Description
WHO: Students Ages 6-18, Students will be divided into Upper and Lower Forms
WHAT: Two sessions per term of Handicrafts, Performing, Mapmaking, Visual Art, Literacy, Music, and Habits
WHERE: Loft & Field Farm
WHEN: Every other Friday 9:00am-12:30pm, see calendar
COST: $53/month or $153/trimester
MATERIALS FEE: $2 for a composition notebook for a commonplace book (or bring your own), bring cash or check to purchase at Check-In desk.
HOW PAYMENT WORKS: Payments for classes will be charged immediately upon signing up. Payments are collected before the next term’s classes begin and will automatically continue until the end of the school year or cancel any time. No refunds.
BONUS: When you sign up for any local class, your family automatically gets a Loft & Field Membership. Memberships include access to the Living Books Library, parent support, early sign-ups, and more. They will expire June 15th, 2024. If you’d like the benefits of membership without taking local classes, we have a “Membership Only” option on our Enroll page. Read more about the many benefits of a Loft & Field membership here.
General Information
Program of Study
See the Art Day AM Program time schedule here.
Charlotte Mason Habits & Prayer – We start our day thinking about our personhood and the kind of people we are becoming by studying Charlotte Mason’s list of habits. Habits we will study include: attention, managing one’s own body, kindness, self-control, courtesy, diligence, reverence, regularity, self-discipline in habits, meekness, truthfulness, accuracy, imagining, fortitude, cleanliness, remembering, patience, reflection & meditation. Taught by Ms. Stephanie. (20 minutes)
Handicrafts – *Coming Soon* (28 minutes)
Mapmaking – *Coming Soon* (28 minutes)
Performing – *Coming Soon* Taught by Ms. Stephanie (28 minutes)
Snack Time – A simple snack of crackers and carrots is provided; students with dietary limitations should bring their own snack. All students should bring their own water bottles. (20 minutes, midmorning)
Visual Arts & Picture Study – *Coming Soon* Taught by Ms. Stephanie. (28 minutes)
Literacy – Students will learn how to find books in the library and then how to browse the books in that area to see if it’s at their level. They will learn how to skim and find out if a book is fiction or non-fiction. They will lead their own book club where each student gets a chance to share a book they’ve read and speak about the parts they liked and the parts they struggled with. Our goal is to foster an environment where the students encourage themselves and each other to read more widely and more deeply than before. When they read a book from all the areas of the library, they will earn a tassel to carry – a symbol of their journey and hard work. Taught by Ms. Rebecca. (30 minutes)
Music – We enjoy music through singing, dancing, playing rhythm instruments, and listening. We change the songs we learn each trimester, but always include a mix of folk songs, hymns, cultural music, and rounds. We will also be learning one two-part choral piece each trimester. This year we will also focus on one composer each trimester. We will also play some percussive instruments and do some basics with the ukulele. We also scheduled to have some students come in to introduce instruments. We will get to see how those instruments work and listen to a solo piece. The goal of this class is not a concert at the end, but to learn to understand and appreciate music. It will develop confidence in singing and teach students to appreciate a wide range of music. Taught by Ms. Maia (28 minutes)
FAQs
Does my student need to bring anything to class? All students should bring a water bottle marked with their full name. Students with dietary restrictions should bring their own snack. If their class requires a notebook, they need to bring money on the first day to purchase it and bring the notebook every subsequent week.
Should parents stay with their kids? You, the parent, know more about your child and what will help him or her thrive. That means, you are the best person to make this decision! Some parents stay with their kids during classes, some stay nearby in case the child has a need, and most drop their kids off. You can choose what is best for your family throughout the year.
How should my child dress? – We go outside every day, regardless of the weather. You need to check the weather report and dress your child or send clothes that will keep them comfortable in all kinds of weather (rain coat in rain, snow pants in winter, shorts and t-shirt on hot days, etc.). Especially make sure your child is wearing sturdy shoes that cover the whole foot, we do a lot of running around and working with animals and want to prevent tripping or injury. It is especially helpful if you label clothes with a family name so we can get them back to you instead of losing them in the Lost & Found (a.k.a. “The Black Hole”).
What about pick-up and lunch? Seeds students must have a parent on site with them to either be picked up or stay to eat with a parent at 12:30 p.m. Students over age 6 are welcome to stay for lunch but must be picked up no later than 12:50 p.m. if they are not enrolled in the Art PM Program. Students who are enrolled in the Art PM program should plan on staying for lunch, with an option for the parent to come eat with them if desired. We do not provide lunch. Please send a labeled bag lunch with a water bottle. We picnic when we can!
What should I do with my kids age 5 and under outside of their designated class time? Please stay with your young ones at all times, we are not responsible for watching them. We have had issues with young kids wandering from their parents and engaging with caged animals, destroying books, or entering bedrooms and leaving a mess. It means so much to us that you would help us avoid this additional chaos while here. There is no program for Seeds in the afternoons. Please keep children under age 5 at home or directly accompanied by a parent while on-site.
What should I do if one of my kids is sick? Please refer to our Health & Safety Protocols, we make a clear list of when to definitely keep your kids home, and when you can make your own decision.