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In this 30-minute private acting lesson, we’ll work on acting techniques and practice reading copy. Private acting lessons are ideal for students looking to improve performance delivery, prepare for an audition, looking for self-tape coaching, assistance in how to find acting work, or students who just enjoy being dramatic.
Private Acting lessons are a great way to support literacy skills, especially for students with Dyslexia.
Together we can create a plan to help the student enjoy writing and improve their grades. This interactive tutoring session is customized based on student’s needs. Private lessons are ideal for:
• Students looking for tips on how to improve their own writing
• ESL Students
• Students preparing a writing portfolio
• Students writing essays for college admissions
• Students struggle with sentence structure and mechanics
Students will learn one spooky group dance routine, before Ms. Rae DJ’s your kids’ favorite scary beats. This is similar to Kids Halloween Dance Party, but for ages 8-12.
What we will cover:
– A short and basic group dance taught by the instructor
– Freestyle Dance
– Optional spooky games & grizzly art in our breakout room (there will be a teacher present)
In this 4 week course students will build their foundational skills and learn to use a digital Chessboard. A physical Chess board is not required for this class. An free online Chess account is included in your enrollment. No previous knowledge of chess is required.
Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. The teacher will often highlight moves from student games in order to help students learn from each other. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while playing a game they love. Our friendly team makes learning Chess fun.
Class Overview
– Welcome and Share
– Technique of the Day
– Student Application of the Technique
– Learning from Each Other
This class requires is designed to focus on acting for theater. In this 55-minute class, experienced actors continue their exploration of theater acting through games, character development, monologues, and acting out short scenes with classmates. Games make up less than 20% of this class. This is not an improv class. Students will work to memorize assigned pieces and perform them in class.
This class is for:
– Students who have experience acting or
– Students who have taken my Drama Class/ Acting Class for Kids Level 1 or
– Students who have taken my Drama Camp or
– Students who have taken this class before (you will be given different material and different challenges)
If you are unsure whether your actor has enough experience for this class, please feel free to email me.
*******************Cameras must be on during class. Thank you for understanding.*************************
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Actors warm-up
– Theater Games
– The Focus of the Week
– Performing
In this 6 session camp, campers will use more advanced skills including Pins, Blocks, and different Checkmates out with their opponents. Students should be familiar with using a digital Chessboard. A physical Chess board is not required for this class.
Previous Chess experience is required. This class is ideal for students with chess experience at least 1 year of regular Chess playing experience. Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. We offer Absolute Beginner Chess for students with no experience that are looking to learn at a slower pace.
Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. The teacher will often highlight moves from student games in order to help students learn from each other. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while playing a game they love. Our friendly team makes learning Chess fun.
Class Overview
– Welcome and Share
– Game Time
– Technique of the Day
– Game Time
– Learning from Each Other & Puzzles
Camp Overview:
Session 1: Tactics: Revisiting Forks
Session 2: Tactics: Revisiting Pins/Skewers
Session 3: Optimizing Your Pieces
Session 4: Tactics: Batteries/Blocks
Session 5: Tactics: Discovered Attacks/Discovered Checks
Session 6: Common Checkmates
Students must use a laptop or computer to access the digital Chessboard. Students should be comfortable with basic computer skills without parental assistance including: opening a link, opening a tab, clicking, and dragging.
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw adorable farm animals. Each week we’ll draw a different farm animal. This is a great beginner art class that uses basic shapes to make a big impact. No art experience required.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comforable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1: Learn to draw a Chicken
Week 2: Learn to draw a Donkey
Week 3: Learn to draw a Cow
Week 4: Learn to draw a Horse
Benefits of online Art at Choreography by Rae:
– Small class size
– Peer to Peer Engagement
– Supports Creative Thinking
Calling all BTS fans!
If you love K-Pop music then come learn 4 different K-Pop dance routines. Students will learn choreography from four BTS music videos. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam. Dance experience is required. Students should be familar with learning choreography.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Course Overview:
– Class 1: Dope
– Class 2: Blood Sweat Tears
– Class 3: Go Go
– Class 4: Butter
Daily Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
In this 55-minute Beginner Ballet class students will learn ballet technique and terminology in a supportive environment. Using a mix of classical music and instrumental pop music students will build their ballet foundation, improve flexibility, increase endurance, and build strength. Suitable for beginners and dancers looking to maintain their practice. Students will build their dance foundation over a 12 week period and conclude the series with a short combination using the techniques they have worked. We aim to offer a comfortable environment for students who may have tried ballet in the past but found themselves limited or discouraged. Our classes are non competitive and welcome every body type and ability.
No experience necessary. Dance attire is not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Technique & Drills
– Dance combination
– Cool Down
– Terminology review and student questions
In this 30-minute beginner ballet class, students will learn ballet technique and terminology in a supportive environment. Using a mix of classical music and instrumental pop music students will build their ballet foundation, improve flexibility, increase endurance, and build strength. This non traditional ballet class uses books, stuffed animals, and pillows for balancing silly energy and solid technique. Our classes are non-competitive and welcome everybody type and ability.
No experience necessary. Dance attire is not required. Students are welcome to wear ballet attire but please be mindful of clothing that may distract your child. Ballet skirts that require being tied will often come lose and kids spend a lot of time fixing them. If your child wishes to wear a ballet skirt with a leotard we recommend a leotard where the skirt is already attached.
Students must be able to mute and unmute themselves without parental assistance
Students
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Technique & Drills
– Dance combination
– Cool Down
– Terminology review and student questions
Class Overview
– Welcome and Share
– Game Time
– Technique of the Day
– Game Time
– Learning from Each Other & Puzzles
Camp Overview:
Week 1: Revisiting the pieces and learning the digital chessboard
Basic Chess Moves
Special Moves (Castling and en Passant)
Basic Checkmates
Week 2: Hanging Pieces
Goals of the Opening
Rook Roller Checkmate
Students must use a laptop or computer to access the digital Chessboard. Students should be comfortable with basic computer skills without parental assistance including: opening a link, opening a tab, clicking, and dragging.
Get to know about black billionaires. Each week students will learn about the life, financial achievements, and civic engagement of a black billionaire. Students will explore the impact each individual billionaire has had on financially stressed communities. After exploring the work of each billionaire students will write a summary of what they believe led that billionaire to success and create their own mini business plan, with community enrichment, modeled after that billionaire.
This class presents an objective view of each billionaire. We take a look at their childhood, education, early business failures or success, and current business/ income streams. We will then look at how each individual reinvests in black communities. Examples of civic engagement we will examine are whether an individual is focused on creating work opportunities for minorities or focused on creating educational opportunities for low income families. Using what we know about each billionaire students will then be encouraged to draft their own action plan modeled after the billionaire of the week.
This class is designed to encourage students to think about how black billionaires give back to communities, and how wealth can be generated in different ways.
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Meet the Billionaire (a lecture)
– Group Discussion
– Writing Time
– Final Thoughts (Discussion)
In this 55-minute class students will create their own games using Scratch by MITLab. Using Scratch’s block coding this computer science class will have your kid excited to code.
