Monday, December 17, 2007

Possible Offerings for the New Year

I am thinking about next year (January - June) and what I might offer through Creative Learning Circle. For the past few months I've been seeking a site outside the home where I could offer all the wonderful classes that I want to teach, including a two-day integrated arts program. I have not found anything yet, so I will continue teaching out of the home and therefore teach only one day per week (most likely Fridays). Before I set my schedule, I'd like to hear which programs most interest prospective families. Here are the options I'm considering [keep in mind I'll have to choose just one of these per 10-week session, so let me know your top one or two interests]:

Creative Music Circle [ages 6 & up; one hour per week; $15/week] -- Children will explore musical elements through singing, movement, chant, percussion and melodic instruments, along with improvisation and composition. [We now have some wonderful performance quality xylophones!!!]

Recorders, Rhythm & Rhyme [ages 7 -12; one hour per week; $15/week] -- Kids will learn musical improvisation, composition, theory, and more through poetry, recorders and a variety of percussion & melodic instruments. Some musical experience or proficiency needed for this faster-moving class.

Literary Musical Theater [ages 6 -12; three hours, one morning per week; $30/week] -- We'll take folk tales or other children's literature and write our own scripts, songs, musical accompaniments, and more! Kids will create their own costumes, sets, etc. A wonderful integration of literature, art, music, drama, multicultural appreciation, and collaborative learning. Includes a lunch break so kids can socialize.

Integrated Arts "Circle Day" [ages 6-12; five hours, one day per week; $40/week] -- We'll study thematic units and integrate all academic areas with art, music, literature, and small-group or independent projects. Includes lunch break & social time as well as time for kids to choose self-directed learning activities.

As always, Creative Learning Circle maintains small class sizes (10-12 students maximum), so each child reaps the benefits of individualized, small-group instruction.

Creative Learning Circle is a vendor for Dehesa, Julian, River Springs, and Sky Mountain Charter Schools.

Email eniciafisher@gmail.com if you'd like to save a spot for your child in one of these programs! Visit our website for more information about Creative Learning Circle.