Details coming soon!

Cooking Class with Mrs. D

This is a hands on class. The children will follow recipes and try different foods.

The Benefits of Cooking with Young Children
Child experts agree that children appreciate a wider variety of food when they participate in preparation. And, don’t be surprised at the number of skills you help children develop along the way. Here are just a few benefits of teaching children to cook.
* Cooking encourages creativity. Children are allowed to make decisions, add extra features, and do as much of the work as possible.
* Cooking teaches how things change. Through various processes in the kitchen – heating, freezing, grinding, and beating – food is made ready to eat. Cooking can be a great extension of your science units. Through the simple mixing of ingredients or watching water boil or freeze, for example, children can experience different states of matter.
* Cooking builds self-confidence. Realizing they can take part in and contribute to the adult world, provides great satisfaction for children and develops positive self-esteem.
* Cooking experiences develop children’s small motor control. Using cooking tools, such as shredders, graters, grinders, and melon ballers develops fine motor skills and adds to a healthy self-concept
* Cooking teaches about other cultures. Food preparation is universal to all people regardless of socio-economic level or culture.

$15 which includes supplies. – Please call and reserve your spot. Space Limited!

Spark! Etiquette Classes

Your child will actually have FUN learning to mind their manners! No child wants to learn the outdated methods for teaching etiquette that we learned growing up. Kids and parents are looking for new, fun, and exciting ways to learn about good manners and proper behavior. Our 6 week Etiquette program includes Meeting and Greeting, Introductions, Tactfulness, being the perfect host and guest, Proper Dining, and more! We use games and hands-on activities to help children learn this most important art.

$90 for the 6 week session – Please call and reserve your spot. Limited Space!

*Class does not take place on January 16th due to MLK Day.

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K-2 Wednesday 11:00-12:00
Early elementary students will be immersed in the arts of language through this course based on the new Primary Arts of Language curriculum by Institute for Excellence in Writing.  This course will follow IEW’s prescription by providing a language-rich environment where students will be exposed to an abundance of literary works and will be encouraged to model good writing through copy work exercises.  Students will practice story summaries, learn essential spelling rules, and begin learning parts of speech and stylistic techniques for writing.  The aim of the course is to lay a firm foundation in language arts for students to build upon.

Starting January 10, 2012

This Montessori based preschool program for ages 3-5 will include a variety of hands on activities to enhance and inspire your child’s educational exploration. Primary areas of concentration will include math, language arts and practical life. Studies show that the earlier children are introduced to math, the easier it is for them to understand and connect  math concepts and facts. Children use concrete materials – such as blocks, beads, and tiles – as they learn. Language Arts includes learning the letter sounds before learning their names, as phonetics is used as a foundation for reading.  Basic skills such as handwriting, cutting, sorting, pouring, pin-pushing, geometrical solid recognition and more are also introduced and practiced with an emphasis on promoting self confidence and independence. Children are allowed and encouraged to move around and work at their own pace whether individually or in groups. As Maria Montessori said, “The hand is the chief teacher of the child.”  Limited to 6 kids

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 10:00-1:00  $30.00 per day  Must register.

Hey Adults! Spark is offering some fun in the art room for the adults this time instead of the kids! Starting November 11th and continuing every second Friday of the month, this class will offer sketching and drawing techniques along with relaxation with your favorite drinks and snacks with other adults! Don’t miss out on this fun event. Hosted by Spark! so you know it’ll be great!

Art with a party?  It does not get better than that!

December 9th  (every 2nd Friday)

7:00-9:00pm

$25

Bring your favorite food and beverage

Call to sign up, Space is limited!

(407)679-7775

Go have a good time while the kiddos are safe and having a blast! Yes, we not only provide a ton of fun, but also serve a pizza dinner. Relax at home, go to a movie, whatever you want. The night is all yours!

6:00-10:00 $25.00 for the first child $5.00 sibling discount

Must register!

No School Fun Day

8:30-5:30

Monday, February 20, 2011

Must register

Spark! has lots of fun and enriching activities

$35.00 for the entire day

$20.00 for half day

Or $6.00 per hour

Spark! is now offering several new “Out of the Box” Birthday Parties. We have gone beyond your average games, fun and food- we are really planning parties that are creative and “out of the box”! Here are the newest party themes for you to consider. Of course we always offer personalized birthday parties, customized for your special child.

New Party Ideas:

1. Ocean Commotion-Meet a Mermaid, play nautical games and munch on sea worthy snacks.

2. American Girl Tea-Any girl who loves the American Girls will love this birthday tea party! Choose your favorite American Girl and enjoy a tea themed to her generation, and your birthday style!

3. Sid the Science Kid  Super Experiments Party- Calling all fans of Sid the Science Kid! Let Spark! plan a super special science themed bash loaded with science experiments galore!

Call Spark! to plan a birthday party for your child today!

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