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Phonics Quest

Grades K-1

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

In Phonics Quest , young learners build strong reading foundations through games, songs, and hands-on activities! Students will practice letter sounds, blending, and reading simple words and sentences in a way that feels like play. This class is perfect for growing confident, happy readers who love to learn!

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Let's Write a Book

Grades 2-3

$190 per semester (1 voucher)

Together we will create a book that will be available for purchase by the end of the semester. Each child will be responsible for writing and illustrating at least one page of the book we create. By the end of the semester we’ll have published authors. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to make their story interesting, come up with a fun title for their composition, and illustrate it as well. Excited to see what these kids come up with.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson, Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

Literature: Once Upon A Snack Time

Grades K-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Children’s literature is so fun but what makes it even better is taking time to create the foods in our favorite stories. Each week we’ll read a new book and learn to make its corresponding food or dessert such as Stone Soup, If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Dragons Love Tacos and many others. Students will make their own recipe books, be introduced to grade-level vocabulary words, sight-word memorization and literature comprehension. This approach to reading creates cognitive synaptic connections by combining a tactile activity such as cooking with visual and audible instruction from the story-time.
This class promotes ELA State Standards which include comprehension collaboration, integration of knowledge ideas, and vocabulary acquisition use. This class is designed to change every semester so that students can take this course for 3 years without the literature repeating.

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

MATH

Fun with Math

Grades K-1

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Students will engage in activities that develop, enrich, and expand their foundational math skills, including beginning math facts, measurement, patterns, graphing, money, and problem-solving. Each class features activities like Number of the Day, Calendar, and hands-on practice with the math skills listed above. My curriculum changes every semester, allowing students to take this class up to two years without repetition.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Math Mania

Grades K-1, 2-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Get ready for numbers to come alive in Math Mania! Students will explore math through interactive games, challenges, and creative activities that make learning fun and exciting. From counting and basic operations to problem-solving, this class builds confidence and helps students see that math can be fun and approachable!

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Math: Money Masters and Time Tellers

Grades 2-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

This will be such a fun class based all around money and time. Kids will get to participate in a miniature store for about 8 weeks of this class. The first few weeks will be earning money and then they’ll get opportunities each week to spend it. We’ll go through time scenarios and do tons of adding, subtracting, and multiplying. The goal is to be interactive and fun while doing math.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

Math: Money and Time

Grades 2-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

SCIENCE

K-1 Science
Grades K-1

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

This semester, students will begin by exploring the fascinating world of plants. We will examine the life cycle of plants, create plant-themed crafts, and even build our own mini greenhouse to observe how plants grow and thrive. From there, we will move on to pumpkins, learning about their growth cycle and investigating the parts of a pumpkin through hands-on exploration. Next, we will journey into the solar system! Students will discover how planets orbit the sun, explore the phases of the moon, and create a constellation craft as they learn about patterns in the night sky. My curriculum changes each semester, allowing students to take this class for up to two years without repetition.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Science: Space Explorers

Grades 2-3, K-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Blast off into learning with Space Science! Students will explore planets, stars, astronauts, and the mysteries of the universe through hands-on activities and exciting lessons. This class sparks curiosity and imagination while introducing basic science concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

K-1 STEM
Grades K-1

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Students will dive into hands-on challenges that blend science, technology, engineering, and math using a wide variety of creative materials. Through building, testing, experimenting, and problem-solving, students will strengthen their critical thinking skills while learning to work both independently and collaboratively.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

STEM Challenge Lab

Grades K-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

STEM Challenge Lab is perfect for curious minds who love to build, test, and experiment! Students will tackle exciting hands-on challenges like engineering structures, solving problems, and working in teams. This class builds critical thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills in a fun, high-energy environment.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Messy Science

Grades K-3, 2-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Let’s get messy! Well, not too too messy, just messy enough. We’ll do our best to not get too wild. Using some fun ingredients students will learn different science concepts. We will cover things like magnetism, chemical reactions, natural disasters, gravity, and more. Smocks will be provided for those that would like to use them.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Geography Quest

Grades K-3

$195 per semester

This semester we will be traveling Around the World. Each week we will visit a country through a read-aloud book, learn about the culture, customs, traditions, games and make maps. We will occasionally have snacks (allergies permitting). And learn the 7 continents!

