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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 2019-2020
ALL DAY
NURSERY (0-2)
In the nursery we enjoy free play and settling in during the first hour of the day. Second hour we
have snack and depending on who is there and what the weather is like we spend time outside or
continue inside play and/or music time.
Third and Fourth hour is naptime. We enjoy puzzles, coloring and other quiet activities as they
awaken.
I am willing to teach the Kindermusik 0-2 yr old Sing & Play curriculum with your children if you
wish. This would include an additional supply fee of $30 for the At Home Component of this
program. Let me know if this is an option that you are interested in.
I do ask that all parents of children in the nursery bring a supply of diapers (10-15) and a change
of clothes for each child. These items will be in kept at GOCO so that we have all changing items
in one location. Everything else that the child needs is provided.
SERVICE HOUR (12-18)
Does your teenager need service hours in order to complete a high school transcript or a church
or scouting commitment? Well then, look no further! Students who sign up for this "class" will
have the opportunity to serve in any number of our classrooms, helping our teachers and
assisting the students. Teens can meet a potential 11 hours of community service in the fall and
13 hours in the spring. They will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each semester.
STUDY HALL (12-18)
Responsible students who sign up for this class will have quiet study time to work on assignments
brought from home. Officer on Duty will supervise students, but direct supervision may not be
available full time. This class required students to be self-motivated and well behaved.1st HOUR
FREE PLAY (3-4)
Free Play is what it sounds like- a lot of playing! That's what this age group needs. The children
will have plenty of opportunities to play and use their imaginations. We will read fiction and non-
fiction books, sing and dance to silly songs, and get creative through art.
HUMAN BODY / GOING BUGGY (5-6)
This semester-long class will be a journey through our bodies' systems. (If only I knew Ms. Frizzle,
hmmmm). Anyway, we will learn about our bodies and what makes them tick. From how our
brains, muscles, organs and nerves work, to why we get sick. Yes, we will probably discuss gross
things, but hey, it'll be a room of 5&6 year olds, and they love to be gross. A small supply fee may
apply.
In Going Buggy, we will study entomology (it’s never too early)! This semester, we will learn all
about insects, arachnids, and other "buggy" creatures with a multitude of hands on and multi-
sensory activities. Encountering real specimens is always a possibility here. Be prepared for your
kids to know words that you DON'T know! How's that, for starters?
AROUND THE WORLD (5-6)
The mission of this class is to foster in the students a passion for God's people and creation
around the world. We will mentor them as they discover culture, animals and geography
continent by continent. The class is completely hands-on, with games, puzzles, role-play, and lots
of tasting, touching and feeling. Expect many opportunities for extra credit with home-projects.
Plan on dressing warmly when we study Antarctica!
PE (7-12)
This will be a time to get our bodies in motion and develop team work. We will play games,
sports, stretching, exercises and more. The class will adapt to the ability and activity
preferences of the kids that sign up for the class.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE WORMS (7-9)
Calling all book worms!! This class will focus on reading great books, exploring new genres and
authors and gaining an appreciation for the classics. Students will have the chance to choose
from a master book list (with parent approval) and book clubs will rotate throughout the year.
Students will be expected to read the assigned chapters at home. While in class we will have fun
digging deeper into our selections using a variety of methods, including lively book discussions
(with snacks!), drama, art and music and film.
EARTH SCIENCE ( 9-13)
This year, we will dig deep into geology and weather, giving each a full semester of study.
In geology/earth, we'll uncover earth's structure and study tectonics, which will involve a focus on
volcanoes and earthquakes. Next, we will learn to identify and classify a variety of rocks and
minerals and discuss the rock cycle and types of formations. We may do a short study on
weathering and erosion, too. Lastly, we will absorb ourselves with water! ...waterways, glaciers
and caves, rivers, lakes, and oceans, and currents and tides.I cannot wait for us to turn our eyes to the skies and become experts in the weather. We'll learn
all about the atmosphere, its layers, the one-way water cycle, and air currents. We'll discuss
earth's orientation and its effects on the seasons. Clouds are next, then we will discuss weather
systems and finish of the year with a bang with a study in storms and weather events.
