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Junior Chat Club: Let's Share and Shine Together! (Themed Show and Tell + Games)

Meet new friends, practice presentation and social skills, develop kind, confident classroom habits, and SHOW OFF the things that make you SHINE! We'll play games, ask questions, and learn about each other in a safe, inclusive environment.
Shiny Happy Kids: STEM DINOS ART MYTHOLOGY & More!
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

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Let's share our favorite things together!

This is an introductory course designed especially for our young learners age 4-7. Each week will have a special theme to help students narrow down their choices for show and tell.  Learners are encouraged to bring 3-4 items each week that they want to share with the group.   Each child will have a turn to tell us a few things about their show-and-tell items.  Once they have shared, we will ask the other students to give feedback in the form of questions and comments before moving on to the next child.  The teacher will also follow up with questions and observations that help the presenter to feel seen and appreciated.  In addition to our sharing time, we will play a light-hearted game together if time allows.  These games will always be developmentally appropriate and will be cooperative for the most part.

This class is not just about showing off our cool stuff and making new friends.  It is a safe, inclusive space to grow and practice our developing social skills, classroom or group learning skills, communication and presentation skills, and more.  We will practice:
*taking turns
*public speaking
*following directions
*asking for help
*asking questions related to the topic
*giving positive feedback to our peers
*dealing with frustration and impatience
*teamwork and emerging friendship skills
*kindness and empathy
*building confidence

We're excited to get to know each student, including what gets them excited. We're big fans of collections, special objects, special interests, and fandoms of any kind.  We might even share a few special things of our own!

SCHEDULING NOTE: I have 2 children that attend public elementary school, therefore I schedule my classes around their school holidays, breaks, and mandatory digital days. This explains why I have several random days throughout the year that I'm unable to teach. If your class is interrupted by my scheduling, I will be more than happy to transfer your child into another day/time for the same week so they don't miss out on any fun! 

2024 Schedule: 

Week of October 6: Zoo-rific! Bring something you can find at a zoo.
Week of October 13: Unbirthday Party! Let’s pretend it’s our birthday and have a celebration! **NO CLASS on October 14**
Week of October 20: Mystery Bag! Put an item inside a bag (that you can’t see through). We’ll ask questions to guess what you have inside. 
Week of October 27: Costume Day! Dress up in costume today. 
Week of November 3: Teacher for a Day! Tell us EVERYTHING you know about ANYTHING! ** NO CLASS November 5**
Week of November 10: Nothing Rhymes with Orange! Bring something orange in color.
Week of November 17: Gratitude Attitude! Bring something you are thankful for.
Week of November 24: ** NO CLASS **
Week of December 1: Family First! Bring one thing from each person in your family. 
Week of December 8: One Color Challenge! Bring or wear whatever you want, but it all must be in only 1 color. 
Week of December 15: Winter Fun! Bring something that makes you think of winter. 
Week of December 22: ** NO CLASS **
Week of December 29: ** NO CLASS **

2025 Schedule: 

Week of January 5: Happy New Year! Bring something that is new to you. 
Week of January 12: Yippee! Bring something yellow in color. 
Week of January 19: Career Day! Dress up and/or bring something to show what you want to be when you grow up. **NO CLASS on January 20**
Week of January 26: The Choice is Yours! Bring anything you want.
Week of February 2: So Satisfying! Bring things that start with the letter S. 
Week of February 9: Valentines Day! Bring things that are either red or pink. 
Week of February 16: Make Some Noise! Bring something that makes music or a sound (can be an instrument, a toy, or a book that makes sounds). ** NO CLASS February 17** 
Week of February 23: It’s So Fluffy! Bring things that are soft and fuzzy. 
Week of March 2: Playful Patterns! Bring things that have patterns like stripes or polka dots.  
Week of March 9: Little Artists! Show us a recent art piece that you've made.
Week of March 16: St. Patrick’s Day! Bring things that are green.
Week of March 23: Slumber Party! Wear your favorite PJ's and bring your favorite book.
Week of March 30:  The Choice is Yours! Bring anything you want.
Week of April 6: ** NO CLASS **
Week of April 13: Think Spring! Bring something that reminds you of spring. 

