This unique weekly class brings together art and reading, two essential elements for early learning. Here’s what you and your child can expect:

Why Art & Reading?
Many young readers benefit from visual learning, which helps them better remember and connect with stories. Creating art from their reading experiences deepens their understanding, reinforces key themes, and encourages them to express their ideas visually. The social aspect of this club allows them to share and discuss, building confidence and communication skills in a safe and welcoming environment.

Class Structure:
Welcome Time: We begin with a warm welcome for all students, helping everyone feel at ease and ready to learn.

Topic of the Day: The teacher will introduce the theme or concept for the session. This might relate to a particular theme, character, or storytelling element.

Creative Project & Prompts: Each child will participate in a creative art project based on the topic. Prompts and suggestions will guide them, encouraging individual expression and creativity.

Sharing Time: After working on their drawings, students will have a chance to share their artwork, discuss their favorite parts, and talk about the characters, settings, or themes they’ve illustrated.

Book Recommendation Time: We’ll go around the group, letting each child recommend a favorite book, and if possible, show an illustration they made based on it. This peer-to-peer sharing often inspires other children to explore new books.

Flexible Participation: If your child doesn’t have a drawing ready, they can still join, listen, and share ideas in the discussion.

Questions & Engagement:
To foster a love for reading and help with comprehension, each session will include discussion prompts such as:

Who is your favorite character, and why?
What challenges did the characters face, and how did they overcome them?
Did the book teach any lessons or include teamwork?
What message did the story leave you with?
These questions not only support comprehension but also give kids the chance to think critically about the story.

Materials & Resources:
All that’s needed are basic art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, or colored pencils) and access to books. We’ll also have a shared space where students can post their artwork with book titles. This allows others to see the recommendations and read along later if they’d like.

Topics and Themes:

November 10th Week / Travel
November 17th Week / Nature 's Color 
November 24th Week / Feast Traditions

December 1st Week / Winter Animal Preparing
December 8th Week / Family and Friends
December 15th Week / Seasonal Celebrations
December 22nd Week / Gifts and Giving
December 29th Week / Magical Advenures

January  TBA

For reading materials, parents and students can explore options on LibraryApp.com or other ebook platforms, making it easy to access books at home or on the go.

Multiple Time Slots Available:
To accommodate your schedule, we offer two class times each week. If your child misses a session, they’re welcome to join the alternate time slot that week.

This club is a fantastic way to get kids excited about reading and expressing their thoughts through art. It's all about having fun, building a love for stories, and boosting confidence in a supportive setting. For any additional support, feel free to reach out!

Looking forward to creating and exploring with your young reader!