Need to get wiggles out in a fun and productive way? Welcome to Bibles and Basketballs where kids will learn biblical truth and basketball basics. Each week we will do a short devotion and then learn some basketball skills such as dribbling, defensive slides, and shooting. We will incorporate games into our practices and have several scrimmages throughout the term.
Bibles and Basketballs is a class for kids ages 5-7 years old which combines fun, skill-building basketball activities with meaningful lessons from the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Each week we will focus on a different character trait - like love, joy, patience, and self-control - through devotions and teamwork challenges. Children will learn dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and game awareness at their own pace, with drills suited for various skill levels. This class encourages sportsmanship, faith, and confidence both on and off the court, helping kids grow not only as players, but as followers of Christ.
It can be hard to navigate the world today with conflicting messages coming at us. It's even harder for our kids. In this class the students will learn what is Biblical truth and how that is different from what we feel or what the world says truth is. We will be using Foundation Worldview curriculum on Biblical Worldview. These lessons will include a 10-15 min interactive video lesson, followed by a class discussion, and an activity such as: a worksheet, coloring sheet, or game. Some topics covered will be: truth is what is real, God is the source of truth, God is the creator, humans are God's image bearers, and right and wrong are truths, not feelings.
It can be hard to navigate the world today with all kinds of messages coming at us. It's even harder for our kids. In this class the students will learn what is Biblical truth and how to sift through what the World tells is is truth or good to see what is evil and what God really wants for us. We will be using Foundation Worldview curriculum on Biblical Worldview which will include a 10-15 min video lesson, followed by a discussion, and class activity.
In this class for 4th-6th graders, we will be using curriculum from Junior Achievement and complete the course with a field trip to a simulated town in Portland. Students will learn about their roles as citizens, workers and consumers. We will discuss their responsibilities in a community and what a free enterprise system is. Money management skills will be introduced such as banking practices and writing checks.
The culminating field trip is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6. We will meet at FPHRC and carpool to the simulation off Foster Rd in Portland. We will need a few chaperones to drive students and also assist with the simulation. There will be a limit to the number of chaperones we can take. The 4-5 hour simulation will allow students to be hands-on in a mockup community. They will be assigned jobs, receive paychecks and be able to purchase things with their income.
A field trip permission slip will be required for this course.
In this class for 4th-6th graders, we will be using curriculum from Junior Achievement and complete the course with a field trip to a simulated town in Portland. Students will learn about their roles as citizens, workers and consumers. We will discuss their responsibilities in a community and what a free enterprise system is. Money management skills will be introduced such as banking practices and writing checks.
The culminating field trip is scheduled for Friday, May 15. We will meet at FPHRC and carpool to the simulation off Foster Rd in Portland. We will need a few chaperones to drive students and also assist with the simulation. There will be a limit to the number of chaperones we can take. The 4-5 hour simulation will allow students to be hands-on in a mockup community. They will be assigned jobs, receive paychecks and be able to purchase things with their income.
A field trip permission slip will be required for this course.
Traditionally this course is designed for elementary students but I have found it is more applicable and memorable if completed in middle school. Students will learn about income, banking, how to balance a bank account, spending and saving money, and about the roles that individuals play within an economic system. Generally, kids participate in a simulation at the conclusion of the class. We will hold our own simulation at the center where students will have a "job", earn "money", deposit their paychecks, balance their account, and shop/play at the other "stores".
In this class, students will be taught the ancient art of block printing using linocut technique. Working within a loose theme for each assignment, projects will begin with composition and design in the form of a drawing, pulling from the student’s own inspiration and reference photos. Students will transfer the drawing from paper onto linoleum slabs and carve out the design using a kit of carving blades. Printing ink will then be rolled on and paper pressed to create a series of original handmade prints and cards. Once created, block prints can be used an endless amount of times!
This class is workshop style, giving students the space to freely work at their own pace following instruction at the beginning of each class. Printing days will be scheduled throughout the semester to print all completed blocks to date. This is an art form that takes time and pacing will be different for each student. My intention is for students to deep dive into this art and to do so will require a slow down and moving along at the artist’s individual pace to achieve mastery of the assignment and joy in the process.
Homework: Students will be asked to brainstorm at home for subject matter that is meaningful to them for their own block print designs. It will be suggested they bring in a few printed reference photos or photographs of their own. These can be landscapes, pets, objects of personal importance, etc. Students will have a sketchbook that will be kept in the classroom for the duration of the semester, but if your student has a strong interest in this art form, it is recommended to also have a sketchbook at home for taking down new ideas and sketches for future prints that can be brought to and from class.
At the end of the semester, students will have the option to keep their carving kit for at home projects.
Requirements:
Due to the nature of the sharp carving tools used in this class, students must be able to follow directions well and be open to slowing down to put the required time into the details of the project.
In this class, students will be taught the ancient art of block printing using linocut technique. Working within a loose theme for each assignment, projects will begin with composition and design in the form of a drawing, pulling from the student’s own inspiration and reference photos. Students will transfer the drawing from paper onto linoleum slabs and carve out the design using a kit of carving blades. Printing ink will then be rolled on and paper pressed to create a series of original handmade prints and cards. Once created, block prints can be used an endless amount of times!
This class is workshop style, giving students the space to freely work at their own pace following instruction at the beginning of each class. Printing days will be scheduled throughout the semester to print all completed blocks to date. This is an art form that takes time and pacing will be different for each student. My intention is for students to deep dive into this art and to do so will require a slow down and moving along at the artist’s individual pace to achieve mastery of the assignment and joy in the process.
Homework: Students will be asked to brainstorm at home for subject matter that is meaningful to them for their own block print designs. It will be suggested they bring in a few printed reference photos or photographs of their own. These can be landscapes, pets, objects of personal importance, etc. Students will have a sketchbook that will be kept in the classroom for the duration of the semester, but if your student has a strong interest in this art form, it is recommended to also have a sketchbook at home for taking down new ideas and sketches for future prints that can be brought to and from class.
At the end of the semester, students will have the option to keep their carving kit for at home projects.
Requirements:
Due to the nature of the sharp carving tools used in this class, students must be able to follow directions well and be open to slowing down to put the required time into the details of the project.