Read - Watch - Build - Draw (SCIENCE)

Each class, we will start by reading a book together. I will do most of the reading but students will be invited to join in some if they would like. Students do not need to have a copy of the book for class. Most weeks the books will be nonfiction but some weeks it may be a fiction book related to the topic of the week. 

After having some discussion about the book, we will observe and discuss a short video about a topic or concept from the book to further our knowledge. 

Next, we will use our building bricks to work on a building challenge. This challenge may be building a certain item, building a solution to a problem related to the topic of the week, or building something related to something specifically from the book we read. 

Finally, we will work on a drawing project related to the topic of the week. Some weeks, we will draw along with a tutorial (although learners are always welcome to draw creatively if that is what they prefer). Children will be invited to share their drawings and creations and to share interesting facts they learned or gained understanding about. They will also be encouraged to tell someone in their family what they learned about each week. 

Families could easily implement an after class writing activity along with each class if you would like to have your child do a little bit of writing practice related to the theme each week. I am more than happy to provide writing response pages for families who would like to have there children use those after class.

Class format:
Read and Discuss: 10-15 min
Watch and Discuss: 5-10 min
Build: 10-15 min
Draw: 10-15 min

Each week, we will focus on a new topic. Students are always welcome to recommend topics for upcoming weeks. Children are welcome to attend class any week without needing any prior knowledge from previous weeks.

Upcoming topics:
1st week of Sept.: Unusual Animals 
2nd week of Sept: Popcorn
3rd week of Sept: Fish
4th week of Sept: Animal Armor