SCRIBBLES ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Various enrichment classes are offered on site. Both mini-courses and yearlong programs are offered in conjunction with the regular preschool classes. Independent enrichment programs begin in October. Parents are invited to free “demo” sessions in September.
Creative Drama/Five Senses (CD/FS)
Creative Drama/Five Senses is a yearlong program for 4-year-olds. The first half of the year focuses on dramatics, while the second half of the year concentrates on the senses.
Creative Drama provides language arts experiences and an opportunity for creative self-expression through dramatic play, dramatic interpretation of literature, puppetry and storytelling. Creative dramatics is the major component of the program. Each week a story is interpreted, using simple props and costumes designed by the children. Musical selections and rhythm instruments are also used to enhance our performances. The creative interpretations are based on the real experiences of the children as well as the whole wide world of imagination. We use the best in children's literature in addition to original stories dictated by the children. This class is also open to Kindergartners.
Five Senses is designed to increase each child's perception and understanding of his/her environment by focusing on the five senses of seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching. Children participate in a wide variety of activities that provide opportunities to think about how we learn, to ask questions, to perform experiments, and to do projects that illustrate their discoveries. Science, nature, art, music, cooking, nutrition, language development and creative expression are emphasized throughout the year. If your child is curious about things, loves to ask the question “why”, likes to experiment, and enjoys the stimulating experience of learning new things through the senses, then the Five Senses Enrichment Class may be just the right opportunity to develop a greater awareness of our world. This class is also open to Kindergartners. Please note that class 4D incorporates the CD/FS curriculum into its Friday morning session.
KidsClub
The Kidsclub program provides an added dimension in preschool programming. All classes are theme-based, varied and fun. This program is held October through May. See monthly descriptions below. These Friday afternoon classes are a perfect complement to all our 4s’ classes as well as kindergarten programs. Friday Lunch Bunch is required for those staying all day on Friday.
The classes are as follows:
| Month | Class | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| October | Yummy Tummy | Fill your tummy with stuff thats yummy! Do some really cool cooking—without any heat! Take home your own cookbook and whatever treats wont fit in your belly. Have a taste-tempting time! |
| November | Puppet Party | Make puppets out of anything and everything, even parts of your body! Put on a puppet show and watch one too! Learn how to make your own puppet sing and dance! |
| December | Wacky Woodworking | Create a wood sculpture. Pound away using real tools. Experiment with corks, wood chips and sawdust. Have a wild and woody time! |
| January | Blast Off | Find out about the night sky and the planets. Take a rocket ride into outer space. Experiment with things that glow in the dark. Become an astronaut. Prepare for a safe and happy landing. |
| February | Squish & Squash | Make all kinds of magical mixtures with GOOP. Go home with oodles of recipes to follow. The perfect blend of science and art. Some magical mixtures are messy, so dress accordingly. |
| March | Mango Tango Café | Open your own on-site restaurant! Prepare fresh and delicious foods. Be a waiter! Be a chef! The emphasis is on nutrition and fun. Take home samples and recipes. Come hungry. Doggie bags provided! |
| April | Class with Trash | Save the environment! Recycle and turn junk into art and useful items. Find out what you can do with cardboard tubes, boxes and tins. Set up your own recycling center. |
| May | Digging the Stone Age | Create fossils, play dinosaur games and move to stone age music. Use dinosaur stamps and stickers. Build your own volcano and watch it erupt! |
