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K - 5th

Mon, Feb 23 2026 - May 4 2026

Guitar 101

Playing guitar—or any instrument—has a calming effect on the mind and body, it’s often said that music can soothe the soul. Simply listening to music has many benefits but learning to play an instrument can be even more beneficial. Playing a musical instrument is a brilliant way to express yourself and really focus on something you love. Week Skills Lesson/Activity 1 Guitar Basics Students will get familiar with the guitar and learn how to hold and tune their guitar. 2 Naming all the Parts of a Guitar Students will learn all the vocabulary and terms related to the guitar. 3 Strumming, Picking, Strings 1-6 Students will learn how to strum the guitar using their fingers/pick. 4 “Quite Guitars” and “Table Top” Students will learn how to quiet their guitar and how to place their guitar on their lap. 5 Playing Strings 1-6 Students will play along with the instructor as the instructor calls out the numbers of each individual string. 6 Song Introduction A new song will be introduced to the students along with various key stroke warmups. 7 Playing Students will play various songs. 8 Song Selection for Recital Students will decide which song they would like to focus on for their recital performance. 9 Practice for Recital Students will continue to practice for their recital performance. 10 Recital Day Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s performance.

Tue, Feb 24 2026 - May 5 2026

Birdie Basics with TGA Premier Sports

Birdie Basics is a story driven golf instruction program specifically designed for young golfers. Created by an early childhood educator and golf professional, Birdie Basics: makes young children feel successful at golf from the get-go; engage all the senses; use repetition to reinforce the fundamentals of golf; and adapt to children’s skill level and state of development. We use proprietary teaching methods—such as Birdie-isms, Magic Shoes, and Magic Tracks—to ensure that young golfers grasp and develop sound golfing techniques while also having lots of fun. Week Theme Movement/Stations 1 Ambulance Movement: Magic Elevator Stations: Injured birdie, Band-aids to the ambulance, flying ambulance 2 Hospital Movement: Magic Elevator Stations: Dr. Birdie, gifts to Birdie, flying doctors 3 Golf Cart Movement: Follow the Golf Cart Stations: Fill Birdie’s cart, money for a hot dog, flying golf carts 4 Golf Course Movement: Tee Box/Putting Green Stations: Birdie on the course, lost golf balls, flying golf balls 5 Birdie’s Nest Movement: Flying Practice Stations: Birdies in the next, feed Birdie, Birdies fly 6 Birdie’s Birdhouse Movement: Magic Elevator Stations: Birdie’s birdhouse, paint Birdie’s birdhouse, help build other houses 7 Birdie’s Piggybank Movement: Obstacle Course Stations: Birdie’s piggybank, filling Birdie’s piggy bank, bandits fly away 8 Birdie’s Bank Movement: Follow Super Birdie Stations: Super Birdie’s protect, Birdie bucks to the bank, flying super birdie 9 Golf Cart Movement: Follow the Golf Cart Stations: Fill Birdie’s cart, money for a hot dog, flying golf carts 10 Birdie’s Piggybank Movement: Obstacle Course Stations: Birdie’s piggybank, filling Birdie’s piggy bank, bandits fly away

