Class Descriptions

Roots & Wings
Afternoon Classes
FALL Session 2007

Monday, September 24 - Friday, December 20.



Registration begins:
Wednesday, August 29 from 9:00 am, by phone (310) 454-7277. To register by phone, you must speak with an office person.

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Roots and Wings Afternoon Classes meet in either Stewart Hall auditorium (next door to the preschool) or on the Little Dolphins preschool campus (unless otherwise stated). Please park in the main parking lot and walk your child up the road to the campus. Allow approximately 8 minutes or more for the walk, there are many natural and wonderful sights and sounds and smells to experience on your walk up the road. Please purchase your Annual Parking Permit from the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority(MRCA) and make sure your MRCA Parking Permit is clearly visible, either hanging from the rearview mirror or on the driver's dashboard, OR you can purchase a daily Parking Pass for $5.00 near the red STOP sign in the park. Enjoy your walk!
Driving up the road to Seven Arrows is not permitted.



Classes


Gymnastics.........................Teacher - Hugo Montes
Monday.......Age......3.0 - 3.11 years.......1:00 - 1:50 pm
Monday.......Age......4.0 - 5.0 years.........2:00 - 2:50 pm

Progressive motor development skills, spatial awareness, social development with other children, correct body positioning, hand-eye/foot-eye coordination, flexibility, balance and basic gymnastic skills on all equipment. Mini trampoline will be used for coordination and air sense.


Fairy Tale Theater................Teacher - Paola Rivera
Tuesday.........Age.......3.0 - 5.0 years........2:00 - 2:50 pm

Paola and your child will have a wonderful time putting on costumes, wearing face paint and masks, and traveling through their imaginations as they recreate stories of times past from cultures around the world. A great class for boys and girls to discover what their mind's eye has to offer. With the outside stage, the tree house, and all of Temescal Canyon at their reach; the possibilities are endless.


Two-Wheelin' with Daniel..........Teacher - Daniel Asres
Tuesday.........Age.......3.0 - 5.0 years........2:00 - 2:50 pm

A great way to have your child learn the basics of bicycling. Using bicycles from Little Dolphins, Daniel will help your child during that difficult transition from training wheels to riding with two wheels. The class also gives them a chance to learn gross motor skills and working with friends.


Spanish Variety............Teachers: Inmari Mazariegos and Maritza Sandoval
Wednesday.........Age........3.0 - 5.0 yrs..........2:00 - 2:50 pm

Buenos dias. Enjoy cooking, painting, and outdoor activities in the Spanish language. All while speaking their native Spanish, Little Dolphins teachers Inmari and Maritza spend the afternoon with your child preparing a simple dish, or creating art activities. Along with these activities, the two Preschool teachers play developmentally defined fun games and sing songs that children play in various Spanish speaking countries.


Guitar...........................Teacher - Gene Bowen
Wednesday.........Age.......3.0 - 5.0 years.......2:00 - 2:45 pm

We will be learning basic skills of guitar playing: how to hold the guitar, tune it, play rhythm, melodies and chords. This is all taught in an age-appropriate, fun and easy-to-learn style. Children bring their own guitar. Taught by Little Dolphins By The Sea preschool Music Director, Gene Bowen.


All-Stars.....................Teacher - Daniel Asres
Thursday........Age.......3.0 - 5.0 years.............2:00 - 2:50 pm

All-Stars class gives your child the opportunity to get some of that energy out while doing fun, organized activities. Getting to throw frisbees and jumping rope, among other activities, will help your child with their basic balance and gross motor skills. Eventually moving into various sports, such as soccer, basketball, and golf, will give your child the chance to work on organized activities while incorporating some of the basic skills of using their hands, feet, and body, all while have FUN!


Hiking........................Teacher - Paola Rivera
Thursday........Age.......3.0 – 5.0 years.............2:00 - 2:50 pm

Adventure and Fun exploring Temescal Canyon! This hiking class will introduce young, even first-time hikers, to the rich natural environment that surrounds us in Temescal Canyon. Each weekly adventure will consist of a scavenger hunt, matching games and various fitness exercises. During our exploration, we will discuss what we observe (i.e.rocks, trees, colors, insects, animals, etc.). Children will gain an appreciation of nature, safety on the trails, communication, and the importance of exercise. Hiking boots or athletic shoes with good tread required.


Work of Art................Teacher - Natalie Snow
Friday.........Age......3.0 - 5.0 years........1:00 - 1:50 pm

In the tradition of Little Dolphins, the teacher creates an environment in the classroom that gives your child the focus and freedom to create at their heart's content. Using various medias of art, your child will experience practicing fine motor skills with paint brushes, gluing, and clay, the spatial awareness of patterns and color placement, and will be able to illustrate all that is in their imagination.



CLASSES OF INTEREST

CERAMICS
Time: TBD
This class is designed to introduce children to another form of art - Ceramics. Ceramics is the art of molding and modeling items which are fixed and baked in special heating ovens and painted of brilliant water based paints. Students will explore their imagination and create items to be treasured for years. Students will also have the opportunity to glaze and paint their projects.


BODY MOVES
Time: TBD
Basic movement, skills, and technique will be explored from each dance - modern, ballet, and jazz - allowing each child's creative self to flourish. Children will learn how to create their own dances to their favorite music.


YOGA
Time: TBD
Children's yoga is a natural and healthy way to exercise, relax, focus, and strengthen their mind/body/spirit connection. Class teaches beauty, patience, and breathing through basic yoga movements in a peaceful and magical environment. Yoga cultivates self-confidence, increases focus, develops strong and healthy bodies.



Musical Theatre

Theatrical Director - Ronnie Anderson
Music Accompanyist - Chris Wong

Join us for 15 weeks, as we integrate all areas of Musical Theater development. The emphasis will be on vocal techniques, stage movement, dance, character development and working as a team, culminating in two performances.

Class will meet on Wednesday, September 26 (ages 8 to 12 years) in Stewart Hall, from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Wednesday's class will put on a performance after practicing for 15 weeks.

It is important to note that there will be no driving up to Stewart Hall for drop-off or pick-up with the exception of bad weather. Parking next to Stewart Hall or in the vicinity is not permitted.


Roots & Wings classes subject to cancellation or change depending upon minimum enrollment.

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