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Providing after school child care, Chinese, group piano lessons & Math classes in Kirkland WA
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Who are we?

Learning Horizon offers quality after school  enrichment programs such as:

(All classes will be delivered in English except the Chinese classes which will be taught  bilingually.)

We currently do not have any opening for child care.

  
  

  

Our qualifications:
Certified by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (Mandarin Chinese) -Written Proficiency Test--rated as Superior
Certified by American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (Mandarin Chinese) -Oral Proficiency Interview--rated as Superior
The instructor received a Master Degree in Computer Science at Azusa Pacific University in Los Angeles, CA, USA
The instructor used to be a certified Chinese teacher and Computer Science teacher in her country.
The instructor is currently teaching Chinese & Algebra classes at Kelsey Creek Homeschool Center at Bellevue School District.
The instructor had 5 years of experience as a certified Chinese & computer science teacher at schools before coming to the US and have 10 years of experience in working with young children in the US.
Licensed Child Care Provider
Licensed Child Care Facilities
CPR/First Aid Certified
STARS Training certified
  
13935 122nd Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98034

(We're located in the Kingsgate community, a little bit north of Evergreen Hospital.)

Phone:
Email:

info@mylearninghorizon.com

Congratulations to our student Nelson Sun again!

2nd place on the state final!

Nelson went ahead to challenge the 5th grade Math is Cool Masters (state final) as a 4th grader.

Nelson won 2nd place on the statewide 5th grade individual contest of Math is Cool  Masters competition held at Moses Lake High School on May 19, 2012 as a 4th grader. He didn't go to the 4th grade individual contest, since he could only participate in either 5th grade or 4th grade competition on the Masters. He chose to stay with his 5th grade team.

Well done! Nelson!

Nelson's 5th grade team won 4th place on the Math Is Cool Masters with one teammate having severe stomach flu on the very day and wasn't able to participate the team contest. Super job, boys!

 

   

Congratulations to one of our students, Nelson Sun!

Nelson got first place at the Math is Cool Seattle Regional 4th grade competition held on April 20, 2012 at Mt. Rainier High School. He was advanced to the state final at Moses Lake on May 19, 2012.

 

Classes for summer 2012
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Week 1 July 30 July 31 August 1 August 2
Week 2 August 7 August 7 August 8 August 9
Week 3 August 13 August 14 August 15 August 16
Week 4 August 20 August 21 August 22 August 23
Week 5 August 27 August 28 August 29 August 30

****Summer schedule is flexible. You can pick and choose the classes and weeks that work for you.  But registration ahead of time is necessary in order to reserve your spots. Space is limited. ****

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
  2:00-3:00pm
Math is Fun! club
-We will play a lot of math and hands-on logic games.
(Ages 5-11)

$13 per class

2:00-3:00pm
Mozart in Action group piano lesson  
Level 1

(Age 5-8)
$19 per class

2:00-3:00pm
Singapore Math
(Ages 5-11)

 


$13 per
class

 

3:15-4:15pm
Math Reasoning

(Age 5-11)

$13 per class
 

3:15-4:15pm
Chinese*

(Age 5-11)

$13 per class
(Two classes per week)

3:15-4:15pm
Mozart in Action group piano lesson  
Level 2

(Age 6-9)

$19 per class

3:15-4:15pm
Chinese*

(Age 5-11)

$13 per class
(Two classes per week)

*Themes of the Chinese classes in summer

Week 1:

July 31-Aug. 2

Theme: Milk and Cookies
    (Students will learn a lot of Chinese vocabulary about various food through singing, movement
, games, and other activities.)
Week 2:

Aug. 7-9

Theme: All Around the Kitchen
    
(Students will learn a lot of Chinese vocabulary about various food through singing, movement, games, and other activities.)
Week 3:

Aug. 14-16

Theme: Jelly in the Bowl
   
(Students will learn a lot of Chinese vocabulary about various food through singing, movement, games, and other activities.)
Week 4:

Aug. 21-23

Theme: Summer Fun!
    (Students will learn about the summer activities unit on Day 1 and at the beach unit on Day 2.)
Week 5:

Aug. 28-30

Theme: Animals/Insects
  
(Students will learn about the animals unit on Day 1 and insects unit on Day 2.)
 

 

New Classes!!

