Students LOVE this class! It's a discussion, history lesson, and very interactive!

Students 11-15 will enjoy discovering the history of the “Witch” and finding out some exciting and not-so-known historical facts.

In this class, students will discover the history of witches from their first mention in the Bible, with the Witch of Endor, the definition of the Witch in colonial times.  
As a group, we discuss why the colonizers came to America in the first place and how their desire for religious freedom drove them to make sacrifices and take chances in a new land.

We then talk about fear and what would lead to anxiety and hysteria in colonial times. The living conditions and lack of modern knowledge and amenities made this a very dark time.

As a class, we talk about other motives that were factors in the American witch hunts and trials, religious purification, greed, and intolerance.

The class will follow witches through the historic Hartford and Salem trails and into the modern-day. 

We will find out how perceptions of the Witch have changed from colonial time through to today.
 
This is an interactive discussion class, and I encourage active participation, questions, and comments. I want your student to think critically and objectively about these circumstances. We can compare and contrast them to modern-day issues within society.

I always encourage free thought and expression for everyone in the classroom. 

My teaching style is fun and interactive, using multi-media slides, video, and artist depictions to enhance the learning experiences. There is no required experience or knowledge necessary. I have studies the Pagan and Wicca Religions and can speak to their holidays and customs. I do charge a bit more for this class as it is a specialty subject that speaks to ancient and current religions, however, this is NOT a religious class. 
Class style: This class is lecture style and content heavy. This means that your child is not required to ask questions ( but can at anytime), read passages, or even have their camera on( Except for the initial verification).  I do not coerce participation; they can choose to participate as much or as little as they desire. If you are looking for a class with tons of games and group activities, this isn't the class for you. 

I look forward to meeting your student in the class. ~ Teacher Phyllis