026 3:30pm
Afterschool Slime Labs: Valentine’s Edible Slime $8
Kids will mix up a fluffy, glossy, edible slime made with powdered sugar and marshmallow-like textures, then customize it with pinks, reds, shimmer dust, candy hearts, and heart sprinkles. We’ll explore how different ingredients change thickness and stretch while creating a Valentine slime that feels like frosting and plays like slime — the perfect mix of science and sweet fun.

Friday, February 13th

Feb 13, 2026 10:00am
Clay Creators – Paint Day
This week kids will get to paint and glaze their creations. Missed some classes? No worries! We'll have some creations for kids to paint!
Feb 13, 2026 11:00am
Science Discovery Lab: Heart Beat Lab
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.
Feb 13, 2026 12:00pm
Abstract Heart Art
Want a little help with the week's art project? Students will be guided through the projects with all the materials prepped for you.
Feb 13, 2026 1:30pm
Homeschooler’s Valentine’s Day Party!
Join us for a Homeschooler's Valentine's Day Party! We'll have Valentine's day themed sensory play, cookie decorating and Valentines making and end our festivities with a Valentines exchange! Activities are geared towards ages 4 to 12 but all ages are welcome. A waiver must be on file for all students, sign your ahead of time at familylearninglab.org/waiver Cost is $5 per child, all children ages 3+ must have a ticket or pass to enter. Family…

Saturday, February 14th

Feb 14, 2026 10:00am
Valentine’s Day Crafts & Cocoa! $8 per adult & child 3+
Join us for some Valentine's Day themed fun! Open play, crafts galore, festive hot cocoa bar - it's the perfect thing for your whole family to do for some Valentine's Day fun! Plus, we'll have a guided paint going on in the classroom at 11am and 2pm- you can purchase a canvas for $4 if you'd like to paint with us! We'll be painting a Valentine's Day Wreath with stamped hearts - a great project…