A differentiated class for children 3-7 years old, learning about the wonderful season of fall! Join us for pumpkin dissections, fire fighting and other personal safety topics, and many art and science experiments, including a child-friendly introduction to cryptozoology! With this child-led, play-based class, the possibilities are endless! STEAM Engines is also offered as a first block as an extension of the learning in this class, not as a repeat class. The first block will take more of the art focus and the third block will take more of the science focus.

Have fun while learning how to do math quickly in their head by playing games with numbers and helping kids do mental math in a fun and competitive way. See inspiration found at https://www.weareteachers.com/active-math-games/

* Must be able to work largely independently * Some reading required * Basic fine motor skills are required such as independently cutting, writing, gluing, opening containers without assistance, etc. What is a pinhole camera and how does it work? What is the camera obscura effect? What is light-sensitive material and how does exposure create an image? These questions and more will be explored in Photography Unplugged. Students will learn the basics of photography, the science behind developing prints, and will make and use their own pinhole cameras, no electricity needed!