~Education is about helping children, who are capable of self- reflection and self -orgainisation, and of enjoying a life where they explore their abundant potential.~

Weekly Education Syllabus (sample)

Weekly Theme Tall Tales

Story Time Reading Selections - Johnny Appleseed - by Steven Kellogg (Here is the larger-than life story of  a true American Hero - John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed.) Pecos Bill: A Tall Tale - by Steven Kellogg ( the story of a young child raised by coyotes) Paul Bunyon - by Steven Kellogg ( the story of Big Paul Bunyon and his Ox Babe) John Henry: An American Legend - by Ezra Jack Keats

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Mission Statement

Arts and Crafts Activities - Apple Print paintings - Johnny Appleseed Day Rope "rattle snake" Pictures - Pecos Bill Day An Ox of a different color - Paul Bunyon Day Popsicle stick railroad - John Henry Day

Scedule and Fees

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Math Skills - Counting Apples - Johnny Appleseed Counting with Coyotes - Pecos Bill Counting with Lumber - Paul Bunyon Counting with Trains - John Henry

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Science Activities - Plant flower gardens (discuss plant growth) - Johnny Appleseed Tornado in a jar (discuss tornadoes and wind storms) - Pecos Bill Make Tree rings (discuss aging of trees) - Paul Bunyon Discuss Railroads - John Henry

Wednesday Movie - "Tall Tales" - a story about Paul Bunyon, Pecos Bill, and John Henry helping a child to find family values. Friday Field Trip - Indiana Transportation Museum