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Create, Play, Repeat! Magnetic Tile Enthusiasts Play Date & Weekly STEM Challenge

Completed by 29 learners
Ages 4-8
Live Group Class
In this ongoing course, magnetic tile enthusiasts meet up for building challenges based on a them, story, or puzzle.
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Live video meetings
1x per week
3-8 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Calling all Magna-Tile Enthusiasts for Weekly Building Challenges! 
Students will build structures and friendships as we work together in this STEM class to construct and share our magnetic tiles creations inspired by a weekly theme. 

Each class will begin with a welcome poem and introductions.  Students will be introduced to the weekly theme by playing a fun guessing game, hearing a story, or being presented with a riddle, challenge or puzzle. We will then build a manga-tile structure inspired by the weekly theme. I will model for the students one way to build a "rocket" or a "fish". However, I also welcome their creative input and in this class students will be encouraged to interact and share ideas and work together as a team.

Near the end of  class students will be encouraged to share and tell about their final structure. The class will end with compliments and a short goodbye song.  

Through play, students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills while building hand-eye coordination and fine motor strength. Children will build vocabulary for colors (primary, secondary), shapes, and geometric forms and practice conversation skills with peers.

 Students do not need prior experience or knowledge and may join at any time! 
 
A Trip to the Moon! Building Rockets 
Robots 
Castles and Fairy Houses 
Under the Sea 
Dinosaurs and Reptiles  
Chutes, Ramps, and Marble Runs
Cooking in the Cafe

Other Details

Supply List
Students will need their own magnetic tiles: Magna-Tiles, Picasso, Magformers, Playmags
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Get $10 off my classes with coupon code FRIENSPRINGFUN10 until Mar 23, 2025. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/noraryszka-yahoo-com and enter the coupon code at checkout.

Welcome to  The Friendly Forest School! 

I come to you with a wealth of knowledge, classroom experience, and a passion for teaching young children though play. 

My classes follow a Waldorf-inspired approach that focuses on the holistic development of children, ensuring that academic skills are nurtured in an engaging and imaginative manner.

A predictable peaceful rhythm, delightful melodies, American Sign Language, and captivating tales (often set in the Friendly Forest) infuse every lesson, making learning a joyful exploration!I 

By embracing the ebb and flow of nature's cycles, my goal is to help children feel grounded, secure, and ready to absorb knowledge with open hearts and curious minds.

ABOUT ME: 

My journey in education began in the summer of 2001 with an internship in Early Childhood Education at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. After earning my Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University, I worked as a social worker and case manager for young children in LaPorte, Indiana.

I later moved to Phoenix, AZ, where I transitioned into Special Education, working as an in-home therapist for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My focus was on developing expressive language through American Sign Language, as well as supporting the whole child through sensory integration and positive behavior strategies. In 2005, I was honored to be named Arizona’s "Caregiver of the Year" by the Governor.

In 2006, I earned my Master’s Degree in Special Education and began teaching in a K-6 self-contained classroom. During this time, I developed an award-winning, school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support program rooted in peace and mindfulness. For this work, I received the "You Make a Difference" award from the Osborn School District.

My daughter, Eleanor, was born in 2010, and in 2013, I left the classroom to focus on motherhood full-time. That same year, my youngest daughter, Annalise, was born. During this time, I embraced Waldorf philosophies at home and began homeschooling using Waldorf and Montessori-inspired methods.

In 2017, I founded my own Early Childhood Center, Let’s Play Learning, which provided a developmentally appropriate curriculum centered on the belief that young children learn best through hands-on exploration of the natural world, a thoughtfully prepared environment, and nurturing guidance from both caregivers and skilled educators. When the pandemic began, I transitioned to teaching online—a shift I have come to love!

In my classes, I strive to cultivate a culture of peace and mindfulness, integrating academic learning with nature, imaginative play, storytelling, and artistic expression.

Today, I live with my family just five minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.

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