This class will take students on a journey to the past to see how the world has changed. Each week students will compare different activities that were done in past to how they are done in modern day. Each class is a standalone class and the classes do not build on each other, students can join at any time. Students will experience how life was like and how it has changed through games, crafts, and dance, among other activities. We will cover a wide variety of time periods and subjects from Ancient times to the 20th century. Class will begin with a brief introduction of activities and history behind them.


September 26: 1990s Trends
Comparing: Toys and trends
Activities: Making a poem for toy
Supplies: A stuffed animal, paper and something to write with

October 3: Impressionist Paintings
Comparing: Art
Activity: Creating a piece of art
Supplies: Paper, colored pencils, markers, etc. or Paints and brushes

October 10: Paper Dolls
Comparing: Toys
Activity: Creating Paper Dolls
Supplies: Paper, scissors, markers, colored pencils, etc.

October 17: Taos and Camino Real
Comparing: Trading and Shopping
Activity: Shopping
Supplies: 5 or more random items

October 24: Shadow Puppets
Comparing: Performing
Activity: Making Shadow Puppets
Supplies: Paper, scissors, tape, pencils or other thin sticks

October 31: Halloween
Comparing: Halloween traditions and other harvest celebrations
Activity: Trick or Treating
Supplies: Learners should come in their Halloween Costume, and bring some type of candy to eat during class

November 7: School Through History
Comparing: Schooling
Activity: School Activities
Supplies: Paper, something to write with

November 14: Quilts
Comparing: Bed coverings
Activity: Designing a Quilt
Supplies: Paper, colored pencils, markers, etc.

November 21: Cobb Salad
Comparing: Food
Activity: Making and Eating Cobb Salad
Supplies: Knife, cutting board, bowl, (For personal preference and allergies, none of the following are required) Avocado, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Bacon, Celery, Chicken, Hard-boiled egg, Chives, Watercress and cheese

November 28 and December 5: NO CLASS

December 12: Holiday Decorations
Comparing: Decorations
Activity: Making holiday decorations
Supplies: Paper, scissors, tape

December 19: Holiday Cards
Comparing: Holiday Cards
Activity: Making holiday cards
Supplies: Paper, colored pencils, markers, etc.

December 26: NO CLASS

January 2: 12 days of Christmas
Comparing: Holiday Songs
Activity: Creating own version of 12 days of Christmas
Supplies: None


Parents and Learners are encouraged to give suggestions for future classes and topics they would like to learn more about and experience.

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