Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.By Rishi SriramEdutopiaWhen Albert Einstein was a child, few people—if any—anticipated the remarkable contributions he would make to science. His language development was delayed, worrying his parents to...
The Magic of Believing in Yourself!
Wizard’s Wardrobe is more than just tutoring. It is also about helping our children believe in themselves!! Knowing they can achieve whatever goals they set for themselves when they are given the opportunity and the access to knowledge. A lesson...
A Celebration of Achievement
Over 70 people gathered on Friday, June 11 to celebrate and recognize the achievement of four Wizard’s Wardrobe students marking their completion of the program. Ariana Wright and Demetris McDuffie from Giffen Memorial Elementary School; Mikayla Scott from ACCS; and...
Underground Railroad
Image: Quilt made by students at Wizard’s Wardrobe about the Underground Railroad.Once upon a time there were two slaves- Joona and Woopa. They were brother and sister. They were inside workers. They spilled apple cider next to their master. They...
A Delicious Way to Support Wizard’s Wardrobe!
Help support the Wizard’s Wardrobe.   The Wizard’s Wardrobe is a unique, high-quality, one-on-one after-school tutoring program. We start with 1st & 2nd graders and work with them through their elementary school years. Reading, writing and problem-solving skills are stressed, along...
Crystal’s Book
Crystal is the mother of three children in our program and she wrote a book dedicated to all of our volunteers at Wizard’s Wardrobe. Crystal expresses her gratitude for the literature and exploration services provided to her three kids that...
Tutoring During Covid
Covid-19 has not stopped our efforts. While we are no longer tutoring from our space at 20 Rensselaer Street, we are tutoring. In fact, we are tutoring more students now than before the pandemic began. We are just not doing...