LEAP CO-OP

Christmas Around the World

Instructor: Mrs. Strickland

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Class Description: 

Each week we will explore the Christmas customs of other countries and what they do to celebrate. Classes will include a read aloud (or two) and either a handicraft or a food item from that country.

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Special notes:

• No homework or special skills required. 

• Countries are subject to change.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – The Philippians

Week 2 – India

Week 3 – Nigeria 

Week 4 – Great Britain

Week 5 – Italy 

Week 6 – Iceland

Week 7 – Mexico

Week 8 – Central America

 

 

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Volcano Adventures

Instructor: Mrs. Salebe

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Class Description:

Welcome to Fun Volcano Adventures, an exciting 8-week class designed for curious 1st and 2nd graders! Get ready to explore the fiery world of volcanoes through science, geography, history, Bible and even art. Each week, we'll dive into new topics and engage in fun activities that will make learning about volcanoes an unforgettable experience.

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Special notes:

• None

 

Syllabus:

Week 1 - What is a Volcano?
Get ready to dive into the explosive world of volcanoes! We'll start our journey by learning what a volcano is, the different types, and how they are formed. ​

Week 2 - Volcanoes Here, There, and Everywhere! This week, we’ll travel the globe and discover the most famous volcanoes! From Mount Vesuvius in Italy to Mount Fuji in Japan, we'll learn where these volcanoes are located and what makes them special. ​

Week 3 - My Mouth is a Volcano Let’s take a break from the heat and explore our emotions with the picture book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook. We'll learn about self-control and how to handle our feelings just like a volcano handles its pressure. ​

Week 4 - Living with Volcanoes Step back in time and learn about the history, myths, and legends of volcanoes! We'll hear exciting stories from different cultures and discover how people have lived with volcanoes throughout history. ​

Week 5 - Active Volcano This week, let's get moving with a volcano-themed P.E. session and some creative drawing! ​

Week 6 - Is that Lava?
Time to put on our scientist hats and conduct a cool science experiment! We'll create our own "lava" and learn about the science behind lava flows and eruptions. ​

Week 7 - Volcanologist – What a Hot Science!
What does it take to study volcanoes? This week, we'll discover the exciting job of a volcanologist. We'll learn about the tools they use and the amazing discoveries they make. ​

Week 8 - Let's Erupt!
For our grand finale, we’ll combine science and food for a fun, hands-on experience. 

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Author Animal Science

Instructor: Mrs. Smith

 

Class description:

Using James Herriot’s beloved children’s stories, we will learn about animals and how to care for them through art and science!

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Special notes:

• Class will include no homework. Parents may want to pick up a copy of the books to have at home, but not required. Please also note that some of the stories have sad parts and animal medicine can potentially be scary to some. Our family fosters cats and dogs and I worked in an animal hospital through college, so we will discuss animal safety and proper care.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Author intro, Moses the Kitten, cat study

Week 2 – Moses the Kitten, cat study

Week 3 – The Market Square Dog, dog study

Week 4 – The Market Square Dog, dog study

Week 5 – Bonny’s Big Day, horse study

Week 6 – Bonny’s Big Day, horse study

Week 7 – Smudge the Little Lost Lamb, lamb study

Week 8 – Smudge the Little Lost Lamb, lamb study

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O'Canada

Instructor: Mrs. Crary

 

Class Description:

Class is designed to acquaint students with the basic geography, history, government, culture, language and regional differences of our nearest and largest neighbor.

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Special notes:

• Class will include no or minimal homework. Review of some material might be helpful so we can play some games in later weeks testing retention. No additional fees or materials are planned. Maps and other materials will be printed and provided.
  
  Grade level (1st) reading and writing will be helpful but not absolutely required..
  We will be learning Canadian geography, labeling maps (but can cut and paste labels, handwriting not required. We may be listening to history stories, learning songs, learning about Canadian traditions and holidays. We will do some crafts and coloring. Likely some documentary or other video material will be included.
  
  Final presentation will be a group presentation on stage about what we’ve learned. Hopefully each class member will have a part.
  
  Food can be a helpful way of exposing students to different cultures as well. So, I’m hoping to offer at least a few culinary experiences, but parent/student preference or allergies will be taken into account.

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Syllabus:

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Week 1 – Intro to Canada
Week 3 – Provinces, Capitals, lakes, rivers
Week 4 – Holidays and traditions
Week 5 – Language and English/French culture
Week 6 – Confederation & Commonwealth
Week 7 – National Anthem and other songs, Art
Week 8 – Prep for final presentation
 

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Basketball Skills

Instructor: Mrs. Hawes

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Class Description:

We will spend the semester working on conditioning our bodies, and developing basketball skills. Skills we will work on are dribbling, passing, lay-ups, and shooting. We will be doing lots of hand eye coordination practice. Please come prepared to exercise, that means running, jumping and sweating! Each child will have to bring a basketball with them every class, wear athletic clothes/shoes, and outdoor appropriate clothes. 

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Special notes:

• All skill levels welcome!

• Wear running clothes, sneakers, and pull hair back.

• As long as it's dry, we'll be outside, so dress appropriately for outside. 

• The class will require a basketball for each student, and the teacher will purchase the basketballs in advance. There might be a small fee to purchase one, and the teacher will contact you if there is a fee. Students will be able to keep their basketballs after the semester.

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – Stretch. Run. Dribble. Chest Pass. Shoot in bucket.

Week 2 – Stretch. Sprints. Dribble. Bounce Pass. Shoot in bucket.

Week 3 – Stretch. Run. Dribble crossover. Defensive slide. Shoot in bucket. 

Week 4 – Stretch. Sprints. Dribble game. Figure 8 passing drill. Catch, pivot, shoot.

Week 5 – Stretch. Run. Lay up drill. Play knock out. 

Week 6 – Stretch. Sprints. Figure 8 passing drill. Catch, pivot, shoot. 

Week 7 – Stretch. Run. Lay up drill. Scrimmage. 

Week 8 – Stretch. Sprints. Scrimmage.

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Happy Habitats

Instructor: Mrs. Peterson

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Class Description:

Welcome to Happy Habitats! In this fun class, kids will explore different places where plants and animals live, like forests, deserts, oceans, and ponds.. They’ll learn about the amazing creatures that live in each habitat and how they survive. Through fun activities, stories, crafts and projects, students will discover why it's important to take care of these habitats.

 

Special notes:​

• A lapbook that students will be able to bring home at the end of the semester

• Some Homework (mainly finishing up projects if needed)

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Syllabus:

Week 1 – What is a habitat? What is MY Habitat?

Week 2 -  Forest

Week 3 – Ocean

Week 4 – Pond

Week 5 – Savannah

Week 6 – Desert

Week 7 – Tundra

Week 8 – Class Review- Completion of favorite habitat dioramas.