Classes are listed by Title, Instructor (student grade) and supply fee, where applicable.
9 am
Seussville (pK-2) Abbey Rich $5 supply fee
Join us for a fun-filled adventure of one of the greatest authors of all-time, Dr. Seuss. Each week we will read, giggle, craft and game our way through some of his books. This will be a Seuss-arific class! Examples of some of the books: Green Eggs & Ham, The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who...
Let’s Get Cooking I (1-4) Christie Moser, $10 Supply Fee
“Let’s Get Cooking” will be a fun, learning experience in which students will learn basic culinary skills through preparing snacks, simple entrée foods , and desserts. We will be preparing recipes with which they will build their own recipe book to take home at the end of the semester. Table settings, table manners, thank you notes, and other simple etiquette will be touched on as well; giving students a foundation to strengthen their social skills. A short devotion and Scripture will add to the culinary fun---building character and confidence, increasing self-esteem, making friends, and creating a positive impression on others. The students will especially enjoy making holiday treats and planning a party for the end of semester. Each “Jr. Chef” will receive a chef’s hat & music CD on the 1st day of class.
Bug Out! (2-4) Carol Plaster, $2 supply fee
Come explore the amazing world of insects and arachnids! Ants, spiders, butterflies, bees and more will be our subject of study through hands-on activities and observation of some species. Students will need a pencil and a pocket folder for hand outs.
World Geography Part 2 (3-6) Kellie Stubblefield
World Geography is back and better than ever! Ground Rules will join forces with some unique geography games to create a fun and entertaining learning experience. This semester students will dance, draw, sing and play their way through the countries of Africa, Asia, and Australia while developing a better understanding of our world. Floor maps, games, music, landmark models and mnemonics will be used to help students learn about, locate and memorize the countries of the world. Optional fun homework that students can do independently will be sent home to reinforce learning. Parents are welcome to visit the classes throughout the year and be a part of our final day festivities. Students need not have taken Geography Part 1 to take Geography Part 2.
10 am
Made in His Image: Our Bodies! (K-3) Pam King, $2 Supply Fee
1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own, (AMP)
This class will be based on The Organic Puppet Theatre Health Activities book by Terry Louis Schultz and Linda M. Sorenson. We will explore 7-8 body parts with a focus on keeping them healthy. Each class will consist of learning about the body part and making that part come to life through puppetry. No worries- we won’t go any further than the kidney and bladder! This class is very hands on so good small motor skills are encouraged for cutting and coloring. Please have children bring a folder with pockets to hold handouts.
Children Around the World (pK-1) Shelly Halpern, $5 Supply Fee
This class is full. We will take a few students on a wait list, but please consider signing up for a different class.
Come on the ultimate field trip around the world! The students will be introduced to different countries in Europe, Africa and Asia through language, culture, dress, flags, and food. Each child will create a "suitcase" to store pictures of children in traditional dress as well as flags of the countries. They will also stamp a passport with a special seal from each country. The students will use a world map to identify the countries they visit. (Children need not have attended the fall semester of this class to sign up for winter semester. Different countries will be explored.)
Let's Get Cooking! II (1-4) Christie Moser, $10 Supply Fee pre-requisite: Let's Get Cooking I or permission from instructor
“Let’s Get Cooking II” will be an extension of the Fall 2012 class. The students will become more involved in the recipe's level of skill. This class will also teach the chefs to work more independently in the kitchen.
States and Capitals (2-4) Lori Frank
This class is full. We will take a few students on a wait list, but please consider signing up for a different class.
Children will learn states and capitals in fun creative ways. We will use games and songs to learn states, capitals, and location of the 50 states. The students will be assigned one state per week to do research. Then they will present their findings in front of the class the following week. (Example: research the state nickname and how did they get that nickname) Please have the children bring a folder with pockets to hold handouts.
11 am
Hands-On Science (K-2) Pam King $5 Supply fee
This class is full. We will take a few students on a wait list, but please consider signing up for a different class.
This class will offer wonderful opportunities for budding scientist to take part in weekly experiments. We will use various resources that will maximize our science experience. Scientific information will be shared weekly with students followed by a hands on activity. Students will need to bring to class each week, a pocket folder and a sharpened pencil. At the end of the course students will participate in an in-class science fair!
Games Galore and More.....Again! (2-5) Kellie Stubblefield
What could be better than playing unique and exciting games with your friends while learning important math, reading, grammar, geography, memorization, logic and social skills? I am excited to offer a games class again this semester. We will continue to emphasize the importance of cooperation and sportsmanship. Each week we will focus on a different academic or character theme such as story telling, fractions and percentages, map skills, writing and grammar, addition and multiplication, word play, dealing with frustrations, geography and logic skills. (We may even "be a duck" again this semester!) I will set up game stations and give instructions and silly demonstrations for each game. Students will be given time to play each game, and we will switch up the teams every 3 weeks. I hope some new (and maybe a few old) friends will choose to join in the game playing excitement.
Fun with Science (3-5) Lori Frank, $7 Supply Fee
We will explore the world of Science in a fun, hands-on class. Students will learn the basics of chemistry, including atoms, molecules, molecular bonds, and more. Students will learn the basics of forensics including chromatography, fingerprinting, blood typing, and microscope analysis. There will be experiments and messes to be made in this exciting class. Please have the children bring a folder with pockets to hold handouts.
The Garden Club (3-5) Abbey Rich, $5 Supply Fee
We will discover the different types of plants, seeds, flowers and their parts, as well as plant our own ‘take home’ gardens. We will try some different types of seeds to grow and learn all about them! Gardening gloves will be provided. Come ready to learn every week and even get your fingers in the dirt together! I plan to use a variety of books/information but also the Magic School Bus book on seeds.
Junior Reporter (4-6) Stephanie Harrison
This class is full. We will take a few students on a wait list, but please consider signing up for a different class.
This class will take the mystery out of writing reports. It will lead students through a simple process that they will be able to easily replicate. It will include topics such as writing a purpose statement, taking notes, making an outline, writing a good beginning and ending, and revising and editing. Upon completion of this course, students will have written one full report on a topic that interests them.