Enrichment Classes 2013-2014

DESCRIPTION PAGE September 29, 2014 – June 5, 2015  PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH.  PLEASE NOTE THAT EACH CLASS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 STUDENTS IN ORDER TO RUN.  CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED, IT WILL BE A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.  YOU ARE SIGNING YOUR CHILD UP FOR THE YEAR.  YOUR ENRICHMENT FEES WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR PRESCHOOL TUITION BILL UNLESS PAID IN FULL.

I SIGNED MY CHILD UP FOR: ______ENRICHMENT DESCRIPTIONS: EARLY DROP OFF – 8:00AM – 9:00AM We are happy to open our school early for those who need to catch a train, have already dropped their older children off at public school, or if you just need to grab a cup of coffee by yourself! You can send breakfast if your child has not yet eaten. Pricing is based on an October 1st start date, if you need to start earlier, please let us know, we will be happy to accommodate you.

LATE PICK UP (3’s, 4’S & 5’S ONLY) – M-F - 1:30PM – 3:00PM We are thrilled to offer a program that extends your child’s day until 3:00, which will help prepare them for the longer Kindergarten day. They will have some quiet time, snack, free play, and more! Please note that by law, we are required to have any child under the age of 5 years, rest for 30 minutes, if they participated in our regular morning program.

MINI MONET I & II (4’S & 5’S ONLY) – Monday & Wednesday What is art? How is art made? Who is an artist? Come draw, paint and sculpt as we try to answer these questions about art and explore our inner artist. This class is for children who enjoy being creative using a variety of art media including pastels, watercolors, and found objects. We will begin by looking at art that children are exposed to in their day to day life; art is everywhere! We continue exploring by looking at art basics and wrap up the year with individual masterpieces.

PASSPORTS AROUND THE WORLD (4’S & 5’S ONLY) - Monday & Wednesday Grab (or in this case, make) your passport and travel around the world! We will explore the culture, language, geography, and food of countries in different parts of the world through cooking, art, stories, music and math. We will begin by examining how we get to each place, what we need to pack, what we do when we get there, and how far away we are from home. Through this program, which will run during the second session, children will develop an appreciation and comfort for customs and people from different countries and cultures.

THE POWER OF PLAY The Power of Play provides an opportunity for children to develop socially in a smaller group. We will practice friendship skills and promote socialization through the use of cooperative games, board games, storytelling and sharing time. There will be a focus on developing skills such as taking turns, coping with winning and losing, and practicing communication with peers. This class will encourage children to share feelings and experiences, and work together to problem solve.

MIXED MEDIA ART Art encompasses many ways of creating! Each week we'll explore different mediums and the various effects when you combine them. From watercolors and pastels, to collage and sculpture, we'll learn that artists use many materials to make masterpieces.

BOOK COOKS Each class will revolve around a cooking project associated with a story. We will incorporate other skills such as thinking sequentially, using age appropriate math skills (measuring and counting), recognizing shapes and colors in food items, and nutrition (simplified explanations of how our bodies use food for energy and growth). Your children will take pride in their culinary accomplishments!

COOPERATIVE GAMES We try to mix up every class with some familiar favorites such as Red Light/Green Light, What Time Is It Mr. Fox, Duck-Duck–Goose, Hot Potato, and Relay Races, along with some neat new games (for them) such as Islands, Roll It, Mr. Freeze, Limbo and very fancy obstacle courses made up of anything from cones to hula hoops to bouncing balls! While we play we are learning about rules, taking turns, trying new things, and loosing with grace and humor. (* Please send child in sneakers.)

SOCCER SUPERSTARS Pre-school is the perfect age to introduce the universal sport of soccer and foster a love for the game. Let our Coaches teach your child the basics of soccer using fundamental games , drills and exercises. Players will develop motor skills and ball control as they learn how to dribble, trap, pass and shoot the ball. Games will include Sock Soccer, Sleeping Giants, and Traffic Light Soccer. Having fun is the number one “goal”! (* Please send child in sneakers.)

MANIC MONDAY Running, jumping, having lots of fun! Each week we will explore different ways to use our energy in a fun, athletic way!

