Learning Beyond the Core: Afternoons Built for Curiosity.
Three hours of hands-on, creative, project-based learning — Monday through Thursday, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. For children who want more from their day, and families who want more from their school.
Three hours of enrichment. Every afternoon.
Learning Beyond the Core is a three-hour afternoon block offered Monday through Thursday, from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM. It extends the morning's bilingual learning through art, science, movement, and open-ended projects in a social, mixed-age setting. Self-management skills like time management, goal-setting, collaboration, and flexible thinking are woven throughout every session.
This block is ideal for two kinds of families: those who attend Core Instruction in the morning and want a full, enriching day at iBis, and homeschool families who handle core academics at home and want high-quality bilingual enrichment and peer community in the afternoons.
Art & Creative Exploration
Open-ended creative projects that build expression, fine motor skills, and imaginative thinking in both languages.
Science Discovery
Hands-on science exploration that builds curiosity, observation skills, and a love of inquiry.
Movement & Social-Emotional Development
Structured movement and cooperative activities that build body awareness, teamwork, and emotional regulation.
Self-Managment Throughout
Time management, goal-setting, collaboration, and flexible thinking woven into every session.
Bilingual All Afternoon
English and Spanish flow through every activity — extending bilingual development beyond morning academics.
Mixed-Age Peer Community
A social, collaborative setting where children build friendships and practice cooperation across age groups.
"The energy in the afternoon at iBis is something families always comment on after a tour."
Come see it for yourself. Learning Beyond the Core is where curiosity takes over — and the afternoon comes alive.
— GiGi & the iBis Team
Built for children ages 4 to 9.
Learning Beyond the Core meets each age group where they are — joyful exploration for younger children, deeper project-based inquiry for older ones.
Play, Explore, Create
Afternoon sessions for this group focus on play-based exploration, creative expression, science discovery, and social-emotional development. Children build self-management habits like impulse control, task persistence, and cooperative play in a joyful, low-pressure environment.
Inquire, Collaborate, Build
For this group, Learning Beyond the Core extends morning academics through deeper project-based inquiry, collaborative challenges, and creative problem-solving. Children practice time management, goal-setting, and flexible thinking while working on interdisciplinary projects that connect language, science, math, and the arts.
Standalone enrichment or part of a fuller schedule.
Learning Beyond the Core works on its own or combined with other iBis programs — whatever fits your family's week.
Afternoons Only, Mon–Thu
Ideal for homeschool families seeking structured bilingual enrichment and peer community in the afternoons, while handling core academics at home.
Combined with Core Instruction (AM)
Add mornings for the Full-Day Experience — a complete, enriching Mon–Thu school day from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Add Exploration Fridays & STEM Lab
Round out the week with a full Friday of hands-on STEM challenges and bilingual Story Lab sessions for a five-day schedule.
For children who want more from their day, and families who want more from their school.
iBis programs are modular by design. Attend afternoons only, combine with mornings, add Fridays — build the schedule that fits your family.
Explore All ProgramsThe afternoon at iBis is something you have to experience.
The energy in the afternoon at iBis is something families always comment on after a tour. Come see it for yourself. Financial support and scholarships are available — contact us to learn more.
See hands-on projects, creative exploration, and bilingual learning in action.
Meet GiGi and our team — ask every question about scheduling, curriculum, and fit.
Financial support and founding family scholarships are available for qualifying families.
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