This S.T.E.M. class offers a great way to get kids excited about computer science. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while learning computer language that is used globally.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Project Instruction
– Code together
– Share your creation
In this 55 minute class, students are introduced to Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Lead by a native speaker, students will explore Brazilian culture including traditional music, food, and sports. Students will be asked for connections to Brazilian Portuguese and stories from their own lives. Students will sometimes be shown videos regarding the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, soccer, other geographical or cultural topics which they will be able to discuss later.
The course is focused on honing language skills in Brazilian Portuguese speaking children. Many parents struggle with raising bilingual children due to a lack of exposure to the second language. It has been proven that the best way for children to learn a new language is through hearing it and using it in relaxed conversational settings. By having a dedicated time to speak only Portuguese, children will grow into the habit of thinking and speaking in Brazilian Portuguese.
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Topic of the day (with slides and video)
– Quiz Game (bingo, word games)
– Review and Discussion
This one time class is recommended for those interested in joining our Brazilian Portuguese Immersion program.
Many parents struggle with raising bilingual children due to a lack of exposure to the second language, in this relaxed conversational setting students will be expected to speak solely Portuguese with other children and the instructor. Students will be asked for connections to Brazilian Portuguese and stories from their own lives before diving into a fun round of Bingo in Portuguese.
This one time trial class is recommended for students who are unsure whether an immersion course is right for them.
In this 55 minute class, students are introduced to Portuguese and Brazilian culture. Lead by a native speaker, students will begin building their Portuguese foundation in a fun environment. Students will enjoy socializing with one another while doing activities like Bingo and Jeopardy to learn Brazilian Portuguese basics like numbers, colors, and common phrases. Students will also learn about Brazilian culture including the well-known subjects of the Amazon Rainforest, Soccer, Samba, and the artistic elements of Carnaval parade.
If your child is ready to embark on a journey to learn Portuguese and Brazilian Culture in an exciting, interactive environment, this is the class for you!
No Portuguese language experience is required for this course. If your child has some familiarity to Brazilian Portuguese and you are unsure whether Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners or Brazilian Portuguese Immersion is right for your child, then please try our 30 minute Brazilian Portuguese Immersion (Trial) course.
Class Overiew:
– Welcome & Share
– Topic of the day (with slides and video)
– Discussion
– Group activity (bingo, writing prompt, word games)
In this 5 week coding class, students will learn to build a website using HTML coding. Students will code and format web pages through a number of class projects. This S.T.E.M. class offers a great way to get kids excited about computer science. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while learning computer languages that are used globally.
Class Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Project Instruction
– Code together
– Share your creation
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw characters from Pixar movies. Each week we’ll draw a different character. This is a great art class for students who aren’t afraid to use an eraser and a ruler. The teacher will announce the character of the day at the start of class.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
Each week we’ll draw characters from some of our favorite movies and cartoons. We’ll explore Disney characters, Marvel, Pixar, and more. This is a great art class for students who aren’t afraid to use an eraser and a ruler. Come learn to draw characters you’ve seen in movies and learn about characters from movies you haven’t seen.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw 4 different Pokémon characters. Each week students will draw a different character. This class offers a great way for Pokemon fans to start to create their own fan art.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
Take your game to the next level in this Advanced Beginner Chess class. Students should either have at least 1 year of chess experience with a solid understanding of all the pieces. Together we’ll explore new strategies and implement them into games with our peers. This class uses a digital Chessboard. A physical Chess board is not required for this class. An free online Chess account is included in your enrollment.
This class is ideal for students with chess experience (more than 15 games on ChessKid.com) Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. We offer Chess for Beginners for students who haven’t played Chess in awhile.
Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. The teacher will often highlight moves from student games in order to help students learn from each other. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while playing a game they love. Our friendly team makes learning Chess fun.
Class Overview
– Welcome and Share
– Game Time
– Technique of the Day
– Game Time
– Learning from Each Other & Puzzles
Take your game to the next level in this Advanced Beginner Chess class. Students should either have at least 1 year of chess experience with a solid understanding of all the pieces. Together we’ll explore new strategies and implement them into games with our peers. This class uses a digital Chessboard. A physical Chess board is not required for this class. A free online Chess account is included in your enrollment.
This class is ideal for students with chess experience (more than 15 games on ChessKid.com) Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. We offer Chess for Beginners for students who haven’t played Chess in awhile. For students who have already taken Chess for Advanced Beginners, this class offers a chance to expand on tactics previously learned.
Each class includes time for peer to peer interaction and student games. The teacher will often highlight moves from student games in order to help students learn from each other. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while playing a game they love. Our friendly team makes learning Chess fun.
Class Overview
– Welcome and Share
– Game Time
– Technique of the Day
– Game Time
– Learning from Each Other & Puzzles
In this coding class students will be introduced to Python by coding in text. Through discussion, games, and coding on CodeMonkey we’ll build our Python coding fundamentals. Unlike using free coding software online where students generally follow instructions, this class encourages students to think about the coding decisions we make and the various options available to us. No experience required.
The award winning Code Monkey software will leave your young coder excited about growing their coding skills.
Week 1: Understanding Objects
Week 2: Sequencing
Week 3: Lists
Week 4: Loops
Week 5: Range
Week 6: Variables
Each class incorporates a physical element before we begin coding in the online platform. The physical element of class encourages students to think of coding beyond just what happens on the computer. Developing problem solving skills are key to being successful in coding. Each class encourages peer to peer dialogue and teacher to student dialogue.
Class overview:
Brief Welcome & Share
Project Instruction
Code together
Review & Reflection
*** Students must use a laptop or computer to participate in class.
*** Cameras must be on at the start of class.
This coding class is part 2 of CodeMonkey Introduction to Python coding. Through discussion, games, and coding on CodeMonkey we’ll build our Python coding fundamentals and expand on their knowledge of loops and variables. Unlike using free coding software online where students generally follow instructions, this class encourages students to think about the coding decisions we make and the various options available to us. Must have taken CodeMonkey Introduction to Python coding.
The award winning Code Monkey software will leave your young coder excited about growing their coding skills.
Class overview:
Brief Welcome & Share
Project Instruction
Code together
Review & Reflection
*** Students must use a laptop or computer to participate in class.
*** Cameras must be on at the start of class.
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw adorable farm animals. Each week we’ll draw a different household pet. This is a great beginner art class that uses basic shapes to make a big impact. No art experience required.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should be able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
Our little movers and shakers will build the locomotor skills in this gender neutral themed Creative Movement class. Kids are encouraged to skip, leap, march, and gallop as we use our imaginations to travel to different places and become different animals. This class is designed to encourage individual choice. No two imaginary elephants will look alike. Students are welcome to dress up in costume.
Class Overview:
– Welcome, Show & Tell
– Warm up of locomotor skills (skips, hops, gallop, animal movements).
– I will ask students to answer questions related to our theme.
– Free movement (I will call out movement ideas
– Seated stretch. If it seems age-appropriate we will do a short sing-along together. This is about 2-5 minutes. It is interactive and it brings your child’s energy level down so they can return to the rest of their day feeling calm. This is also where I often ask kids one thing they remember from the theme.
– We say a big Goodbye!
