Fall 2008 Classes

 
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Creative Writing

Instructor: Bonnie Hilton

This course will focus more on the creative aspect of writing rather than the grammatical. Students will engage in various writing exercises and group activities designed to encourage and inspire the creative writer within.

Grades: 7-12

Class size: 4-20

Fee: $50.00

Email: bonhilton@comcast.net


About the teacher:

Bonnie Hilton has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Drake University with a minor in dance theatre. She has homeschooled for the last 12 years, and believes the Word of God is our best resource. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom". Psalm 111:10

Preschool Literature Hour

Instructor: Ann Martin

Each week we will study a different children's book. We will develop our cognitive, fine and gross motor skills through hands-on activities. All activities will center around the concept brought out in the story. For example: when studying If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, we will expound upon the concept of cause and effect.

Ages 3-5

Class size: 6-18

Fee: $60.00

Email: shoptoyoudrop@sbcglobal.net


About the teacher:

Ann Martin has an AS degree in Early Childhood Education. She has taught at The Learning Vine for 4 years. She has served in children’s ministry for 25 years.

Creative Writing: Super Sleuths (FULL - Waiting List only)

Instructor: Jan May

Calling all Super Sleuths! Let's write some mystery stories and create a child detective character who likes to solve mysteries and try to guess, "Who did it?" We will work on writing skills and make several books along the way. This is a great class for those who like writing or those who are beginners.

Grades 3-6

Fee: $65.00

Class size: 6-12

Email: jlmay63@aol.com


About the teacher:

Jan May is a veteran of home schooler and experienced creative writing teacher. She is the co-author of Creative and Crafty Writing and will be teaching writing classes at the Fox Valley Park District this summer.

Creative and Crafty Writing: Zoo Stories (FULL - Waiting List only)

Instructor: Jan May

This is a creative writing class that will create a zoo community of animals who leave their cages when the zoo keepers go home to play games, cook and get into mischief. What happens when they accidentally end up in the wrong cages? We will help them learn valuable lessons along the way. Let's write about it! We will also work on increasing writing and illustration some stories along the way. This is a great class for the eager writer or the beginner that needs a push.

Grades 3-6 (2nd and 7th graders welcome if interested)

Fee: $65.00

Class size: 6-12

Email: jlmay63@aol.com


About the teacher:

Jan May is a veteran of home schooler and experienced creative writing teacher. She is the co-author of Creative and Crafty Writing and will be teaching writing classes at the Fox Valley Park District this summer.

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