This class will require reading and notetaking. We will likely do some projects which will require
some focus at home. I want this class to be high in the hands-on side, so students will need to
keep up with assigned reading and vocabulary. Class caps at 15. Repeat students will go on a
waiting list until registration is over (students need to be true freshmen if possible). There may be
a supply fee.
PRAISE KIDS (9-18)
Get ready to have fun and move around while Praising the Lord all at once! We will work on
learning new contemporary worship songs. Vocal training is provided, if you have a desire to want
to sing. We help lead worship, go visit nursing homes, go caroling, and do various outreaches to
help bring Jesus to peoples’ hearts and smiles to their faces.
IEW LEMONADE TO LEADERSHIP (11-14)
GOAL: Obtain the knowledge and confidence to create and manage their own business. By the
end of this class, they should have already started to launch their business or be ready to launch.
This curriculum will get students involved in the real world of business as rapidly as possible, so
the natural rewards of earning money become a built-in incentive for a more in-depth study of
business and entrepreneurship.
The students will learn to:
-Recognize money-making opportunities
-Estimate start-up costs and operating expenses
-Write a real business plan
-Set up a record-keeping system
-Design marketing materials and ads
-Deliver a sales presentation/business pitch
-Become a job-maker instead of a job-taker
-Start and operate a youth-owned business
-Take charge of the future
STRATEGY GAMES (12+)
Strategy games will teach strategy and critical thinking, while focusing on patience,
sportsmanship and teamwork. Class will include classic 2-player games such as backgammon and
mancala, cooperative games, larger group games such as risk, and card games. The class will also
feature free-play weeks and/or student choice weeks.
Format will be to have students help critique each other on their strategy and give suggestions on
how to improve. Students will play some weeks and critique some weeks. $5 supply fee. Class
size limited to 12.
CHEMISTRY LAB (14+)My chemistry student will be using Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Wile and I will pull
labs from that book for the co-op lab class. Using another Chemistry curriculum is fine; generally,
I will be giving enough information for students to understand the lab even if they have not
reached that point in their home studies. I will expect serious lab etiquette and thorough lab
reports (as homework each week - we will discuss what these look like in class).
Chemistry labs require the ability to manipulate equations and solve for variables (including
units), so keep that math foundation in mind when registering for this class. There will most likely
be a $10-$15 supply fee.
2nd HOUR
PE (3-4)
In PE, the little ones will have fun, get the wiggles out, and build listening and gross motor skills
through movement songs, ball skills, partner activities, and strengthening/body skills (ie: hopping,
jumping jacks, crab walks, bear crawls, etc.) And, of course, we will have some of their favorite
activity...Playground time!
AROUND THE WORLD (5-6)
The mission of this class is to foster in the students a passion for God's people and creation
around the world. We will mentor them as they discover culture, animals and geography
continent by continent. The class is completely hands-on, with games, puzzles, role-play, and lots
of tasting, touching and feeling. Expect many opportunities for extra credit with home-projects.
Plan on dressing warmly when we study Antarctica!
HUMAN BODY / GOING BUGGY (5-6)
This semester-long class will be a journey through our bodies' systems. (If only I knew Ms. Frizzle,
hmmmm). Anyway, we will learn about our bodies and what makes them tick. From how our
brains, muscles, organs and nerves work, to why we get sick. Yes, we will probably discuss gross
things, but hey, it'll be a room of 5&6 year olds, and they love to be gross. A small supply fee may
apply.
In Going Buggy, we will study entomology (it’s never too early)! This semester, we will learn all
about insects, arachnids, and other "buggy" creatures with a multitude of hands on and multi-
sensory activities. Encountering real specimens is always a possibility here. Be prepared for your
kids to know words that you DON'T know! How's that, for starters?
FUN WITH FOOD (7-9)
A little peer pressure can be good if it means trying new and healthy foods, right? Fun with Food
is craft time plus snack time... the best of both worlds! Yogurt parfaits, tasty dips, popsicles and
sour cream finger paints are just a few of the activities planned. This interactive class will focus on
hygiene, food creativity, healthy snacking and cleanup. No knives or heat will be used by
students. Allergies can definitely be accommodated but the class will probably be using a varietyof common foods, including wheat, dairy and nuts, so highly sensitive children may not want to
join. (A supply fee may be added in Spring semester if needed)
KINGDOM CODE (7+)
GOAL: Obtain knowledge and confidence to create and manage their own business. By the end of
this class, they should have already started to launch their business or be ready to launch.