Does your preteen like writing stories and creating characters? Maybe they like writing but struggle to organize their ideas. In this writing club, young writers will explore different writing styles. Through the use of both writing prompts and writing challenges, writers will explore their writing ideas while improving their writing skills. Students will learn to give feedback, each week on exploring a different writing style.
What we will cover:
– Weeks 1 and 2: Writing fiction in the first person
– Weeks 3 and 4: Writing fiction in the third person
– Weeks 5 and 6: A creative approach to non-fiction
– Weeks 7 and 8: Writing a one-act play
This is the semester long version of Creative Writing Club. Students who have taken the 8 week course are welcome to take this semester course or take The Writer’s Room. The 16 week semester places more emphasis on the following: writing longer works, editing, and analysis.
Like writing stories and creating characters? Struggling to organize ideas. In this writing club, writers will explore different writing styles. Student’s who enjoy writing fiction and hate writing non-fiction will enjoy this ongoing version of Creative Writing Club. Each week students will be encouraged to write a story using the Focus Challenge of the Week.
Each class starts with a group welcome and share to encourage socializing and community building. After welcoming all students, we’ll have 5 minutes to write in response to our word prompt. Next we’ll discuss the Focus Challenge of the Week. Students will have the option of continuing their writing outside of class. If students have a story they are already working on and want to bring it to class, they may do so, but they will be asked to incorporate the Focus Challenge of the Week into their work.
No prior fiction writing experience is necessary. This class is a great follow up to Creative Writing Club or Creative Writing (semester).
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Free Write (5 minutes)
– Discuss the Focus Challenge of the day
– Writing Time
– Student option to share
Calling all BTS fans!
If you love K-Pop music and you love BTS then come learn the choreography BTS’ Dope music video. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam. Dance experience is required. Students should be familiar with learning choreography.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
Benefits of online K-POP at Choreography by Rae:
Small class size
Peer to Peer Engagement
Improves Choreography retention
Builds Stamina
Improves Musicality
Calling all BTS fans!
If you love K-Pop music then come learn a dance routine to one of your favorite K-Pop songs. Students will learn choreography to BTS’ Mic Drop. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
BTS’ Mic Drop. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
Calling all BlackPink fans!
If you love K-Pop music then come learn a dance routine to one of your favorite K-Pop songs. Students will learn choreography to BlackPink’s Whistle music video. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
Whether you love to argue or hate to argue, chances are at some point in life you’ll have to argue your viewpoint. In this weekly debate club, students will be divided into two groups where they will be assigned to argue in favor of or against the “legislation” of the day. Students will be asked to argue in support of or against the weekly topic. Using a Team Policy Debate format each group will work in breakout rooms to formulate their main arguments, before beginning the debate. Participants will be asked to research at least one fact to support their viewpoint.
Our teachers provide a safe space for students to express opinions without feeling judged. By assigning a topic and a group we want to encourage students to make informed decisions. A student may be asked to argue in support of something they do not personally support. For example, the student is assigned to a group that argues in favor of healthcare for all. By participating in this class the student is asked to speak in favor of the legislation. At the end of class they can share their personal opinion via an anonymous poll (Google Forms) provided by the instructor.
This class is designed to support civic debate in addition to learning to use research to support a viewpoint. Students should be comfortable using the internet for research. Students will be instructed as to what types of support material can be used (no personal blogs/ celebrity social media accounts, no tabloids, gossip columns, or news sources that provide unverifiable information).
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Debate Topic of the Day
– Team Work
– Debate
– Closing Poll
In this 55 minute class, that meets twice a week for 4 weeks (8 sessions total), young actors will use theater games to develop a character and act out short scenes with classmates. No acting experience is required.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Actors warm-up
– Theater Games and Tongue Twisters
– The Focus of the Week
– Performing
This is the semester version of my Drama Club and Drama Camp.
In this 55 minute class, that meets once a week for 16 week, actors will use theater games to develop a character and act out short scenes with classmates. No acting experience is required.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Actors warm-up
– Theater Games and Tongue Twisters
– The Focus of the Week
– Performing
In this 55 minute class, that meets twice a week for 4 weeks (8 sessions total), young actors will use theater games to develop a character and act out short scenes with classmates. No acting experience is required.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Actors warm-up
– Theater Games and Tongue Twisters
– The Focus of the Week
– Performing
Come learn to draw adorable animals using basic shapes. This is a great beginner art class that encourages students to follow along as we create super adorable animal art. Ms. Rae will ask students to follow steps that are designed to make our art both easy and fun. Once the basics are completed as a group, Ms. Rae will encourage young artist to make the work their own, by adding to their picture. Does your frog need a lily pad? Maybe it needs a log? Artist will be invited to explore the endless possibilities of making their art unique.
No art experience required.
Suitable for artists who thrive on instruction and artists who are learning to follow instructions.
Every class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
This class introduces the 5 paragraph essay. Students will learn the core components of writing an essay, and complete two narrative essays Previous experience with essay writing is not required. As writing skills improve students will be invited to exchange papers with their peers and read each other’s work. This class uses breakout rooms. No printouts are required for class work. Some knowledge of grammar is helpful even if the student is unclear about the difference between a noun and a verb.
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Free Write of the Day
– Focus of the week
– Putting the Writing Techniques into Practice
– Reviewing Our Work
Keep up your essay writing skills by practicing writing a new essay every week in this ongoing essay writing class. Students who have experience in essay writing are provided with an essay prompt and essay format that they will then write on. This class offers a great opportunity for students to maintain their essay writing skills through practice. This class is ideal for students who have taken one of Choreography by Rae’s writing courses or who feel that they have a good understanding of essay structure.
At the start of class the teacher will provide students with the guideline for the essays of the week. Students will be able to pick from two essay styles and subjects. Then student will work independently on their essays. Some students may choose to spend their class time creating an outline, while others may be able to start their essay in class. The instructor is available to assist with questions related to organization of the essay and basic feedback on essay structure/ requirements (example: asking students to clarify their thesis). Students may choose to complete their essays outside of class. Students are not expected to finish an entire essay in class, and the teacher will not be able to read the entire student essay.
Course Overview:
Week of March 13th: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Week of March 20th: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
Week of March 27th: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week of April 3rd: Practice writing the Explanatory Essay & Argumentative Essay
Week of April 10th: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
Week of April 17th: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
Week of April 27th: Practice writing the Opinion Essay and the Compare & Contrast Essay
Week of May 1st: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week of May 8th: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Explanatory Essay
Week of May 15th: Practice writing the Persuasive Essay & Argumentative
Week of May 22nd: Practice writing the Narrative Essay and the Explanatory Essay
Welcome to the virtual study hall! In this essay writing study group, students who have experience in essay writing are provided dedicated writing time and teacher access for feedback. This class is ideal for students who have taken one of Choreography by Rae’s writing courses or who feel that they have a good understanding of essay structure.
At the start of class the teacher will ask students to share what type of essay they are working on and whether they have any general questions (example: how long should a paragraph be). After addressing a general question for the entire class, the teacher will work independently on their essays with cameras off. They can ask the teacher questions for basic essay help. Most teacher feedback will come on the student’s Google Doc. The teacher will not be able to read the entire essay, but will help the student identify areas for improvement.
