Canterbury Woods PTA Enrichment Programs

SPRING 2025

TUESDAYS

Spanish Journeys (K-2nd)

ISL offers a comprehensive Spanish program for children in grades K-6, suitable for both beginners and those looking to expand their existing knowledge.

Session Structure:

  • Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are: Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more.

  • Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session.

  • The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material.

  • We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language.

  • Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more.

Program Highlights:

  • Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home.

  • Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment.

  • Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and storybooks.

  • Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.

     

Skills & Creativity with LEGO Bricks: Amusement Parks  (K-6th)

Spin, twist, and swing. Create your favorite amusement park rides with LEGO bricks. Learn how to get them moving. Design the ride you’ve always wished for but haven’t seen in reality… yet!

 

Cooking: Savory & Sweet  (K-6th)

Just like the name suggests! Each day will feature a sweet treat that will go perfectly with dinner or one savory dish that is sure to become a family favorite! We'll work on learning new baking skills like creaming, whisking, and melting. And cooking skills such as stewing, stir-frying, and sautéing.

 

Lego® WeDo 2.0: Aquatic Robotics  (2nd-6th)

Children will explore water-themed robotics where they'll program robots using LEGO® WeDo kits based on dams, intricate structures, and create interactive sea creatures. They'll deepen their understanding of programming concepts such as sequencing, debugging, and loops, all within the fascinating context of underwater life and marine engineering.

 

Messes & Masterpieces Classes!  (K-6th)

What’s one thing all great artists have in common? They make a mess, of course! In this class, we’ll create stunning masterpieces while using some of the coolest, messiest art techniques ever. From Frida Kahlo, Picasso, Salvador Dali and more, each messy masterpiece will be inspired by a different master artist. Kids, you better roll up your sleeves, because no masterpiece was ever made without first making a mess!



 

WEDNESDAYS

Spy Science: Crime Scene Investigators  (K-6th)

How do detectives and investigators use science to solve a mystery? We will spend this program understanding forensic science and learning the tricks of the spy trade. We'll investigate fingerprints, spying techniques (surveillance), secret codes, invisible ink, and other sneaky science!

 

Spanish Journeys (3rd-6th)

ISL offers a comprehensive Spanish program for children in grades K-6, suitable for both beginners and those looking to expand their existing knowledge.

 

Session Structure:

  • Our classes start by learning and reviewing our foundation topics to ensure a solid foundation. Some of these topics are: Greetings, the alphabet, numbers, colors, days of the week, months, and many more.

  • Each session introduces two core topics, explored in-depth throughout the session.

  • The two core topics vary each session, ensuring your child never repeats the same material.

  • We focus on expanding vocabulary, forming sentences, and encouraging active use of the language.

  • Examples of rotating core topics: Animals, food, the house, verbs, body parts, clothes, professions, the city, and many more.

 

Program Highlights:

  • Every student receives handouts to use in class and at home.

  • Small class sizes, led by native-speaking, experienced teachers, create an engaging and motivating environment.

  • Diverse learning styles are catered to through: Conversation, music, flashcards, reading and writing, games, art, and storybooks.

  • Every two weeks, parents receive an email update from the teacher detailing class activities and providing suggestions for at-home reinforcement, helping to solidify the lessons learned in class.

 

Chess K-6th (Weds. PM)

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

 

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.

 

Poppin Piano  (K-5th)

Students will participate in a music group. Students will learn about the instrument as well as how to play in a music group.   

 

FREE Rental instrument and curriculum included!  Instruments and music are intended for in class AND at home practice.  Rental Instrument must be returned at the last class.

 

Acting Improv Adventures: Spring Edition (K-3rd)

In this class, young performers step into the spotlight with laugh-out-loud activities! Each season offers fresh experiences through lively improv games and interactive acting exercises, focusing on storytelling and imaginative exploration instead of traditional scripts. Participants will think on their feet while enhancing their communication skills, stage presence, and teamwork in the exciting world of improvisation. Parents are invited to join us for a special mini-performance during the final class.




FRIDAYS

Chess K-6th (Fri AM) 

Learn chess with Silver Knights Chess Academy (formerly Magnus Chess Academy), world champion Magnus Carlsen’s academy!  We’ve taught 100,000 children to play including state and national champions, but most students are beginners looking to learn a new skill and have FUN. Class time is divided between lessons and practice games.  Lessons range from the basic rules to advanced tournament strategies.

Students will have the opportunity to play in tournaments (in-person and online) outside of club time.  This in-person club includes free online extras including weekly practice tournaments and an event with world champion Magnus Carlsen or Judit Polgar, the best female chess player of all time.  All chess supplies provided. All skill levels are welcome.  For more information please visitchessacademy.com.



 

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