This course not only teaches about becoming an entrepreneur it is heavy into money
management to the glory of God. Every part of this curriculum is centered around why God wants
us to have a great work ethic, sound budgeting skills, and organized plans.
Through the course of the year, we will brainstorm viable service based and goods-based
businesses each kid is able and interested in creating. We will walk through the process of vetting
each idea (through mentorships, discussions, and neighborhood surveys). Our kids will learn how
to build a business plan and all the steps to planning and starting their own business.
FELLOWSHIP OF THE WORMS (9-12)
Calling all book worms!! This class will focus on reading great books, exploring new genres and
authors and gaining an appreciation for the classics. Students will have the chance to choose
from a master book list (with parent approval) and book clubs will rotate throughout the year.
Students will be expected to read the assigned chapters at home. While in class we will have fun
digging deeper into our selections using a variety of methods, including lively book discussions
(with snacks!), drama, art and music and film.
LEGOS: BIBLICAL STRUCTURES (9-13)
I can’t wait to build Noah’s Ark! And rest assured it will be impressive and accurate. We will
learn about and study several of the more instrumental structures recorded in Scripture using
descriptions included in the Bible, archaeological and historical research, and even some
geography. We may even meet some of the people involved in the important events surrounding
these structures. Some reading and a little research may be required at home in order to equip
our students and enhance their experience. Each student gets to take a 48x48 baseplate home at
the end of the year. Class caps at 12.
CAKE DECORATING (10+)
Cake decorating is one skill anyone can learn including kids. This class will not only teach your kids
to decorate cakes but also to be little entrepreneurs where they can be proud of their creations
and make a little something for themselves thus, making them self-sufficient on a smaller scale.
Most of all, they will have a blast learning this new skill.
CAREER EXPLOARTIONS (12+)
The Career explorations class will be geared for students 12 and up. Students will have the option
of being assessed for occupations and receiving assessment interpretation. Occupational
information concerning their field of choice will also be given as it relates to future prospects for
that industry as well as requirements. Professionals will be invited to some class sessions to offer
inside views and question and answering for students. The textbook used will be “What Color is
your parachute? for teens” Second Edition. It goes for about $4 - $9. No additional cost
associated with the class is expected.SCREENWRITING (14+)
This fun class will guide aspiring writers through the process of turning a story into a script. It will
cover Aristotle's Poetics and pull from Aaron Sorkin's MasterClass and possibly Great Courses
ScreenWriting 101, both adapted to be suitable for this age group. While there will be a
structure to the course, the final project and some topics will be open to student choice. There
will be homework--watching select movies and television shows (tough!) -- and collaborating to
write scripts. The course will culminate in either a pilot for a new tv series or a short movie,
hopefully recorded and edited to share with the Co-Op. This class will only work with eager
student participation!
Parents, please note that this class will be PG-13 due to the nature of the subject. While I will do
my best to avoid language and mature subject matter, some scenes used as examples in class
may come from movies that you (and I) would not share the entire movie or series yet. These will
be used to illustrate specific topics only when no alternatives can be found. Movies
recommended for homework will be PG-13 or less and I will note for parents any moments they
may want to censor. It's my intention to keep this to a minimum, but it is really difficult to cover
this subject without this caveat! 0.5 high school elective credit. There may be a $10 supply fee for
the first semester.
3rd HOUR
FUN LAB (3-4)
Discovery centers, messy play, and age appropriate games. Children will also learn vocabulary
and songs in foreign languages.
PE (5-6)
Stretches, exercising, and playing games in the gym. If weather permits, playing at the park.
WEIRD SCIENCE (7-9)
I am so excited for this class!! This class will not follow a written curriculum ( wouldn't be"
weird" if we followed a script ;/). We will be conducting hands on science experiments
throughout the year. We will make hypotheses, learn new terms, discuss results, and record
those results in our journals through drawings and writing. We will cover many areas of science,
but most of all, have fun and hopefully make some good messes!! Class caps at 12.