Course Overview:
Week of March 6th: Essay Writing Time
Week of March 13th: Essay Writing Time
Week of March 20th: Essay Writing Time
Week of March 27th: Essay Writing Time
Week of April 3rd: Essay Writing Time
In this 55-minute class students will create their own games using Scratch by MITLab. Using Scratch’s block coding this computer science class will have your kid excited to code.
This S.T.E.M. class offers a great way to get kids excited about computer science. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while learning computer languages that are used globally.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Project Instruction
– Code together
– Share your creation
Get ready to move and groove! In this high energy interactive dance class, students will explore Old School Hip Hop, new dance trends, and street jazz. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, how to create their own freestyle, and how to follow choreography.
In class discussion will allow participants to ask questions and contribute movement ideas. Participants will have the benefit of observing their peers. Using input from students, the teacher will guide participants through a choreographed routine and provide them with the tools to individualize the movements. We offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. No dance experience required.
This class includes 25% discussion-based interaction with the teacher and peers.
This class involves physical movement (all abilities are welcome). It is recommended for your child to have water nearby. Students should refrain from eating during class.
This class is the same as Exploring Hip Hop but for younger participants.
Get ready to move and groove! In this high energy interactive dance class, students will explore Old School Hip Hop, new dance trends, and street jazz. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, how to follow choreography, and play freeze dance.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome
– Warm Up
– Learn Some Moves
– Let’s Create a Routine Together
– Freeze Dance
– Final Groove (optional)
Does your money seem to disappear as soon as you get it? Curious as to how your favorite vloggers and influencers all seem to have money to do cool things. Maybe you know someone who always seems to be “worried” about money. Maybe you know someone who seems to always “have” money. If you’re a teen looking to learn about the power of money, then this course is for you.
This class involves journaling, group discussion, group brainstorming, and short games. Our supportive classroom offers 30% listening to the instructor, 10% writing, 10% games, and 50 % group interaction (peer to peer discussion, student to teacher discussion, breakout room work). You don’t have to be good at math to understand money.
Class Overview:
Fractions are arguably one of the hardest concepts for upper elementary students to grasp and are part of the common core curriculum for most states in the USA. Through discussion, practice, and gamification students will spend 6 weeks practicing using building their knowledge of fractions. Each week students will be shown several visual representations of real-life applications for fractions and have a chance to provide examples of fractions from their own lives.
This class is great for:
– Students who are new to fractions (absolute beginners)
– Students who have learned about fractions but are not yet comfortable
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Real life application examples of fractions
– Concept of the day explained through whiteboard
– Practice concept of the day using one of the gamification
– Wind down, last words on concept, hand out a brief worksheet for students as homework
Fractions Be a Math-Magician Semester for 4th and 5th Graders
Fractions are arguably one of the hardest concepts for upper elementary students to grasp and are part of the common core curriculum for most states in the USA. Through discussion, practice, and gamification students will spend 6 weeks practicing using building their knowledge of fractions. Each week students will be shown several visual representations of real-life applications for fractions and have a chance to provide examples of fractions from their own lives.
This class is great for:
– Students who are new to fractions (absolute beginners)
– Students who have learned about fractions but are not yet comfortable
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Real life application examples of fractions
– Concept of the day explained through whiteboard
– Practice concept of the day using one of the gamification
– Wind down, last words on concept, hand out a brief worksheet for students as homework
In this 30 minute interactive class, kids meet weekly to play different games with their peers. Each game day starts with a scavenger hunt around the house before ending with Freeze Dance.
Students enjoy 4 games per session. Games may include:
– Crumble Ball
– Red, Light! Green Light!
– I Spy, Freeze Dance
– Mother May I?
– Who Am I?
– The Floor is Lava
– I’m Going on a Picnic
– and more!
This class is designed to support social interaction and is loaded full of fun.
Students will learn one spooky group dance routine, before Ms. Rae DJ’s your kids’ favorite scary beats. This is similar to Kids Halloween Dance Party, but for ages 6-9.
What we will cover:
– A short and basic group dance taught by the instructor
– Freestyle Dance
This is the 8-week version of my 16-week course. If you are uncertain of your child’s schedule, this is a good option.
Let’s dance! Building upon skills developed in Exploring Hip Hop Dance Junior and Kids Hip Hop Dance Jam, students will expand their knowledge of Old School Hip Hop Dance moves and Street Jazz/ Commercial Hip Hop while creating choreography. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, how to create their own freestyle, and how to collaborate on choreography.
In-class discussion will allow participants to ask questions and contribute movement ideas. Participants will have the benefit of observing their peers. The teacher will guide participants through a choreographed routine and use student input to shape the routine. We offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. Even if your kiddo feels like they have no rhythm or 2 left feet, this class will empower them to find their own musicality.
This class includes 25% discussion-based interaction with the teacher and peers.
This class involves physical movement (all abilities are welcome). It is recommended for your child to have water nearby. Students should refrain from eating during class.
What to expect in this class:
-Class begins with a greeting and a short overview of the day
– Students will be allowed to share during our 5-minute show and tell
– Students will complete a short dance warm-up
– Students will learn or review dance moves
– Students will respond to the question of the day
– Students will learn more dance moves
-Students will develop a short choreographed routine
– Students will have a short period of freestyle or freeze dance
– Students will review a dance move that they can practice and if time permits reflect on their class experience
In this Hip Hop Dance camp students will build their Hip Hop Dance foundation by learning: Old School Hip Hop Dance moves and Street Jazz/ Commercial Hip Hop while creating choreography. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, how to create their own freestyle, and how to collaborate on choreography.
In class discussion will allow participants to ask questions and contribute movement ideas. Participants will have the benefit of observing their peers. Meeting twice a week, campers will learn new moves and start developing a dance routine encouraging student input into developing the sequence. We offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. Even if your kiddo feels like they have no rhythm or 2 left feet, this class will empower them to find their own musicality.
This class includes 25% discussion-based interaction with the teacher and peers.
This class involves physical movement (all abilities are welcome). It is recommended for your child to have water nearby. Students should refrain from eating during class.
What to expect in this class:
– Class begins with a greeting and a short overview of the day
– Students will complete a short dance warm up
– Students will learn or review dance moves
– Students will respond to the question of the day
– Student will learn more dance moves
-Students will work on a choreographed routine
– Students will have a short period of freestyle or freeze dance
– Students will review the routine and reflect on their class experience
Hip Hop Dance Camp Level 1 (5 days)
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw the Pokémon character Charmander. This class offers a great way for Pokémon fans to start to create their own fan art plus connect with others who love Pokémon. Have a Charmander card in your collection? Feel free to show it to the class.
Our class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
In this 55-minute class students will learn to draw the Pokémon character Mew. This class offers a great way for Pokémon fans to start to create their own fan art plus connect with others who love Pokémon. Have a Mew card in your collection? Feel free to show it to the class.
Our class starts with a group welcome or share. Our online classroom isn’t just a space for learning about art, it’s also a space for learning about each other. At the end of each class students will be encouraged to share their art work. No two chickens will look alike.
