EXPL   RERS HOMESCHOOL CO-OP

1st Hour

 

PE: Sports & Games - Time to move! Participate in fun games and activities with your class.

Teacher: Tinetti

Supplies: Please wear tennis shoes and weather-appropriate clothing as PE is held outside, and bring a snack from home to enjoy.

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2nd Hour

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Mini-Weapons Ninja - This is a fun class where we follow step-by-step instructions on how to turn everyday household and office items into different ninja weapons for the modern era. We will also compete when time allows.

Teacher: Schlagel 

Supplies: A list will be provided in advace for which weeks an item from home may be requested- for example one week may need an empty cereal box, an old unwanted cd/dvd, toilet paper tubes, or a piece of a cardboard box

Class Fee: $10

 

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Art  - This semester we will emphasize crafts a bit more over art mediums- though we still will do both. Possibilities include string art, rock painting, jewelry making, a pumpkin paint, linocut stamping, beach and other ornaments for Christmas, oil pastels, mosaics, making watercolor Christmas cards, etc.
Students should come prepared to get messy and try new things.

Teacher: Elledge

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $35

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Drama - 

Teachers: Jones

Supplies:  

Class Fee: $

 

Breakout Box - This class will be utilizing BreakoutEDU.com kits and games. Instead of trying to escape a room, you will be trying to break into a set of locked boxes. You will need to think creatively and use your critical thinking skills to solve the puzzles with a variety of ciphers and clues that will unlock many different types of locks. The class will be divided into teams, and you will have to work together to get into your box before the other group!

Teacher: McGouirk

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $20​

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3rd Hour

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Beginner/Early Intermediate Music Class - Learn how to read music in the treble and bass clef, as well as the foundation of music theory with intervals, chords, patterns, scales and music keys. Gain hands-on use of this knowledge by learning to play simple songs on the piano and with handbells. We will also be using this knowledge as it applies to singing in parts and creating interest by utilizing dynamics, notation, counting, and voicing parts as a group with hymns. Lastly, we will cover the story behind a hymnwriter each week.

Teacher: Koepfer

Supplies: Keyboard is helpful but not necessary

Class Fee: $0

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Creative Writing - Have you ever wondered what you would say to an alien, what you would do with a pot of gold, or what you would do if a monkey followed you home from the zoo?  Then Creative Writing is for you!  Be aware: we laugh, we listen, we use our imaginations, and we encourage one another.  Please bring your listening ears and your funny bone!  We will write and share for 15-30 minutes and listen to short stories and poems for the remainder of the class.  All materials are provided and children will go home with a writing packet at the end of the semester.

Teacher: Adkins

Supplies: None

Class Fee: $15

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Class TBD -

Teacher: 

Supplies: 

Class Fee: $

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Civics/Mock Trial - Learn the fundamentals of American government in a fun and interactive way! Students will explore the judicial branch of government by participating in mini mock trials. Are the three little pigs responsible for the wolf being injured while trying to climb down their chimney?! We will find out what the jury thinks during one of our mini mock trials! In this class students will have the opportunity to participate in mini mock trials, classroom debates, and interesting discussions designed to promote critical thinking skills. There is no “objection” to how fun this class will be!

Teacher: Tinetti

Supplies: Paper and Pencil.

Class Fee: $5

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