** Solmei  Early Spring Class**

The Early Spring class is for 3- and 4-year-olds. In this class, children are introduced to basic Korean consonants and vowels through fun activities like singing, dancing, cutting and pasting, and drawing. They become familiar with Hangeul through a variety of audiovisual learning experiences. During the school’s talent show, the children have the chance to present various performances such as introducing themselves or singing children’s songs in front of parents and older students.

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**Solmei Spring Class**

The Spring Class is for children aged 4 to 6 who are just beginning to learn Hangul(Korean). In the U.S., where exposure to Korean culture is very limited, we focus not only on Hangul education but also on increasing understanding and experience of Korean culture. The class includes Hangul reading and writing instruction, as well as story time where the teacher reads traditional or original Korean children's books and discusses them with the students. Additionally, the children learn Korean children's songs and dances and have opportunities to perform at the end-of-semester art festival in front of their parents and older siblings.

The special activity for the Spring Class differs from other classes at Solmei that engage in traditional Korean drumming, as it only includes an art class. This is because the children find it difficult to hold and follow along with the drumsticks. The art class is designed with a STEAM approach, combining art with science or math, to make learning the principles of science fun and engaging. Occasionally, the art projects are integrated with traditional Korean themes to keep the children interested in learning Korean and experiencing Korean culture. We prepare these classes with the hope that early exposure to Korean culture and language will help the children with identity issues they might face as they grow older.

** Solmei Summer Class**

The Summer Class caters to 1st and 2nd graders who are learning the basics of Hangul. The curriculum includes Hangul reading and writing, as well as story time where the teacher reads traditional or original Korean children's books and engages the students in related activities. We aim to spark interest and curiosity in learning Korean by considering the students' language environment and age. To make learning more engaging and effective, we use various media to focus on communication-centered Korean language basics. Students draw, cut, and paste pictures and words related to the curriculum, employing different learning methods through play that suit their developmental level. The class also includes memorizing and presenting Korean children's songs and poems.

**Solmei Fall Class**

In the Fall Class, we apply the Havruta learning method to make the learning process more enjoyable and effective. Students memorize words or curriculum-related content, then pair up to test each other and explain incorrect answers using drawings or verbal explanations. They also find and correct errors, provide hints, or ask questions to deepen their understanding of the meanings of words. After this, reading texts or solving problems becomes more effective. The curriculum includes textbook-based Korean language learning, as well as multimedia lessons covering traditional stories, K-Pop culture, history, and Korean history. During a 10-minute break, students enjoy playing the Korean traditional game "Mugunghwa Kkochi Pieotsseumnida" (The Rose of Sharon Has Bloomed), adding a fun element to their rest time.

**Solmei Winter Class**

The Winter Class primarily serves high school students. It is based on textbook study, supplemented with diverse materials using K-Pop and various media to learn Korean language and culture. The goal is to improve Korean language communication skills and expand understanding of Korean society and culture through a structured ‘expression-understanding’ learning process.

Students create their own vocabulary books to express their understanding and aid memorization. We use the Havruta method, where students pair up to review curriculum content through role-playing. They relate vocabulary and grammar to real-life situations such as daily life, school, friends, and family, allowing them to apply what they’ve learned in practical contexts. We also focus on enhancing understanding of Korean culture through Kpop songs. While encouraging expression in Korean during class, we sometimes read and discuss Korean-related newspaper articles in English. The curriculum is tailored to students' proficiency levels, with discussions on common topics in mixed Korean and English for less proficient students. This approach creates a synergistic effect, making the classes more interesting and effective.