In this class I will be lightly following My Fathers World Kindergarten Curriculum. We will learn the basics of preschool/ kindergarten. We will learn the Alphabet (lower and uppercase and basic sound), tracing letters and numbers, numbers 1-10, counting, patterns, shapes, colors. I hope to also teach dot to dot, mazes and color by number. Each week we will focus 2 letters from the Alphabet, learn a Godly phrase, read a related book and do a related craft. Each child will receive a tracing book we will work on throughout the term in class. At the end of the term we will compile our crafts into wonderful Alphabet booklet each kiddo will get to take home. I'm excited to bring to life all the fun basics, while focusing on the wonderful world God has created.
Requirements:
Children need to have gone to the restroom before class begins, must be able to sit for story time, take turns, and help clean up their space. I will gladly welcome 3.5 year olds also. Please message me for an age exemption thank you.
God's Little Explorers emphasizes hands on learning and active engagement through four key components: Bible Adventure, Theme Adventure, ABC and 123, and Life Skills. It's an Adventure through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation! Bible Adventure focuses on reading Bible stories, singing related songs, and engaging in crafts or projects that reinforce the message of the story. Theme Adventure explores different themes with hands on activities like crafts, science projects, and cooking projects. ABC and 123 introduces alphabet letters, colors, shapes, and numbers, providing a foundation for early literacy and numeracy. Life skills focuses on practical like skills such as self-help skills, chores, manners, and service projects.
God's Little Explorers emphasizes hands on learning and active engagement through four key components: Bible Adventure, Theme Adventure, ABC and 123, and Life Skills.
It's an Adventure through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation!
Bible Adventure focuses on reading Bible stories, singing related songs, and engaging in crafts or projects that reinforce the message of the story.
Theme Adventure explores different themes with hands on activities like crafts, science projects, and cooking projects.
ABC and 123 introduces alphabet letters, colors, shapes, and numbers, providing a foundation for early literacy and numeracy.
Life skills focuses on practical like skills such as self-help skills, chores, manners, and service projects.
Is grammar gruesome in your grange? This course is tailored to the student who wants a firm foundation in forming sentences before advancing to English composition. Students, grades 5-6-7 will develop an understanding of written language by working with sentences and learning: 1) eight parts of speech (noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, interjection, preposition) , 2) five parts of a sentence (subject, verb, capital letter, end mark, completeness), 3) four purposes of sentences (declarative, exclamatory, interrogative, imperative), 4) and four structures of sentences (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex). Students will learn to diagram sentences by identifying basic patterns found in each structure. Students will also learn the essentials of punctuation and capitalization, preparing them to write and edit longer compositions.
Requirements:
Students must be able to read at or above 4th grade level and write legibly.
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
We live in a visual world. To make an impact on our world it is vital to be able to communicate visually. This class will present the fundamental concepts of visual communication. LORD willing it will be a year long journey from hand lettering and the use of type to producing a video for a YouTube channel. We will explore drawing, composition, use of color, designing and producing brand identity for a small business, digital photography principles, web design, children's book illustration, storyboarding, and more. We will use Photoshop, Premier Rush, Animate, and many of the software programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite of programs. We will learn how to draw on the Wacom One tablet screens in the Computer Lab.
So if you want to give your student an exposure to the world of graphic design, this is the class for you.
I'm Tom Snyder. I have a Master's degree in Teaching and about 60 years experience as a visual artist. I have worked as a school teacher for about the last 20 years. It would be great to be able to share what I have learned with your student.
Requirements:
I will provide a 3-Ring notebook, colored pencils, pens, and some paper. Your student needs to provide a desire to produce good work and communicate important ideas. You may want to provide other materials as we proceed through our time together but I would wait until you know what kind of project your student wants to do for an assignment.
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
This is the second semester of Graphic Design. We will build on learning from the first semester and then jump into more advanced projects like learning Adobe CC programs, designing web sites, producing videos, and simple 2D animation. We will explore drawing people, perspective drawing, composition, use of color, designing and producing brand identity for a small business, digital photography principles, web design, children's book illustration, storyboarding, and more. We will use Photoshop, Indesign, and other Adobe CC software programs. We will draw on paper and the Wacom One tablet screens in the Computer Lab.