Pre-K (PK) - 1st

Tue, Feb 24 2026 - May 5 2026

Golf with TGA Premier Sports

Our trained and verified coaches combine athletics, academics, and life lessons to create fun and engaging golf programs. We include sport skill development, rules, and etiquette lessons, physical activity, and a STEAM component that examines the concepts through the lens of the sport. All equipment is provided. Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Basic Golf Concepts, G.A.S.P Review class rules, class safety, warm up exercises, and intro to TGA G.A.S.P... Grip, Aim, Stance, and Posture 2 Chipping Warm up exercises, quick review of G.A.S.P., develop an understanding of how to use the correct chipping technique 3 Putting Warm up exercises, quick review of Chipping, develop an understanding of how to use the correct putting technique 4 Half Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of Putting, learn swing cues of/and develop an understanding of when and why we use a half swing 5 L-Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of Half Swing, work to answer what is our swing cue for the half swing and what letter are we making with our arms and the club? 6 Full Swing Warm up exercises, quick review of L-Swing, work to answer what do we rotate towards the target? Learn the proper technique of the full swing. 7 Full Swing 2 Warm up exercises, quick review of Full Swing, Swing cue reminders: What shape are we making with our swing? How do we shift our weight? 8 Drivers/Woods Warm up exercises, quick review of Full Swing 2, learn the proper technique to hit a wood (Driver/Hybrid), ball position, swing cues 9 Drive, Chip, and Putt Warm up exercises, have students attempt a "Drive, Chip, Putt" contest to gauge progress! 10 Assessment Day The objective of Assessment Day is to evaluate each student’s progress in each skill to create a progress report to take home.

Tue, Feb 24 2026 - May 5 2026

Grow a Garden: Building a Business

In this course, students will discover how businesses work by planting, investing, and earning in the game Grow a Garden, making big ideas easy to understand. Through gameplay, students experience concepts like profit, reinvestment, supply and demand, and diversification in action. Each week ties gameplay back to real-life entrepreneurship, teaching students how business lessons apply outside the game. Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 What is a business? Students learn what a business is and start a garden in the game. 2 Investment and startups Students explore how much it costs to start their own business and how to track expenses. 3 Profit and reinvestment Students calculate profits and practice reinvesting in new seeds. 4 Supply and demand Students see how crop value changes with demand. 5 Diversification Students discuss the importance of not relying on a singular source for income. 6 Marketing and branding Students create a logo and slogan for their business. 7 Risk and reward Students face “what-if” scenarios and practice making business decisions. 8 Scaling up Students plan how to grow their farm even bigger. 9 Business fair practice Students create presentations and begin presenting to get feedback from peers. 10 Final showcase: Garden Market Students do their final pitch in a fun business fair

Wed, Feb 25 2026 - May 6 2026

Mad Science

Mad Science brings science to life with hands-on experiments that let children see, touch, and experience STEM concepts. Each class features 4–8 mind-blowing experiments exploring ideas from multiple angles, making complex concepts easier to understand. With rotating lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and technology, our programs connect STEM to real life and foster First Principles Thinking. By nurturing curiosity, we help children develop a lifelong habit of exploration—fueling discovery and a love of learning. Our TEKS-aligned programs support STAAR readiness, and every class includes a themed take-home project to reinforce the day’s topic. Students also become Junior Mad Scientists, learning to share their ideas through mini science shows. To learn more about Mad Science visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQbRvwwkwA Week Theme Lesson/Activity 1 Che-mystery Children discover the mysterious wonders of chemical science. They learn the difference between physical and chemical changes through exciting, hands-on experiments. 2 Current Events Children investigate conductors, insulators, and other elements in the world of circuit electricity. They connect with circuits and discover the wonders of technology! 3 Fun-damental Forces Kids find out about forces by doing experiments on gravity, centripetal force, and inertia. They check out a gyroscope, make cars fly down a track and do a few balancing tricks to discover how forces affect motion. 4 Science of Magic Children discover the magic of science and learn the science behind some well-known magic tricks! They untangle Houdini's chains and learn how mirrors and optics can make things disappear. 5 Fantastic Fliers Children discover how the four forces of flight help things soar into the sky. They build all kinds of paper aircraft to help them understand in a tangible, hands-on way! 6 Super Structures Kids test out the basics of architectural design and structural engineering in this hands-on class about structures. They explore how triangles, arches, and bridges give strength to structures. 7 Under Pressure Kids discover how Bernoulli's principle can keep things in the air and how air pressure can be used to move things. 8 Wacky Water Children explore the amazing properties of water – density, solvency and surface tension – in this hands-on look at how water works. 9 Cell-ebrate Children build models of something they could otherwise not see. This modeling method helps students visualize the tiny factory parts that make up a working cell. 10 Ecosystems Students investigate the nature of ecosystems and cycles. These abstract concepts are made more accessible by role-playing food webs and modeling energy sources. The class learns about human impacts on the ecosystem and how field journals work to track the changes.

