Cool Classics! uses book-based, arts-integrated curricula to improve literacy and develop critical thinking skills. Since 2006 we have been introducing elementary school children in underserved communities to the world of ideas.
We are honored to be a Finalist for a 2017 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award given by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
By focusing on close reading, rigorous discussion and deep analysis, we create a rich learning experience for our children that develops core competencies and enriches their understanding of literature, humanities, arts and culture while expanding their vocabulary in an engaging program. We hold our students to the highest academic standards and provide them with the tools for success.
Designed for small groups of public elementary school students in an after-school setting, Cool Classics! focuses on one classic book over a span of some 25 sessions. Each session begins with reading, followed by activities that relate back to the book’s themes and create the multi-faceted Cool Classics! experience.
Developed by Mara Tapp, an award-winning journalist and educator, Cool Classics! aligns with the Common Core Standards and all state standards.
Various measures indicate that the majority of children who participate in Cool Classics! achieve:
Increased reading skills, comprehension and analysis
Expanded vocabulary
Highly developed critical thinking skills
Greater enthusiasm for reading
Expanded understanding of Literature, Humanities, Poetry, Art, Dance, Drama, and Music
Student Activities:
Art and Writing Projects
Drama, Dance and
Music Workshops
Vocabulary Building
Oral Book Reports
Culminating School Play
Students Receive:
Free books
Library cards
Exhibitions of Student Art at Chicago Public Library branches
Tickets to live performances at Chicago theaters
Access to our 1,500- volume lending library
Field Trips To:
Chicago Public Library branches
Children’s theaters and other live performances
Museums and Galleries
Powell’s Books Chicago
Company Details
- Employees
- 9
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 3712 N. Broadway,
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- NAICS
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Administration of Education Programs
- Website
- coolclassicsinc.org
- HQ
- Chicago, IL
- Competitors
- WINGS Program, Inc., Illinois Collaboration on Youth, Off Campus Writers' Workshop, Association House of Chicago, Illini Media, Advocate Christ Medical Center, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL, APPALACHIAN COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES, Illinois Humanities, University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity.
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Cool Classics, Inc.'s industry is
Education Administration Programs
Cool Classics, Inc.'s top competitors are
Wings Program, Inc.,
Illinois Collaboration On Youth,
Off Campus Writers' Workshop,
Association House Of Chicago,
Illini Media,
Advocate Christ Medical Center,
New York City Department Of Health & Mental,
Appalachian Counseling And Psychological Services,
Illinois Humanities,
University Of Washington Office Of Minority Affairs & Diversity.
Cool Classics, Inc.'s categories are Education Administration Programs
Cool Classics, Inc.'s founding year is 2007