We want all students to feel comfortable to make mistakes in their art and learn ways to embrace those mistakes or make corrections. Students should be able to participate without parental assistance.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Character of the Day
– Drawing Instruction
– Share your creation
This class is a part of our Kindergarten Pod. If you are not looking for a Pod, please consider one of our ongoing classes like Creative Movement.
In this 30 minute interactive class, kids meet weekly to explore music and musical instruments with their peers. Each session alternates between instrument exploration and singing exploration. The adventures start with an instrument warm up and finishes with a freestyle dance jam. Students will learn a little about different types of instruments including: singing voice, percussion instruments, woodwind instruments, string Instruments, and brass instruments.
Non vocal instrument days (Woodwind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, String Instruments, Brass Instruments)-
Class starts with physical movement before students sit to focus on our instrument of the day. we discuss a few slides (pictures of instruments) and share what they know. We’ll also see a short clips of different instruments being used before jumping back up to dance using our instruments.
Vocal instrument days (singing days)-
Class starts with a vocal warm up (lots of silly sounds and silly faces) before students sit and practice singing our song of the day. We use lyric YouTube videos to show kids lyrics and we singalong. Song days get 2-3 songs a session.
Overview:
– Movement Warm Up or Vocal Warm Up
– Instrument of the day or Songs of the day
– Final Jam Session
In this one-time class, students will learn one spooky group dance routine, before Ms. Rae DJ’s your kids’ favorite scary beats. Costumes are encouraged
What we will cover:
– A short and basic group dance taught by the instructor
– Freestyle Dance
In this 30 minute interactive class, kids meet weekly to play different games with their peers. Each game day starts with a scavenger hunt around the house before ending with Freeze Dance. Students are encouraged to have peer-to-peer interaction. All programming is gender-neutral. Students enjoy 4 games per session.
Games may include:
– Crumble Ball
– Red, Light! Green Light!
– I Spy, Freeze Dance
– Mother May I?
– Who Am I?
– The Floor is Lava
– I’m Going on a Picnic
– and more!
Get ready to move and groove! In this high-energy interactive dance class, students will learn Old School Hip Hop, new dance trends. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, and a short dance routine.
The teacher will guide participants through a choreographed routine and provide them with the tools to individualize the movements. I offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. No dance experience required. This class is gamified and designed to support individual self-expression.
*** This class places emphasis on building coordination, improving musicality, and learning dance moves. Our routine is short. Being perfect at the routine is not our goal.”
We pack a lot into our 30 minute class. Is is:
10% verbal interaction with the teacher and peers
60 % follow the teacher
30% do your own movements
If you feel your child would benefit from a longer “follow the teacher” portion then please check out Hip Hop Dance Jr or Exploring Hip Hop Dance Jr.
If you feel your child only wants to do their own thing then note I only offer that type of class about 2 times a year, one of them is my Halloween party.
Class Overview:
– We start with Show and Tell (approximately 5 minutes)
– Students will complete a short warm-up (follow the teacher)
– Students will learn Old School Hip Hop dance moves (follow the teacher)
– Students will complete a short dance routine (follow the teacher)
– Students will engage in Freeze Dance or Freestyle dance (approximately 10 minutes)
– Students will learn a final group move (basic breakdance, moonwalk, Macarena, or other group move)
Get ready to move and groove! In this high-energy interactive dance class, students will learn Old School Hip Hop, new dance trends. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, and a short dance routine.
The teacher will guide participants through a choreographed routine and provide them with the tools to individualize the movements. I offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. No dance experience required. This class is gamified and designed to support individual self-expression.
*** This class places emphasis on building coordination, improving musicality, and learning dance moves. Our routine is short. Being perfect at the routine is not our goal.”
We pack a lot into our 30 minute class. Is is:
10% verbal interaction with the teacher and peers
60 % follow the teacher
30% do your own movements
If you feel your child would benefit from a longer “follow the teacher” portion then please check out Hip Hop Dance Jr or Exploring Hip Hop Dance Jr.
If you feel your child only wants to do their own thing then note I only offer that type of class about 2 times a year, one of them is my Halloween party.
Class Overview:
– We start with Show and Tell (approximately 5 minutes)
– Students will complete a short warm-up (follow the teacher)
– Students will learn Old School Hip Hop dance moves (follow the teacher)
– Students will complete a short dance routine (follow the teacher)
– Students will engage in Freeze Dance or Freestyle dance (approximately 10 minutes)
– Students will learn a final group move (basic breakdance, moonwalk, Macarena, or other group move)
Get a fun workout while moving to your favorite KidzBop songs. This Zumba inspired workout uses street style, Hip Hop, Latin Dance, and Jazz dance moves to get a fun cardio workout. No dance experience is required. This is not a choreography class. Students will focus on getting a workout while dancing to great KidzBop and Pop songs. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Cardio Workout
– Cool Down
Get ready to move and groove! In this high-energy interactive dance class, students will learn Old School Hip Hop, new dance trends. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, and a short dance routine.
The teacher will guide participants through a choreographed routine and provide them with the tools to individualize the movements. I offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. No dance experience required. This class is gamified and designed to support individual self-expression.
*** This class places emphasis on building coordination, improving musicality, and learning dance moves. Our routine is short. Being perfect at the routine is not our goal.”
We pack a lot into our 30 minute class. Is is:
10% verbal interaction with the teacher and peers
60 % follow the teacher
30% do your own movements
If you feel your child would benefit from a longer “follow the teacher” portion then please check out Hip Hop Dance Jr or Exploring Hip Hop Dance Jr.
If you feel your child only wants to do their own thing then note I only offer that type of class about 2 times a year, one of them is my Halloween party.
Class Overview:
– We start with Show and Tell (approximately 5 minutes)
– Students will complete a short warm-up (follow the teacher)
– Students will learn Old School Hip Hop dance moves (follow the teacher)
– Students will complete a short dance routine (follow the teacher)
– Students will engage in Freeze Dance or Freestyle dance (approximately 10 minutes)
– Students will learn a final group move (basic breakdance, moonwalk, Macarena, or other group move)
Calling all BlackPink fans!
If you love K-Pop music then come learn a dance routine to one of your favorite K-Pop songs. Students will learn choreography to Lisa’s (from BlackPink) new solo, Lalisa. Of course, everyone is welcome to sing along to their favorite jam.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
Calling all K-Pop music fans. If you love K-Pop dance routines then come learn K-Pop Choreography from 5 different artists. Students will learn choreography from 5 different music videos. This class is designed to focus on learning choreography. Students will learn dance moves from K-Pop music videos selected by the instructor. At times the instructor will slow down the music to allow students to focus on practicing the moves before performing the moves at normal speed. Students will be learning dance routines that professional dancers have spent weeks perfecting. We encourage students to be patient with themselves and not worry about whether they have every movement perfect. Practice outside of class is encouraged. In our final two weeks, we’ll review what we’ve learned and chat about which dances have been our favorite. Dance experience is required. Students should be familiar with learning choreography.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street-style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Daily Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
Calling all K-Pop music fans. If you love K-Pop dance routines then come learn K-Pop Choreography from 5 different artists. Students will learn choreography from 5 different music videos. This class is designed to focus on learning choreography. Students will learn dance moves from K-Pop music videos selected by the instructor. At times the instructor will slow down the music to allow students to focus on practicing the moves before performing the moves at normal speed. Students will be learning dance routines that professional dancers have spent weeks perfecting. We encourage students to be patient with themselves and not worry about whether they have every movement perfect. Practice outside of class is encouraged. In our final two weeks, we’ll review what we’ve learned and chat about which dances have been our favorite. Dance experience is required. Students should be familiar with learning choreography.