 

Mathmatical Reasoning
NEW CLASS!  (Summer only)
  • For ages 5-11
  • Class time: 3:15pm to 4:15pm on Monday. (60 minutes)
  • Mathematical Reasoning helps students devise strategies to solve a wide variety of math problems.

  • This class emphasizes problem-solving and computation to build the math reasoning skills necessary for success in higher-level math and math assessments. This series of books are written to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. These highly effective activities take students far beyond drill-and-practice by using step-by-step, discussion-based problem-solving to develop a conceptual bridge between computation and the reasoning required for upper-level math. Activities and units spiral slowly, allowing students to become comfortable with concepts but also challenging them to continue building their math skills.

  • Students will work on their own level of book.

  • Parents are responsible to purchase books before the class starts.

  • Small group (up to 6 kids);  Classes are delivered in English. 

  • Tuition: $13 per class

 
 

New Classes!!

 

Singing, Movement and Chinese
 
唱歌律动学中文!

NEW CLASS!  Will be coming in September, 2012!!!

  • For ages 5 - 7
  • Lesson Time: 4:10-5:00pm (50 min.) on Monday. Once a week. (Class schedule may be subject to change. )
  • It is widely recognized that singing and active music making with young children can help aid development in many areas other than just musical appreciation. Psychologists, neuroscientists, and experts in early childhood development have demonstrated that music does more for children than bring them joy; it helps their brain cells make the connections needed for virtually every kind of intelligence.
  • The aim of this class is to encourage Chinese Mandarin learning through fun and structured classes.
  • Your children will be exposed to a difficult but widely used language through singing and movement.
  • Chinese story time will be included as well.
  • Classes are delivered bilingually (in English and Mandarin). 
  • Tuition: $11 per class

 

Stay tuned!

 

 

 

New Classes!!

 

Chinese level 4
NEW CLASS!  Will be coming in September, 2012!!!

  • For ages 10+
  • Lesson Time: 3:20-4:20pm (60 min.) on Tuesday. Once a week.  
  • This class is designed for students who has learned Chinese in a formal setting for at least 3 years. Students must have been familiar with Hanyu Pinyin and has learned how to read and write at least 300 Chinese characters. The curriculum used is designed for middle school students.
  • Parents are responsible to purchase the textbook and workbook.
  • Weekly homework will be assigned. Weekly quiz is required.
  • Classes are delivered bilingually (in English and Mandarin). Mostly in Mandarin.
  • Tuition: $13 per class

 

 

New Classes!!

 

Chinese level 2
NEW CLASS!  Will be coming in September, 2012!!!

  • For ages 9+
  • Lesson Time: 4:30-5:30pm (60 min.) on Tuesday. Once a week.  
  • This class is designed for students who has learned Chinese in a formal setting for at least 1 year.  Students must have been familiar with Hanyu Pinyin and has learned how to read and write at least 100 Chinese characters.
  • Parents are responsible to purchase the textbook and workbook.
  • Weekly homework will be assigned. Weekly quiz is required.
  • Classes are delivered bilingually (in English and Mandarin). 
  • Tuition: $13 per class

 

   

Classes for 2012-2013 school year

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

 

 


3:20-4:20pm

Chinese Level 4

(ages 10+)

3:20-4:20pm
Singapore Math
(ages 5-11)

 

N/A

N/A


4:10-5:00pm

Singing, Movement, and Chinese
(for total beginners)
(ages 5 - 7)


4:30-5:30pm

Chinese Level 2

(ages 9+)

4:30-5:30pm
Chinese Fun! (Year 3)
(ages 7-9)

4:30-5:30pm
Mozart in Action: Young Mozart class-- Level 2 (group piano lesson)
(ages 6-8)
4:30-5:30pm
Mozart in Action: Young Mozart class--  Level 3 (group piano lesson)
(ages 7-10)

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Classes for 2011-2012 school year

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

N/A

3:20-4:20pm
Singapore Math
(ages 5-11)

 

N/A

4:30-5:30pm
Mozart in Action Level 1 (group piano lesson)
(ages 5-8)

4:30-5:30pm
Chinese Fun! (Year 2)
(ages 6-8)

4:30-5:30pm
Mozart in Action  Level 2 (group piano lesson)
(ages 6-9)