I'm Tom Snyder. 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. This is your opportunity to upgrade your look in the business world, and get engaging marketing materials for a reasonable expense. Contact Tom for more information about this.
Requirements:
Successful completion of Graphic Design 1 or instructor approval.
Textbooks:
Perspective Drawing Handbook by Joseph D'Amelio, As of this writing, I have five copies of Perspective Drawing Handbook at $4 each
Designing Brand Identity (fourth edition) by Alina Wheeler. Available on Amazon. Used edition ok but please get fourth edition.
Graphic Design Rules by Adams, Dawson, Foster, and Seddon. Available on Amazon. A used edition ok but please get revised edition.
Wednesday - Computer Lab - 125: 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description:
Graphic Design 3 is the third semester of Graphic Design at Firmly Planted Center. In Graphic Design 3 we will start by reviewing the basic knowledge and skills of graphic design like Typography and Composition. We will draw people, do perspective drawing, work on composition and use of color. We will explore digital photography, and illustration. Then we will start exploring character design, storyboarding, sequential art, and classic animation. We will be using Paint.net for drawing and text creation. We will draw on paper and the Wacom One tablet screens in the Computer Lab. For video editing we will use Davinci Resolve, the same program used to create some feature motion pictures.
We will very briefly look at how AI is revolutionizing communication - it's benefits and dangers.
A limited number of scholarships plans are available to families experiencing financial hardship. Please contact me through Slack, text, or phone call.
Requirements:
Parents - Please screen Websites and YouTube videos for appropriateness.
Recommended Books for the library of students who are serious about Graphic Design:
- Graphic Design Rules by Adams, Dawson, Foster, and Seddon. Available on Amazon. A used edition ok but please get revised edition.
- Perspective Drawing Handbook by Joseph D'Amelio, As of this writing, I have five copies of Perspective Drawing Handbook at $4 each
- Designing Brand Identity (fourth edition) by Alina Wheeler. Available on Amazon. Used edition ok but please get fourth edition.
- Quality books on Character Design, Storyboarding, Animation, and Video Production
The main objective of this course is to teach multimedia communication through learning basic graphics design elements, basic photography and photojournalism concepts, and to develop some journalism and communication skills by building a Firmly Planted 2022/23 yearbook. We will begin the fall semester by learning and developing basic design skills, including layout, graphic design, and digital art. We will learn the basics of portrait photography, studio portraits and photojournalism. We will develop journalistic skills, including writing, interviewing, and gathering information.
This is a year long class and our goal for the fall semester will be to produce all the photography and the production program for the Theater class. The spring semester, we will continue our study of graphics design, photography and journalistic skills with the goal of producing a center yearbook that reflects the experiences of this school year and is an accurate representation of the center. This class encourages student independence, motivation, and responsibility, especially in regards to producing the yearbook.
Requirements:
Students of all ability and experience levels are welcome. Homework: 2+ hours each week. Requirements: Digital camera and a memory card. The digital camera can be a point and shoot although preference would be a DSLR camera. Students will need access to a computer for homework and the ability to download some free software apps. In order to produce the portraits, theater programs and yearbook, students will be asked to attend events and activities outside of the class times. These are meant to be learning activities in which the student will get real world experience in the design, photography and journalism fields.
Learn all about the Big 12 - 7 gods, and 5 goddesses - in Greek mythology while reading through the D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths and doing hands-on activities. The crafts will include painting an amphora, molding Greek columns, and more!
Is your child ready to hop, bound, run, dive, leap, jump, turn, kick and stretch ? Groovin Storytime for kids will encourage age appropriate movement and stories that help strengthen fine motor and gross motor skills while expanding our language skills. In this program, we will introduce stories and body movement in a very fun, loving and professional environment. We will work on skills such as rhythm, coordination, self confidence, discipline and structure. In addition we will also work on social skills like taking turns, making friends, teamwork and listening skills. We will use body actions to communicate an image (leaf falling) , communicate a journey (seeds growing into plants reaching for the sun) or communicate feelings such as strength and joy. Both boys and girls enjoy these classes. Stories will be preschool age appropriate and imaginative for the children. Please have your child in comfortable clothes to move in. Take your child to the restroom before class begins.