K - 3rd

Wed, Feb 25 2026 - May 6 2026

Pickleball with I Adore Athletics

IAC is here to give you the ultimate Pickleball experience! Pickleball is a fun, social and friendly sport that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and volleyball! The rules are super simple, making this sport easy to learn and enjoy! No prior experience is required for our IAC Pickleball program as our coach’s focus on the FUN of learning. Week Skills/Activities 1 (1) Introductions and ice breaker (2) Review rules and expectations (3) Fun warm up to get the body moving (4) Introduce equipment (5) Learn scoring system (6) Practice basic ball control skills 2 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach proper grip techniques (4) Introduce basic stances (5) Practice hitting with different grips and stances 3 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach serving techniques and strategies (4) Practice serving drills 4 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach footwork and positioning (4) Practice drills and serving from different angles and speeds 5 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Introduce volleys (4) Teach proper techniques for volleying (5) Practice volleying drills 6 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach dinks and drop shots (4) Practice drills for dinking and dropping shots 7 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Introduce basic game strategies (4) Teach how to anticipate opponent’s moves (5) Play mini games 8 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Teach basics of doubles (4) Focus on positioning on the court (5) Double play drills 9 (1) Review rules and expectation (2) Fun warm up to get the body moving (3) Simulate various game situations (4) Teach how to stay calm and focused (5) Play matches 10 Parents will be invited to see our Pickleball Showcase

Thu, Feb 26 2026 - May 7 2026

3D Doodling

Discover innovation and creativity with 3D pens! Students will dive into a hands-on 3D adventure with 3Doodler! Using 3D pens, they apply the engineering design process to plan, build, and refine their creations. They design bicycles to examine the environmental impact of vehicles, craft sea turtles to study habitats, and build a model of the Eiffel Tower to explore more complex architecture. 3D Doodling sparks teamwork, creativity, and focus for all learners as they discover the 3D world. Project Description Objectives Week 1: The Tetris Mindset Students engineer unique shapes, practice 3D pen control, and learn the characteristics of 2D and 3D objects. Analyze the characteristics of shapes to determine if they are 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional. Use geometrical vocabulary (vertices, faces, prism, etc.) to describe 2D and 3D shapes. Make a 3D shape composed of 2D shapes. Week 2: The STEAM Robot Students make model robots, practice troubleshooting skills, and discuss how new technology impacts our lives. Apply technical strategies (troubleshooting and problem-solving) to the 3D doodling process. Identify changes in technology and the impact it has on their lives. Create a model of a robot using the 3D doodler pen. Week 3: The Eco Bike Students create a bicycle model, practice essential joining and support techniques, and consider the impact modes of transportation have on the environment. Compare the impact that different modes of transportation have on the environment. Join multiple filament pieces together using different welding techniques. Create a bicycle with a 3D pen. Week 4: The Sea Turtle Students make models of sea turtles, practice using support to construct a concave shape, and learn about how different animals thrive in different habitats. Define habitat and identify what makes a particular habitat suitable for a particular species (climate, food chain, landscape, etc.) Construct a concave shape using an object (ball, wadded up paper, etc.) as support. Make a 3D Model of a sea turtle. Week 5: The Eiffel Tower Students create a model of the Eiffel Tower, practice layer building, and learn about classic architecture. Construct a vertical tower by combining layers. Analyze famous examples of classic architecture and discuss their characteristics. Create a model of the Eiffel Tower utilizing its basic structure and characteristics. Week 6: The Catapult Students create a catapult, practice designing a piece with moving parts, and conduct a physics experiment while launching objects. Iterate on designs to create a moving model that is sturdy and structurally sound. Experiment with physical traits of an object (mass, surface area, density, shape) to achieve a desired trajectory. Create a catapult that launches an object. Week 7: The Solar System Students create models of planets, practice freehand doodling objects to scale, and learn about the planets, our solar system, and outer space. Experiment with freehand designing and use the 3D pen to create objects without stencils or blueprints. Size multiple objects to scale. Create models of planets in a scaled representation of the solar system. Week 8: Engineer a Chair Students design their own chair, practice iterating on a design, and learn how to build structural support. Plan and design a structurally sound object that can stand on its own. Iterate on the characteristics of each piece of a design and the techniques used to achieve a desired outcome. Create a freestanding chair using the 3Doodler pen. Week 9: Bridge Competition Students experiment with bridge designs, compete to see whose structure can hold the most weight, and discuss classic bridges. Analyze and describe the structural design of different famous bridges. Experiment with bridge design and style to meet specifications (length and weight capacity). Make a bridge that can hold weight using the 3Doodler pen. Week 10: Game Off Students create their own game, practice doodling multiple pieces that interact, and discuss how to create stakes for players. Plan and design a game with win and/or lose conditions. Use the 3D Doodler pen to create pieces or parts that facilitate movement and physical interaction. Make a game with the 3Doodler pen.

