Learning & Loving It is a series featuring simple, yet fun educational activities for home learning and virtual, interactive tutoring. Step by step instructions for using a cootie catcher (or fortune teller) 1. Take a single piece of paper, fold, and label–Click for diagram 2. Poke your thumbs and forefingers under the […]
via The Ledger by Kimberly C. Moore: brainpop.com and jr.brainpop.com An animated educational resource for learning different subjects for ages K-8. kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems 1 p.m. ET, Mo will do lunch doodles with kids khanacademy.org A nonprofit classroom built for all students to learn K-12. prodigygame.com Engaging math curriculum for grades 1-8. discoveryeducation.com Standards-based digital curriculum […]
“Our number one job is to keep YOU safe” is the forever mantra of all Learning Resource Center programs and personnel. As we vigilantly monitor each day’s events due to COVID-19, the LRC staff would like to share an update on LRC services and to affirm our commitment to you. Containment measures for Coronavirus have […]
The Learning Resource Center of Polk County (LRC) hosted the annual For the Love of Learning benefit on Saturday, February 15 at the Lakeland home of Kurt and Kimberly Elmhorst, raising funds for LRC students and programs. The evening, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, featured a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres by Terrie Lobb Catering, […]
The Learning Resource Center of Polk County invites educators to attend a professional development workshop on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Florida Southern College. Kami Guarino, educational leadership coach and founder of The Excellence Team, will lead the Resilience 101: Learn How to Thrive Not Just Survive in Your School seminar. Attendees […]
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) will host its annual For the Love…of Learning benefit to aid Polk County students on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 7-10 p.m. at the Lakeland home of Kurt and Kimberly Elmhorst. This evening, presented by Publix Super Markets Charities, is aimed at raising program aid and LRC scholarship […]
LRC’s First Courses & Programs of the 2020 Semester Registration is open! Scroll down to find the Learning Resource Center’s first programs of 2020, all taking place at the LRC office located in Lakeland. One-to-one tutoring will take place at sites throughout Polk County. About: LRC’s One-to-One Tutoring Services include: One-to-One instruction with […]
Thanks for your generosity Donating, sponsoring, volunteering, sharing, posting, and more…the many ways you’ve supported the Learning Resource Center reflect your selfless nature towards our organization and the students of this community! With your steadfast support, LRC continues to deliver high-quality educational services to children, adults, and families throughout Polk County. We are truly grateful […]
SUMMER 2019 RECAP Camp READY! – 10 Polk County kindergarten-readiness campsites – 400+ students total – Average Learning Gain of 6.2 months in language development – 91.4% percent of assessed campers demonstrated growth in language development Other Summer Programming – 143 students served in six other LRC summer programs (PEP Magical Reading, PEP […]
LRC’s 2019 Fall Programming After a productive and rewarding summer, LRC has successfully transitioned to the fall season. With a wrap on our first SAT & ACT Prep courses and a middle school Study Habits course in progress, this semester is shaping up to be a fruitful one. We’re not done yet, though! High school […]
