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Kid Explorers: Cryptid Collectors Club (Magical & Mythical Creatures Part 2)
Shiny Happy Kids Alexandra McCarty STEM DINOS ART
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Curious, captivating, and sometimes a little creepy (or cute!)...Collect a new creature each week and add it to your Field Guide. We'll unravel the origins of these mysterious monsters and learn the local lore. Facts + fantasy = FUN!
Class experience
Beginner Level
Young adventurers are invited on an enthralling exploration of CRYPTIDS and other curious creatures. We'll embark on an exhilarating journey into the weird and the wonderful, delving into the mysterious realm of legendary creatures while nurturing each student's passion for discovery and learning. Each session unveils a new American cryptid, ranging from the elusive Chupacabra to the legendary Jersey Devil, sparking the imagination of budding cryptozoologists. Through captivating...
While the main focus will be on allowing young fantasy enthusiasts to share their love of curious creatures, legends, and mysterious monsters, we will also be practicing important social skills and academics. We will learn about habitats, adaptation, and other STEAM concepts. We will develop mapping skills and learn about local geography, terrain, and history. The creature lessons will provide a fun, approachable framework for these discussions and will help the young explorer to build and develop observation, recollection, and communication skills, as well as foster curiosity, wonder, and interest in the world around them, big and small, real and imagined. The field guide will serve as a fun keepsake and reference for future fantasy studies and reflection.
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!
Shiny Happy Kids is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, affirming space for all kinds of learners. Growing up as neurodivergent and gifted kids, our teachers understand the need for classrooms where everyone gets to shine!
Printed materials will be provided each week and will be posted in the classroom. A printer is highly recommended. Students should also come to class each week with the following: Dedicated notebook or folder to serve as a Field Guide Coloring and drawing supplies Glue stick Scissors Show-and-tell item related to the theme (once per month) Any additional supplies will be requested in the classroom and will always be common household, office, or craft materials.
All material will be presented in a sensitive, age-appropriate manner. The approach will be light-hearted, fun, and often silly. The emphasis will be on what these creatures look like, their main features, non-scary stories, legends, and fairy tales where we find them. All mythological content will be based on kid-friendly versions. Although our teachers are committed to providing a safe learning environment, some of these creatures can be a bit creepy and might be difficult for sensitive learners. Please reach out to the instructor with any questions or concerns you have regarding your learner's unique needs.
The United States of Cryptids by JW Ocker and other similar titles
Popular
Rising Star
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(792)
SHINY HAPPY KIDS is an educational organization that is committed to creating spaces where all kids can come together to explore ideas and face challenges together in a safe, inclusive, positive space. The best part about our classroom is that we...
Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
4-8 learners per class
