This type of class helps transport students as they explore and create stories that feature exaggeration and larger-than-life characters, often rooted in American folklore. These stories are characterized by unbelievable feats, strong heroes, and settings often related to the frontier or the American West. This cross curriculum class will help students identify key symbolism in language arts, practice creative writing assignments, encourage reading comprehension in a unique way, and spark imagination.
Week 1-Literary Devices (Metaphor, Simile, Personification, & Imagery)
Week 2-Tall Tales vs. Figurative Language
Week 3-Paul Bunyan & Pecos Bill
Week 4-John Henry & Davy Crockett
Week 5-Creative Writing-America’s Old West Tall Tales
Week 6-The History of Nursery Rhymes
(Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill)
Week 7-Nursery Rhymes Adaptations
Week 8-Creative Writing-Rhyming Fun
Week 9-Favorite Fictional Short Stories Exploration
Get ready to move, build strength, and boost your energy! 💪🎉 In this high-energy club, we'll combine full-body strength training, fun cardio workouts, healthy habits games, and social time to build confidence and a healthy lifestyle. Each week, kids will get stronger, learn real-world healthy habits, and have a blast doing it!
Topics We’ll Explore:
Lesson 1:
🎯 Health Goals, Full Body Strength + Cardio
-What does it mean to be healthy?
-Why good health matters
-Short-term vs. long-term health
Lesson 2:
🥦 Nutrition Basics, HIIT Tabata Workout
-What are the food groups?
-Benefits of each group
-Building a balanced plate
Lesson 3:
🏃♂️ Physical Activity, Full Body Strength + Cardio
-Why exercise is important
-Different ways to move
-Creating a fun routine
Lesson 4:
🍽️ Healthy Eating Habits, HIIT Ladder Workout
-Healthy vs. treat foods
-Why meals & snacks matter
-Creative ways to add fruits & veggies
Lesson 5:
🧼 Personal Hygiene, Full Body Strength + Cardio
-Daily routines
-Doing it the right way
-How hygiene keeps us healthy
Lesson 6:
😴 Rest and Sleep, Kickboxing Workout
-How sleep helps our bodies and minds
-Making a bedtime routine
-Tips for better rest
Lesson 7:
🧠 Emotional Well-Being, Full Body Strength + Mobility
-Naming and understanding feelings
-Healthy ways to manage emotions
-Mindfulness and calming activities
Lesson 8:
🤝 Social Health, Full Body Strength + Cardio
-Friendship building
-Being kind and empathetic
-Handling peer pressure
Lesson 9:
🎯 Maintaining Overall Health and Wellness, Fitness 100 Challenge
-Celebrating end of 9 weeks
-Accomplishments and Recognition
-Staying active and healthy moving forward