For Parents & Homeschoolers
Akitsu Learning Program Educational Curriculum provides an excellent foundation to explore STEAM through language arts, history, and the sciences.
Akitsu Learning Process
Akitsu Learning Program Educational Curriculum provides an excellent foundation to explore STEAM through language arts, history and the sciences by deepening understanding, developing community awareness and empowering individuals to construct knowledge through active learning with online lessons, hands-on projects, discussion forums and virtual fieldtrips.
Miss Sonia curates an outstanding collection of Educators who share their expertise as part of the Akitsu Family of Learners Courses, Themed Units and Treasured Guests.
Our use of Differentiated Instruction for multiple intelligences promotes self-efficacy in learners for successful individual and group experiences.
Explore as a Community of Learners. Build positive habitats within your home or homeschool group using learner-centered hands-on projects as part of our STEAM relevant design.
The Akitsu Learning Process works incrementally enabling each student to access their prior knowledge and cultivate skills that lead to a deeper understanding of challenging material. They gain confidence in asking questions, constructing knowledge for themselves and ultimately connecting their understanding with purpose. In this way, students gain positive self-esteem and self-actualization. Education, then, is intrapersonal (mind and actions) and interpersonal (collaborative). Each student finds enduring value in what they learn by using acquired skills available to them and around them every day.
Exceptional Students
Find a flow, listen to what the student’s actions are saying, and provide guidance along the way
Student Behavior
Abraham Maslow’s Theory of Self-Actualization (1954) there are three types of needs for all children (and the children within adults):
Communication, Acceptance and Freedom to grow.
Stillness and Boredom are two different energies.
Boredom is unconscious anxiety. Stillness is a choice.
Identify the two extremes to find the boundaries:
- No need to match another person’s energy level
- No need to disconnect from the situation
- The areas between these two spaces are the boundaries
- Find your own space
- Recognize your own level of energy
- Attention without Tension
- Nurture your own territory and be present in it
Current Courses
Beyond the Brush: Exploring Abstract Art for All Ages
This engaging online course is designed for anyone who wants to tap into their creativity and discover the joy of abstract art. Through a series of fun and informative lessons, you'll learn about the history and key concepts of abstract art, explore different materials and techniques like collage, mixed media, watercolors, and acrylics, and experiment with color, composition, and texture to create your own unique abstract masterpieces.
From Frozen to Flowing
Break Creative Blocks and Find Your Artistic Groove; Are you tired of staring at a blank canvas or a half-written page? This 8-week hybrid workshop rekindles your artistic spark, whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious beginner. We'll ditch the "inner critic" and dive into playful exercises that crack open your creative blocks. Forget rigid rules and "go-to" styles - it's time to explore! No artistic skill needed! Experience weekly zoom connections & self-paced exercises.
Gentle Yoga Workshop
Gentle Yoga provides a detailed and solid foundation for students who want to integrate a yoga practice into their lifestyle. No prior experience is necessary.
The Basics of a Mind/Body Yoga Practice will be introduced, explained, and gradually developed with your Instructor. Over the 5 week Course, expect to participate in one LIVE Class, each week, then initiate a Self-Practice with Guided Instructions in the accompanying Yoga Modules provided.
What Our Learners are Saying
We Found Our Curiosities!
From my experience with Sonia, the Founder of Akitsu Learning, her lessons and programs have had a profound impact on my son’s educational energy. We have both discovered a new-found love of learning, following our interests into the depths until we really get down to the details. I hadn’t realized how this would support his learning in other areas. AND he now takes everything with a new level of curiosity. I can’t wait to get my hands on her programs through this format!
