2025 Fall K-3 Lower Elementary

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Phonics Fun & Word Games

Grades 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Learning to read has never been more exciting! This playful and interactive class helps young readers strengthen their phonics and literacy skills through engaging games, movement activities, and hands-on word challenges. Students will build confidence in reading, spelling, and word recognition while having fun with rhyming, storytelling, and creative language play. Perfect for
kids who love to learn through action and exploration.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Literature and Writing Through Alliteration

Grades 2-3

$190 per semester (1 voucher)

Learning through books is one of the best ways to help kids understand the world around us including the English language. Each week will be a different letter as the topic of our conversations. We will read books that encompass the letter noted, do a writing activity that involves the English concept of the week, practice spelling elements within words, plus learn new words through vocabulary along the way of this letter journey. This is a great class for practice in reading and writing concepts, no pressure, just fun and learning together.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson, Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

Literature: Once Upon A Snack Time

Grades 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

Stories Come to Life

Grades K-3

$195 per semester

Book club meets drama! Improve your English language arts and flex your creative muscles in this class. We will read stories together then bring your favorite characters to life through create writing and dramatic play.

Teacher: Create Circle

Taught by: Create Circle
Email: CreateCircleInfo@gmail.com
Phone/text: 323.637.1597
Website: CreateCircle.com

MATH

Fun with Math

Grades K-1

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Students will engage in activities that develop, enrich, and expand basic math skills, including beginning math facts, measurement,
patterns, graphing, and problem solving. Each class will include activities like Number of the Day, Calendar, and hands-on practice
with the math skills listed above. My curriculum changes every semester, allowing students to take this class up to two years
without repetition.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Math Mania: Games & Puzzles

Grades K-1, 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Get ready for a math adventure full of fun and excitement! This interactive class turns learning into play with hands-on activities, engaging games, and brain-teasing puzzles that build key math skills. From counting and patterns to basic addition, subtraction, and problem-solving, students will develop confidence in math through creative and playful challenges. Perfect for young
learners who love to explore, think, and have fun with numbers.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Mightily Math Masters

Grades 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Math is sometimes tricky and hard to understand. Using many types of manipulatives and hands on activities this class hopes to
make it a little easier to comprehend. We’ll spend 3 weeks on each topic beginning from the basics and working our way up to more

complicated concepts.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

SCIENCE

K-1 Science
Grades K-1

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Young learners thrive with active, hands-on experiences. Through sensory exploration we will dive into the wonders of
science. This semester, we will use the Scientific Method to explore and experiment with fall fruits such as apples and
pumpkins. Students will investigate the habitats and life cycles of insects and spiders, gaining a deeper understanding of these
fascinating creatures. Hands-on crafts and exciting experiments will make science come to life. My curriculum changes every
semester, allowing students to take this class up to two years without repetition.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Science: Dinosaur Discoverers

Grades K-1, 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Step back in time for a prehistoric adventure! In this exciting, hands-on class, young paleontologists will dig into the world of dinosaurs through fossil excavations, dino-themed crafts, and interactive science activities. Students will explore different dinosaur species, their habitats, and the work of real-life paleontologists while developing creativity, fine motor skills,
and a love for history and science. Perfect for any child who loves dinosaurs and discovery.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Science: The Human Body
Grades 2-3

$195 per semester (1 voucher)

Get ready to learn about all the different parts of our bodies that make us human. We will explore many of the important systems of our body that work together to make our bodies work, many times without us even knowing it’s doing it. Through books, videos,
discussions, hands-on creations, and demonstrations we’ll dive into our human bodies.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

S.T.E.M. Fairy Tale Engineers
Grades 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

In this magical blend of storytelling and STEM, students will bring classic fairy tales to life through hands-on engineering challenges. From building a sturdy bridge for the Three Billy Goats Gruff to designing a house that can withstand the Big Bad Wolf's huff and puff, kids will use creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to rethink and reimagine beloved stories. Through teamwork and hands-on exploration, young engineers will strengthen their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and literacy in a fun and engaging way.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