Future Themes TBD.

Previous weekly themes:
Week of September 17: Plushie Party! Bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Week of September 24: Take a Hike! Bring something found in nature.  
Week of October 1: Slumber Party! Wear your favorite PJ's and bring your favorite book.
Week of October 8: Teeny Weeny! Bring something small.
Week of October 15: Hip to be SQUARE! Bring something in the shape of a square (or cube). 
Week of October 22: Theme: Make Some Noise! Bring something that makes music or a sound (can be an instrument, a toy, or a book that makes sounds).
Week of October 29: Orange You Happy! Bring something orange in color. 
Week of November 5: Rise and Shine! Bring something shiny.
Week of November 12: Gratitude Attitude! Bring something you are thankful for. 
Week of November 19: ** NO CLASS **
Week of November 26: Good Food Mood! Bring your favorite food or snack. 
Week of December 3: The Name Game! Bring something that starts with the same letter as your first name. 
Week of December 10: The Choice is Yours! Bring anything you want. 
Week of January 7: Alphabet adventure! Bring something that starts with the letter "A"
Week of January 14: Recycle Rejoice! Bring something that can be recycled.
Week of January 21: We're number 1! Bring something that has numbers on it.
Week of January 28: Sound It Out! Tell us (or sing!) your favorite song, and why you love it!
Week of February 4: Dinosaurs Rock! Bring your favorite dinos and tell us all about them!
Week of February 11: Looking good! Wear your favorite outfit and tell us why it's so great!
Week of February 18: Animal Advice! Bring a picture or drawing of your favorite animal and share some facts about that animal. 
Week of February 25: Talent Show! Show us a hidden or special talent. 
Week of March 3: Tasty Treats! Show or tell us about your favorite food. 
Week of March 10: Holiday Happiness! Tell us about your favorite holiday and bring something special. 
Week of March 17: Science Lovers! Show or tell us about your favorite science experiment. Demonstrate it if you can! 
Week of March 24: Little Artists! Show us a recent art piece that you've made.
Week of March 31: ** NO CLASS **
Week of April 7: Collection Connection! Show us a collection you have.
Week of April 14: Plushie Party! Bring your favorite stuffed animal.
Week of April 21: Take a Hike! Bring something found in nature.  
Week of April 28: Slumber Party! Wear your favorite PJ's and bring your favorite book.
Week of May 5: Teeny Tiny! Bring something small.
Week of May 12: Hip to be SQUARE! Bring something in the shape of a square (or cube).
Week of May 19: Rise and Shine! Bring something shiny.
Week of May 26: ** NO CLASS ** 
Week of June 2: The Name Game! Bring something that starts with the same letter as your first name.
Week of June 9: ** NO CLASS **
Week of June 16: Hats off! Actually, put a hat on..it's hat day! 
Week of June 23: Brilliant and Bold! Bring something that's your favorite color.
Week of June 30: Rhyming Day! Bring two items that rhyme (cat/hat, flag/bag, block/rock, doll/ball, etc) 
Week of July 7: Creative Day! Bring any creative materials you can draw, build, or sculpt with. We'll make something new together. 
Week of July 14: Oh baby! Bring something you’ve had since you were a baby. 
Week of July 21: Summer Vacation! Bring a souvenir from somewhere you've been. 
Week of July 28: Knock on Wood! Bring something made of wood. 
Week of August 4: Opposite Day! Bring 2 items that are opposite from each other (big/small, hard/soft, black/white, etc)
Week of August 11: Far Out! Bring something space themed. 
Week of August 18: The Choice is Yours! Bring anything you want. 
Week of August 25: Disney Week! Bring items that have Disney characters on it. 
Week of September 1: Back to School! Bring something that you love learning about. 
Week of September 8: Teddy Bear Day! Bring your favorite teddy bears. 
Week of September 15: Gigantic Fun! Bring something HUGE. 
Week of September 22: Ah-ha! Bring something that lights up. 
Week of September 29: Fall Fun! Bring something that makes you think of fall. 

