Step into the shoes of our Founding Fathers as we bring the US Constitution to life! From the birth of a nation to the men who helped build it, we will explore the Constitutions history, its core principles, and its continued relevance in modern history.
We will go through the books, Shh! We're Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz, We the People by Peter Spier, and The Great Little Madison by Jean Fritz.
*The Great Little Madison is a chapter book which students will be assigned to read at home some weeks.
With the books as our guide we will be doing projects and activities to bring the US Constitution alive and meaningful to the students.
Requirements:
Middle school, (6th-8th grade), reading level as well as writing ability for completing journaling projects and reading a chapter book with the class. In addition, the ability to follow instructions for class projects such as making a hornbook or parchment newspaper.
Practice early literacy skills through engaging different pieces of children's literature. We will read the story, practice sight words, engage the context of the characters and explore the nature based themes. All the books will explore animals and nature settings allowing us to enjoy different sensory experiences, practice writing with multiple utensils and gain confidence in letter recognition. We will also spend time exploring the setting of the preschool room and practice early ed manners and sharing habits.
Requirements:
Must be able to be dropped off in a 50 min class, sit through a 10-15 min circle time and use classroom utensils (scissors and glue) safely.
This is the first semester of Web Design. After review of visual design principles, we will focus on how to design the flow of a website/app. Then we will actually create and test simple websites using the free versions of Mobirise, Pinegrow, Paint.net and other image editing software. We will start each class in prayer asking for God to flow through us to produce great work.
I have a Master's degree in Teaching and about 60 years experience as a visual artist. I have worked as a computer technician, typesetter/graphic designer, advertising manager, and school teacher. It would be great to be able to share what I have learned with your student. A limited number of scholarships are available to families experiencing financial hardship. In addition, we are seeking opportunities from business owners and professionals for students to produce corporate ID products and marketing material materials for your companies. Students will do all the work under my supervision. Contact Tom Snyder for more information about this.
Requirements:
To design websites you have to have a high tolerance for frustration and a huge hunger to innovate and learn how to do things. So the greatest requirement for this course is toughness and perseverance. Bring a water bottle and come to class with a thankful and cheerful mindset.
Students will study and investigate history through the lens of art. How did art genres respond to or become influenced by the social, political, and environmental climate of the day? What were the governing bodies of the time, what was civilization like, what have we pieced together from archeological discoveries and how do all of these events and people correspond with a biblical timeline?
*************New students may join and will receive ½ History credit for their academic transcript. Spring term will begin with the latter half of the Classical Antiquity period beginning with the Romanesque & Gothic genres.
Requirements:
****Materials: Purchase the Master and His Apprentices text book ($35 e-book) Students will supply a dedicated three ring binder (1 ½ - 2”) with topic dividers to keep their handouts, textbook and assignments organized. ****Time Management: There will be approximately 2.5 hours of homework per week on average (30 minutes/day), including time spent on Midterm and Final projects. ****Access to a computer and printer, as well as the ability to access Google Scholar and/or peer reviewed library text for generating research to complete assignments is necessary. • Supply & teacher payments are due January 9th. Families must respond to Groupzu invoices by this deadline to keep their standing in the class.
In this class we will explore different historical figures. Students will lapbook what they learn about each person we study. We will use books as well as videos and audio recordings as we discuss each figure. Students will also work on their own presentation of a historical figure that they study on their own. They will be given the chance to present to the class their findings - highlighting what the person was known for or contribution, their early life and education, and other information that the student finds interesting to share.
Some of the people we will study include:
Alexander Graham Bell,
The Wright Brothers,
Clara Barton,
Helen Keller,
Patrick Henry, and
Francis Scott Key
Requirements:
Students should be able to copy words from the whiteboard or form their own sentences and thoughts in a journal.
Monday - Classroom - 220: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday - Classroom - 220: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday - Classroom - 220: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description:
Wanted: Outlaws for Jesus –
Every day we will hit the trail with a Godly Campfire Roundup, make crafts that teach real cowboy skills, chow down at the chuckwagon, have a rousing good time with square dancing & relay races plus plenty of free time after all our “chores” are done.
Campfire Round-Up: prayer, pledge, verse & cowboy songs with harmonicas.
Bible verse: “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for God, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23 (tune: Home on the Range).
Crafts – Knot Tying Board, Wanted Posters, Sheriff Bolo Ties, Quilt making, drawing horses, covered wagons.
Chow Time: A Taffy Pull, Trail Mix, Smores, Trails End: Lil’ Smokies & cow patties.
Jail Time: If ya git caught being Godly you will serve time for serving the Lord.
Move Along Lil ’Cowboys – square dancing every day, Relay Races: Pony Express, Pass the Corncob , Charades.
Free time- shooting gallery(Nerf), lasso practice, panning for gold(water beads), Lincoln Log cabins, western dress up, cowboy books in our Teepee, pitching horseshoes, corn kernel sensory bin.
Hope y'all can join us.
Get ready to explore the wonders of the changing seasons! Toddlers and preschoolers will journey from snowy days to blooming gardens through hands-on play, art, music, and sensory discovery. During our winter weeks, we'll explore all things frosty and fun. Through literacy, fine motor, and sensory activities like "Penguin Ice Skating", "Winter Discovery Bottles", and "Puffy Paint Snowmen", children will strengthen early learning skills while celebrating the wonder of winter. As the season begins to thaw, we'll welcome spring with garden-inspired play! Little explorers will make Playdough Flowers, paint rainbows, and make Flower Petal Suncatchers while learning about growth, colors, and new life. Themed stories, songs, and playful activities will invite curiosity, creativity, and connection to nature. Join us for a joyful season of discovery as we explore the beauty of winter's sparkle and spring's bloom!
Requirements:
Children should be able to separate from a caregiver and follow simple directions in a small group setting. Parent or guardian must be available on Slack for bathroom breaks or diaper changes, and children need to be taken to restroom before class starts. A snack will be provided, please let me know of any allergies.
This spring we will be studying Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer. This mom-to-moms guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own Biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications, including prayer strategies, this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself so you can turn around and train your kids.
Come join us as we gather and study God's word. This class does not provide child care, Older children are allowed to be in the room if they have something to work on.
Come join us as we gather and study God's word. The study will be announced in January. This class does not provide child care, Older children are allowed to be in the room if they have something to work on.