Thu, Feb 26 2026 - May 7 2026

Chess with The Knight School

The Knight School is the chess party for the well-rounded kids of America from brand-new beginners to highly advanced chess players. Unlike your typical chess program, our primary focuses are good sportsmanship and fun. That being the case, our students continue to win state championships year after year. Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of undeniable academic confidence, amazing chess friends, a self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week! Click the link to view the intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2XrRhGFNNE Week Lesson and Band Color Lesson 1 Welcome to TKS and Identifying (rainbow/white) Chess Basics: moves, values and names 2 Backrowing (olive) Smother-mate uses their pieces! 3 Sacrificing (turquoise) Make them chess the “Bunny!” 4 Deflecting (blue) Simply remove the defender! 5 Trapping (plum) Cut off their escape! 6 Discovering (violet) Uncover a surprise attack today! 7 Double Checkmating (brown) Two separate checks, please! 8 Bughouse (sky) Partner chess 9 Promoting (purple) One kid plays many kids at once! 10 Parent showcase for 10-week classes Parents for 10-week classes will be welcome to join the last class to watch or jump in and join on the bead-tourney Bonus City-Wide TournaParty! Off-site opportunity to join students from 100 schools across the Greater Houston area for fun and chess! This year-end event is free, included, and exclusive to The Knight School’s chess students!

3:45 - 4:55 PM

K - 5th

Thu, Feb 26 2026 - May 7 2026

Jeté into Ballet

Leap into ballet with Launch Dance Works. This class introduces dancers to real ballet steps and terminology while building grace, confidence and a love of dance. Dancers will leave this class knowing a minimum of 10 ballet terms. To learn more about the class, visit us at https://youtu.be/svZz5PLPlxs. Week Lesson/Skills 1 Positions of feet (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th), Demi pliés at ballet barre, skips/polka step from sides, parachute fun. Term of the week: plié (to bend) 2 Barre work of pliés, relevés and tendus, grand jeté leaps from sides, hula hoop fun. Terms of the week: relevé (to rise), tendu (to stretch) 3 Continuing with barre work & adding rond de jambe, passé skips from sides, rainbow streamer fun. Term of the week: port de bras (carriage of arms) 4 Continuing with barre work & adding relevé balance and boureé steps from side, balancing pods & turning board fun. Term of the week: cambré (to arch) 5 Continuing with barre work & adding grand battement, chassés from sides, jumps in center, scarf dancing fun. Term of the week: sauté (to jump) 6 Adding coupé & passé balance to barre work, grand jeté leaps from sides, parachute fun. Terms of the week: coupé and passé (bent knee on side of leg) 7 Adding degagé to barre work & eschappe sauté in center, balancing pod fun. Term of the week: dégagé (foot brushes from floor) 8 Review of steps & terms learned, work on performance for showcase. 9 Review of steps & terms learned, work on performance for showcase. 10 Showcase performance.

3:45 - 4:30 PM

K - 2nd