Calling All 5 - 7 Year Olds!
We are so excited to welcome your 5-7 year-olds to our kindergarten and early elementary program. Have your child be inspired by vibrant colors, creativity, dancing, and so much more. The Curiosity Cubs course catalog can be found below organized by subject.
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ages 6-12
Instructor: Katrina Lusteck
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1360
In this hands-on class where imagination and creativity are key!
What students can expect in class:
- We will start with a Bible lesson, then students will be challenged with a new build concept.
- Students will design their own project. They will participate in solo and group projects.
- Project challenges are centered around fun, faith, creativity, and fellowship.
- Students will create a story to go along with their project, then tell it as they present their creation to the class. They will participate in a group discussion and ask questions during presentations.
Learning goals:
- Understanding important Biblical concepts.
- Enhancing motor skills, creative thinking, teamwork, listening during presentations, participating in group discussions, storytelling, and public speaking.
- Have fun!
HOMEWORK: Students will be provided with suggested prayers and discussions for home extension activities. These are ungraded.
"Students must bring the following LEGO pieces to leave in class:
LEGO Classic Baseplate (any color, 32x32 studs, 10"X10")
LEGO Classic Suitcase 10713 (213 pieces). 1 set per student.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Ingrid Moss
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1419
This class can emphasize how much compassion Jesus has for us and his heart for helping us by reading Bible verses about the miracles Jesus performed and His parables. Each class will include a craft that correlates with our reading and discussion.
Students will need old tee shirt for craft projects. Parents may be asked to donate craft items if they have them by teacher notification a couple of weeks before the craft will be done.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Ginger Sewell
Tuesday - https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1356
Thursday - https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1355
This course is designed for students to experience a wide variety of art media. We will create projects based on specific artists and styles. Drawing, painting, sculpture, pastels, mosaic art, and more will be covered in this course.
Tuesday or Thursday classes available
This class will be displaying at the Fine Arts Festival.
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age 6-9
Instructor:
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1288
This course will provide students an opportunity to explore the world of crafting. We will work with many different materials including beads, fiber, fabric, paper, and much more!
This course will be displaying at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Ingrid Moss
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1402
Students will have fun exploring art! They will learn what it means to be an artist and engage in the process of creating and editing their art until the desired piece is achieved. They will have the opportunity to work with many different types of media. We will incorporate the art elements of line, shape, proportion, form , texture, and more. Emphasis will teach basic drawing methodology of combining shapes to draw animals and other objects from the real world. Students will explore various styles of art and learn to add detail to their work. Abstract art will also be part of their art experience. Learning to value each student and their work is a big part of our class. We will also read picture books that showcase different illustrators and artistic styles.
Students will need 3 ring binder for portfolio; old tee shirt or apron
This class will be displaying at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-12
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1258
Acrobatic Arts Level 1-3 will focus on strength and flexibility needed for acrobatics. Dancers will work on skills such as forward and backward rolls, bridges, stands, bridge walks, cartwheels, and partner work.
Dancers must wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-18
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1428
Acrobatic Arts Level 3-6 will focus on building onto the skills learned in beginner acro. Dancers will work on skills such as walkovers, limbers, spiders, and partner work.
Dancers must wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.
Class Prerequisite: Beginner acro or equivalent
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-18
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1259
Advanced Acro will be working on skills including handsprings, tucks, aerials, combination skills and advanced partner work.
Dancers must wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.
Class Prerequisite: Intermediate acro or equivalent
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-11
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1261
Ballet I will include barre work, centre work, across the floor, strength training, stretching, and choreography. Dancers will learn ballet terms and vocabulary, proper posture and arm placement, and basic ballet movements such as: plies, tendus, degages, ron de jambes, releves, chaine turns, and bourrees.
Form fitting clothing required, each dancer must come equipped with a hair tie or headband to keep hair away from face. Students will need ballet shoes.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5-16
Instructor: Beth Solinsky
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1379
An exciting class introducing students to Irish step dancing. Learn the basic steps of reel and light jig in order to perform at the Quest fine arts performances at the end of each semester. There may be other community performance opportunities throughout the year such as the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival and the Tucson Celtic Games.
Students will need Irish Dance soft shoes and Quest Irish Dance T-Shirt. Simple costume will be required for Fine Arts Performance
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 6+
Instructor: Ashley Gonzales
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1030
Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance. Jazz also has its own movement vocabulary ranging from the isolations of certain body parts to the movement of the entire body with the accents of musical rhythms. Jazz dance includes strength, flexibility and conditioning techniques, and progressions including turns, kicks, and leaps. There is no prior dance experience needed for Beginning Jazz.
Students will need black Jazz Shoes.
This course will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-18
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1265
Creative Choreography and Improv will be a great opportunity for dancers to learn how to choreograph their own dances. Dancers will learn how to improve their improvisational skills, confidence, and artistry.
Dancers must wear form fitting clothing and have hair pulled away from face.
This course will have the option to audition their own pieces for the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 3-6
Instructor: Ashley Gonzales
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1272
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.
Students will need pink ballet shoes for girls and black ballet shoes for boys and black tap shoes for all.
This course will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7+
Instructor: Bethany Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1338
Students will learn how to express emotion through dance while incorporating technical skills that are rooted in the styles of ballet, lyrical, and jazz. Students will have a lot of fun learning combinations and movement across the floor, all while praising the Lord! Technique will be strengthened through this class along with flexibility, strength, and expression.
Students will need a dance leotard, stretch pants/shorts, and black jazz shoes. Students will be charged a costume fee for dance clothes/shoes for performances. No prior dance experience required.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7+
Instructor: Bethany Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1340
This class is for students who've had at least one year of ballet, jazz, or contemporary
training. Each week will be full of fun choreography, flexibility/strength training, and worship. We will build technical skills as well as style and artistic expression.
Contemporary dance combines modern dance, ballet, and jazz techniques. Come praise God through the art of dance!
Students will need dance leotard, stretch pants/shorts, and pirouette shoes. 1+ years of dance experience required.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7-18
Instructor: Rayne Reetz
Dance company is a great way to learn and practice choreography with a group. You get to improve your dance skills, work on your timing, and build a sense of community with your teammates. Company dancers also have additional performance and travel opportunities, and boosted technique training.
Auditions will be the Friday before Fine Arts Festival in May, from there I will be able to separate them into teams and then I will know how many hours I will need for rehearsals.
Students must have 2+ years dance experience
Students will be charged competition fees and costume fees.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5+
Instructor: Bethany Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1344
This 1-hour course will be a lively introduction to tap dance. We will be focusing on keeping time and repeating rhythms using fun exercises, upbeat dances, and rhythmic games. Students will learn beginner tap steps including shuffle, flap, ball change, cramp rolls, buffalo, Irish, and maxi ford. Students will build a foundation to prepare them for any future tap classes!
Students will need black tap shoes, Fine Arts Festival costume.
No prior dance experience required.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7+
Instructor: Bethany Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1343
This course is for students who have mastered the basic techniques from level 1. Intermediate tap is a fast-paced, challenging, but still super enjoyable class! To maintain strength and flexibility, students are highly encouraged to train several hours per week in other types of dance. Great supplemental classes include ballet, jazz, acro, leaps/turns, PBT, rhythmic gymnastics, and stretch/ strength. Tap 2 will introduce more skillful moves, difficult rhythms, and a range of Tap dance styles!
Students will need black tap shoes and Fine Arts Festival Costume.
Students must have had at least one year of Tap.
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 7+
Instructor: Greg Cooke
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1297
Learn to play chess and compete with classmates. This class will also be participating in chess tournaments.
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ages 5-12
Instructor: Bethany Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1345
This course is for the triple threat! It will combine all aspects of Musical Theater including singing dancing, and acting. Students will gain confidence onstage and learn to work together as a team to make the performance happen. The students will have a voice to bring suggestions to the directing and creative process of putting together a variety show number for the Fine Arts Festival!
Students will need dance clothes(no dresses or jeans) and Fine Arts Festival Costume
No prior experience required
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 3-5
Instructor: Amy Peck
Morning: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1413
Afternoon: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1414
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 while we develop gross and fine motor skills and make friends along the way. Students should dress to get messy as we often use paint and glue. Students must be potty trained.
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ages 4-6
Instructor: Faye Beckert
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1418
This class will be taught by a Certified ASL Instructor. It is for preschool age 4, up to age 6. The class time is designed for your little one to learn a new way of expressing themselves.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Lissette Lazo-Arballo
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1384
Children in this class will learn the Spanish alphabet numbers, colors, family members feelings, basic body parts, seasons, insects, animals and days of the week. We will also be learning about the Mexican culture and traditions by incorporating children’s songs, and reading stories about all of the above.
Students will need a pencil, crayons or color pencils, glue stick and scissors.
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ages 6-10
Instructor: Brittany Craver
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1304
Welcome to our American Sign Language (ASL) class for beginners! In this engaging and interactive course, students will learn the fundamentals of ASL, laying the foundation for effective communication within the Deaf community.
Throughout the course, participants will learn essential features of ASL, starting with the basics such as the alphabet, numbers, and common words/phrases. Students will be provided with hands-on activities and conversational practice during classes.
By the end of the course, our young ASL learners will not only have a strong foundation in ASL but will also have developed a love for expressing themselves through sign language. Join us for an adventure where learning meets play, and let's explore the world of ASL together!
Students will need a pencil and notebook.
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ages 4-6
Instructor: Naomi & Danielle Kugler
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1400
Students will learn to identify numbers to one hundred as well as how to add and subtract numbers to ten. We will also work on the concept of multiplication. Class is taught with games, movement, and manipulatives. Students will not be required to write. We will learn the days of the week, months of the year, and how to read a calendar. We will learn coins as well as how to read clocks.
This class meets only once a week, so if you want to see your child master the things taught in class. Practice with them daily.
Students will need a plastic shoe box with washable crayons of pens, a glue stick, a bag of 50 objects to count (buttons work well), and a set of foam numbers which includes two of each number 0-9.
Students should know how to count to ten before taking this class.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Carly Kouba
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1351
A multi-sensory course to sharpen math skills that students have already learned while having fun and working in groups.
This class develops students' mental math abilities by using 10 frames and rekenreks to practice “seeing” math.
Upon entering the class, students must be able to write numbers & recognize numbers to 100
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ages 6-9
Instructor: Carly Kouba
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1352
A multi-sensory course to sharpen math skills that students have already learned while having fun and working in groups. This class develops students' mental math abilities by using 10 frames and rekenreks to practice “seeing” math. Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, clocks, money.
Students must already know addition facts to 10, concept of subtraction, and coin values.
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ages 7-10
Instructor: Brittany Sapyta
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1449
All Math Mania courses are supplemental to an at-home math course. If you need suggestions for an at-home math course, please inquire at the office.
Age AND math skills should be considered when determining what math mania level is best for each student.
Goal - Encourage seeing the FUN and BENEFITS of mathematics.
By using games, Math-U- See Manipulatives, activities, scavenger hunts, real life simulations and some friendly competitions, we will cruise through building a foundation of the multiplication tables up to the 12s, Clockwork, Money Matters, Introduction to Geometry and more.
*All Math Mania courses are supplemental to an at-home math course. If you need suggestions for an at-home math course, please inquire at the office.
*Age AND math skills should be considered when determining what math mania level is best for each student. Please read the prerequisites for this course.
Prizes: Earn prizes or “money” to save for larger prizes. Earn prizes by doing homework, classwork, meeting personal goals, and improvement of math skills. (I won’t give candy out in this class)
Prerequisites:
Know all of multiplication facts 1-5
Understand numbers to 10,000
Able to read a clock and tell time in any combination of hour and minute hand
Mental addition and subtraction with regrouping into patterns of 10
Counting back change and adding and subtracting various sums of money
Goals for Math Mania C (The following are prerequisites for Math Mania D)
Know ALL of the multiplication facts 1-12
Understand numbers to one-million
Able to count back change and add and subtract various combinations of money
Able to read a clock and tell time in any combination of hour and minute hand
Long division with remainders
Area/perimeter
Mental addition with regrouping of large numbers
Introductions to:
Multiples and factors
Adding and subtracting fractions
Metric system
multiplying and dividing by 1, 2 and 3 digit numbers
Homework:
There will be 10 to 30 minutes of homework a week (more is always encouraged). This will include memorizing multiplication songs, watching new math concept videos, working with flashcards with parents, and playing assigned online math games (optional). Solving real world math problems that will be assigned.
Supplies and books:
You do not need supplies for this class. Bringing a backpack with a small folder or binder to transport papers home would be very helpful.
I will be using some math videos instead of books to introduce new math concepts. I will post links of the videos in Schoology under Materials in the weekly lesson plans. I do this so everyone can review the videos and absent students can catch up.
Tests and Quizzes:
This class does not give points for tests and quizzes, however, there will be reviews and short practice tests at the end of each semester to help the students realize how much they have learned.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Ingrid Moss
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1417
Students will improve their reading comprehension skills in fun and creative ways. They will learn about the elements of literature as they design and create graphic organizers and other art projects. Art will be integrated with literature studies to ensure a positive, engaging experience. Quality multicultural literature reflecting wholesome Biblical values will be read and discussed.
This class will be displaying at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Ingrid Moss
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1325
Help your child become a better reader! In this class we will read a weekly story. We will have a class discussion centered around a weekly comprehension skill to develop understanding. This understanding will be demonstrated in a simple graphic organizer or art project every week so that learning about the story will be fun.
We will spend some class time each week learning sight words and phonetic word families using flash cards in a group activity or game. We will build our word bank from week to week. These words will be used in the writing we do in class.
Parents are welcome to practice these words at home to reinforce learning by playing the games students learn in class at home.
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ages 4-6
Instructor: Naomi & Danielle Kugler
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1401
In this class students will learn the names and sounds of all the letters of the alphabet. We will work on blending letters together to form sounds and then words. Students will be taught how to decode words by learning the sounds different letter combinations create. This class is taught with lots of movement, manipulatives and games. Students will also learn and practice good classroom habits. No writing is required for this class.
This class only meets once a week. For students to maintain the things they have learned in class parents will need to practice them daily with their child.
Students will need a box of magnetic foam letters with a magnetic pen board included. A set of mini Abeka alphabet flashcards.
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ages 3-5
Instructor: Bonnie Witt
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1393
In this class we will read several picture books each week centered around one letter of the alphabet. Along with stories, we will learn rhymes, play games, and do a letter of the week craft.
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ages 5-18
Instructor: Carissa Powe
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1411
Chamber music group/string ensemble. Student must be able to practice 30 minutes 5 times a week. Students must have 1 year minimum experience
Students will need an Instrument, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, text books
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5-18
Instructor: Carissa Powe
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1410
Irish, Scottish, and American fiddle group class.
Students will be required to practice 30 minutes 5 times a week, as well as listening to assigned recordings.
Students must have had at least one year of violin experience prior to this class.
Students will need an Instrument, bow, rosin, shoulder rest, text books (Celtic Fiddling Made Easy: 20 Favorite Celtic Tunes by Carrie L. Stuckert and The American Fiddle Method Volume 1: Beginning Fiddle Tunes and Techniques Paperback by Brian Wicklund )
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 3-5
Instructor: Bonnie Witt
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1392
We will explore folk and traditional songs, fun action songs, circle games, and rhymes along with classical music using First Steps in Music. We will do pitch exploration activities, call and response songs, and experiment with different rhythm instruments. Most importantly, we will sing traditional songs to praise to and glory God.
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ages 6-18
Instructor: Hannah Winchester
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1347
Play harp in an ensemble with other harpists. We will learn how to play harp and play music in a harp group.
Students will need Manuscript paper and pencil
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 5-11
Instructor: Heidi Hales
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1286
This class will utilize lots of movement as we learn to enjoy music through song and musical instruments. We will use ribbon wands, shakers, handbells, rhythm sticks, bucket drums, and scarves for many kinesthetic learning opportunities. We will also learn a couple of folk dances.
All students will need a folder to hold handouts. Older students (ages 8-11) will need a Recorder (https://www.alfred.com/yamaha-recorder-student/p/00-3900/).
This class will be performing at the Fine Arts Festival.
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ages 4-9
Instructor: Lisa Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1307
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.
Each year we learn about new things and review some of the favorites from the year before.
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
If you have any costumes or games you are not using please donate them to our "Costume Bank". I collect and organize them, so please drop them off in room 6 at any time.
Students will need pencils, markers, Scotch tape, and scissors
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ages 5-7
Instructor:
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1450
It's time to get moving! Each class will consist of a warm-up activity, followed by an instructional portion that teaches a specific skill. Some of the skills we will cover in this class include hula hooping, tossing, passing, catching, kicking, dribbling, frisbee, jump rope and balance. Students will learn teamwork, lots of games and activities, how to be a good winner and a good loser, improve their gross motor skills and have fun!
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ages 5-8
Instructor: Todd Fairweather
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1424
Non-competitive martial arts training, filled with traditional techniques and movements, students will learn blocks, strikes, kicks, and more for self-defense as well as some of the history of different styles of martial arts. Students will learn fundamentals of both traditional karate/kung fu and modern self defense.
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ages 7+
Instructor: Greg Cooke
From beginner to advanced, come play and learn from an Aussie pro! Students will be participating in tennis tournaments.
Meets Saturdays 8:30am - 10am at Greenfields Country Day School, 6000 N. Camino De La Tierra
Students will need tennis/gym shoes and appropriate attire for playing tennis.
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ages 5-7
Instructor: Betsy Durant
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1324
This class is the sequel to last year's All Things Bright & Beautiful. This course will focus more on the physical sciences instead of the life sciences. Students will receive a simple lesson on a given topic, as well as participate in class experiments, crafts and games. Some of the topics covered in this course will include the solar system, gravity, friction, etc. All materials provided.
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ages 4-6
Instructor: Lisa Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1311
The goal of this class is to encourage curiosity about “Why things were invented and how to create your own inventions”. This class is a combination of FUN, History and Engineering.
What students should expect: This class is a “hands-on” class, so we will study an invention and then make a project that will help us understand the invention and the inventor.
Homework and tests: This class does not have mandatory homework. Every week, I post worksheets with hyperlinked videos we watched in class. I encourage all students and parents to review the videos each week and discuss the inventions. The more you talk the more you remember. This is a history and engineering class that encourages critical thinking. If you miss a class you need to watch the videos and see me about supplies for making the projects at home.
POINTS – You will earn points from attendance, participation, and attitude.
Supplies – No books necessary. I use videos instead of books to help the students see the inventions and inventors. I will print worksheets when needed. We will need recycled items throughout the year.
Examples of some of the inventions covered in this class:
Inventions from Medieval Times (500 AD to 1400 AD)
Toothbrush
Flushable Toilets
Astrolabes
Magnetic Compass
Hourglass
Mechanical Clock
Windmill
Buttons
Heavy Plow
Inventions from the Renaissance (1400 AD to 1700 AD)
Ice Cream
Telescope
Microscope
Flushable Toilets
Submarines
Renaissance Art
Renaissance Engineering
Famous Inventors:
Johannes Gutenberg (1400 - 1468)
Leonardo Da Vinci (1452 – 1519)
Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662)
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ages 6-10
Instructor: Lisa Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1313
The goal of this class is to encourage children to love science through experiments ranging from catapults, magnets, electricity, waterfalls, and oceans, to outer space. Edible Engineering will also be included each month and that will include making towers with marshmallows, melting candy, and experimenting with the density of different foods and drinks.
What the students should expect: The students will have a short introduction to a physics experiment or activity 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 activities, experiments, or building.
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.
I will be using videos instead of books. I will print worksheets and mini lab reports. Weekly videos and homework will be posted in Schoology. I encourage everyone to watch the videos more than once to increase long-term memory.
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ages 4-6
Instructor: Lisa Giordano
https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1311
The goal of this class is to encourage children to love science through experiments ranging from catapults, magnets, electricity, waterfalls, and oceans, to outer space. Edible Engineering will also be included each month and that will include making towers with marshmallows, melting candy, and experimenting with the density of different foods and drinks.
What the students should expect: The students will have a short introduction to a physic experiment or activity 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 activities, experiments, or building.
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.
I will be using videos instead of books. I print activity sheets for the students when needed. Every week the video links and class summaries will be posted in Schoology. I encourage everyone to watch the videos more than once to increase long-term memory.
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ages 6-10
Instructor: Lisa Giordano
Monday: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1312
Wednesday: https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/questeducation/class-details/1453
The goal of this class is to encourage children to love science through experiments ranging from catapults, magnets, electricity, waterfalls, and oceans, to outer space. Edible Engineering will also be included each month and that will include making towers with marshmallows, melting candy, and experimenting with the density of different foods and drinks.
What the students should expect: The students will have a short introduction to a physics experiment or activity 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 activities, experiments, or building.
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.
I will be using videos instead of books. I will print worksheets and mini lab reports. Weekly videos and homework will be posted in Schoology. I encourage everyone to watch the videos more than once to increase long-term memory.
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ages 6-8
Instructor: Nicole Traicoff & KrisAnn Traicoff
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Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! (LGEG) is the new research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. LGEG grows good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity, and school & family engagement.
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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.