PICTURE SMART BIBLE (7-10)
We will be using the Picture Smart Bible - New Testament Curriculum for this class. The students
will learn the major themes, events, and characters of each book in the New Testament through
listening, discussing, drawing and coloring. The overview of each book(s) is illustrated on the page
in dotted lines. As each section of illustrations is covered in the overview that is read aloud and
discussed as a class, the student will draw (fill in the dotted lined illustration provided) and color
the picture. No matter the learning style, this approach will help the key concepts of each book in
the New Testament stick in the child's memory. See the attached sheet (posted in the forum) for
an example of what the student sheet would look like.CAT & DOG THEOLOGY (10-14)
GOAL: To identify what authentic God-centered faith looks like in our current situations.
Determine the action steps of how we can serve Him in concrete and consistent ways.
Cat= “You exist to serve me.”
Dog= “I exist to serve you.”
In a time when our kids are becoming deep individual thinkers, this class will help guide them at
how to look at their relationship with God and why they study His word. We will read books from
this curriculum (including “I Heard the Good News Today 3”) that will expose our kids to current
missionary stories.
Throughout the year our focus will be to learn:
-How to follow Jesus in our everyday lives.
-How to have a DAILY attitude that glorifies God.
-How to have quality quiet time with God.
-How to study God’s word.
-How to lead and serve like Jesus.
-How to creatively share our faith.
STORY OF THE WORLD: THE MODERN AGE (11-14, 10 by permission)
We will be working with Susan Wise Bauer's 4th Story of the World book, called The Modern Age:
From Victoria’s Empire to the End of the USSR. Students will be expected to come to class having
read (or listened to) 2 chapters each week. In class we will informally review test questions
together and reinforce the material with activities, books, maps, games, and songs
DYSTOPIAN FUTURE NOVEL BOOK CLUB (12+)
I intend this book club to be a relaxed but engaging largely student-led discussion. I love this
genre, and I know it appeals to many of our teens! The final book list will depend on the ages of
students in the course and prior books read, but would likely include some of the following:
Hunger Games, Maze Runner, The Giver, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Divergent. I will offer students
the ability to vote on some of the books, and will alternate lighter young-adult fiction with
heavier English lit classics. The target pace will be one book per month, and students will be
expected to come to class ready with questions and eager to discuss.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY (14+)
Plan on becoming an expert in world geography this year! We will use North Star Geography as a
launch pad for all textbook assignments, quizzes and tests. We will also expand on the subject by
doing some projects, activities, and other research. This course covers physical, political and
cultural (human) geography. 1 high school credit. Class cap at 15. There may be an additional
supply fee for this class.4th HOUR
ABC MUSIC AND ME (3-4)
In this class we have fun exploring different styles of music and learning about and playing all
types of instruments.
There is an additional $45 supply fee that covers the cost of the At Home Materials. The At Home
Materials are a major component of the Kindermusik Program and are required. I can always tell
who is getting the most out of their Kindermusik experience by using their home materials. If you
have older children who have previously participated in Kindermusik ABC Music and Me and are
able to find all of the components of the AT Home Materials for the units that we will be covering
you do not have to repurchase. Thank you. If you have any questions about this please let me
(Michelle Naff) know.
Here are the units that we will be enjoying:
Fall 2017
1. Feel the Music
This month we will be learning all about emotions in music. The kids will be using their voices and
facial expressions to show a variety of emotions and then will listen for those emotions in music.
We will also learn about Ludwig von Bethoven and listen to some music he wrote. We will learn
about and explore crescendo (louder) and decrescendo (softer) while listening and moving to
sounds from the brass family of instruments. In this month's take Home Kit you will have the
chance to explore the movement and emotions of music using the cd and the activities in the
Family Guide which also includes the in-class story about Bethoven titled The Duel. Your kit also
includes a mini maraca.
2. Jazz Kitchen
We are going to have fun this month learning about Jazz music, it's sounds and instrument. The
children will also utilize the movement of their bodies to music as we explore different activities
of the kitchen and grocery store. We will learn more about the rhythm of the quarter-note and
eighth-note. This months Home Kit includes the CD and Family Guide. In the Family Guide there is
the recipe for Noodle from Scratch which is the in-class story for this month.
