First Program Spring 2023 Class Descriptions

Class Time: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM | Grades : K-1 (Max 10 students)

Instructor: Jeanette Sanchez and Soléana L. Rodriguez

*Max 50% Tuition Assistance available for qualifying families

Do you like to shop till you drop? In this practical program, campers become savvy shoppers through games and hands-on projects. Experiential bartering and purchasing activities help students internalize key concepts related to money choices, like needs versus wants. Students analyze marketing power, put their cashier math skills to the test, and engage in dynamic marketplaces taking turns as buyers and sellers.

Class Time: Dismissal-4:30 PM | Grades: K (Max 25 students), 1 (Max 20 students), 3 (Max 15 students)

Instructor: Hope Donovan

Hope Donovan, a FP Science teacher, and many other Dalton teachers have collaborated to create an engaging and challenging experience for your child. Students will expand their understanding of programming and work with various coding applications. They will also work through STEAM and Robotics challenges in a variety of topics focusing on collaboration, feedback, and perseverance—three key aspects of the STEAM and Robotics process. *Note: The STEAM and Robotics Program is run through Hope Donovan and only taught by Dalton teachers. Each trimester is a different curriculum with new challenges and coding, so new and returning students are welcome to come join in the fun!

We will do our best to restructure and accommodate all wait-lists. Please direct all inquiries to hdonovan@dalton.org

Class Time: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM | Grades: 2-3 (Max 8 students)

Instructor: Nicole Ferraro

People have been telling each other stories since the beginning of time, and personal storytelling is a wonderful way to get to know ourselves and each other, stimulate our curiosity, generate empathy, and practice public speaking. In this class, students will learn about the art of storytelling and develop their own talents for writing and performing personal stories. Using themed and guided worksheets, students will learn how to structure a story from beginning to end, how to identify the most important details, and how to revise their stories. In addition to writing skills, this class will also teach students how to effectively and confidently share their stories with an audience. The semester will conclude with a class storytelling show.

Class Time: 3:00 PM-4:15 PM | Grades: K-1 (Max 6 students)

Instructor: Tarika Coleman

Join Kindergarten House Advisor, Tarika Coleman for some stuffie fun! After practicing a few basic stitches and making a simple pillow, kindergartners and first graders will be guided through the process of designing their own stuffed animal and creating it, using a simple pattern. Besides being calming and fun, sewing offers young children a great opportunity to develop fine motor and measurement skills, spatial orientation, hand-eye coordination, and patience!