Driving Question: How can we use coloring as means of stress relief and relaxation?
Description: Welcome to the world of “grown-up” coloring books. The current coloring-book craze was ignited in 2013, when
Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford published “Secret Garden.” The seemingly obscure offering had an
initial printing of 16,000, but has since exploded into a runaway international
bestseller, selling nearly 6 million copies — almost 4 million in the past five
months alone, according to Debra Matsumoto, marketing manager at Laurence King
Publishers.
We color all
the time at North Union for Spirit Squad.
Now you will have the opportunity to take your skill to the next
level. It’s more than just staying the
lines. Coloring is centering, calming, and makes spending down time
enjoyable. Some psychologists say the simple act of staying in the lines
can help reduce stress and enhance focus and creativity. Color me happy and if you see a
coloring book that appeals to your own reluctant grownup and inner child, by
all means color you happy, too.
For When You Are Board
Description: In this
skinny, we will be playing a variety of board games.
Take a Hike...& READ!
Description: Students will have an
opportunity to show their love of reading through discussion. Students
will learn from each other and have an opportunity to think deeply and
analytically about a variety of books and add additional books to their own
personal reading lists. Students will be given ample time to read
after a brief discussion period.
Intro to FFA
Description: What is FFA all about?
What can you all get involved in? Come learn about FFA and all it has to
offer.
Career Exploration
Description: “I’m only in high school! I don’t need to
think about my future, yet!” Although you don’t have to know the concrete
answer about what career you may choose once you leave the walls of our school,
it’s never too early to think about and explore some career possibilities and
future plans. Join me as I introduce you to some local professionals who
will share their personal stories about how and why they chose the career path
that they did, the experiences they have had, the challenges they have
encountered and the successes they have experienced. Consider this your
chance to get a “head start” on career thoughts and opportunities.
Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Description: Design your own greeting cards
using rubber stamps, ink, markers, and cardstock.
Playlists for Life
Description: Students will explore how music can affect mood and attitudes.
Each day students will create a playlist using a music app. The playlist will
coincide with how the songs make the person feel. We will be creating playlists
for a multitude of emotions. Students will time each day to explore their own
music libraries more closely or to expand their horizons and find new music.
Students will be able to listen to their personal music on earbuds and have
discussions with each other about new music.
Bean Bag Toss (Cornhole)
Description: Will go from learning
how to play the game to tournament play?Depending on knowledge of
students signed up for class: start with rules and then enjoy the game.
Once everyone gets understanding of game we’ll match up to level and have
a tournament.
Walking for Fitness
This course helps
students establish a regular walking program for health and fitness. Walking is
appropriate for students of all fitness levels and is a great way to maintain a
moderately active lifestyle. We will meet outside each day(weather-permitting)
and walk to different destinations.
What's Your Strategy
Description: Compete against your peers in a variety of
different strategic board games.
Cribbage
Driving
Question: Have you ever wanted to incorporate math, teamwork, and
strategy into a card game? Then come and learn to play cribbage.
Description: In this class you'll learn the rules and game play of
cribbage by using the "Official Tournament Rule Book" . Day 1
will begin by describing the rules and playing with open-faced hands.
We'll continue playing games and practicing on Day 2. The last two days
will be a single elimination team cribbage tournament. Winner take All!!!
Outdoor Recreation
Description: Do you
need a break from the monotony of daily classroom work? Come enjoy the Outdoor
Recreation skinny to break up your day! Students will be playing a variety of
group games in beautiful spring weather.
Riddle Me This
Description: In this
skinny class we will attempt to complete various types of puzzles including but
not limited to: jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, word finds, fill-it-ins, and more!
Read
Your Worries Away
Driving Question: Do you need time to
relax and read a good book?
Description: It makes me so sad when
I hear others say, “I don’t have time to read.” It’s even worse when I am the
one saying it! While many of us enjoy reading for leisure what we lack most is
free time. Sadly, our busy lives can often keep us from what we enjoy most. Do
you have a book that you know you want to read? Bring it! Are you interested in
starting a new book, but unsure where to begin looking? No worries! Mrs. S will
introduce a variety of books for you to explore. After the first day everyone
will have a book to read. We will spend 45 minutes a day reading our worries
away!
For the Love of Button Making
Driving Question: Is there any decoration that can worn by a person to express ideas, show support or raise interest in any number of areas?
Driving Question: Is there any decoration that can worn by a person to express ideas, show support or raise interest in any number of areas?
Let’s Knit and Purl, NOT Frog!
Description: Students will have an opportunity to learn various knitting stitches, read a pattern, and knit their own creations. This course is for beginners to experienced knitters.