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Whacky Winter Workshops! 🎉❄️ FREE Virtual Public Speaking Workshop (Grades 1–4) School’s out for an FCPS holiday — so let’s do something whacky, fun, and surprisingly useful! Join us for our Whacky Winter Public Speaking Workshop!, a high-energy virtual public speaking experience designed especially for Grades 1–4. This playful session introduces kids to the basics of public speaking through movement, imagination, and lots of laughs. In this interactive workshop, students will: - Learn simple, kid-friendly public speaking performance tips - Practice speaking clearly and confidently - Play hilarious public speaking games that get everyone involved Build confidence in a fun, supportive, no-pressure environment This workshop gives families a taste of what Highest Speak does best — helping kids find their voice while having a blast. Perfect for: - kids who love being silly - kids who are shy but curious - kids who need confidence without feeling “put on the spot!” No experience needed — just bring energy, imagination, and a willingness to have fun! ✨ Because if school’s out, why not let your child learn a life skill that lasts far beyond winter break?

Outcome Introduces beginners to programming fundamentals, focusing on logic, coding, and systems through hands-on Python activities. Students build a strong foundation for further learning. Students learn core skills like problem-solving and pattern recognition by tackling relatable challenges such as optimizing a store checkout line showing how these abilities apply across fields from tech to medicine to the arts. We begin with practical problems before introducing technical concepts, ensuring students grasp the “why” behind what they learn. This hands-on, engaging approach sparks creativity, builds confidence, and equips students with versatile skills for any future path.