K-8 enrichment
in chess, coding, robotics, math, and AI literacy.
Live classes and guided practice that help students build focus, problem-solving, confidence, and technology skills.
Programs that build focus, problem-solving, and confidence.
Start with one program, then add another as your child grows.
Students learn by thinking, building, and explaining.
In Griot Academy programs, students solve problems, test ideas, ask questions, and share what they are learning. The experience is structured enough for progress and flexible enough for questions.
Live Guided Classes
Students get real-time instruction, room to ask questions, and a weekly rhythm that builds habits.
- Small-group instruction
- Real-time discussion and guidance
- Structured weekly class rhythm
Hands-On Practice
Guided practice helps students review skills, complete activities, and keep learning between live sessions.
- Practice between live classes
- Assignments and guided activities
- Skills reinforced step by step
School Programs
Griot can support after-school programs, enrichment blocks, and school partnership pilots for groups of students.
- After-school and enrichment blocks
- Live instruction for groups
Group & Community Programs
Homeschool groups and community organizers can explore chess, coding, robotics, math, and AI literacy programming.
- Group scheduling support
- Program fit by grade band
Cohort Programs
Families can join early cohorts in chess, coding, robotics, math, AI literacy, and STEM with a clear enrollment path.
- Early cohort enrollment
- Small-group learning format
Bring Griot to your school.
Schools and groups can explore chess, coding, robotics, math, AI literacy, and STEM programming for students.
A simple path from interest to class.
Parents should know what happens before they click.
Tell us about your child
Share your child's grade, interests, and preferred schedule.
Choose a program or trial
Start with chess, coding, robotics, math, AI literacy, or a general STEM trial.
Join a guided class
Students learn with structure, adult guidance, and room to ask questions.
Track progress
Parents can see what their child is learning, what is coming next, and where support may help.
Continue with the right path
Families can enroll in a cohort, add another program, or use guided practice between sessions.
Tell us your child's grade and interests to get started
Built for K-8 families.
Parents need enrichment that is organized, age-appropriate, and carefully managed.
Parent-Visible Progress
Parents can follow enrolled programs, lessons, and progress updates in one place.
Age-Appropriate Paths
Programs are designed for younger learners with guidance matched to each grade band.
Guided Classes
Live sessions are structured with adult guidance and activities built for K-8 students.
Clear Communication
Families receive class updates, messages, and a clear view of what comes next.
Organized Enrollment
Parents can manage children, program enrollment, and upcoming sessions from one dashboard.
Structured Activities
Classes, practice, and progress tools are designed to make the experience easier to follow.
See what your child is working on.
The parent dashboard helps families stay organized. Parents can view enrolled programs, upcoming classes, assignments, quiz activity, progress updates, certificates, and messages in one place.
- View enrolled classes and upcoming sessions
- Track lessons, quizzes, assignments, and certificates
- Manage children and program enrollment
- Receive class updates and messages
- See progress across multiple programs
Next Class: Today 4:00 PM
Chess Strategy Lab — Alex
Guided by Experienced Instructors
Griot instructors lead small, guided classes in chess, coding, robotics, math, and AI literacy — with clear structure and room for student questions.
Marcus Webb
Chess Strategy & Critical Thinking
5
Rating
8
Courses
980
Students
Priya Nair
Coding Foundations
4.9
Rating
12
Courses
1,240
Students
David Ray
Robotics & Engineering
4.9
Rating
6
Courses
720
Students
Dr. Leah Torres
Math Reasoning & AI Literacy
4.8
Rating
10
Courses
860
Students
5
Program Areas
K–8
Grade Bands
Small
Group Format
Trusted by K-8 families.
Families and school partners share how structured enrichment in chess, coding, robotics, math, and AI literacy fits their goals.
“Chess Strategy Lab gave my son a clear way to slow down and explain his thinking. The class format felt organized, and I could see what he was working on.”
Linda Wu
Parent · New York, NY
“Griot made it easy to bring structured coding enrichment into our after-school program. The parent visibility helped us explain the value to families.”
Dr. James Sterling
Principal · Heights Academy
“My daughter started in Coding Foundations and actually enjoyed explaining how her project worked. The guided format made the first step feel manageable.”
Maria Santos
Parent · Austin, TX
“We piloted Griot robotics and math programs for a small group. The structure, communication, and progress visibility made the partnership straightforward.”
Superintendent Kim
District Superintendent · Oakland Unified
Questions parents ask before getting started.
Everything parents and schools need to know before getting started.
Start with the skill your child needs to practice most: focus, technology creation, hands-on building, math confidence, or responsible AI use. If you are not sure, book a trial class and share your child's grade and interests.
Find the right starting point for your child.
Whether your child is ready for chess strategy, coding projects, robotics challenges, math reasoning, AI literacy, or general STEM enrichment, Griot Academy can help your family choose a practical next step.
Try a class, join an early cohort, or compare programs first.