Enrich your child’s world with a delightful hour of nature study sculpting and children’s literature! We will learn interesting facts about a different animal each week, sculpt it out of clay, and wrap things up with a story about the "critter of the week." Basic sculpting and glazing techniques will be taught to assist in the creation of these future heirlooms. A new group of animals will be studied each session, so the class is fresh and exciting for continuing students.
For new kindergarten parents, to ease your nerves, please note that Hilary Ford will be responsible for escorting your child to or from their kindergarten classrooms and the Kids' Country portable and supervising lunch.
This spring, we are excited to offer 2 sessions of Critters and Clay. Session 1 from 2/11 – 3/4, and Session 2 from 4/15 – 5/6. Don’t forget to send a lunch with your child!
PM Kindergarteners: Thursday: 10:30 – 11:55a
Attend clay class, have lunch, then students will be escorted to the Kindergarten classrooms at 11:55am by the instructor.
AM Kindergarteners: Thursday: 1200 – 1:20p
Instructor will pick up students at Kindergarten classrooms at 12:00, have lunch, then have clay class until 1:20pm.
Theater with Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Endicott and Mrs. Alexander
"Step Into The Spotlight!"
(Grades 4-5)
Do you love to perform? Do you sing, act, play an instrument, or have any special hidden talents? Cast members will participate in all levels of a theater production through instruction in the following areas: terminology, etiquette, stage presence, choreography, sets, props, and technical duties, costuming, etc. resulting in a polished show performed for the community in March.
Please do not sign up for this class unless you are committed to attending every class session. You and your parents will be asked to sign a commitment letter.
The supply fee for this class will cover the cost of a t-shirt for each cast member, snacks, all props, sets and costumes.
Class Dates: Most Mondays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:30 with additional practices from 3:20 - 5:30 the week of the performance. Please check the "Schedule" tab for exact dates and times.
Performance: 3/11 at 7:00.
Kid Fitness for Kindergarteners
(K only)
Kid Fitness focuses on building skills and strength in our youngsters. We will focus on sports and fitness fundamentals, fitness games and activities, fine tuning gross motor skills, fostering teamwork, and balance and coordination. Most of all your kids will have fun! Your children will be exposed to sports principles for sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, and bowling. They will also be taught basic stretching exercises as well as how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Wednesday 12:10 – 12:50pm
Sports Conditioning
(Grades 1-3)
Healthy living requires that our kids push, pull, throw, climb, lift, and jump, effectively and safely. No matter what they are doing, whether it be competing in sports of just running around being a kid, these are important fundamentals to learn and remember, and most of all, practice on a regular basis. In this conditioning class, your child will learn all the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle. The exercises that we do will incorporate each of above mentioned principals. These exercises can help kids build a sense of balance, control, and awareness of their bodies. In this day of video games, and an increased level of inactivity, this sports conditioning class will add some fun games into your child’s life while teaching them how to use their bodies in a functional manner. All the while, they will be building strength that will take them into the next season.
Wednesday 1:50 – 2:50pm
Lacrosse
(Grades 2-5)
Stick School offers a recreational, co-ed non-contact Lacrosse program for 2nd-5th grade students. Stick School is based on recreation style games and a Reward Program designed to instill knowledge and confidence. Our expert instructors promote the physical, emotional and mental growth of each participant in a safe enjoyable environment. Stick School provides all equipment & instruction necessary for a child to develop his/her stick skills. Our goal is to provide a place where students have fun learning and improving their Lacrosse stick skills. For more information, please visit us online at StickSchool.org.
Wednesday 1:50 – 2:50pm
Junior Fit Club
(Grades 2-5)
The program is designed to promote youth fitness with a fun and exciting structure that reaches to all age groups, shapes and sizes of both girls and boys! The program is developed to educate youth about the benefits of physical fitness as well as participating in a workout. This 45 minute fun-filled workout begins with a 5 minute warm-up and continues with a 25 minute junior aerobic set. The set of routines are easy to follow and are choreographed to the most current music that the kids will love. The remaining 15 minutes of the class will be working on a performance routine and/or learning about the benefits of physical fitness through a variety of games tailored for their ages!
Tuesday 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Cooking
(Grades 2-5)
Give your child an opportunity to explore the kitchen with this hands-on course. Your child will prepare simple and healthy food items while learning about kitchen and food safety. We will also explore how math and science play a role in the kitchen. The best part will be eating your creations!
Thursday 3:15 – 4:15pm
Mad Science Light and Energy
(Grades 1-5)
Learn about electricity; make indoor lightning and conduct hair-raising experiments with an electrostatic generator. Discover the light properties of colors, holograms, and special effects. Understand the unique properties of heat! Learn about the power of lasers, watch inner workings of hand powered flashlights, and use a prism to separate the wavelengths of light. Make a key chain that shrinks in the oven and take home glasses that turn lights into rainbows!
Monday 3:15 – 4:15pm
Spanish for Kindergarteners
(K only)
This is a total Spanish immersion program. The curriculum consists of learning vocabulary words, exercise time (command words such as up, down, jump, etc.) hands on activities, songs, art projects and much more. We use instructional toys, puzzles, flashcards, books, games, etc.
We also offer optional-recommended audio-CDs (English & Spanish) that cover everything that we do in class, for only $12 each. This is an absolutely engaging and fun program for Kindergartners! Kindergarteners love it and learn much more.
Please don’t forget to bring a snack for your kindergartener, the Spanish instructor will supervise a 10 min snack break prior to beginning of class.
Wednesday 12:15 – 1:15pm
Spanish Level 1
(Grades 1-5)
This program is for first time Spanish students.
A+ Spanish Academy helps students learn the Spanish language in a fun, comfortable learning environment. Material is presented in an engaging, interactive, and useful manner. Students will learn real Spanish in an immersion setting, as well as become familiar with cultural elements of Spanish-speaking countries. The curriculum consists of learning ABCs, numbers, colors, vocabulary words, phrases (conversation), poems, songs, art projects, games and much more. Students will take home material to show the work that they are doing in class and to practice at home with the parents.
We also offer optional-recommended audio-CDs (English & Spanish) that cover everything that we do in class, for only $12 each. The goal of this program is to attain conversational skills.
Wednesday 1:50 – 2:50pm
Spanish Level 2
(Grades 1-5)
This program is for returning A+ Spanish Academy students or students with higher level of Spanish proficiency. 2008 - 2009 students should have received advancement recommendations from their teacher. New students are encouraged to consult with A+ Spanish Academy.
A+ Spanish Academy helps students learn the Spanish language in a fun, comfortable learning environment. Material is presented in an engaging, interactive, and useful manner. Students will learn real Spanish in an immersion setting, as well as become familiar with cultural elements of Spanish-speaking countries. This is a continuation course that follows last year’s Spanish program. The curriculum consists of learning all new vocabulary words, phrases (conversation), poems, songs, art projects, games and much more. Students will take home material to show the work that they are doing in class and to practice at home with the parents.
We also offer optional-recommended audio-CDs (English & Spanish) that cover everything that we do in class, for only $12 each. The goal of this program is to attain conversational skills.
Thursday 3:15 – 4:15pm