FBISD Extended Learning Department

Learning to play the piano is a fun and rewarding way for students to express themselves, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for music. In this engaging class, students will learn fundamental piano techniques, basic music theory, and keyboard skills through hands-on instruction and practice. Whether they are sitting at the piano for the first time or building on existing skills, students will enjoy creating music while developing their musical abilities. All equipment will be provided during class. Week Lesson 1 Students will be introduced to Middle C and Finger and Numbers. 2 Students will then learn the value of Middle C - Teach them about putting their hands in Middle C position (LH on F-G-A-B-C, RH on C-D-E-F-G, thumbs sharing Middle C). 3 Teach a basic warm-up — Piano alphabet and numbers. Learning to hear various keystrokes. 4 New song introduced along with various key stroke warmups. 5 Learning notes/warm-ups on keystrokes. 6 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 7 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 8 New song introduced along with various keystroke warmups. Continue practicing on current songs. 9 Prepare for recital. 10 Recital day. Parents will be invited to the last class to see their child’s accomplishments.

Our soccer class is designed for students interested in learning the foundational skills and concepts of the game in a supportive and energetic environment. Instruction will focus on essential techniques such as proper footwork, passing, trapping, scoring, and basic defensive and offensive movement. Students will participate in age-appropriate drills and guided game-like activities that promote coordination, spatial awareness, quick thinking, and confidence in the field. Throughout the program, players will practice teamwork, communication, and fair play while developing a strong understanding of how the game works. Each student will receive a T-shirt. Week Theme Skill Focus 1 Soccer Stars Kick Off Soccer basics, ball familiarity, dribbling introduction 2 Dribbling Dynamos Dribbling with control using different parts of the foot 3 Ball Control Champions Stopping, trapping, and changing direction 4 Passing Pros Inside-foot passing and receiving 5 Shooting Superstars Shooting technique and accuracy 6 Defensive Defenders Defensive stance, positioning, and stealing the ball 7 Goalkeeper & Rebounding Heroes Goalkeeping basics and second-chance opportunities 8 Teamwork Tactics Moving without the ball, spacing, and communication 9 Game Day Ready Soccer rules, positions, and game strategy 10 Soccer Showcase Full game play, tournament, skills celebration

Get ready to loop, stitch, and create. Hooked on Crochet will introduce students to foundational crochet techniques, including basic stitches, pattern reading, and shaping as they work on fun and functional projects. Students will leave with completed projects and the skills to continue crocheting beyond the class. Week Lesson 1 Learning the art of Crochet. Learn how to hold the crochet needle in one hand and the yarn in the other. 2 Crochet a chain stitch and or magic ring; along with learning how to crochet by crochet. 3 Repeat weeks 1-2. 4 Students will be given a choice to select what they would like crochet for their class project: scarf, hat, critter, small blanket, pillow, mittens, etc. 5-9 Work on crochet project. 10 Crochet presentation.

Students become architects and builders as they explore columns, arches, towers, bridges, and landmarks from different places and time periods. Using 3D printing pens, students create flat structural pieces and connect them to form freestanding models. Along the way, they strengthen fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, creativity, and an understanding of how shapes work together to make structures stable. Week Lesson Title Lesson Description & Objectives 1 3Doodler Building Challenge Students practice tracing lines, filling shapes, and connecting flat pieces with a 3D printing pen and learn how strong edges, reinforced corners, and wide bases help structures stand. 2 Ancient Columns Students trace and assemble columns and learn how columns support buildings and how Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian styles use different details. 3 Roman Archways Students create arches from curved stencils and rectangular supports and learn how arches are used in doorways, bridges, and aqueducts. 4 Aqueduct Bridge Students connect repeated arch pieces to build a short aqueduct or bridge and learn how repetition and evenly spaced supports strengthen a structure. 5 Pyramid Builders Students trace triangular panels and connect them to create a pyramid and learn how triangular faces and a wide base help make stable structures. 6 Castle Construction Students assemble a castle facade or small tower using rectangles, battlements, and arch pieces and learn how walls, towers, gates, and repeated shapes define castle architecture. 7 Pagoda Tower Students stack simple square frames and roof pieces to create a tiered pagoda-inspired tower and learn how repeated levels create height, balance, and rhythm. 8 Geometric Dome Students connect a small set of triangles to create a partial dome and learn how repeated geometric pieces can form a larger three-dimensional shape. 9 World Landmark Mash-up Students combine familiar stencils to design an original landmark featuring at least two architectural elements and learn how architects adapt and combine ideas to make new structures. 10 Design Your Own Landmark Students design and build an original freestanding landmark and learn how architects use purpose, shape, balance, and decorative details to develop a complete structure.

