LEAP CO-OP

Amigurumi 101: Crafting Cute Creations for Beginners

 Instructor: Mrs. Davidson

 

Class Description:

What is Amigurumi? Amigurumi is a Japanese art form that involves crocheting (or knitting) small, stuffed animals, plants, or objects. In this class, students will learn the art of amigurumi to create adorable stuffed animals using basic crochet stitches and techniques, which also makes it the perfect introduction to crocheting for beginners. From lessons covering how to hold a crochet hook to learning crochet stitches and shaping techniques, young crafters will gain a solid foundation to create their own unique amigurumi creations. Join us for a fun and creative class into the world of crochet! **While this class will primarily focus its lessons for beginners, all skill levels are welcome!**

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Special Notes:

• Tools and yarn will be provided, however students are welcome to bring their own to use and/or to share if they’d like. Please label their items properly if needed.

• Syllabus is subject to change based on students' progress.

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Syllabus:

Week 1: Crochet fundamentals: yarn types best for amigurumi, hook sizes, how to hold a crochet hook and understanding tension, slip knot and starting a magic ring
Week 2: Continue practicing magic ring and move on to single crochet stitches
Week 3: Increasing and decreasing stitches (double crochet stitches)
Week 4: Learning to read a pattern. Students will pick a simple amigurumi pattern to work on for the remainder of the course. These patterns will be provided.
Week 5: How to change color in a pattern; continue working on amigurumi creations
Week 6: Add stuffing and facial features/details to amigurumi creations
Week 7: Continue working on amigurumi creations
Week 8: Finalize and display completed amigurumi creations

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Cardiovascular System

Instructor: Mrs. Wright

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Class Description:

Join us as we dive into the details of our hearts and vascular systems! We’ll study blood, blood vessels and how blood travels
through our hearts and bodies. We also plan to dissect a sheep heart.

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Special Notes:

• An additional supply fee of $8

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Syllabus:

Week 1 –Blood cell types
Week 2 –Hemostasis
Week 3 –Anatomy of the heart
Week 4 –Physiology of the heart
Week 5 –Sheep heart dissection
Week 6 –Blood vessels
Week 7 –Pathology
Week 8 –Review

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Soccer Skills

Instructor: Mrs. Rucker

 

Class Description:

Let's have fun playing soccer! Whether you're a seasoned soccer player, or never touched a soccer ball in your life, this is the class for you! There's always something to learn. We'll start with the basics and go from there.

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Special Notes:

• Please have a soccer ball for each person for this class. I have a few, but not enough for a whole class. No cleats will be needed for this class, but a good pair of sneakers is a must!

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Syllabus:

Week 1 –Let's go over the basics!
Week 2 –Basics plus a little bit more!
Week 3 –Keep practicing those skills!
Week 4 –Skills, skills, skills!
Week 5 –Dribble, dribble, dribble!
Week 6 –Let's keep practicing what we learned!
Week 7 –You pass to me, I'll pass to you!
Week 8 –One last time!

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O'Canada

Instructor: Mrs. Crary

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Class Description

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

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Special Notes:

• Class will include minimal homework. Review of some material might be helpful so we can play some games in later weeks testing retention. There may be some preparation time needed at home for the final project.

• No additional fees or materials are planned. Maps and other materials will be printed and provided.

• Grade level (5th) reading and writing will be helpful but not absolutely required.

• We will be learning Canadian geography. That will require the ability to label maps legibly. An accommodation of providing the labels so they can be cut and pasted is possible, just let me know if that’s needed.

• Depending on class composition and interest, written responses to prompts or other responsive writing can be an option. This can be as a class or available for individual enrichment. We will also be discussing French language and culture so grade level English is helpful, but again not required.

• Reading of some history or other cultural summary materials will likely be a part of class. But, that can be read aloud.  And, there are some quiz games to reinforce history and geography learning that would require reading and information retention. But, depending on class size, we could do that in teams for support.

• I expect to incorporate some video materials as well, and may have some artistic endeavors available. We may be listening to history stories, learning the Canadian National Anthem, or other songs.

• We will look at the Canadian government structure/ political system, so a basic understanding of the American government is helpful, but that can be reviewed briefly if needed. 

• Final presentation will have options and can be developed based on class preferences. It can be one of or a combination of: a skit, an onstage presentation, a partnership with the younger class on stage, bulletin board and map presentation, written responses. The class may have some other ideas, too.

• Food can be a helpful way of exposing students to different cultures as well.  So, I’m hoping to offer at least one or two culinary experiences, but parent/student preference or allergies will be taken into account.

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Syllabus

Week 1 – Intro to Canada, Geography

Week 2 - Geography continued and Early Explorers

Week 3 – England & France, Confederation, Commonwealth

Week 4 –  Canadian Government.  First Nations, Métis,, etc

Week 5 –  En Français! Vive les Québécois!

Week 6 – Modern History, Canadian Inventors, other contributions

Week 7 – National Anthem, final project decision, review/ complete topics

Week 8 – Prep for final presentation

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Nutrition by Choice

Instructor: Mrs. Strickland

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Class Description

Students will learn about the fundamentals of nutrition. Each week they will listen to a lesson and then interact. We will have fun learning the principles and skills to help us stay on track to healthy nutrition habits.

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Special Notes:

• This class will include some homework or online research.

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Syllabus

Week 1 – Protein, it’s what’s for dinner. Plus, personal body scans
Week 2 – Learn How to Plan for what your body needs daily
Week 3 – No Carb left behind
Week 4 – Decode Nutrition Labels & Portions
Week 5 – Sugar, sugar sugar…Sugar
Week 6 – Digestive Health matters
Week 7 – A secret weapon…Fiber
Week 8 – Exercise- why bother

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