CONSTRUCT THIS! We’ll be putting things together without using hammers and nails, but instead using glue, tape, and your child’s imagination! Before handing a child a saw or a hammer in the Wood Working Class; this is a great beginning class to explore 3D Art while learning the basics of tools including screw drivers, plastic power drills, and the ability to follow directions. (ie. Putting together a flashlight)

TUMBLING Balance, strength and agility! This class is for all our future gymnasts. Children will learn “fun”damental techniques on the balance beam, mini trampoline, floor mats and the huge exercise ball. These techniques will include weight transfer, balance, and inversions. Partner work and group poses will add to the fun! (* Please send child in sneakers.)

TWIST & SHOUT A hands-on singing and movement experience including a variety of xylophones, rhythm sticks, tambourines, tonally correct hand bells, a keyboard and boomwhackers. Boomwhackers you say? Come find out what they are. Musical theories such as note values, tempo, dynamics and the musical scale will be taught. Musical games such as limbo, freeze dance, and musical laps will provide the action! (* Please send child in sneakers.)

FUN WITH MATH & SCIENCE Back by popular demand! Come and unleash your mad scientist and math wizard. We will explore math concepts such as one-to-one sets and addition/subtraction. On alternative weeks we will explore science concepts such as cause and effect, our natural world and hypotheses and predictions. This is a fun way to learn basic science and math concepts.

FUN WITH NATURE Almost anything that we find in nature can be used to create art. We will learn how to open our eyes to observe the colors and textures of the earth, and use natural elements for artwork. Weather permitting, we'll try our hand at Land Art, creating art within the landscape outdoors.

WIGGLES & GIGGLES Remember your favorite playground and party games? This class will include these and many more. Parachute games, hula hoops, streamers, Pin-The-Tail On The Donkey- just to name a few- are all guaranteed to bring a smile. Games will emphasize cooperative and fair play and will promote both fine and gross motor skills. Brainteasers, riddles and rhythms, and tongue twisters will keep us sharp mentally and physically! (* Please send child in sneakers.)

YOGA FOR YOGSTERS Join Melissa as she helps teach better body awareness, self-control, flexibility, and relaxation through yoga. We will travel to the jungle, ocean and forest to learn the poses named after our friends in the animal kingdom. Then picture this…lights dimmed, candle lit, children on mats(supplied by school) and the sound of our breath. Namaste everyone. (* Shoes and socks come off for this one if child is comfortable with this)

POETS, AUTHORS, & ILLUSTRATORS - (4’S & 5’S ONLY) Come discover the world of poetry, fiction and illustration! We will create characters and settings through multi-media art projects, dictate and act out our own stories, and publish our favorite pieces in a group anthology. Our session will culminate with a visit from a published children's story author!

GARDEN CLUB Join fellow garden enthusiasts as we plant both indoors and outdoors so we won’t need to depend on the weather. We’ll make a vericompost bin (it uses worms), create unique ‘upcycled’ planters and terrariums, and learn a few fun facts along the way. We’ll plant micro green seeds which need only a few days to grow as well as plants that take months to grow, like tulip bulbs. We can’t wait to see your children blossom in this class along with flowers, fruit and vegetables.

BROADWAY KIDS Broadway, here we come! From bows and curtsies, to dramatic play, musical scales, and theory. We will join together as we learn some of the all-time favorites! The Lion King, Little Mermaid, Really Rosie, Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins and many more. See you at curtain call!!

FUN PHYSICAL FRIDAY Our “personal trainers” will get your child fit by incorporating props such as balls, ropes, beanbags and the giant parachute. These activities and many more will get them moving while having fun and exercising at the same time. This activity is ‘kid-friendly physical training’ at its best — call it mini-boot camp; call it fun!! *(Please send your child in sneakers)

ALL STAR SPORTS Ready,set, go- sports, sports and more sports! Kickball, tee-ball, Frisbee, and basketball just to name a few of the sports your child will discover. We will try to learn the rudimentary rules of each game but most importantly we will about sportsmanship and how to be a good team player! Go Team!! *(Please send your child in sneakers)