catchafallingstar.org

Mission:
The mission of Catch a Falling Star is to strengthen the physical and social skills of children of all abilities while promoting inclusion in every day living.
 
Goals:
The primary goal of Catch a Falling Star is to develop the physical and social skills of children of all abilities.
A secondary goal is to incorporate inclusion during the structured activities.
 
Objectives:
Accountability
Respect
Confidence
 
Methods:
Art, Dance, Music, Computers, Science Activities
 
Art – Children will design a set for the Talent Show and create a Science Fair project
 
Music – Children will learn musical routines to perform in a Talent Show
 
Dance – Children will learn dance routines to perform in a Talent Show
 
Computers – Children will learn basic computer and internet skills. They will learn the use of animation with the assistance of staff from St. Louis University.
 
Science – Children will learn how science can be fun. We will introduce how everyday items and issues are related to science; i.e. fashion, biotech, environment, etc. The Washington University – St. Louis Science Outreach program will be assisting CAFS with the science program.
 

About Us

 

After-school program for children of all abilities!
St. Louis, Mo 
Tel: 314-645-5556 

After School Programs

MUSIC
It is an exploratory course, which focuses on the foundation of music. Emphases are on developing skills in the areas of pitch, steady beats, rhythm compositions, rhythmic elements, vocals, and melodic literacy. Students will prepare musical performances for a talent show.
ART
This course emphasis is on a wide variety of artist and diverse styles of art. Students will learn basic art techniques and create several art projects focusing on numerous artists and various style techniques. With the skills they have learned they will be creating the backdrops for the science fair and talent show.
COMPUTERS
This course will introduce students to basic computer skills with assistance form SLU. Emphases are on building skills in the area of keyboarding, copying/pasting, doing research on the internet, and using clipart. 
DANCE
It is an exploratory course, which focuses on the foundation of various genres of dance. Emphases are on developing skills in the areas of beginning ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop. Students will learn the basics for each style of dance and prepare for a talent show.
SCIENCE FAIR
This program (developed by Washington University ) focuses on improving the knowledge in the subject area of science. This program also teaches students the impact Science has on fashion, biotechnology, construction, recycling, and cooking. Each student will create a science project for the science fair.

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