What is K-Pop?
K-Pop dance uses many street-style dance moves in repetitive patterns to accentuate the lyrics of the song.
Prior dance experience in any dance style is recommended but not required.
Daily Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Video recap
– Choreography
– Final Share
This is the Jr. section of my Hip Hop Dance camp.
Students will build their Hip Hop Dance foundation by learning: Old School Hip Hop Dance moves and Street Jazz/ Commercial Hip Hop while creating choreography. Unlike a YouTube video or video game, students learn to do more than just follow. They’ll learn dance technique, Hip Hop terminology, how to create their own freestyle, and how to collaborate on choreography.
In class discussion will allow participants to ask questions and contribute movement ideas. Participants will have the benefit of observing their peers. Meeting twice a week, campers will learn new moves and start developing a dance routine encouraging student input into developing the sequence. We offer a friendly environment for students of all abilities and all genders. Even if your kiddo feels like they have no rhythm or 2 left feet, this class will empower them to find their own musicality.
This class includes 25% discussion-based interaction with the teacher and peers.
This class involves physical movement (all abilities are welcome). It is recommended for your child to have water nearby. Students should refrain from eating during class.
What to expect in this class:
-Class begins with a greeting and a short overview of the day
– Students will complete a short dance warm up
– Students will learn or review dance moves
– Students will respond to the question of the day
– Student will learn more dance moves
-Students will work on a choreographed routine
– Students will have a short period of freestyle or freeze dance
– Students will review the routine and reflect on their class experience
What is money? Where does it come from? What does money have to do with movies? In this one-time class students will work together to answer some big money questions. Over 55 minutes they will learn how to make money, how to manage money, and the power of “money math”. Students will engage in group discussions, interactive games, and complete their own Money Moves Maps. This class is suitable for preteens and teens who are either curious about money, currently earning money, want to know what to do with their money, or hoping to start their own business someday.
This class is structured to make it easier for young people to talk about money regardless of how much they have, how much they want, or how much they need. The material is presented in a fun manner that is supportive to those who struggle with math.
In this multi-session class, students explore American history by analyzing the Lyrics of popular music.
Roots- songs as storytelling vehicles (slavery),
communication to the masses 1920’s WW1 and the radio
1930’s the great depression and the rise of Hollywood
1940’s WW2, civic pride
1950’s women in the work place
1960’s Civil rights
1970’s War
1980’s
1990’s
2000’s
In this one time Ballet class, dancers will learn to explore ballet technique while dancing to the soundtrack from Moana. Students learn ballet technique & terminology. Costumes are optional.
No prior ballet experience required. We aim to offer a comfortable environment for students who may have tried ballet in the past but found themselves limited or discouraged. Our classes are non competitive and welcome every gender, body type, and ability.
Dance attire is not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Technique & Drills
– Center Floor combination
– Ballet Freeze Dance
In this one time Ballet class, dancers will learn to explore ballet technique while dancing to the soundtrack from Moana. Students learn ballet technique & terminology. Costumes are optional.
No prior ballet experience required. We aim to offer a comfortable environment for students who may have tried ballet in the past but found themselves limited or discouraged. Our classes are non competitive and welcome every gender, body type, and ability.
Dance attire is not required.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Warm Up
– Technique & Drills
– Center Floor combination
– Ballet Freeze Dance
This class is a part of our Kindergarten Pod. If you are not looking for a Pod, please consider one of our ongoing classes like Creative Movement.
In this 30 minute interactive class, kids meet weekly to explore music and musical instruments with their peers. Each session alternates between instrument exploration and singing exploration. The adventures start with an instrument warm up and finishes with a freestyle dance jam. Students will learn a little about different types of instruments including: singing voice, percussion instruments, woodwind instruments, string Instruments, and brass instruments.
Non vocal instrument days (Woodwind Instruments, Percussion Instruments, String Instruments, Brass Instruments)-
Class starts with physical movement before students sit to focus on our instrument of the day. We discuss a few slides (pictures of instruments) and share what they know. We’ll also see short clips of different instruments being used before jumping back up to dance using our instruments.
Vocal instrument days (singing days)-
Class starts with a vocal warm up (lots of silly sounds and silly faces) before students sit and practice singing our song of the day. We use lyric YouTube videos to show kids lyrics and we singalong. Song days get 2-3 songs a session.
Overview:
– Movement Warm Up or Vocal Warm Up
– Instrument of the day or Songs of the day
– Final Jam Session
It’s been over 170 years since the death of famed author Edgar Allen Poe, but his writings continue to influence films and literature today. Like the fairy tales of our childhood, his short stories provide morals for society—morals cloaked in murder and mystery. In this one-off class we will read one of Poe’s short stories, discuss the story, and write our own short fictional piece.
Join this trial pod to sample the Pod experience while exploring diverse and inclusive storybooks with music, dance, and art! Each qualified Outschool educator brings unique gifts and talents to share with your learner, but they are all fun, energetic, and engaging. Signing up for this trial pod means access to all educators within our team via one single Outschool classroom — no need to shuffle between Zoom links.
Daily Class Overview
• Show and Tell
• Game Time
• Interactive Read Aloud
• Reflection
• Freestyle Dance Party
• Art Class
• Movement Class
Join this trial pod to sample the Pod experience while exploring diverse and inclusive storybooks with music, dance, and art! Each qualified Outschool educator brings unique gifts and talents to share with your learner, but they are all fun, energetic, and engaging. Signing up for this trial pod means access to all educators within our team via one single Outschool classroom — no need to shuffle between Zoom links.
Daily Class Overview
• Show and Tell
• Game Time
• Interactive Read Aloud
• Reflection
• Freestyle Dance Party
• Art Class
• Movement Class
Looking to take part in a play but don’t have a lot of time rehearsals? Join our virtual production of “Synderella” (pronounced Cinderella). This original play is loosely based off the Grimm Brothers fairytale character but holds a modern twist. Who needs a glass slipper when you have drones and Uber!
Actors who wish to participate should meet at least one or more of the following prerequisites:
• Has taken at least one of the following classes by Ms. Rae: Drama Class, Drama Club, or Actor’s Playground
• Have experience performing in a play for either school or community group
Students who do not have acting experience and do not meet the class prerequisites should either enroll in one of Ms. Rae’s other acting courses or email Ms. Rae a video audition of the student performing a monologue prior to registration.
Actors will be required to memorize text. Students will not be required to purchase any props or costumes for participation. Students will be encouraged to be resourceful and use common items around the house for props or costumes. Examples of common items to be used:
• A broom or towel for “cleaning” up Synderella’s room.