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Mozart in Action (group piano lesson)   

Young Mozart class Level 1:  (2011-2012 school year)
Quarter 3: April 10 to June 19, 2012
(11 lessons)

  • For ages 5-6
  • Lesson Time: 4:30-5:30pm (60 min.) on Tuesday.
  • Tuition: $209 (11 lessons).
  • Class size: up to 5.
  • This is a class for beginners.
  • Classes are delivered in English. 
  • There is a 20 minutes of music theory and activity time as a group in the beginning of each class, then each student works on a keyboard with the instructor's help for 40 minutes.
  • There are 2 recitals a year. One is in December, the other one is in early June. Students will play on an acoustic YAMAHA piano individually (not in a group).
  • Students of this age are introduced to keyboard playing, ear training, organized development of pitch, rhythm, and music theory in a fun group setting.  Parents should monitor student's progress, and supervise the practice at home.
  • Parents do NOT need to stay. But parent involvement at home is required.

 

Mozart in Action (group piano lesson)   

Young Mozart class Level 2:  (2011-2012 school year)
Quarter 3: April 12 to June 21, 2012
(11 lessons)

  • For ages 6-8
  • Lesson Time: 4:30-5:30pm (60 min.) on Tuesday.
  • Tuition: $209 (11 lessons).
  • This is the 2nd year of piano study.
  • Class size: up to 5.
  • Classes are delivered in English. 
  • There is a 20 minutes of music theory and activity time as a group in the beginning of each class, then each student works on a keyboard with the instructor's help for 40 minutes.
  • There are 2 recitals a year. One is in December, the other one is in early June. Students will play on an acoustic YAMAHA piano individually (not in a group).
  • Students of this age are introduced to keyboard playing, ear training, organized development of pitch, rhythm, and music theory in a fun group setting.  Parents should monitor student's progress, and supervise the practice at home.
  • Parents do NOT need to stay. But parent involvement at home is required.
Singapore Math
2011-2012 school year
Quarter 3: April 11 to June 20, 2012 (11 classes)
  • For ages 5-11
  • Class time: 3:20pm to 4:20pm on Wed. (60 minutes)
  • Tuition: $143 (11 classes)
  • Integrates with Math-U-See manipulatives; We also use different kinds of manipulatives to teach subjects such as money, time, measurement, place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percents ...etc.

  • Good for kids with any kinds of learning styles.

  • Parents are responsible to purchase books before the class starts.

  • Small group (up to 6 kids);  Classes are delivered in English. 

  • Why Singapore Math?

 

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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with us!   
跟我们一起学中文!

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Learn Pinyin and Simplified Chinese in our fun and creative Chinese classes! We sing songs, we dance, we talk in Mandarin, we read, we write, and we are crazy!

 

Chinese Fun! (Year 2)   2011-2012 school year
Quarter 3: April 11 to June 20, 2012 (11 classes)
  • For ages 6-8
  • Class time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm (60 minutes) on Wednesday.
  • Tuition: $143 (11 classes)
  • This class is designed for kindergarteners and early primary school students who start to learn Chinese as total beginners. This class will introduce students to the Chinese language and its culture.
  • This class is designed to engage students through fun games, activities, and songs. Students learn this new language through games, singing and movement. 
  • Students will learn to sing some popular English children's songs bilingually (in English & Mandarin), learn to recognize and write Chinese characters, and communicate in simple conversations in Mandarin. 
  • After completing the 3 year series of Chinese Fun! class, students will advance to a more formal Chinese class (for ages 8-10) that teaches Chinese reading, writing, and  conversation.
  • We teach Hanyu pinyin (Chinese phonetic system) and Simplified Chinese that is used in China.
  • Parents are responsible to purchase books before the class starts.
  • Classes are delivered bilingually (in Chinese Mandarin & English). 
   

Dancing, running, and being happy!

** Children performed a skit called "Pulling the Radish" in 2010 Chinese summer camp.  See more pictures here. 在2010年的中文夏令营中, 小朋友们表演拔萝卜的短剧View videos (看录像)

** For the safety of our children we DO NOT accept any drop-in visitors or any visitors without prior appointment. We only have open visitor hours on Saturdays. Sorry for the inconvenience that may cause.

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We're currently enrolling children 5-10 years old!

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