HAPPY FRIENDS PRESCHOOL CATALOG

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HAPPY FRIENDS PRESCHOOL CATALOG ~

 

Calling All Happy Friends!
We are so excited to welcome your preschoolers to our Happy Friends program. Have your child be inspired by vibrant colors, creativity, dancing, and so much more. The Happy Friends course catalog can be found below organized by subject.

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  • ages 3-6

    Instructor: Ashley Gonzales

    Happy Feet is focused on developing your child's motor skills and creativity through fun and creative activities. In this class your child will be learning a combination of ballet and tap techniques. This class will help keep your child active, work on their flexibility, learn how to move to music, learn how to follow instructions, and help get all their extra wiggles out constructively. Throughout the Happy Feet session, there will be opportunities for parents/guardians to observe their child's progress on planned observation days.

    Parents are not allowed in the classroom during class time, except on observation days.

 
 

  • ages 3-6

    Instructor: Amy Peck

    Super fun, hands-on exploration of themes throughout the year. Our time will be full of creative play, games, group activities, stories, art, science, building, and music. Please dress to get messy!

  • ages 4-6

    Instructor: Naomi Kugler

    Students will learn number recognition to 100 as well as addition and subtraction skills. They will also gain an understanding of skip counting and multiplication. This will be done through games, flash cards and manipulatives.

    Students must be able to count to twenty and recognize numbers 0 through 9.

    Students must have foam numbers, a pencil, washable crayons, and a plastic shoe box for storage of these supplies.

 
 

  • ages 4-6

    Instructor: Naomi Kugler

    Students will learn the alphabet and letter sounds. They will practice reading skills by playing games, using flash cards, and handling manipulatives.

    The ability to read is the most valuable skill a student possess. Students will be given the tools to decode words so they will be able to read.

    Students should already have a general idea of the alphabet

    Students will need foam alphabet letters, a pencil, large washable crayons, and a plastic shoe box for storage of these supplies.

  • ages 3-4

    Instructor: Amy Peck

    This course is meant for potty trained 3 & 4 year olds who will be turning 4 & 5 during the school year. The students will discover and learn about the world around them by exploring concepts & themes through hands-on activities in an atmosphere that celebrates the joys of everyday life. This will be done with a Christian worldview focusing on social-emotional development, language, literacy, & communication skills, gross & fine motor development, & creative and musical skills. The curriculum will be emergent, which is one that builds upon the interests, experiences, and cultures of the children. It is often spontaneous and responsive to the immediate interests of the group of children. Students should 'dress for mess' as we will frequently use paint, glue, etc...

  • ages 3-5

    Instructor: Bonnie Witt

    We will read stories, recite rhymes, do crafts, and play games all centered around alphabet letters and special holiday themes.

  • ages 0-3

    Instructor: Bonnie Witt

    This is a drop-in class. $20 per class. Register for single classes through iClass under Activities.

    This class is for infants and toddlers WITH their adult - Mommy and Me style. I will guide you in exploring folk and traditional songs, lullabies, and rhymes that we will combine with bouncing, wiggles, dancing, and tickle games together. Your baby or toddler will enjoy reviewing all you learn together each week and you will be helping to develop you baby's vocabulary, spatial intelligence for improved mathematics, boosting concentration, and more.

    This class requires a parent or guardian to participate with the baby or toddler.

  • ages 3-5

    Instructor: Bonnie Witt

    Preschoolers will have fun with music play and exploration. We will incorporate folk and traditional songs and rhymes, children's worship, and classical music with movement and dance to help children improve accurate rhythm, pitch, and musical expression.

    Although not required, I welcome parents to stay and participate with their child. It is so rewarding to be able to share these special songs and activities with your child at home as well.

  • ages 3+

    Instructor: Josh Thai

    Enrollment for Private lessons will open on May 31.

    Notice: Private lessons incur a separate donation pledge. In order to get the most from your musical education, all students registering for private lessons will be required to participate in a large ensemble (i.e. Advanced Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Choir). If students are unable to attend any of the large ensemble groups you will need to sign up for the Chamber Music class where you will be paired by the instructors into quartets, trios, duets and have weekly practices.

    One-on-One lessons designed to help you progress on your musical journey, no matter where you're starting from.

    Students will need Violin, Bow, Shoulder Rest

    Books may be needed on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of the student.

 
 

  • ages 4-9

    Instructor: Lisa Giordano

    The goal of this class is to introduce young children to group activities and how to have fun while learning. I want to make the class so fun and comfortable that they love coming to class and love learning new things.

    What students should expect: This class will not have a lot of sitting time. The students will have an activity, a short discussion, an educational video about “Community Helpers” and they will learn new songs and games. We also have costumes to play pretend in or act out stories.

    Some of the “Community Helpers”

    • Police

    • Doctors

    • Store Owners

    • Fire Fighters

    • Farmers

    • Fisherman

    • Soldiers

    • Teachers

    • Truck Drivers

    • Construction Workers

    • And more

    Please donate any costumes or games you are not using any more.

 
 

  • ages 4-6

    Instructor: Lisa Giordano

    The goal of this class is to introduce young children to fun chemistry experiments. I also want to show them how rockets work and how humans are going into space. The Scientific Method will be introduced to the students.

    What the students should expect: The students will have a short introduction to a chemistry experiment each week and then watch a short video about the experiment. After discussing the experiment and what they think will happen the class will participate in safe chemistry experiments.

    Homework: Parents should review the videos with the students and talk about the experiments.

    Grades: Attendance is very important for this class, so grades will be given for attendance. This class is categorized as an “educational class”, so I also give cumulative tests, midterms, and finals. I will be reading the questions out loud to this age group. The tests are made to be FUN with lots of praise and excitement for correct answers. Grades are not important for this age group; the priority is being able to learn to like or even to love test day and treat it like a game day.

    Chemistry Experiments

    • Make different kinds of slime

    • Chemistry of ice cream

    • Changing colors with acids and bases

    • Chemistry of baking experiments

    • Make safe Elephant Toothpaste

    • Plus, more!!!

    Rocket Science

    • Make different types of rockets and rocket fuel

    • Look at current real rockets going into space.

    • Discuss the men and women going into space.

  • ages 4-6

    Instructor: Lisa Giordano

    The goal of this class is to inspire students to be curious about how people lived and played in Bible times and beyond.

    We will make ancient inventions like toys, games, and houses.

    What students should expect: This class is a “hands-on” class. Each week different projects will be created using different natural materials and recycled materials. We will also have a short video and a class discussion about the project.

    Homework and tests – This class does not have mandatory homework. Every week, I post the class agenda with hyperlinked videos we watched in class. I encourage all students to review the videos each week and talk about them with their parents and siblings. The more you talk the more you remember.

    Required books – None. I use videos instead of books to help the students see the inventions and inventors. I print worksheets for the students when needed. The students are highly encouraged to rewatch the videos to increase long-term memory and understanding.

    Grades – Participation and attendance is very important in this class and will be graded.

    Some of the ancient inventions and inventors will be:

    • Making toys using items from nature that children in Bible times may have played with.

    • Making food from ancient recipes

    • Creating games

    • Making simple tools

    • Making different types of shelters

    • Studying Egyptian inventions

    • Studying Roman inventions

  • ages 4-6

    Instructor: Sara Roberts

    The Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! curriculum is a multifaceted unit that combines plant and garden learning, food exposure, brain- and body-boosting physical activities, and engagement well-built around plant part themes.

  • ages 3-18

    Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Thai

    Please schedule individual times for coaching on science fair ideas and progress through the entire science fair process.

    Coaching textbook written by Quest. It will be provided online, chapter by chapter.