• Making a “slice of bread” out of paper, construction paper, or cardboard (whatever the student has access to).
Any gender can audition for any role. While it is common for everyone to want to play the lead, this play is designed to allow all actors to shine. Some roles will be doubled up.
When students are not rehearsing their scenes, they will either be doing character work or non-acting theater work (prop making, assistant director notes).
Class Overview:
• Welcome & Share
• Focus of the week
• Director’s Notes
This listing is for students looking for private lessons in Hip Hop Dance. This lesson is ideal for anyone needing lessons outside of my regular class schedule or anyone who is looking to improve their technique.
Students must use a device with both a camera and a microphone. This lesson is a one-time session. Ongoing sessions are also available.
Learn to sketch this Lion’s head in one class. Intermediate artists will explore texture and tone, along with realistic light and shadow texture to create their sketch. This class encourages conversation and collaboration, students will be encouraged to share their work at the end of class.
Rockin’ Stories and Creative Movement
In this interactive story time kids will enjoy a short story where they will use creative play to bring our book to life. After our story we’ll play enjoy some creative movement dance. Each week offers a different theme.
What is our flow of the day:
– Welcome
– Theater Game Warm-Up
– Interactive Storytime
– Fairy Tale Dance Party
– Let’s Discuss the Theme of the Day
– Locomotor Warm-Up (skips, hops, gallop, animal movements)
– Movement-based game
– A short dance (choreographed or free form)
– Freeze Dance
– Show and Tell
– Goofy Seated Final Song
Ready to take your acting skills to the next level? If you’re ready to go beyond theater games and improv, and looking to develop performance skills then this is the class for you. In this semi-private acting class, we’ll work on acting techniques and practice reading copy. This class is perfect for the young actor who has a serious interest in acting and is willing to try to memorize their script. This class is structured like a professional rehearsal.
Ms. Rae provides a relaxed class environment that encourages peer to peer engagement. Students will receive feedback on their character choices and be asked to repeat both movement and words. Similar to learning to dance, learning an instrument, or developing a sports skill repetition is key to our progress. Actors under the age of 11 with very little acting experience can find the repetition challenging, frustrating, or boring. If you are new to acting please check out one of my other acting classes.
How will I know what scene I will get?
New scenes are provided for each new pair of students. Students who have taken this class before can repeat it and receive a new scene or a new character. There is no limit to the number of times you can retake this class.
Lesson Overview:
– Warm-Up Activity
– Practice Copy
– Receive Feedback and Homework if applicable
1 on 1 Private Lessons in Scratch allow students to program their own games, stories, or animations using Block Coding. Students new to Scratch will learn about the basic functions including how to create if-else statements and variables. Students familiar with Scratch can go beyond the basics. Students will learn to design complex games and use more advanced functions.
Private Lessons may include:
• Learn to build a game
• Learn to use if-else statements
• Create a Game
• Using Lists, Countdowns, Timers
• Cloning Sprites
• Changing Sprites Costumes
If you love coding in Scratch then you’ll love making your own games. Create your very own doughnut clicking game in Scratch. In Doughnut clicker, players get more doughnuts by clicking on the giant doughnut. Having more doughnuts allows the player to buy enhancements that lead to even more doughnuts. How many doughnuts can you get?
Students will learn best coding practices such as code legibility, designing and outlining a project, object-oriented thinking, test-driven development, and creating functional components, all while creating a fun, personalized program that they will be proud to share with friends and family. This is a social and interactive class, where students will be encouraged to participate in order to maximize learning engagement. This class is open to all Scratch levels, more advanced students will be given challenges to complete, while students that are newer to Scratch will be supported to ensure that they feel welcome, confident, and relaxed.
Week 1 – The planning stage + components
Week 2 – Coding clicking functionality and the store
Week 3 – Coding more store items and adding them to the game
Week 4 – Review, finishing touches, extra challenges
Learn about block coding using Scratch by MITLab. This computer science camp will have your kid excited to code.
This S.T.E.M. class offers a great way to get kids excited about computer science. Our small class size enables students to make new friends around the world while learning computer languages that are used globally.
Overview:
– Brief Welcome & Share
– Project Instruction
– Code together
– Share your creation
Description: Learn to code by re-creating the famous game Snakes & Ladders in Scratch. Students will learn best coding practices such as code legibility, designing and outlining a project, object-oriented thinking, test-driven development, and creating functional components, all while creating a fun, personalized program that they will be proud to share with friends and family. This is a social and interactive class, where students will be encouraged to participate in order to maximize learning engagement. This class is open to all Scratch levels, more advanced students will be given challenges to complete, while students that are newer to Scratch will be supported to ensure that they feel welcome, confident, and relaxed.
In this 55 minute class, that meets once a week for 12 weeks, young female-identifying and non-binary students will meet for self-confidence boosting games, group discussions, research role models, and create game plans for owning their joy.
Our Class Flow:
– Welcome and Theater Games
– Quote of the Day
– The Focus of the Week
– Female Role Model of the week
– Group Discussion
Learn to sketch a portrait of Jungkook! Over a course of 4 weeks, advanced beginner and intermediate artists will explore texture and tone, along with realistic light and shadow texture to create their sketch. This class encourages conversation and collaboration, students will be encouraged to share their work at the end of class.
Students should be comfortable with drawing using a pencil and an eraser.
Class Overview:
– Welcome
– 5 minute Free Draw (prompt of the day)
– Techniques for our Portrait
– Final Share
Learn to sketch a portrait of Leonardo DiCaprio! Over a course of 4 weeks, advanced beginner and intermediate artists will explore texture and tone, along with realistic light and shadow texture to create their sketch. This class encourages conversation and collaboration, students will be encouraged to share their work at the end of class.
Students should be comfortable with drawing using a pencil and an eraser.
Class Overview:
– Welcome
– 5 minute Free Draw (prompt of the day)
– Techniques for our Portrait
– Final Share
Learn to sketch a portrait of Zendaya Over a course of 4 weeks, advanced beginner and intermediate artists will explore texture and tone, along with realistic light and shadow texture to create their sketch. This class encourages conversation and collaboration, students will be encouraged to share their work at the end of class.
Students should be comfortable with drawing using a pencil and an eraser.
Class Overview:
– Welcome
– 5 minute Free Draw (prompt of the day)
– Techniques for our Portrait
– Final Share
Is clutter taking over your preteens room? If shoes are disappearing, homework is being abducted by aliens, and clothes seem to permanently be stuck to the floor then it is time to tackle the clutter monster. Over two 55-minute classes we will go beyond temporary fixes and look to implement solutions that will last for years to come.
We will cover:
– Identifying clutter problem areas
– Identifying your child’s essentials
– Storage solutions
– Establishing routines
– Finding a system that matches your child’s personality
– Staying organized when you are sharing a room
– Working with what you have in your home
This is a 5 day a week version of Storytime & Drawing: Diverse Books and Fun Art Projects.
