This class will be a multi-sensory, multimodal approach to taking notes in a way that’s both enjoyable and memorable! We will cover taking notes on a variety of content and multiple different note taking styles so each student will have opportunity to fine-tune their abilities to make their notes work for them and find a way they enjoy and understand. We will look at different systems, using shapes and colors as memory aids, digital vs physical note taking and how to study from your notes as well as SO much more! Here’s a peek at what our syllabus looks like:
Weeks 1-3 we will cover note taking basics like how to take notes, format your notes, mark up your notes and study from them so you are equipped with the basic understanding of what note taking COULD look like for you.
Weeks 4-9 we will take notes on a variety of lengths and styles of videos (starting short and getting longer) so we can try out our different note taking styles and begin see what works and doesn’t work for each student. As they get more comfortable we will try videos without subtitles/written points and the videos will get longer to test the quality of our notes and our abilities to study from them.
Weeks 10-12 we will transition to the written word by taking notes on both fiction and non fiction writing with specific focus on sifting and retaining information from textbooks, academic articles, and scripture. We will look at ways to identify important vs relevant information and how to summarize to avoid plagiarism as well.
Week 13-15 we will finish off with LIVE GUEST SPEAKERS who will talk to the class on a subject they’re passionate about and then we will have quizzes after each speaker finishes to see how well they did on taking notes and absorbing the information presented.
In our final week we will evaluate what they’ve learned and celebrate their progress! This progress party will be a chance for them to show off how their note taking styles has changed throughout the term and to evaluate what worked and did not work for them. They’ll also have a chance to share what they’d like to try differently in the future and we might play a game which requires note taking as well if time allows. ;)
If you made it all the way through this description thank you! If you have any questions PLEASE feel free to reach out! I have spent years taking notes and learning what did and did not work for me and if I can help save you and your student some of the many headaches it gave me figuring it out on my own I would love to. My heart is to give every student the opportunity to thrive by figuring out what will work best in a way they’ll best understand and I will do my part to provide excellent feedback and constructive suggestions to guide them toward their goals.
Requirements:
Must be a fluent writer. They can bring their own notebook/paper or take one provided by me on the first day of class, but they are required to bring that notebook every class thereafter.
Thursday - Dance Studio B - 118: 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm
Description:
Students who are selected to be one of our characters that dance a solo, small group or acting part will be taught their dancing and acting during this class time.
Requirements:
Students will be auditioning for these parts and then given permission to sign up for this class.
Receive two classes in one, in this brand new class offering! We will be using Not Consumed Homeschool curriculum called Thrive. The class fee provides the workbook for your student. The homework will include the student's workout time at home. Although the workbook says high school on it, I am breaking down these important lessons for our middle schoolers who want a deeper understanding of their nutrition and fitness. Thrive begins by laying out the foundation that God designed our bodies. Using scripture & science, your student will receive an education that focuses on stewarding the body they've been gifted. We will discuss various systems and organs in the body to help better understand how our bodies function and how to maintain your health. We will discuss the five components of physical fitness and do workouts together that will be encouraging and tracked for every student. Discovering what fuels our bodies, exploring the fundamental principals of nutrition, and how to apply these in order to make wise choices about food, drinks, and other substances. Your student will learn what it means to THRIVE as they lead a healthy, balanced life that honors God.
Receive two classes in one, in this brand new class offering! We will be using Not Consumed Homeschool curriculum called Thrive. The class fee provides the workbook for your student. The homework will include the students workout time at home. Our class can count for a half credit of fitness and a half credit of health. Thrive begins by laying out the foundation that God designed our bodies. Using scripture & science, your teen will receive an education that focuses on stewarding the body they've been gifted. We will discuss various systems and organs in the body to help better understand how our bodies function and how to maintain your health. We will discuss the five components of physical fitness and do workouts together that will be encouraging and tracked for every student. Discovering what fuels our bodies, exploring the fundamental principals of nutrition, and how to apply these in order to make wise choices about food, drinks, and other substances. Your student will learn what it means to THRIVE as they lead a healthy, balanced life that honors God.
In this class, we will be drawing what we see around us in our day to day lives.
Observational drawing is an important technique for artists and is often used as a foundation for other forms of drawing, such as figure drawing, still life, landscape, and portraiture. It is a skill that requires practice and patience, and can help artists develop their observation skills, fine-tune their technical abilities, and increase their understanding of form, light, and shadow. All levels of ability are welcome. Subject material will be pulled from everyday life, indoors and outside (weather permitting). In order to recreate what they observe, this class will build on the elements and fundamentals of art such as line, shape, shading, space, perspective, depth, and form to name a few. Materials include: sketchbook, drawing pencil to keep, as well as shared drawing tools for in class use.
In this class, we will be drawing what we see around us in our day to day lives.
Observational Drawing Jr. will: help strengthen memory, increase fine motor skills, and develop spatial awareness. Subject material will be pulled from everyday life, indoors and outside (weather permitting). In order to recreate what they observe, this class will build on the elements and fundamentals of art such as line, shape, shading, space, perspective, depth, and form to name a few. Materials include: sketchbook, drawing pencil to keep, as well as shared drawing tools for in class use.
Do you... Struggle identifying your child's learning style? Suspect dyslexia or dysgraphia? Need help implementing sensory strategies? Wonder what curriculum is the best fit for your child? Wish your child's IEP was tailored to your homeschooling goals?
I am a homeschool mom and licensed and registered occupational therapist and can help you in all these areas, and more!
OT evaluations/consultations are $75 and are approximately 1 hour. They include formal administration and scoring of appropriate developmental assessments and written report of intervention suggestions, sensory diets, and/or curriculum recommendations.
Your child does not need to have an IEP or developmental diagnosis to receive or benefit from OT services - feel free to contact me directly to see how I can support your homeschool journey!
Various times available, contact me directly to schedule: jill.t.valenti@gmail.com
Do you... Struggle identifying your child's learning style? Suspect dyslexia or dysgraphia? Need help implementing sensory strategies? Wonder what curriculum is the best fit for your child? Wish your child's IEP was tailored to your homeschooling goals? I am a homeschool mom and licensed and registered occupational therapist and can help you in all these areas, and more! OT evaluations/consultations are $100 and are approximately 1 hour. They include formal administration and scoring of appropriate developmental assessments and written report of intervention suggestions, sensory diets, and/or curriculum recommendations. Your child does not need to have an IEP or developmental diagnosis to receive or benefit from OT services - feel free to contact me directly to see how I can support your homeschool journey! Various times available, contact me directly to schedule: jill.t.valenti@gmail.com
I am a mom of two and recently a stay at home mom. I’m a licensed occupational therapist who has worked in early intervention and private clinics. I have worked with children 0-18 years with various disorders, most recently with children with Autism and Sensory processing disorder. I can help with fine motor, coordination, balance, feeding, and various sensory needs. I am trained in the Therapeutic Listening Program, infant massage, The Alert Program, some DIR, Interactive Metronome, Zones of Regulation, and Vestibular Activation.
Come explore the ocean through crafts, sensory bins, experiments and stories! Each week we will explore topics such as fish, dolphins, crustacean, oysters, seahorses, and much more. Each child will go home with their own notebook after our term has ended filled with things they did and learned throughout our ocean adventures.
“Here is the ocean, vast and wide, teeming with life of every kind, both large and small.”
Psalms 104:25 NLT
Requirements:
Children must be able to sit for 5-10 minute story time, have basic scissor skills, know how to use glue, must go potty before class, and parent must be available on slack for bathroom needs.