S.T.E.M. Curious Creations

Grades K-3

$195 per semester

It’s all about being creative and inventive with the material provided to achieve the goal. In this class students will be tasked
with a problem or idea that requires a solution. There are countless ways to achieve a final product. We’ll go through the process of the idea, to the creation, to finally seeing if there are ways to improve or make it more efficient. Problem-solving fun is the goal in this class.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

Wonders of Wildlife

Grades K-1

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Wonders of Wildlife is an exciting, hands-on learning experience that brings the wild world of animals to life! This semester, we’ll
explore the fascinating lives of animals found right here in El Dorado County, studying their habitats, life cycles, fun facts and
creating animal-themed crafts. Through a mix of animal science, geography, art, and environmental awareness, students will dive
deep into the wonders of wildlife. Join me as we discover the creatures you might see in your own backyard and embark on an
unforgettable adventure into the wild world of animals!

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

Zoomin' Through Zoology
Grades 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

Zoomin’ into Zoology is a fun, hands-on class where students will learn about animals, their habitat, life cycles, and fascinating facts while creating animal-themed crafts. This class integrates animal science, geography, art, and global preservation and awareness. Throughout the year we’ll explore fish, reptiles, and amphibians in the fall, followed by mammals, birds, and insects/spiders in the spring. Get ready for an exciting adventure into the wild world of animals.

Teacher: Christina (Cris) Bollengier

phone/text: 916.833.1124

SOCIAL SCIENCE

History: Pioneer Living

Grades K-1, 2-3

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

There are so many wonderful and interesting people who helped to discover and establish settlements in our country. To truly appreciate their stories we will learn about their adventures and what life was like for them. We will not only read fun anecdotes but reenact some of those ways of living ourselves. Students will learn what it was like to be in a classroom and practice writing their name on a slate just like Laura Ingalls, to plant appleseeds like Johnny, pan for gold like the minors, churn butter, make wooden toys, learn about the different rules and chores children their own age had to follow like darning socks and much more.

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

Time Travelers: Exploring History Through Timelines

Grades K-1, 2-3, K-3

$185 per semester

We will travel through History with a Read-aLoud “living picture book” that I will read. We'll discuss the person(s) and events in the book, and look behind and ahead in the Timeline of History. We will make visual, ongoing Timeline pictures each week with stand out quotes and drawings. This Fall 2025 semester we will be studying 1912-1941 The Titanic-World War II.

Teacher: Jaime Layton

email: philandjaime@gmail.com

phone/text: 530-306-0786

Little Explorers: Around the World

Grades K-1

$185 per semester (1 voucher)

This semester we will be traveling Around the World. Each week we will visit a different country through a read-aloud, lesson and journal time. We will discuss cultures and customs of the country.

Teacher: Annalee Layton

email: annaleejoy2004@gmail.com

phone: (530) 614-0079

FINE ARTS CLASSES

ART

Art: Up Close and Far Away

Grades 2-3

$210 per semester

Learn to think like an artist by looking at things in different ways... sometimes zoomed in very close and other times zoomed out far away. Fine art techniques of drawing and painting will be taught, and creativity will be fostered through this class. Some of the projects to look forward to in this class are drawing a small beta-fish large, painting a cityscape from far away, mixed media planets and nebulae in space, and colored pencil squirrels up close inside their tree. A variety of art media will be used including watercolor, colored pencil, and oil pastels, soft pastels, and tempera paint.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe

email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com

phone: 916.212.3282

website: jenniferrowestudio.com

Hands on Art: Famous Artists

Grades K-1, 2-3

$215 per semester

Time to get creative and be inspired by some famous artists. There are many ways to create, and each artist has a certain type of way to achieve their masterpieces. From Monet to Pollock their originality will help our imaginations in making our own marks.

Teacher: Leslie Johnson (Timm), Rock on Little Birdie

phone/text: 707.301.9983

Young Artists: Color My World

Grades K-1

$210 per semester

All New Lessons! Discover the joy of drawing and painting with a variety of art materials in this class specifically designed for k-1. The emphasis will be on exploration and process with very gentle introductions of drawing and painting techniques for this age range. In addition to projects with color mixing explorations, students will also learn about shape, line, and texture through various fun art projects. A variety of art media will be used including watercolor, tempra, and oil pastels.