3. Giggles
Giggles is definitely the word of the month. This month is all about humor and silliness as we
learn silly dances and knock-knock jokes. We will hear and play with some of the instruments
found in traditional American folk music. We will also learn about presto (fast) and largo (slow).
The Home Kit includes the CD (with a number of knock-knock jokes) a harmonica and the Family
Guide.
Spring 2018
1. Rhythms of the Land
In class we’ll explore the rhythms and sounds of Native American music. As we investigate,
compare, and contrast a wide variety of drums and the materials they’re made from,
preschoolers develop the investigative vocabulary needed in the sciences. When that same
learning pattern is repeated at home through the Home Kit, the children get an early start inmath, too.
The Rhythms of the Land Home Kit includes a magazine-style Family Guide, Home CD, and an
instrument.
2. Under the Rainbow
Keep your eyes open for a summer rain this month. In Under the Rainbow class we will explore
the concept of high and low sounds with Irish music, tricky leprechauns, and colors of the
rainbow. Match sounds with pictures, and match pictures with the written words to build lasting
literacy skills.
With more activities sprinkled throughout the mini-literature book in your Home Kit, preschoolers
and their families can practice together the skills needed now and later in school.
The Home Kit includes a 15 page magazine-style Family Guide, a Home CD.
3. Sing a Story
Mozart and math? With exposure to singing and music notation this month, children get more
experience with abstract symbols. In class we will explore how abstract thoughts, like music, is
shared and communicated with a symbol, such as a musical note.
This same abstract thinking process helps children comprehend the idea behind the letters of the
alphabet and numbers.
The Sing a Story Home Kit includes a magazine-style Family Guide and Home CD.
CHARACTER FIRST (5)
Using the “Character First Education” curriculum, each week students will learn about a different
character trait. Each character trait is associated with a different animal. Crafts, songs, role-
playing and games will be incorporated into each class. Students will also memorize the definition
for each character trait. Some, but not all of the character traits we will focus on are: honesty,
dependability, patience, and obedience.
BOOK CLUB (6)
This semester we will cover some Curious George stories. During class we will read the stories
and then with activities we will help the students realize that a story involves many subjects like
math, science, geography, art, history... This is with the purpose of creating curiosity in the
students while diving into other stories or subjects.
PENMANSHIP I (7+) & PENMANSHIP II (12+)
In Penmanship I and II students will master slant print and traditional cursive writing using the
Peterson Directed Handwriting program. They will also complete copy work projects from
Scripture, great poetry, literature and historical documents. However, should a student already
have a curriculum they are working on at home, they are welcome to bring that work with them
to class.
Students will work in small groups, but independently, as they progress toward personal mastery.
Motivation is maintained by use of points and prizes!Class cap of 16 students for Penmanship I and II combined.
ART THROUGH LITERATURE (7-9)
In this class, we will mostly be reading the Caldecott Award-winning picture books and
completing the art projects suggested by the Art Through Children's Literature curriculum by Debi
Englebough. We will also cover a few all-time favorite stories. Each art project will correlate to
the topic, characters, or illustration style of the stories read. The students will explore different
mediums of art (pencil, paint, watercolors, nature stamping, crayon, mosaic, etc) as they create
their masterpieces. This will be a fun, new way to get into a book! A small supply fee may be
added later.
STEM CHALLENGES (9+)
In the STEM Challenge class we will hone our problem solving skills with weekly challenges. Which
team’s popsicle stick bridge can hold the most weight? Whose paper airplane can fly the
farthest? Lots of building, creating, experimenting and thinking outside the box! With a new
project every week or two, students will enjoy some hands on creativity in the fields of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics.
JEWELRYMAKING (9-15)
We will explore the creative of different items of textiles and how these skills can transition into
creating other crafty items.
PE (12+)
Stretches, exercising, and doing different sports and strength drills throughout the year for the
body and the mind.
TEEN CLUB HOUR (12+)
This hour will be reserved for teens to develop their own club. Do you have an interest in
building, anime, writing, music, or some other area and want the chance to do that together with
others in co-op?? Here is the opportunity! All clubs will be supervised by adults. Submit your
idea ASAP for placement in a room and we’ll see what we can do!You can also read
