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Workshop Basics... Approximately an hour long. (I have been known to go over answering questions.) $15 per workshop * (Introductory price.) Most supplies are included, some are required. (see below) Take home project for
each child. Parents/Adult buddies are MORE THAN welcome! (At
no add'l fee!) Registration must be
completed prior to Workshop date. Please email me so I
may forward a registration package.) * Five Star Members ~ $10 per workshop (Introductory price.)
What age is this workshop appropriate for? Many children have enjoyed the Workshops ...a particular 4 year old stands out. It really depends on the child. (I feel she was an exception,
as most 4 year olds are not apt to sit for an hour.) 8 and 9 year olds seem to retain the most.
(FYI ~The school district starts teaching the human body in Third Grade.) You
know your child best. If you believe they
would be interested, attentive, focused... for a information filled hour. By all means, join me.
Do I need to bring supplies to Class? From time
to time I will ask for help with supplies. For exampe, I use paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, tin cans, etc. I
do have a stash, but it needs to be replenished from time to time. Much appreciated for any supplies you can
gather.
What
is expected of AMAZING kids? Respect ~
Please be courteous, and respectful of each other, yourself and my 'Toys.' Clean Hands ~
This is a hands on class, hence lets keep it clean. :) I would like to keep my 'toys' in good shape. Questions,
lots of questions. :) ~ Don't feel funny about any question. The only stupid question is.... THE ONE
YOU DON'T ASK!!  I will do my best
to make sure you understand, the way YOU learn. Open communication.
If you are confused, intimidated... or best of all, have some great facts to teach me - Please SPEAK UP! I just
LOVE learning new facts and information!
What is expected of my AMAZING Parents/Adults? Please join your AMAZING kid ~ you truly are welcomed! First, I feel very strongly that you, as their parent, should know what information is being taught. Especially,
given it is about the body. This way you can address any further questions at home. Second, attending with your child will but them
more at ease. And last but not least,
the price is the same whether you attend or not... so why not attend?!
Can Workshop kids play on the Five Star Equipment? Sure........ if you join a Five Star Class.  And please do! They are awesome. There
are trampolines, balance beams, mats, spring boards, climbing ropes... you get the idea... all for those wanting
to participate in cheerleading, gymnastics, parkour, tricking, and martial arts.
Location The Workshop Room is located in the West End of Five Star Gymnastics. Five Star - (516) 887-6600 21 Ryder Place, East Rockaway, NY 11518.
(Across from the East Rockaway High School and behind
CVS on Ocean Ave.)
Parking If your Workshop is scheduled after 5 pm,
or on Saturday, feel free to park in the West Entrance Lot. If your Workshop is during weekly ‘regular’
business hours this lot is not available. On these days you will need to park in the East Entrance Lot. There
are a few spots behind the building, beyond the West parking lot. (To the very right of the building, along the
white fence. You will, no doubt, see my silver ‘Mom-mobile’ parked there. Be careful about street
parking limitations. I found out the hard way, they ticket!) Please leave ample time
to find a spot.
What if I am sick? I
prefer that you do not come to class sick. If you share your cold with me, and I share it with my children,
the next thing I know I am getting calls from the school nurse... and having children staying home... which is not
conducive to my work schedule. I will make every effort to set up a make-up workshop as soon as you are well.
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| My Goofy Skeleton |
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| Kid size! Perfect to compare to their own body! |
Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts Welcomed! Call
for Group Rates
| My Boney Boyfriend :) |
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My
Bag of Tricks ...more
like my Toys. The workshop is designed to be Kid-Friendly. This
being said, many visual aids are utilized, including: various images, posters, videos, accurate models of bones, organs, microscope
slides, etc. My ‘Toys’ include...
a mini skeleton, a life size skull with cervical
vertebra, a hand - child size, great for them to compare to their own, a foot,
a knee joint, a full shoulder/arm/hand, and vertebra with
a normal disc verses bulging and herniated. As
well, models of a... lung, heart, eye, ear, torso, the list goes
on... I
believe wholeheartedly that much of what and how we learn is all in the presentation. Once there is no fear, desire to learn takes the lead.
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I am not a doctor. My knowledge derives from 20 years as a Massage Therapist, continuing
education courses, and most of all, an incredible thirst for information about the human body. If I do not know the answer to a question, I will simply say so. And then - because it will drive me nuts not knowing - I will do my best to follow up and find the
answer - via. library and internet searches, as well as my many medical professional connections. ~ Nancy
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Toys.......
| Various Posters |
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| Even animal models for cool comparisons! |
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| Check out this Cool Frog! |
| Mini Heart Model |
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| My Gutsy Guy ;) |
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