Teacher: Jennifer Rowe

email: jenniferrowestudio@gmail.com

phone: 916.212.3282

website: jenniferrowestudio.com

Becoming an Artist

Grades K-3

$185 per semester

The students learn about 4 different famous artists per semester, their unique style of art, their mediums and how to approach art in their own way. They would make projects that simulate famous pieces , then create their own interpretation of them.

Teacher: Dawn Setters

email: mycurriculumconnections@gmail.com

phone/text: 916.730.8057

DRAMA

Puppet Pals: Theater and Storytelling

Grades K-3

$185 per semester

In this imaginative and interactive class, young storytellers will bring their creativity to life through puppetry! Students will design and craft their own puppets, develop characters, and put on engaging puppet shows based on original stories or classic tales. Through hands-on activities, they’ll explore storytelling, voice acting, and performance skills while building confidence and
teamwork. A perfect class for kids who love to create, act, and share their stories in a fun and supportive environment.

Teacher: Amanda Kennedy

phone: 916-799-2315

Stories Come to Life

Grades K-3

$195 per semester

Book club meets drama! Improve your english language arts and flex your creative muscles in this class. We will read stories together then bring your favorite characters to life through create writing and dramatic play.

Teacher: Create Circle

Taught by: Create Circle
Email: CreateCircleInfo@gmail.com
Phone/text: 323.637.1597
Website: CreateCircle.com

Jr. Musical Theater

Grades K-3

$225 per semester

Become a part of a musical theater production! Each child will have a chance to participate as we rehearse and produce the Broadway Musical: Frozen Jr. Every week students learn their part in our big group numbers. Jr. Theater performers are essential to our ensemble cast. We practice stage presence, singing, and dancing. Costumes and props will be necessary. Most are

provided. Students will be required to provide base costume pieces (like a certain colored t-shirt, pants). We perform our 1 hour musical twice on an assigned performance day outside of class meeting times to a live audience!

Note: additional rehearsals are required for this class close to our performance date. A rehearsal schedule will be sent out one month before we begin class.

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

phone: 760-716-2793

MUSIC

Music and Movement

Grades K-3

$185 per semester

Shake, rattle and roll with us and we learn about rhythm, tempo, high notes, low notes and everything in between. Students learn songs and dance to the beat of different types of music using scarves and shakers. We play games with rhythm sticks and even make an instrument to take home!

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

phone: 760-716-2793

Piano- Beginning

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Students with no experience playing the piano are welcomed to join this class and learn the basics of how to read sheet music and enjoy playing the piano. A method book and the cost of maintaining the equipment is included in the class fee.

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

Piano- Intermediate

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

Ukulele - Beginning

Grades K-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Students with no experience playing the ukulele are welcomed to join this class and learn the basics of how to strum, read chord charts, and enjoy playing this wonderful instrument. A method book is provided which is included in the price of the class.

PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to bring their own ukuleles to class each week.

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

Ukulele - Intermediate

Grades 1-3

$190 per semester (one voucher)

Teacher: Jon Holowaty
email: musicteacherjon@gmail.com
phone/text: 605-576-2427

Website: mtj-studio.com

Vocal Performance: Fall 2025

Grades 3-8

$185 per semester

A place to fine tune voice and style. We will work as a class on pieces throughout the semester covering different genres of music. Covering broadway, jazz, classical choral, and more. Students will have opportunities for solos within our group pieces. Singing takes more than a pair of vocal chords. We will learn about how to create better sound through posture and support. We work on developing the skill of how to sing two and three part harmony. We also cover basic music reading and the elements of having a better performance on stage in a group or solo!

Teacher: Rachel Wattson

phone: 760-716-2793

Vocal Performance: A Study of the Musical “Wicked” Spring 2026

Grades 3-8

$200 per semester

Combining good vocals with stage presence takes practice. Learn how to sing, add simple choreography and stay in character during a performance. We will learn 5-6 songs from our chosen musical. We will study the character's motivation and how that adds to the emotion of what we are singing. Singing takes more than a pair of vocal chords. We will learn about how to create better sound through posture and support. We work on developing the skill of how to sing two and three part harmony. We also

cover basic music reading. We will perform on our final day of class for our parents.

Teacher: Rachel Wattson