Wizard Academy: Year 1
Rachel Elizabeth
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(382)
Prepare for a magical learning adventure in this semester long cross curricular adventure. Learners become students at Wizard Academy, exploring topics such as Potions/Chemistry, Transfiguration/art, escape room challenges and more!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
“Everything is Magic Until Science Proves It Otherwise” - Dare to Dream Theatre Wizard Academy Programming Each session learners will take on the role of students at Wizard Academy, using their imaginations to explore academic subject through the lens of the Wizard’s World. Pre-program: Learners will receive a letter through the Classroom informing them of their acceptance into Wizard Academy and laying out the specific details, suggested apparel, and challenges for the semester. Each...
Learners are encouraged to participate in programming “in character” as much as possible. Together they will explore STEAM challenges through the lens of Wizard Academy, building team work, leadership, creative problem solving, and self confidence all while having fun working together to earn house points.
Rachel Thuermer is the Artistic Director of Dare to Dream Theatre and is very excited to be able to offer this popular in-person program developed by Dare to Dream Theatre through Outschool! All content and materials were developed and used with permission from Dare to Dream Theatre.
1 file available upon enrollmentNOTE: This class requires a significant list of supplies. Links to products from amazon will be provided in the classroom and broken down by session. Materials use during sessions include: Scissors Paint, crayons, markers, or colored pencils Blank printer or sketchbook Paper Cardstock Black tempera or acrylic paint Oil pastels (crayons work, but oil pastels work best) Toothpick Household “potions” ingredients (parent involvement requested to prep these materials and label with alternate names such as “truth serum” “wolfsbane” etc. list and links in classroom) Pudding, rice crispy bar, chocolate melts, Oreo cookies Suggested materials for optional out of class activities: Dowel or stick from outside String, beads, gems, etc to decorate the wand Ballpoint pen, brightly colored feather, hot glue (to create quill pen), thin width colorful craft duct tape or washi tape. Air dry clay craft felt, scrapbook paper Tall clear plastic cups Colored craft sand and a small sand art bottle Cream soda, whipped cream, butterscotch or caramel syrup Misc arts and craft materials such as glitter glue, rhinestones, etc for daily creative challenges.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will refer to literature and academic topics from numerous sources. The concept of Wizard Academy Programming is inspired by many popular literature and entertainment sources to include the Harry Potter Series, The Worst Witch, The Winx Saga, Miss Peregrin's school for exceptional children, Disney’s Descendants and other stories involving young people and magic schools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(382)
NOTE: If you don't see a time that fits your schedule, please send a request with times that work for you! I am often able to accommodate suggestions. Since most of my classes depend on learner interaction, I will reach out to families enrolled...
Group Class
$100
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
50 min
Completed by 93 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-12 learners per class
