STEAM Play Preschool Co-op
The co-op was created as a supplemental activity for
preschoolers to do art and gym activities, make friends, and have opportunities
for field trips typically only available for larger groups. STEAM popularly
stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. It is the latest
push in education to prep kids for careers of the future and cultivate critical
thinkers. In this co-op though it stands for Science, tactile, engineering,
art, and movement to prep kids for successful handwriting and pave connections
between subjects as they work on critical thinking and self expression.
Parents are key! We take turns teaching classes, helping
learners/siblings stay on task, and coordinating field trips/ holiday parties.
If the co-op is going to be successful it will require a high level of
engagement during the short times we meet. Every parent will need to sign up
for an equal amount of classes and support positions to fill the calendar. (The
number of classes required will vary by the number of co-op members)
Classes are held Fridays from 10 am-
12pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (609 N. Forest Kenai,
AK 99611) every week; though the location/ frequency may change after our first
semester ending in December depending on the needs/ desires of the members.
We open with a poem and circle time
activities (weather, season, month, day, announcements, etc.) Read a story
(typically having something to do with the theme/lesson of the day) then the
class activity (taught by one of the members) followed by a closing song or
poem and free play.
Materials are bring your own,
donate to the class when you teach, or pay as we go (just announce over
Facebook the week before you teach what the materials will be or costs if it is
an uncommon material or group buy)
There is a lot of creative freedom
in planning your classes. You can choose science experiments and
demonstrations, tactile experiences, engineering and critical thinking puzzles,
arts and crafts, or movement/music activities. We encourage you to try different
types of classes when you teach and to look at preschool skill goals when
deciding on objectives for your lesson.
We will post ideas for classes on our Facebook page as well as some
learning objectives to get you started. If you have a hard time coming up with
a class feel free to ask for help/suggestions from the Admin.
Siblings are welcome and can
participate as long as there is enough room/materials for preschoolers first
and it is appropriate for their age. Parents are expected to help their children
when needed.
STEAM Play Preschool Co-op
I ______________________________ have read the STEAM Play
Co-op description and voluntarily join with my children
_______________________________________________________________. I further
acknowledge:
_______This co-op is intended to be inclusive and kind. Any
participant who creates problems for others by being unkind (or if their
children are habitually unkind) may be asked to leave.
_______Any participant who does not sign up for classes,
field trips, parties and/or support may be removed from the co-op as a member
as well as anyone who fails to show up for/ contribute to events that they’ve
signed up for.
_______This is not a day care service. Parents are expected
to be there during the class or arrange for someone to care for their children
in attendance (participating or not) during co-op hours.
_______Every parent is responsible for their own children’s
safety and will not hold anyone in the co-op liable for injuries that may occur
with the kids and/or parents voluntary participation in the classes, parties,
and field trips.
Signature: ____________________________________________ Date:_____________
STEAM Play Preschool Co-op
Parents Name: __________________ Phone Number:
___________________
Best way to contact: Call Text Facebook
Any weekdays/times for field trips that will NOT work:
________________________________________
Preferred days/times for field trips: _______________________________________________________
Kids Names: Age: Birthday:
___________________________________ ______ ____________________
___________________________________ ______ ____________________
___________________________________ ______ ____________________
___________________________________ ______ ____________________
Allergies/Considerations: __________________________________________________________
Interests:
Notes/Requests:
STEAM Play Preschool Co-op
Date: Name: Class
Description:
3.10 ____________ ___Personal
Safety_____________
3.17 ____________ ____ST. PATRICK’S
DAY PARTY
3.24 ____________ ___Sledding__________________
3.31 ____________ ___Puzzles and
Games_________
4.7 ____________ ___Numbers 10-20_____________
4.14 ____________ ___EASTER
PARTY___________
4.21 ____________ ___Manners__________________
4.28 ____________ ___Show and Tell______________
5.5 ____________ ___Body Parts_________________
5.12 ____________ ___How Plants Grow___________
5.19 ____________ ___Scoop/ Pour/
Measuring_____
5.26 ____________ ___END
OF YEAR PARTY______
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