Teacher: Jaime Layton

email: philandjaime@gmail.com

phone/text: 530-306-0786

History: Heroes & Heroines

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (1 voucher)

Come along with me as we go on a journey back in time to meet some real-life heroes and heroines. These are people who went above and beyond to help the world become a better place. We’ll begin with our hero of the day and go through the criteria to see what qualifies them as being a hero/heroine. We will explore characteristics like honesty, courage, and determination while

examining their incredible lives.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

History: Time Travelers Adventure Club

Grades K-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Step into the past with History Time Travelers! Students will explore different time periods, famous people, and important events through interactive lessons, storytelling, and hands-on projects. History comes alive as students imagine, create, and discover how the past connects to the world today.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

History: Timelines

Grades K-3

$195 per semester

We will travel through History with a Read-a-Loud “living picture book” that I will read. We'll discuss the person(s) and events in the book, and look behind and ahead in the Timeline of History. We will make visual, ongoing Timeline pictures each week with stand out quotes and drawings. This Spring will be studying 1787- 1829 Early American History: The Writing of the Constitution, the War of 1812, Erie Canal, Gold Rush, Pony Express, Civil War and SO much more!

Teacher: Jaime Layton

email: philandjaime@gmail.com

phone/text: 530-306-0786

Me on the Map: Young Explorers Geography

Grades 2-3

$195 per semester

In this engaging, hands-on geography class, students will discover their place in the world — starting with themselves and expanding outward to their community, state, country, and beyond! Using maps, globes, crafts, and interactive activities, students will learn to read simple maps, understand cardinal directions, and explore where they fit on the map. Guided by the beloved book Me on the Map, we’ll create a special keepsake book showing each child’s place in the world — from home all the way to planet Earth.

This class blends geography, science, culture, and creativity, making learning both meaningful and memorable.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

FINE ARTS CLASSES

ART

Art Exploration

Grades 2-3, K-3

$210 per semester

All new lessons! Explore a wide variety of fun subjects to draw and paint while learning the fundamentals of fine art techniques. Shading, texture, line, paint handling, and color mixing will be taught through a variety of subjects including animals, flowers, landscapes, portraits, and more. The artwork will be created using a wide variety of media including graphite, watercolor, tempera, markers, and pastels. Holiday themed art lessons will also be part of this course. A new art project will be created every week or two.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe

email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com

phone: 916.212.3282

website: jenniferrowestudio.com

Becoming an Artist

Grades K-1

$190 per semester

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

Young Artists

Grades K-1

$210 per semester

All New Lessons! Discover the joy of drawing and painting with a variety of art materials in this class specifically designed for k-1. The emphasis will be on exploration and process with very gentle introductions of drawing and painting techniques for this age range. Students will learn about color, shape, line, and texture through various fun art projects.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe

email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com

phone: 916.212.3282

website: jenniferrowestudio.com

DRAMA

Drama: Fun and Games

Grades K-3

$ per semester

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

email: eclecticartsedc@gmail.com

phone: 760-716-2793

Puppet Pals: Theater and Storytelling

Grades K-3, 2-3

$195 per semester

In Puppet Pals, creativity takes center stage! Students will create and use puppets to tell stories, build characters, and perform mini shows. This class encourages imagination, confidence, and communication skills while students have a blast bringing their ideas to life.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Jr. Musical Theater

Grades K-3

$225 per semester

Become a part of a musical theater production! Each child will have a chance to participate as we rehearse and produce the Broadway Musical: Seussical the Musical Jr. Every week students learn their part in our big group numbers. Jr. Theater performers are essential to our ensemble cast. We practice stage presence, singing, and dancing. Costumes and props will be necessary. Most are provided. Students will be required to provide base costume pieces (like a certain colored t-shirt, pants). We perform our 1 hour musical on an assigned performance day outside of class meeting times to a live audience!
Note: additional rehearsals are required for this class close to our performance date. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out one month before we begin class. Performances will be December 12th

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

email: eclecticartsedc@gmail.com

phone: 760-716-2793

MUSIC

Music and Movement

Grades K-3

$185 per semester

Shake, rattle and roll as we learn about rhythm, tempo, high notes, low notes and everything in between. Students learn songs and dance to the beat of different types of music using scarves and shakers. We play games, read music and use many different instruments in class. Come play with us!

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

email: eclecticartsedc@gmail.com

phone: 760-716-2793

Piano

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Little musicians, this one's for you! Students will explore the piano through a fun, age-appropriate approach — learning chords, reading music, and discovering what those 88 keys can do. Using the Piano Adventures course (included in materials fee), each child gets the instruction that's just right for their level, so everyone gets to feel like a rock star.

