Learning at home that matches what your child learns in class.
Send me your child's lesson plan or study guide. I build weekly lessons, practice sheets, and quizzes around it. Your child uses them on a phone, tablet, or computer.
A 30% first-month discount is open for 10 families. That's $104.30 for your first month, then $149 a month. Read the offer
- Built from your child's real lessons
- Checked by a person
- Orland Park, IL
I work with your family. Your child's teacher stays in charge of class.
Free pilot spots are open Updated Nov 12
I'm testing this with 3 families first. You get a free 2-week program. I ask for honest feedback in return.
The first 3 families in grades 1 to 3 who can send a class lesson that week.
Everyone who applies gets a yes or no from me within 2 business days.
From a photo to a week of practice
Send the papers your child brings home. I turn them into lessons, practice, and a quiz.
You send the class lessons
Snap a photo of the lesson plan, study guide, or homework. Black out your child's last name first. A first name and grade is all I need. After we start, you upload those photos to your private Google Classroom that only you and I can see.
I build the plan
I write lessons, practice sheets, and a quiz that follow your child's class. I check every answer key twice. Found a mistake? Email me and I'll send a fixed page, at no charge, anytime. See the refund and cancel policy. I ask how the class teaches it so the method matches.
Your child practices at home
You get an invite to a private Google Classroom. Open it on your phone or computer. Practice together for 15 to 20 minutes a day, then turn in the work.
Example week, not a real child's schedule
What five days of practice can look like
This Grade 2 spelling calendar is only an example. Each day takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Sound out this week's words together.
Write each word one time on a short page.
Match the words to simple clues.
Put two of the words into short sentences.
Take a short quiz and check the answers together.
See the work before you join
This Grade 2 spelling sample has 21 pages you can view online, plus a short practice quiz with a report card. Your child's program will use the words and lessons from their own class.
Type this week's words and get a listen-and-type quiz in your browser. Nothing is saved, and you don't enter a child's name.
See how it works at home
Two short examples of how practice at home can look, once you send a class lesson.
These are example stories. Yours will use the lessons your child is doing in class right now.
Short lessons your child can finish
Lessons stay short so a 6 to 9 year old can finish them. Each one comes with notes so you know how to help.
Sample program, not a real family
Example: what you see after week one
This recap is a sample of a Grade 2 math week that follows a class lesson plan. It is not from a real family.
This week's plan
A Grade 2 math unit on sums to 20. The packet holds the week's outline, four short activities, and a quiz at the end.
Daily activities
- MondayWarm up by counting on from a number.
- TuesdayA short page of sums to 20.
- WednesdayWord problems that use the same sums.
- ThursdayReview any problems that were missed.
Each activity is meant to take 15 to 20 minutes.
Quiz results
8 of 10 on sums to 20.
Practice next: regrouping.
Next week's focus
Pick what fits your family
All plans are for grades 1 to 3. Monthly plans have no contract. Cancel anytime. Pay with any major credit card.
Who's behind this I come from a family of educators. Both of my parents were teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools.
Unit Starter
Try it with one unit
One time
- 1 subject, 1 unit
- 3 to 4 weeks of lessons
- 8 practice sheets
- 1 quiz with answer key
- Parent guide
- Ready in 5 business days
Weekly Plan
Keep up with class every week
About $34 a week.
1 subject. Add a subject for $75 a month.
- A new set every week: lesson, practice, quiz, and progress checklist
- Send the week's lesson plan by Friday at 8 PM CT. Your practice is ready by Sunday night, before the school week starts.
- Email your questions anytime. If you need a live session, I'll set one up when I'm available.
- Monthly progress checklist
- Cancel anytime
30% off the first month for 10 families
The first 10 families who join the Weekly Plan pay 30% less for the first month. That's $104.30 for your first month, then $149 a month.
The 30% applies to the $149 Weekly Plan only. An added subject is $75 a month at full price.
Once that month ends, I ask you to tell me how it went for your family.
Say what you really think, good or bad. You never have to give a good review to keep the discount.
Pay with any major credit card.
Spots are limited so every family gets real attention. You won't pay anything to join the list.
Your child's information stays safe
Your child is under 13. I follow the spirit of COPPA, the US law that protects young children online. Here is what that means for you. Read the full privacy policy.
Hi, I'm Calvin.
I'm a dad in Orland Park. I built a learning program for my son from his school lessons. It helped him, so I started offering the same kind of help to other families.
Both of my parents were teachers and principals in Chicago Public Schools.
By day I manage large teams. That work taught me to plan clearly, keep my promises, and check the details. I use those same habits on every program.
I'm not a replacement for your child's teacher. I'm here to help you support what happens in class, at home, in a way that fits your week.
