The tween and teen years are sometimes referred to as the wet cement years. This is a time to slowly release the control we have over our learner's education, and while supporting them when needed. Self-paced classes are perfect for cultivating these executive function skills.

This book study includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, and video discussion support, as well as interactive Nearpod lessons for learners to explore the genre and character development in the book.

This study of the Great Depression-era novel by Christopher Paul Curtis is broken down as follows: