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Class Descriptions - Spring 2019
Welcome to Homeschool Classes held at Foster
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Class Descriptions/Spring 2019 - First day of class is April 9th
10:00-10:55 CLASSES
Creative Movement for ages 4-6
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore movement through music, develop physical skills, channel energy, stimulate imagination and promote creativity. In this class, young ones will be encouraged to communicate ideas, images and feelings using the body, mind, and rhythm. Students should arrive dressed for class. Please have them wear comfortable clothes so they can dance, jump, bend and twist!
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Sara Erzen
Elementary Music and Movement for ages 9-12
This is a fun elementary music class designed for the kids to learn classic and contemporary kids’ songs and enjoy movement and dance. This class will be offered at two time slots to cover two different age groups.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Shawna Bodine
Kindergarten/First Grade Fun for age 5-8
This class will be structured similar to a kindergarten class. We will use stations and circle time to work on letter sounds, sight word recognition, basics of numbers and addition/subtraction, fine and gross motor skills, etc. Students who can already read fluently may not be challenged enough by this class. I will work to incorporate share days and many hands-on activities. Note: this class will not meet on 4/30/19
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Valery Huberts
Learn to Draw Basics in Graphite for age 13-17
Wondering if perhaps, just maybe, you could learn to draw? Yes, you can! If you have little to no experience drawing, this is the class for you. With step-by-step direction and practice, beginners will learn how to draw realistically using the elements of design: line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space. Instruction materials will be taken from the “How to Draw Cool Stuff” series by Catherine V. Holmes.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Fran Matthews
Medieval Times for age 6-12
This class will offer an engaging overview of the Middle Ages. Lessons and projects could include: Art, Architecture, Games, Dance, Food, and the study of Warfare as it relates to the time period.
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Sally Backhaus
11:00 - 11:55 CLASSES
Preschool Play and Learn for age 3-5
Join us for a variety of engaging preschool level activities designed to support cognitive growth as well as social and emotional development. Each class will include several of the following: art projects, fun worksheets that cover letter and number basics, maze or dot-to-dot pages, puzzles and sorting games, cooperative lessons and favorite children's book read-alouds. Activities and lessons and will be adjusted to suit the developmental level of each group of children. Preschoolers learn best when they’re having fun!
Class Fee $20 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($25 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Lyndee Hiller
Elementary Music and Movement for age 5-8
This is a fun elementary music class designed for the kids to learn classic and contemporary kids’ songs and enjoy movement and dance. This class will be offered at two time slots to cover two different age groups.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Shawna Bodine
Quidditch for age 11-17
In this fun and fast-paced class we will learn the game of Quidditch, as played by the US Quidditch league. All abilities are welcome, but please note that this game has both a dodge-ball like component and can get somewhat physical. Prospective players should check out match videos on YouTube to see if this sport is a good fit for them. Each week we will work on skills and drills as well as scrimmage. Teams will change each week and we will play indoors during inclement weather and outdoors on nice days. No prior experience necessary! Materials fee will be used for the creation of a personal broomstick. Note: this class will not meet on 4/30/19
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Valery Huberts
American Girl: Nanea Mitchell AND Molly McIntire for age 6-12
Welcome back to American Girl! This term we will learn all about Nanea Mitchell,1941 AND Molly McIntire,1944. Come cut, glue, and color with us! We will work on TWO different lapbooks. Please have (at least) the first Nanea book read before the first day of class AND the first Molly book read by week five. Note: material fee for this class is slightly higher than previous AG classes since we will be covering two girls in one 8 wk session.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $15
Instructor: Maria Rozeboom
Learn to Draw Basics/People in Graphite for age 9-12
This class will be a combination of Learn to Draw Basics and Learn to Draw People. If you have little to no experience drawing, this is the class for you! Designed for beginners, this class will focus on how to draw realistically using the elements of design: line, shape, form, color, value, texture, and space. This class will also offer an introduction to drawing the human face and figure. Instruction materials will be taken from the “How to Draw Cool Stuff” series by Catherine V. Holmes and from the “Figure it Out” series by Christopher Hart. Students will get step-by-step instruction on how to draw realistic facial features and natural life-like body poses with an emphasis on these concepts: perspective, illusion of depth, casting shadows, and foreshortening.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Fran Matthews
Medieval Times for age 12-17
This class will offer an engaging overview of the Middle Ages. Lessons and projects could include: Art, Architecture, Games, Dance, Food, and the study of Warfare as it relates to the time period.
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Sally Backhaus
12:00-12:55 LUNCH HOUR and Mileage Club!
1:00-1:55 CLASSES
Junior Gym for age 3-5
Junior Gym will provide a mix of games for the younger crowd. Activities may include classics like Duck, Duck Goose, Freeze Tag, and Musical Chairs, along with newer games to keep young bodies active and work out the “wiggles” as we head into Spring. Kids should arrive dressed for an active gym class, including appropriate shoes to avoid slips and falls!
Class Fee $20 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($25 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $ None for this class!
Instructor: Jessi Thomas
More ART! for ages 6-12
More Art will be a general art class providing materials and instruction for students of various skill levels. Join us for painting, drawing, coloring, designing, creating and all things ART!
Class Fee $20 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($25 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Lyndee Hiller
Board Game Bonanza for ages 6-12
This class will use a variety of current and classic games to help improve cognitive skills, strategic thinking and emotional intelligence. Participants will acquire new and review information through facts, figures and fun. Group and independent game play options will be available for multiple age levels and interests. Game examples include (but are not limited to) the popular Professor Noggin series, Gamewright Award-winning Family Games, Hasbro Favorites and Carma Games. Join us to relax, play and learn!
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructors: Kaci Schwenk and Josephine Prince
Learn to Draw PEOPLE in Graphite for age 13-17
Designed for beginners, this class will focus on an introduction to drawing the human face and figure. No previous drawing experience is required. Using material from the “Figure it Out” series by Christopher Hart as a guide, students will get step-by-step instruction on how to draw realistic facial features and natural life-like body poses with an emphasis on these concepts: perspective, illusion of depth, casting shadows, and foreshortening.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Fran Matthews
2:00-2:55 CLASSES
Gym Class Rebooted for age 6-12
Gym Class Rebooted will offer a mix of gym and playground games we enjoyed as children along with new activities to keep young bodies active as we head into spring. Students may play cooperatively together or be separated into like age groups depending on the activity. Class will be in the gym or outside as weather allows. Students should arrive dressed for an active gym class, including appropriate shoes.
Class Fee $20 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($25 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $ None for this class!
Instructors: Jessi Thomas and Josephine Prince
Magic School Bus Science for age 6-12
Join Ms. Frizzle and I as we journey through the solar system, germs, the Earth, and so much more! We will watch a short video, do some worksheets, experiments, and read all about science using The Magic School Bus!
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $10
Instructor: Maria Rozeboom
Flash Fiction Writing for age 13-17
A 4-week creative writing course (April 9, 16, 23, 30) where students will write short-form fiction, with emphasis on creating complete stories (with a clear or suggested beginning, middle, and end), in 1,000 words or less. All fiction genres are welcome. Independent reading and writing skills are required for this course.
Class Fee $25 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($30 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Anjela Curtis
3:00-3:55 CLASSES
STEAM for age 6-12
STEAM: let’s explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in fun and creative ways! The class will design a structure, draw blueprints, take measurements, make predictions, and build (NO power saws will be used). Students will think of new inventions, build tracks, use remote control cars, problem-solve, and create their ideas. This class will focus on activities and learning suited to students learning style and age levels
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Josephine Prince
Ancient Rome History Pockets for age 9-12
Join us as we use Evan-Moor history pockets to color, cut, and glue our way through a collection of mini-projects about Ancient Rome. Topics will include daily life, government, education, the military, religion and mythology, engineering, and entertainment.
Class Fee $17 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($22 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Heather Dunn
Zentangle Basics & 2.0 for age 13-17
What is Zentangle? “Zentangle is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. It is a fascinating art form that is fun and relaxing. It increases focus and creativity.” Anyone can create beautiful Zentangle designs! If you are completely new to this method, join us! If you have learned about Zentangle before, join us! This class will teach you the basics if needed and also provide a calm space for those who would like to create Zentangle art more independently. Note: Students attending Adulting 101 may arrive late to this class if needed.
Class Fee $15 if the student is a Lansing Resident. ($20 for non Lansing residents)
Instructor Material Fee $5
Instructor: Lyndee Hiller
Friday, September 7, 2018
Class Descriptions & Schedule - Winter 2019
PLEASE NOTE
The class fees listed on this site WILL be different from those posted on the Lansing Parks and Recreation website. The ones listed on this site are the prices recommended by the instructor, and that can change to meet minimums required by Parks & Rec.
Registration opens December 28 and classes begin January 8, 2019.
Go here to register. If you're a first time user of the system, there's an explanation of how to get an account.
Additionally, class fees are different for in-residents verses non-residents. You also will receive a $5/class discount if you register online.
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The Age of Nations
Diane Pizzo
pizzodia@gmail.com
517-896-6978
Using a custom-made board game, students will develop their own country on a world map using lessons learned from history. They will form alliances, trade networks, colonize, build armies and develop strategy to survive as a nation. Social studies, world history and geography will be added to the content throughout the six-week course.
Ages 13+
6 week class, no class Jan 22 or Feb 19
$2 materials fee
Min/Max students 4-8
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American Girl Kit Kittredge, 1934
Maria Rozeboom
cmrozeboom@gmail.com
515-602-6554
Welcome to 1934! Join us as we read, cut, and glue with Kit from the ever popular American Girl series. Our goal will be to have a lapbook completed by the end of the term. Please have (at least) the first book read before our first class.
Ages 6-12
8 weeks
$10 materials fee
Min/Max students 3-10
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Preschool Play-based Learning
Greta McCartney Briere
gretamcb15@gmail.com
906-250-2584
Children choose between activities planned to support aesthetic, emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and social development.
Ages 3-5
8 weeks, Starts at 10:15am
$5 materials fee
Min/Max students 3-10
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12:30 pm CLASSES
Creative Art Journaling for Teens
Brooke Peiffer
bpeiffer3@gmail.com
517-214-3955
Each week students will be given a prompt and materials with which to write, draw, collage etc. about in their own Art Journal. New techniques for creative art journaling will be demonstrated each week. Opportunities to share and collaborate will be encouraged.
Ages 13+
6 weeks, no class Jan 22 and Feb 19
$15 materials fee
Min/Max students 5-10
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More Physics Fun
Melissa Hill
melissasusanhill@gmail.com
517-930-3823
Each class describes a physics phenomenon with experiments, models, or activities. We will make simple LED circuits and talk about AC and DC current. We will explore air pressure and properties of matter and play with simple machines and hydraulics.
Ages 9-12
8 weeks
$10 materials fee
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Making Brain Teaser Puzzles
Beth Ambrose
ambrose.beth@gmail.com
517-663-3576
Using wood, wire, keys and more each child student will create 1-2 puzzles to each week.
Ages 9-10
8 weeks
$12 materials fee
Min/Max students 2-6
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Elementary Art
Courtney Martin
817-627-4852
Children will explore a variety of art modalities, creating a new piece of art every class.
Ages 6-10
6 weeks (first 6 weeks, awaiting confirmation of those dates)
$15 materials fee
Min/Max students 4-12
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1:30 pm CLASSES
Native American Studies
Courtney Martin
817-627-4852
Each class, students will explore a different region of the United States, discussing the tribes that are native that area and their way of life. Each class will have a craft relevant to the information provided. This is a 6 week class.
Ages 7-11
6 weeks (first 6 weeks, awaiting confirmation)
$15 materials fee
Min/Max students 6-12
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Winter Storytime and Crafts
Heather Dunn
heatheranndunn@gmail.com
5178984477
It’s cold outside! Join us for winter storytime and crafts. Each week we will explore a different winter-related theme using both fiction and nonfiction picture books, as well as hands-on craft projects. Topics will include polar bears, what is snow, penguins, Inuits, the arctic and antarctic biomes, and so much more.
Ages 7-8
8 weeks
$5 materials fee
Min/Max students 1-6
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Making Brain Teaser Puzzles
Beth Ambrose
ambrose.beth@gmail.com
517-663-3576
Using wood, wire, keys and more each child student will create 1-2 puzzles to each week.
Ages 11-15
8 weeks
$12 materials fee
Min/Max students 2-6
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Writing Flash Fiction
Anjela Curtis
In this 8-week course, students will practice writing a variety of short-form fiction formats with emphasis on creating complete stories (with a clear or suggested beginning, middle, and end) within a specific word count that ranges from 6 to 1,000 words. All fiction genres are welcome. Independent reading and writing skills are required for this course.
Ages 13+
8 weeks
$5 materials fee
Min 3 students
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2:30 pm CLASSES
ABC Spanish
Maria Rozeboom
cmrozeboom@gmail.com
515-602-6554
Hola! Buenos Dias! Uno, Dos, Tres! Come join us in a semi-immersed Spanish class! Let's learn our letters, numbers, colors, animals, and so much more!
Ages 6-12
8 weeks
$10 materials fee
Min/Max students 3-10
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Ancient Greece History Pockets
Heather Dunn
heatheranndunn@gmail.com
5178984477
Join us as we use Evan-Moor history pockets to color, cut, and glue our way through a collection of mini projects about Ancient Greece. Topics will include daily life, military power, government, religion/mythology, education, art, architecture, the Olympics, and more.
Ages 9-12
8 weeks
$5 materials fee
Min/Max students 1-6
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Origami and Paper Crafts
Melissa Hill
melissasusanhill@gmail.com
517-930-3823
We will be building standard Origami models, but also working with tessellations and modular origami. As well as origami we will be doing kirigami, which is cut paper models.
Ages 10+
8 weeks
$10 materials fee
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