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

Ukulele & Movement

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Strum, sing, and wiggle! This lively class introduces young learners to the ukulele through catchy songs, basic chords, and fun strum patterns that get everyone moving. Using the Hal Leonard Ukulele Method, Book 1, lessons are designed to meet each child at their level — whether they're picking up a ukulele for the very first time or ready to dive a little deeper. No experience needed, and the textbook is included in the materials fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to bring their own ukuleles to class each week.

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PE Fitness and Games

Grades K-3

$180 per semester

P.E. Games and Fitness is a fun class that will include a variety of exercises that will strengthen and condition your child, using their own body weight. Also this class will incorporate interactive games which will encourage team work and cooperation. This will be a great way to get your child moving and developing motor skills, coordination, balance, and team work.

Teacher: Sara Schneider

email: saraschnei@sbcglobal.net

phone: 530.417.3230

website: http://ba-lates.com

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Bible: Good News Club

Classe for grades K-2, K-3, K-4, and 3-5

FREE

Each week the teacher presents an exciting Bible lesson using colorful materials from Child Evangelism Fellowship Press. This action-packed time also includes songs, Scripture memory, a missions story and review games or other activities focused on the lesson’s theme. This is a non-secular class, taught from a Christian world view, involving prayer.

Teacher: Good News Club® is a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship

email: messages2mary@att.net

phone/text: 916.990.3494

Computer Basics and Typing

Grades 3-8

$ 250 per semester (one voucher)

Students learn basic computer skills like using a mouse, using a web browser, understanding the file system, knowing hotkeys, and word processing with Google Docs. Students also learn touch typing at their own pace through online lessons, with individualized instructor guidance. An outline of the class can be found on our website:

https://www.mrcodeswildride.com/typing

Most of the semester will be mastering typing skills, which is self-paced, so students can work at their grade level with help from the instructor and teaching assistants.

The class will have about a 6-to-1 student-instructor ratio to ensure that all students can get individualized help and guidance. Laptops provided for in-class use.

Teacher: Mr. Code's Wild Ride

email: kellerdb@gmail.com

phone/text:(916) 439-0991

website: www.mrcodeswildride.com

Hand Sewing: Building Fine Motor Skills

Grades 1-2, 2-3, K-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Have fun learning to sew by hand! Sewing helps improve fine motor skills and focus. Students are able to follow pre-made patterns and projects they will take home. Students will learn basic hand stitches, how to thread a needle, cutting fabric, tying knots, how to sew on buttons and snaps, and adding embellishments like ribbon and lace. We will start with the most basic of skills, and advance step-by-step throughout the semester with fun and creative sewing projects. No previous knowledge needed.

Teacher: Jaime Layton

email: philandjaime@gmail.com

phone/text: 530-306-0786

LEGO Engineering
Grades K-3

$189 per semester (1 voucher)

Does hands-on building and creating sound like fun? Then come join us and learn STEM concepts through building fun projects, using LEGO® parts and motors. Explore your creative boundaries and connect your projects to real-world physics and engineering concepts, while guided by an experienced instructor. Returning students are welcome – we do different projects each semester.

All materials are provided. Students do not keep their creations but are welcome to bring cameras to class to photograph their projects.

Format:

- Project discussion/demonstration: 5-10 minutes

- Build/Experiment: 30-40 minutes

- Review/Wrap-up: 5 minutes

- Clean up: 5 minutes

Teacher: Lynda Weiss

email: lynda.weiss@lyndaweiss.net

phone/text: 916.390.6530

Little Kid's Kitchen
Grades K-3
$225 per semester

Welcome to Little Kids Kitchen! Get ready for a magical cooking adventure! In this class, students will be introduced to the kitchen and discover all the fun they can have while learning to cook safely. This semester, we’ll journey through Disney Parks around the world, exploring the magic of food from Disney Paris to Tokyo DisneySea. Little chefs will help create delicious recipes that we’ll enjoy together in class. Along the way, we’ll learn tips and tricks to bring a little Disney magic into every bite! So put on your chef hats and join us for a fun-filled, hands-on adventure. We can’t wait to cook, taste, and celebrate with you! Be our guest and let’s make some Disney magic together! Please be aware that because of the nature of how this class is set up this class can not be tailored for households with food allergies and dietary restrictions.

This course integrates core stands across multiple subject areas: Science, ELA, Math, Health & VPA.

Teacher: Kelley Ayres
email: kidskitchenfla@gmail.com
phone/text: 530-417-1013

Life Skills for Little Learners: Foundations for Independence

Grades K-1

$195 per semester

In this class, kids learn everyday skills that help them become more independent at home. From tying shoes and folding laundry to packing a bag and helping with household tasks, students practice real-life skills. Along the way, they build confidence, responsibility, and communication skills, all while having fun.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy