WOW! THE DRAMA OF LANGUAGE ARTS - JUST FOR HOMESCHOOLERS

A fun and engaging program designed to integrate Language Arts studies with Visual and Performing Arts to enrich your child's education.  This class is designed to enhance the core of a homeschooler’s English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum. Students will read books with the group, learn and practice exciting and impactful reading and writing techniques, including the Six Traits, and create theatrical scripts.  Students will develop an understanding of production elements, including lighting, costumes, and set design, while learning the basics of acting, singing and dancing - all via experiential, meaningful and inspiring language arts work. 

8-week Session (Winter Session starts Jan. 12)

Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.  

Located at Valley Youth Theatre (1st St. and Fillmore). 

Class size is limited so as to ensure personalized and individual attention.

Cost $495 for 8-week session

Age groups and meeting times 

Grades 1-3, Days/Time TBD

Grades 4-8, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 am

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Contact 602.405.4111 or woweducators@gmail.com for more information!

Class Description: Custom Spanish Enrichment class for children in grades PK-3.  Students will develop their Spanish skills in new, dynamic ways, while having fun and making personal connections with and meaning of their learning! Within a warm, loving, and inspiring classroom environment, students will be guided through various hands-on activities, including active play, music, art, and other everyday activities to deeply root Spanish language into their real world, conversational vocabulary and knowledge base. Students will develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Spanish! Class instruction and experiences will enable students’ excitement for displaying their bilingual and bi-literate competencies. Students will develop a linguistic advantage and appreciation for Spanish culture and language.

Class Dates (all Mondays):

9/21

9/28

10/5

10/12 NO CLASS

10/19

10/26 (Note: There will be a room change for this class.)

11/2

11/9

11/16

11/23

11/30

12/7

12/14

12-class Session Cost: $273; 10% discount for each additional sibling. Cost includes facility rental fee and all supplies/materials.

Custom Classes and Tutoring!

Want to put together a fabulous Enrichment class for your child(ren), or does your child maybe just need a little extra academic support to help them engage at school? WOW!'s teachers will create a customized enrichment class for your child, and their friends if you wish! Classes can be focused on reading, writing, math, science, Spanish, drama, cooking, and/or art (or a combination of subjects!), and can take place at a student's home or another location of the group's choice. Multi-age groups welcome! Give your child an enriching, safe and FUN learning experience, and maybe include his/her friends!

Contact Taylor Nelson for more info: woweducators@gmail.com or 602.405.4111

October 29

ORIGAMI

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 4-6)

Learn basic origami folds and figures as well as intermediate level pieces and modular sculptures. Teamwork encouraged, and students will make a plethora of creative pieces!

Teacher: Michelle King

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE, PART I

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 2-6)

Learn basic signs in this introductory sign language class.

Teacher: Shannon Casler

November 5

CORN SNAKES MEET ESIO TROT

12:15 -1:15 pm (Gr 1-4)

Observe, handle, measure, feed, compare/contrast through data inquiry and make scientific drawings of a corn snake and a tortoise.

Teacher: Cathy Janssen

POETRY THROUGH ART

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 5-8)

Express yourself through myriad of magnificent mediums!

Teacher: Shannon Casler

NOVEMBER 12

READER'S THEATER

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 1-4)

Participate in presenting a classic fable or fairy tale as a member of a reader's theater cast. Students are encouraged to bring their own favorite fable or fairy tale to share!

Teacher: Cathy Janssen

ACT IT OUT STORIES

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 5-8)

Add a little drama to your life.  Revisit and revamp familiar stories and dramatize them! Bring a favorite, if you’d like!

Teacher: Shannon Casler

NOVEMBER 19

ORIGAMI

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 4-6)

Learn basic origami folds and figures as well as intermediate level pieces and modular sculptures. Teamwork encouraged, so students will make lots of creative pieces!

Teacher: Michelle King

HANDS-ON EQUATIONS

12:15-1:15 pm (Gr 2-6)

Use manipulatives to demonstrate and solve increasingly complicated algebraic equations.

Teacher: Cathy Janssen

$25 per class, advanced registration required.

Please call 602.405.4111 to register today!

WOW! THE DRAMA OF LANGUAGE ARTS - AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES

Designed for grades 5-8. Classes meet Mondays during the 8-week sessions from 4-6:00 pm.

Fall Session: September 20 - November 14

Winter Session: January 10 – March 6

Spring Session: March 21 - May 15

Fall Session- WOW! Playwrites in Motion

Students learn the technique of writing and adapting plays

Cost $450.00 for 8 weeks

Winter Session- WOW! Monologues in Motion

Students learn to write and perform monologues

Cost $450.00 for 8 weeks

Spring Session- WOW! Social Impact in Motion

Students write scenes, monologues and speeches about different social and political issues and ideas, examples: bullying, political events, etc

Cost $450.00 for 8 weeks

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June Camp for toddlers, ages 2-4

9 a.m. -12 p.m. daily

Contact us at wow educators@gmail.com to enroll!

Customized camp for elementary students in grades K-8! We will design a fun, inspiring and hands-on small-group reading camp for your children based on individual learners' needs!

Contact us at wow educators@gmail.com for more details!