Crafting with Mrs. Thomas begins October 6. Registration is now open.

Register Now

Smyrna and Metro Atlanta

Give Your Child a Jump Start on Learning

Joyful, hands-on learning experiences designed to build confidence, strengthen foundational skills, and help every child grow.

Whole child approach
Small group learning
Hands-on instruction
Family centered support
Smiling children in purple aprons showing their craft projects during a hands-on Jump Start Learning activity.

Programs

Explore Learning Experiences

Choose a clear path to enrichment, creativity, academic foundations, or personalized support.

Microschool learning activity.

Microschool

Pre-K (ages 3 ½ – 4 ½) through 5th grade

Little Learners Academy (Pre-K) and our K-5 Microschool offer academically-focused, personalized school days for developing learners.

Fun Phonics learning activity.

Fun Phonics

[ADD FUN PHONICS GRADE RANGE]

Engaging phonics support that helps children strengthen early reading and writing skills.

Learn More
Cool Math learning activity.

Cool Math

[ADD COOL MATH GRADE RANGE]

Math enrichment that makes numbers, problem solving, and foundational skills feel approachable.

Learn More
Crafting with Mrs. Thomas learning activity.

Crafting with Mrs. Thomas

Pre K through 5th grade

Creative crafting classes that help children make, imagine, and grow through hands-on projects.

Jump Start Saturdays learning activity.

Jump Start Saturdays

Pre K through 5th grade

Year-round Saturday workshops that blend creativity, enrichment, math, reading, and phonics.

Learn More
Private Tutoring learning activity.

Private Tutoring

Grades K through 6

One-on-one support for phonics and math goals, with families contacted to confirm appointment times.

Learn More
An educator guiding children through a cooperative hands-on learning challenge.

Our approach

Skills-first learning with joy, creativity, and care.

Whole child support

Academic growth is paired with confidence, emotional intelligence, and belonging.

Research-based instruction

Foundational skills are taught through clear, developmentally appropriate practice.

Hands-on creativity

Children learn by making, moving, exploring, and expressing ideas.

Family collaboration

Parents receive a clear registration path and support when questions come up.

How it works

A simple enrollment path.

New families register online in minutes. Existing families use Parent Login for the portal.

1

Explore Programs

Find the learning experience that best fits your child’s needs and interests.

2

Register Online

Complete the secure registration form and submit the required payment.

3

Receive Confirmation

The Jump Start Learning team will provide confirmation and any program specific next steps.

4

Start Learning

Your child joins a joyful, structured learning experience designed to help them create, learn, and grow.

Featured highlights

Create, learn, and grow.

A child proudly sharing a colorful nature craft.

Crafting with Mrs. Thomas

Pre K through 5th grade

Creative crafting classes that help children make, imagine, and grow through hands-on projects.

Best for
Children in Pre K through 5th grade who enjoy hands-on creative activities.
Schedule
Starts October 6, 2026. Pre K–2nd grade meets Tuesdays, 2:45–3:30 PM; 3rd–5th grade meets Thursdays, 2:45–3:30 PM.
Children sharing projects together during a Saturday workshop.

Jump Start Saturdays

Pre K through 5th grade

Year-round Saturday workshops that blend creativity, enrichment, math, reading, and phonics.

Best for
Children in Pre K through 5th grade who enjoy hands-on workshop learning.
Schedule
Year-round on the first and third Saturday of each month, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Learn More
Kenya Thomas in a bright classroom with colorful learning materials.

Meet Kenya Thomas

A seasoned educator who serves the whole child.

Kenya Thomas is the founder and educator behind Jump Start Learning Experiences. With 17+ years of experience, an associate’s degree, and a bachelor’s degree, she is passionate about academic foundations, confidence, emotional intelligence, and creativity.

Testimonials

Ready for verified parent stories.

These cards are intentionally labeled placeholders until real testimonials are added.

[ADD VERIFIED PARENT TESTIMONIAL]
[ADD VERIFIED PARENT TESTIMONIAL]
[ADD VERIFIED PARENT TESTIMONIAL]

Questions before registering?

Contact the team before completing registration if you need help choosing a program.

New family path

Use Register Now to go directly to online registration in a new tab.

Existing family path

Use Parent Login only if your family is already registered and needs portal access.

Ready to Give Your Child a Jump Start?

Choose the next step that fits your family today.