Things parents ask me
What do I need to send you?
Send the lesson plan, study guide, weekly newsletter, or homework your child brings home. A photo from your phone works. Cover your child's last name and any school ID first.
What if my school doesn't send lesson plans?
A class app screenshot from Seesaw, ClassDojo, or Google Classroom can be enough. So can a photo of one homework page, or the name of the math or reading program. I'll tell you if I still need more.
Are you a teacher?
No. I'm a parent who builds programs around what your child's teacher is already teaching. I don't replace school. I help you support it at home.
Will this work on my phone?
Yes. At launch, programs come through Google Classroom. It has a free app for phones and tablets and works in any web browser on a computer. You sign in with your own free Google account. Use your own Google account on a home phone, tablet, or computer. School Chromebooks and school accounts usually block outside classes.
Does my child need their own account?
No. You join with your own Google account and sit with your child. That way you see everything, and no personal details come from your child.
Do you copy my teacher's worksheets?
No. I use the topics and goals from the lesson plan and write new material. Your teacher's worksheets stay with your teacher.
Which subjects do you cover?
Grade 1 to 3 subjects like reading, writing, spelling, and math. If your child is studying something else, send it and I'll tell you if I can help.
My 1st grader is still learning to read. Can they do this?
Yes. You read the directions out loud, and the parent guide tells you what to say. The 1st grade pages use pictures and short words.
How does the free pilot work?
I'm taking 3 pilot families. Each one receives a free 2-week program in one subject. In return, I ask for honest feedback on what worked and what didn't.
What happens when the free pilot ends?
The pilot is free, and I don't need a card. Nothing charges on its own when the two weeks end. You decide if you want to sign up.
How long until I see a plan?
It depends on the plan you pick. For the Weekly Plan, send the week's lesson plan by Friday at 8 PM CT. Your practice is ready by Sunday night, before the school week starts. A Unit Starter is ready 5 business days after I have your lesson materials. If you first sent a question on the form, I write back within 2 business days.
What if I forget to send this week's lesson?
I build a review week from last week's skills, so your child still practices.
What if my child is ahead?
I make the work from the lessons your child is doing in class now, so it stays in step with school. If your child is already ahead of that, say so when you write to me. I'll tell you whether I can adjust the practice, or whether this may not be the right fit.
What if my child won't sit for 15 to 20 minutes, or we miss a day?
Split the work into two shorter parts. On a hard night, stop early. If you miss a day, Friday can be a catch-up day. Skipping a day is fine.
Will this pile on top of homework?
No. If homework is already heavy that night, that work counts as that day's practice. You do not need to add a second session.
How is this different from IXL, Khan Academy, or Kumon?
Those tools follow their own order of skills. GrowWithClass follows what your child's class is doing this week, and a person checks every page. Some families use both.
Does this work if my child has an IEP or 504 plan?
I am not a special education service, and I don't replace the support your school already provides. Please don't send the IEP or 504 plan. Do tell me what helps, such as bigger print, fewer problems on a page, or directions read out loud.
Can we talk live?
Email me your questions anytime. If you really need a live session, I'll set one up when I'm available. A parent or guardian stays in the room, and I don't record sessions.
Can I give a note to my child's teacher?
Yes. Print this one-page note and share it if you want: teacher note (PDF). It says GrowWithClass follows the class, never copies worksheets, and is not affiliated with the school.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly plans have no contract and no cancel fee. Cancel in one step by replying CANCEL to any email from me, or by using the cancel link in your receipt. Cancel at least 1 day before your next billing date and you will not be charged again. I confirm by email within 1 business day. If you are not happy, tell me within 7 days of your first payment and I will refund that month in full. A Unit Starter gets a full refund if you cancel before I start. After I start and before I deliver, the refund is 50%. If the unit does not match your child's class, tell me within 14 days and I will fix it or redo it for free. See the refund and cancel policy.
How do I pay?
Pay with any major credit card.
Do you only work with families in Orland Park?
Any family in grades 1 to 3 can join online. I'm starting with families near Orland Park, like Orland 135, Kirby 140, Tinley Park, and the Palos area. I'm not affiliated with any school.
A 10-minute nightly spelling routine
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Programs open soon. Join the list and you'll be first to know. Want a free pilot spot? Pick it in the form. When you start a plan, pay with any major credit card.
Have a question? Add it to the form, or email me at growwithclass@gmail.com. I'll write back within 2 business days. You can also find GrowWithClass on Facebook.
Please don't send your child's full name, school, or report cards here. After we connect, you'll upload files to your private Google Classroom that only you and I can see.
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You'll be first to know when programs open. If you asked a question, I'll write back soon.