Come serve it up with TGA Premier Youth Tennis! TGA’s curriculum includes games, drills and physical fitness activities that improve motor skills, agility, and hand-eye coordination. Every TGA class focuses on academic concepts developed by educational experts, the rules and etiquette of tennis and skill development. Our goal is to not only develop our students’ tennis skills, but to give children the building blocks for future achievement on the tennis court and in life. All equipment will be provided. Each student will receive a cap and T-shirt. Week Skill Lesson/Activity 1 Basic Tennis Concepts, Forehand Review class rules, basic tennis concepts, warm up exercises and learn how to hit forehand 2 Foot Work Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, continue practicing forehand 3 Foot Work (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, continue practicing forehand 4 Backhand and Racket Control Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, racket control exercises, continue practicing forehand and start on how to hit backhand 5 Backhand and Racket Control (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work, racket control exercises, continue practicing forehand and start on how to hit backhand 6 Foot Work and Speed, Hand-eye Coordination Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand and backhand 7 Hand-eye Coordination, Hitting volley Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand and backhand, start learning how to hit volley 8 How to Serve Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand, backhand and volleys, start on how to serve 9 How to Serve (continuation) Warm up exercises, drills for foot work and speed, hand-eye coordination games and exercises, continue practicing forehand, backhand and volleys, how to serve 10 Parent Showcase Parents will be invited to see all the skills that students learned during class.

Get ready for a season full of creativity, discovery, and hands-on innovation! In our Challenge Island STEM Exploration class, students will dive into exciting engineering and science challenges while building problem-solving, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills. Young innovators will explore activities such as Molecular Chemistry Challenges, creating solutions in a Pet Emergency Room, designing Mars rovers, building and testing Scribble Bots, discovering the science behind blood types, and more! Each week brings a new, engaging, high-interest STEM adventure where imagination meets engineering. To learn more visit: https://youtu.be/CUDxQYlHUuU Week Challenge Name Description 1 Molecule Maker Students will build simple molecular models using colorful playdough and toothpicks to explore how atoms connect to form molecules while developing creativity, problem-solving, and early chemistry skills. 2 Mission: Blood Science Students will explore blood components and blood types, create a slime model of blood, and design an interactive game to discover how white blood cells protect the body from infection. 3 Magic School Bus: Body Pinball Quest Students will journey through the human body with the Magic School Bus as they explore major organs and design a hands-on pinball game that builds creativity, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination. 4 Pet Emergency Room Students will explore the role of veterinarians, discover how animals stay healthy, learn how X-rays help care for pets, and create their own animal X-ray model. 5 Pawsome Puppy Pounce Students will explore animal instincts, DNA, species, and predator-prey relationships while designing roller coasters, pulley systems, and an exciting Rube Goldberg chain reaction challenge with their STEAM Team. 6 Bot Art Lab Students will build a simple Scribble Bot to explore engineering, motion, and vibration while developing creativity, problem-solving, fine motor, and teamwork skills. 7 Simple Machine Treehouse Students will explore the six simple machines and use engineering, creativity, and problem-solving skills to design and build a working treehouse filled with moving machine elements. 8 Mighty Mars Rover Students will become space engineers as they design and build their own Mighty Mars Rover while exploring how rovers travel, solve problems, and help scientists explore the surface of Mars. 9 Dino Bone Lift Students will explore engineering and simple machines by building a working winch system to lift and transport dinosaur bones while discovering how lifting systems are used in real life. 10 Hurricane to Turbine Challenge Students will explore hurricanes, wind energy, and energy transfer while designing and building a working wind turbine to discover how wind can be converted into power.