Each class starts with a short show and encourages kids to use their social skills. We’ll next dive into a fun and diverse storybook. Students will be encouraged to share what they notice or even move like the characters. Following our interactive Storytime, we’ll get in a minute of silly dancing before grabbing our art supplies to further explore our story.
Class Overview:
– Show & Tell
– Interactive Storytime
– Art
– Share Your Picture
– Fairy Tale Dance Party
Each day of camp starts with Show & Tell before our campers explore the world of Unicorns. We’ll play a short game then read a story about Unicorns. Each story is selected to empower young readers to use the magic of Unicorns to explore themes of friendship, cultural diversity, humor, self-esteem, and their community. While reading the story of the day, each camper will be encouraged to share what they notice or even move like the characters.
Each art project is designed for campers to create magic without parental assistance. Parents will be emailed prior to the start of camp a list of a few items that can be precut. This will allow your camper to work with glue in camp instead of working with scissors.
Following our interactive Storytime & Art, we’ll get in a minute of silly dancing before saying goodbye. On our last day of camp we’ll use our art projects from the week to have our very own Unicorn Tea Party. Kids are welcome to invite their favorite Teddy Bear and bring their imaginary tea. Dressing up for our Unicorn Tea Party is encouraged.
Class Overview:
– Show & Tell
– Interactive Storytime
– Fairy Tale Dance Party
– Art
– Share Your Picture
Each class starts with a short show and encourages kids to use their social skills. We’ll next dive into a fun and diverse storybook. Students will be encouraged to share what they notice or even move like the characters. Following our interactive Storytime, we’ll get in a minute of silly dancing before grabbing our art supplies to further explore our story.
Class Overview:
– Show & Tell
– Interactive Storytime
– Fairy Tale Dance Party
– Art
– Share Your Picture
Each explore a new book. We’ll start class with Show & Tell, followed by a few silly songs, then it’s Storytime! In this interactive Storytime kids are encouraged to share what they notice in our storybook and help bring the story to life. After our reading adventure it’s time to share one more song. Kids are welcome to bring their own instruments to play during the final song. Grab your favorite stuffie and get ready to explore a new book.
Class Overview:
– Welcome
– Show & Tell
– Singalong
– Storytime
– Singalong & Goodbye
Give your kindergartner 90 minutes of fun. Students explore a new storybook every day before drawing a picture to bring the storybook to life. After story and art, it’s time to move our bodies! Each day offers a different activity.
Course Overview:
– Brief Welcome
– Show & Tell
– Interactive Storytime Read-aloud
– Reflection on the story
– Draw with Me (follow along art series)
– Share your art
– Movement Activity
– Goodbye
Using skills developed in The Creative Writing Club, writers will meet once a week where they will continue to develop their writing and editing skills. This class focuses on taking a writing concept to completion, with students completing 4 short stories over 16 weeks. Each story will be published to the teacher’s blog. At the end of the course, students will have the option to submit one of their stories to be published as part of a self published collection of short stories.
Looking to learn basic Gymnastics, Acrobatics, and Tumbling skills at home? This beginner-friendly class is designed to help students learn Acro moves that require little space and zero equipment—unless you count socks and pillows as equipment. Each class starts with a high-energy warm-up before going into our tricks for the day. Students will work on cartwheels, splits, rolls, backbends (floor). We’ll rock out to our favorite pop songs as we work on improving flexibility, technique, strength, and balance. This class is a great place to start for those interested in gymnastics or looking at improving flexibility for dance.
Cameras must remain on to ensure safety. This class is best suited for those who are willing to practice patience and listen.
Pillows or Yoga Blocks
A ball of socks or stuffed animal
A clear floor space of at least 6 feet wide
A door or clear wall space
Daily Overview:
• Brief Welcome & Share
• Warm Up
• Drills & Skills
• Stretching
• Cool Down
In this 55-minute class, students will complete 2 essays over a period of 6 weeks. This class focuses on writing Persuasive Essays and Argumentative Essays. Students should have experience writing a 5 paragraph essay and understand basic sentence structure including identifying a fragment and a run-on sentence. This class is suitable for students who have previous essay writing experience and it is a great follow-up for students who have completed our Writing Essentials: Essay Writing for Middle School. Previous experience with essay writing is required. Some knowledge of grammar is helpful even if the student is unclear about the difference between a noun and a verb.
For the first three weeks, we will focus on Persuasive Essays and essay formatting. Students will also begin to work on research skills during this session. The next 3 weeks focus on Argumentative Essays, research, and creating citations.
Less than half of our time in class is spent on instruction. This class is very hands on and the instructor provides individual feedback to students to help them better understand teacher feedback. Our goal is to help students feel more in control of their own writing process and more informed regarding teacher expectations.
Please note: Students who do not do the homework on time or skip steps, tend to spend a lot of time trying to catch up. This can lead to unfinished essays or poorly written essays.
This class is great for:
– Students who understand how to write a basic 5 paragraph essay
– Students who are looking to expand their essay writing skills
– Students who are starting to write research essays for other courses
– Students who are seeking a supportive in-class writing environment
Class Overview:
– Welcome & Share
– Focus of the week
– Putting the Writing Techniques into Practice
– Peer to Peer Engagement (as time permits)
This isn’t your grandma’s sun salutation! In this high energy yoga class kids use animal poses to play yoga games while building body awareness. Starting with a slow flow, we’ll move into fast moving games, before calming down with another flow. This class ends with a brief reflection. Yoga Games invites your young Yogi to think about how yoga poses connect to one another, find balance, and moments of stillness. Yoga Games offer a great way for high energy kids to find balance and focus.
Class Overview:
– Show & Tell
– Warm Up Flow
– Games! Balance, Race, Freeze
– Final Flow
– Reflection & Mindfulness
Storybook Time
Five days a week students explore a new storybook. Divere and Inclusive themes: friendship, community, culture, self-esteem, and funny stories.
Ballet Basics
Build a strong dance foundation in this gender neutral ballet dance class. Dancers learn Ballet terminology in a fun way.
Creative Movement
Young imaginations soar in this movement class. Themes include: Transporation, Space Exploration, Jungle Animals
Art Club
5 days a week, kids create simple art using basic shapes.
Hip Hop Dance
Our signature dance class delivers Hip Hop Dance and Urban Dance moves in a fun and self-confidence boosting way. Finishing with freeze dance.
Yoga Games
Get those wiggles out in this yoga class that blends fast games with moments of stillness and reflection.
Karaoke Singalong
Whether your kiddos is a non-reader or new to reading, this monthly singalong is a great way to suport word recognition.
Game Club
End the week with classic games likes Scavenger Hunt, Simon Says, I Spy, and more!
Vacation Friendly
Plan your family vacation with confidence. Convert missed classes to Private Lessons.
Family Support
Worried afterschool classes will interfere with school work? Convert up to 4 classes to Private Tutoring.
Public School Break
Secure your “spring break” and “winter break” activites with our 40 week activity schedule.
Missed a Class?
Running late for class? Kiddo feeling ill? Make up a missed class on your schedule.
Easy Class Changes
Worried your child’s interest will change? Easily change tracks with the hel of our Family Coordinator.
Make Friends
Our small class size allows students to make friends all over the world.
