CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR CURRENT 1ST-3RD GRADES HELD at SWANSON

Hands-On Science .....................................................................

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 1411

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 1412

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 1413

Grades 1-3

Welcome to the world of Experimentation! Students will investigate many areas of the world of Science and be able to roll up their sleeves and get down and dirty. This class will stimulate each child’s natural curiosity and imagination. Children will be able to question, observe, predict, estimate and experiment.

Introduction to Spanish ................................................................

Course Number: 5001

Grades 1-3

Join us in learning a new language! Stories, crafts, games and songs create a fun learning environment where students can explore meanings and begin to express themselves. Students’ focus will be on listening and speaking, accompanied by practicing new phrases and words.

Kids’ Yoga ...........................................................................

• Course Number: 2100

Grades 1-3

This yoga class is for students of varied abilities and needs. Practice breathing techniques to calm, energize, and balance the nervous system. Practice flowing sequences, poses, restorative yoga and deep relaxation.

NEW Lets Dance ...................................................................

• Course Number: 2025

Grades 1-2

This fun class offers an introduction to the basics of dance in an exciting and enthusiastic way. Students will learn techniques to increase flexibility, coordination, rhythm and confidence.

Math Adventures ......................................................................

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 4001

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 4002

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 4003

Grades 1-3

In this course, students will review grade level math skills and strategies. Students will engage in opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to mathematical problem solving and enrich their mathematical thinking

Music Adventures .....................................................................

• Course Number: 3020

Grades 1-2

This course will explore the fundamentals of music through singing, dancing, and games. Students will have the chance to create a variety of instruments as well as create art projects such as puppets that complement a variety of songs.

Outdoor Exploration ...................................................................

• Course Number: 2010

Grades 2-3

Students will spend most of the class period outdoors exploring what nature has to offer. They will enjoy studying about different plant life, animals and animal habitats, maps, camping skills and so much more!

Reading Adventures ...................................................................

• Grade 1 • Course Number: 4101

• Grade 2 • Course Number: 4102

• Grade 3 • Course Number: 4103

Grades 1-3

In this course, students will focus on grade level reading and word study. They will think and talk about books and have the opportunities to apply these strategies to a variety of texts.