Meemli · Fall 2026 · Grades 5–8
Our Learning Boosters are back! We asked many teachers (and checked studies!) to identify must-know topics that are often difficult for many middle-schoolers – and we’re offering programs to help. Our fall workshops in Math and Literacy each focus on one critical topic that helps students build the foundational knowledge they need for future learning in middle school, high school and even college.
If your child is currently learning one of these topics, or has learned it but is struggling with it, these workshops will help build their understanding and confidence.
And yes, these programs are free of cost to the students’ families!
Meemli is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing high-quality learning experiences and academic support free of cost to students who lack access to them. Our programs are personalized, live and remote, with teachers and mentors meeting the students where they are; students need only a device and an internet connection to participate. All programs are free of cost to families, thanks to generous donors.
Each program runs once a week for six weeks, 4:30–5:15 pm PT. Thanksgiving week (Nov 23–27) is off. Every program meets on its own weekday, so students can attend both the Math and the ELA program for their grade.
Programs are for students in grades 5–8 or equivalent.
Why this is important: Fractions trip up more middle schoolers than almost any other math topic, and once a student falls behind here, it’s hard to keep up in the algebra and higher-level math that follows. This workshop gives your child focused learning time to build real understanding of fractions, so they can handle it confidently.
Mondays, 4:30–5:15 pm PT
Nov 2, 9, 16, 30 · Dec 7, 14
No session Thanksgiving week
Why this is important: Ratios, rates, and proportions are the bridge between arithmetic and algebra. They show up everywhere from unit pricing to recipes to map scales. Students who are uncomfortable with proportional reasoning may struggle with algebra. This workshop gives your child focused, small-group time to build that comfort now.
Thursdays, 4:30–5:15 pm PT
Nov 5, 12, 19 · Dec 3, 10, 17
No session Thanksgiving week
Why this is important: Understanding what you read is the foundation for every subject, and for answering reading comprehension questions well on tests and assignments. This program gives your child practical tips and techniques for better understanding what they read, so they can give stronger, better-supported answers.
Wednesdays, 4:30–5:15 pm PT
Nov 4, 11, 18 · Dec 2, 9, 16
No session Thanksgiving week
Why this is important: Clear writing is one of the most fundamental skills a student can build. It shows up on every test, in every subject, for the rest of school. This program gives your child focused guidance to build the skills of organizing and expressing ideas and writing clear, well-supported paragraphs for essays and answers to questions.
Tuesdays, 4:30–5:15 pm PT
Nov 3, 10, 17 · Dec 1, 8, 15
No session Thanksgiving week
Please fill in the parent and student information, select the program(s) your child would like to join, and submit the form. We will contact you to confirm your child’s enrollment and share the session details. The classes are free, but please make sure your child can commit to attending all six sessions, as space is limited and other students are eager to attend. Thank you!
Note: We request your phone number so we can call or text you regarding the programs. By calling or texting Meemli at 888-248-9904, you agree to receive messages. If you no longer wish to receive text messages, you may opt out at any time by replying “STOP”.
