Students will explore the world of Narnia through the first book - The Magician's Nephew. We will read one chapter a week during class. We will also complete other activities as we progress through the book - lapbooking, writing, crafts, and other activities.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$32, Term Total = $32
Class Fee:
$50.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
New STEM Scientists
Ages 7yr-12yr
Carol Bates
Fall 2023
Science
- Physics
Schedule:
Thursday - Science Lab - 127: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
NEW STEM SCIENTISTS is a "Hands-On" class for 7-12 year olds. Students will learn new concepts every week and perform ALL NEW SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS that reinforce that concept, to take home. Our classes will include Science, Chemistry, Physics & Engineering.
Requirements:
Parents need to notify the teacher through Slack if their child will be absent so an experiment can be set aside for that student.
Parent help in class is always appreciated.
Assistants:
Devyn Thomas (14)
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Note Taking 101
Ages 11yr-18yr
Ellie Tauscher
Fall 2022
Language Arts
Schedule:
Tuesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
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.
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$50.00
Observational Drawing
Ages 11yr-14yr
Avonlea Allemann
Fall 2023
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Monday - Art Studio - 129: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Observational Drawing Jr.
Ages 6yr-8yr
Avonlea Allemann
Fall 2023
Arts
- Drawing
Schedule:
Tuesday - Art Studio - 129: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
< 1 Hour Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Specialty
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$95.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Occupational Therapy Consultation
Ages 3yr-18yr
Jill Valenti
Fall 2021
Tutoring Mentoring
Schedule:
Description:
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
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
0
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$0.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Occupational Therapy Consultation
Ages 5yr-18yr
Jill Valenti
Fall 2022
Special Education
Schedule:
Description:
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
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Occupational Therapy Treatment
Ages 3mos-18yr
Jilda Burlacu
Fall 2022
Special Education
Schedule:
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Private
Admin Fee:
$0, Term Total = $0
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
Office Software: Getting Started with Docs, Sheets, & Slides
Ages 14yr-19yr+
Bob Runnells
Fall 2021
Computer Technology
Schedule:
Tuesday - Computer Lab - 125: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Description:
The course will consist of 3 sections over one semester to cover word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software. Beginning to intermediate-level skill-building, mainly in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides. Functionality to be covered will be very similar to that available in Microsoft Office, Libre Office (open source) and other emerging products (e.g., Canva). Become familiar with the menus, learn to format text, graphics and tables for professional-looking documents. Set your own style that you can use for all your projects. Tips & Tricks to increase productivity. Get ready for college or work. Don’t get lost in the software. Helping you avoid using the Lord’s name in vain. Coursework can be as fun as students want to make it. Bring your own computer or use one in the lab. Requires google/gmail/classroom personal account; Beginners are OK, but the qualified student should know their way around a keyboard.
Homework: 2 hr/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$80, Term Total = $80
Class Fee:
$65.00
Supply Fee:
$0.00
One-on-One Training
Ages 16yr-19yr+
Kristin Krasko
Fall 2022
Physical Fitness
- General Fitness
Schedule:
Wednesday - Auditorium - 002: 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description:
Moms and young ladies improve energy, strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility as you work side by side with me, Kristin. This is my 3rd year teaching fitness at Firmly Planted and I am thrilled to be apart of our center! Be encouraged and learn effective techniques of all kinds of fitness while toning your legs, arms, glutes, and abs. Sharing my knowledge, educating and inspiring others to live a healthy and fit lifestyle is my true passion. I love to work with students new to fitness or students already on their fitness journey. Come train with me! Contact me for any questions. 360-609-8702