We strive to create a positive, relaxed learning environment for all of our students.  No activities are forced, and sharing is always optional.  We are gentle (albeit enthusiastic) teachers.  We welcome all types of learners, and are open to any feedback or communication with parents and caregivers.  We want learning to be an AWESOME experience for all of our students.

To this end, we ask you to remember that this age group has a range of developmental skills, and often needs a little more support on both sides of the screen than older students.  Please remain nearby your child during class, in case they need social or emotional support, help understanding or navigating instructions, or technical assistance.  This makes a huge difference in the quality of their classroom experience, especially for our youngest learners.
Learning Goals
Throughout this class, we will use many different approaches: sharing, discussion, games, and other positive interaction.  We will grow and practice our developing social skills, classroom or group learning skills, communication and presentation skills, and more.  We will practice:
*taking turns
*public speaking
*following directions
*asking for help
*asking questions related to the topic
*giving positive feedback to our peers
*dealing with frustration and impatience
*teamwork and emerging friendship skills
*kindness and empathy
*building confidence
learning goal

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Learning Needs
Shiny Happy Kids is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, affirming space for all kinds of learners. Growing up as ND and gifted kids, our ND teachers understand the need for classrooms where everyone gets to shine!
Parental Guidance
Although the learners will be allowed to choose their own show-and-tell items, final approval will be provided by the teacher as to whether those items are age-appropriate and meet Outschool's safety guidelines. Please help your child to select items that you think would be a good fit for the class. Conversation may be steered gently away from controversial topics (such as guns or violence, for example). Regarding supplies and activities: All physical activities are age and developmentally-appropriate. No physical activities are ever required, and the teacher will provide alternatives methods of participation whenever needed, at the parent's discretion. Playdough MAY contain wheat or gluten and families should be sure to avoid it in case of allergies. A gluten-free recipe and options are available upon request.)
Supply List
Bring your show-and-tell items and think of 2-3 things you would like to share about them.  

Student may also be requested to bring some of the following on a week-by-week basis (posted as an update weekly in the classroom posts):
Creative "maker" supplies may be requested, such as drawing supplies, paper, blocks, magnetic building blocks, snap-together construction blocks, modeling clay or play dough, dice, or other common household items.  Substitution ideas are always available upon request and no student will ever be unable to participate due to missing supplies.

(please note: Playdough MAY contain wheat or gluten and families should be sure to avoid it in case of allergies.  A gluten-free recipe and options are available upon request.)
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Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Annette Frontz (Ms. Annette)
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Courtney Miranda Sprague (Miss Courtney)
Shiny Happy Kids teachers have been working with students ages 3-18 in a variety of settings, from art schools and STEAM labs to libraries, summer camps, forest school, and even RPG game tables.  One thing we all have in common is a dedication to creating safe, positive, inclusive spaces and experiences where kids can connect, experiment, be challenged, share their passions, and just be their wonderful selves.  We want you to SHINE!

From Miss Ashley: I have always loved to work with young children! Ever since I was a kid, I was very creative in coming up with unique ways of expressing myself. That uniqueness carried over into my adult life, and that is what brings me here today! I love being a part of a child’s yearn to learn and I believe that learning is always fun. I’m a mom to two amazing kiddos, both currently in elementary school. Before having my kids, I had 7 years experience in working with children primary-aged through elementary school. I was an assistant Pre-K teacher followed by working at various summer camps through my local Parks & Recreation department. I’ve worn many hats throughout life but my favorite one is being a mom. I love my wonderful husband, my amazing kiddos, my 3 crazy cats, sewing and gardening. 

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weekly
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Ages: 4-7
2-5 learners per class

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