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Social Studies - Lower - American Symbols, Songs, & Traditions (S5)
with Tanya German

Overview
The United States of America has symbols, songs, holidays, and similar traditions that unify us as a country. We will learn about these, what they are, how they came to be, and what they mean to us as Americans. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Monday 9 am
Feb 3, Feb 10, Mar 3, & mar 10
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Math - Lower - S'More Subtraction (S5)
with Jen Litt

Overview
Students will learn all about subtraction. They will spend time counting numbers and finding out the missing numbers in both subtraction and addition problems and solving basic word problems. Each week we will focus on a different topic as well as review concepts covered the week prior. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Tuesday at 11AM
2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3 /4, 3/11
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Language Arts - Lower - Playful Poetry (S5)
with Britnie Naffziger

Overview
Foundational Reading Skills- Welcome, early readers, to this engaging course where we will have fun playing with words, poems and other fun stories! Topics covered will include print concepts, phonics, and word recognition. This course is designed for beginning readers, KN-1st grade, but all are welcome to attend. A work sample opportunity will be provided.
Course Time Wednesdays at 9am
Course Dates 02/05, 02/12, 02/26, 03/05, 03/12
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Science - Lower -Sun, Moon, and Stars, Oh My! (S5)
with Antonette Kennedy

Students will learn about the purpose of the sun, moon, stars, and planets in this 4-week study! We will learn all about the planets in our solar system as well as the moon and each of its phases. Get ready to create your own sundial and make hats with each of our planets on them. Let’s explore outer space!
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 11:00 AM
02/06, 02/13, 02/27, 03/06, 03/13
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Enrichment - Lower - Wonders with Art & Science (S5)
with Andrea Manroe

Overview
Discover the magic of winter through hands-on art and science activities! In this engaging class, young learners will explore winter themes like snow, ice, and seasonal changes while creating beautiful crafts and conducting simple experiments. From designing snowflakes to exploring the science of frost, this class blends creativity and curiosity to inspire a love for both art and science. A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades TK-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Fridays at 9:00 am
Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 7, March 14
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class for each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
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Social Studies - Lower - Needs vs Wants (S6)
with Tawny Binkert

Overview
I Want it! I Need it! What’s the difference? We are going to be learning about all saving and spending; producing and consuming; goods and services; wanting and needing. This is an excellent introduction to economics! A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades K-1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Monday 9 am
3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/21
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Language Arts - Lower - Grammar Can Be FUN! (S6)
with Erin Paris

Overview
Yes, grammar CAN be fun! Using standard English in speech and writing, this interactive course will review a few different grammar rules each week. Students will have fun learning about parts of speech, the difference between simple and compound sentences, and ending punctuation. Lots of hands-on learning in this course! Recommended for grades TK - 1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Wednesdays at 9:00am
3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.
Science - Lower - Fabulous Force and Motion! (S6)
with Ami Adkins

Overview
Students will explore force, motion, pushes, and pulls. They will get to experience all of these forces firsthand and create a science journal as they explore fabulous force and motion!
A work sample opportunity will be provided. Recommended for grades K - 1, but all students are welcome.
Course Time
Thursday, 11:00AM
March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10, April 24
Course Syllabus & Materials
Once your student is registered, you will be emailed a registration confirmation that includes the Course Syllabus & Materials document. It will include the Zoom link, state standards, expectations, and the materials that your student should have ready for class each week. After the class concludes, the slide presentations will be added to this document.