Fall 2025: Kindergarten and First Grade
Note: The below courses are for the FALL 2025 semester. The SPRING 2026 course list will be made available on January 20.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 10: Cats: All Shapes, Colors, and Sizes!
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to join the waitlist.
When we think of cats, most people would picture a common housecat. However, cats come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes, whether it be in the wild or even ones that live in our homes! In this course, students will learn about the many types of cats, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, snow leopards, and more. The class will cover where the cats live, what they eat, and what they do. If you have an interest in cats (big or small), this course is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Ms. Rowan Burgess is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Burgess has had experience working with children in the daycare setting as well as babysitting. Outside of school, Ms. Burgess can usually be found crocheting, playing in the SVC marching band, or spending time with friends.
SU 11: Bushels of Books: Jumping into the Literary Elements
Let’s jump into some fun! In this course, students will be able to learn and identify the literary elements through engaging activities. Children will be able to participate in hands-on activities that will help them understand and identify the literary elements with ease when reading a story!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 303
Ms. Catherine Connell is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College who is majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Children’s Studies. She has had numerous experiences with children including volunteering at Fort Allen, Maxwell, and Latrobe Elementary schools, volunteering at Club Fred, and babysitting for a plethora of families. Ms. Connell plans to earn her master's degree and hopes to teach in kindergarten or first grade. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and cats.
3:00 - 4:00
SU 12: The Five Senses
Get ready for a hands-on adventure as we explore the 5 amazing senses that help you understand the world around you! In this interactive course you will hear the difference between loud and soft sounds and even learn basic American Sign Language (ASL)! Smell the good and the bad, and guess the scents! Feel your way through mystery boxes! See the world in a whole new way while taking part in challenges to see how you look at things (even with your eyes closed!). Taste-test sweet vs. salty, learn about taste buds, and share what YOU like best. Are you ready to test out your 5 senses and learn more with me!?!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Ms. Morgan is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education and minoring in Disabilities Studies and Children’s Literature. Ms. Morgan has had many experiences with children, including teacher’s assistant in a preschool classroom at DuBois Central Catholic and plenty of babysitting over the past few summers. Ms. Morgan was also a counselor at the Challenge Program held at Saint Vincent College for children from PreK – 12th grade. Ms. Morgan can usually be found with an iced latte in her hand, hanging out with her family/friends, or listening to Taylor Swift.
SU 13: Little Healthy Habits
Welcome to our Healthy Habits adventure! We will learn how to take care of our bodies. We’ll talk about eating colorful foods, drinking water, moving our bodies, getting good sleep, staying clean, being safe. Each week, we’ll do fun activities to help us practice these healthy choices. By the end, you’ll be a Healthy Habits expert who knows how to stay strong, happy, and ready to learn every day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 303
Miss Teagan Peltz-Palko is a sophomore Health and Physical Education major at Saint Vincent College. She is an active member of the dance team and the Early Childhood Education Club. Beyond campus, she has experience working with children in both elementary and middle school gym and health classes. In addition, she teaches at a dance studio and gymnastic gym throughout the year, where she shares a passion for movement and learning.
SU 14: Introduction to Choir Singing
This course helps students discover their voices and the joy of singing with others. We will practice breathing, warm-ups, and sing simple songs together. By the end, students will experience harmony, teamwork, and the confidence that comes from raising their voices.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 100
Sr. Maria Ngat is a Psychology student at Saint Vincent College. She enjoys teaching children and using music to bring both learning and joy. Sr. Maria believes music can open the heart, and she is happy to guide students as they discover the beauty of music theory in a simple and welcoming way.
4:00 - 5:00
SU 15: Club Step-Up K/1
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to join the waitlist.
“Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here. All club members will receive a special Step-Up cup on the last day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
2:00 - 3:00
SU 10: Cats: All Shapes, Colors, and Sizes!
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to join the waitlist.
When we think of cats, most people would picture a common housecat. However, cats come in all different shapes, colors, and sizes, whether it be in the wild or even ones that live in our homes! In this course, students will learn about the many types of cats, including lions, tigers, cheetahs, snow leopards, and more. The class will cover where the cats live, what they eat, and what they do. If you have an interest in cats (big or small), this course is for you!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Ms. Rowan Burgess is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Burgess has had experience working with children in the daycare setting as well as babysitting. Outside of school, Ms. Burgess can usually be found crocheting, playing in the SVC marching band, or spending time with friends.
SU 11: Bushels of Books: Jumping into the Literary Elements
Let’s jump into some fun! In this course, students will be able to learn and identify the literary elements through engaging activities. Children will be able to participate in hands-on activities that will help them understand and identify the literary elements with ease when reading a story!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 303
Ms. Catherine Connell is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College who is majoring in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Children’s Studies. She has had numerous experiences with children including volunteering at Fort Allen, Maxwell, and Latrobe Elementary schools, volunteering at Club Fred, and babysitting for a plethora of families. Ms. Connell plans to earn her master's degree and hopes to teach in kindergarten or first grade. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, reading, listening to music, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and cats.
3:00 - 4:00
SU 12: The Five Senses
Get ready for a hands-on adventure as we explore the 5 amazing senses that help you understand the world around you! In this interactive course you will hear the difference between loud and soft sounds and even learn basic American Sign Language (ASL)! Smell the good and the bad, and guess the scents! Feel your way through mystery boxes! See the world in a whole new way while taking part in challenges to see how you look at things (even with your eyes closed!). Taste-test sweet vs. salty, learn about taste buds, and share what YOU like best. Are you ready to test out your 5 senses and learn more with me!?!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Ms. Morgan is a sophomore at Saint Vincent College majoring in Early Childhood Education and minoring in Disabilities Studies and Children’s Literature. Ms. Morgan has had many experiences with children, including teacher’s assistant in a preschool classroom at DuBois Central Catholic and plenty of babysitting over the past few summers. Ms. Morgan was also a counselor at the Challenge Program held at Saint Vincent College for children from PreK – 12th grade. Ms. Morgan can usually be found with an iced latte in her hand, hanging out with her family/friends, or listening to Taylor Swift.
SU 13: Little Healthy Habits
Welcome to our Healthy Habits adventure! We will learn how to take care of our bodies. We’ll talk about eating colorful foods, drinking water, moving our bodies, getting good sleep, staying clean, being safe. Each week, we’ll do fun activities to help us practice these healthy choices. By the end, you’ll be a Healthy Habits expert who knows how to stay strong, happy, and ready to learn every day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Headmasters 303
Miss Teagan Peltz-Palko is a sophomore Health and Physical Education major at Saint Vincent College. She is an active member of the dance team and the Early Childhood Education Club. Beyond campus, she has experience working with children in both elementary and middle school gym and health classes. In addition, she teaches at a dance studio and gymnastic gym throughout the year, where she shares a passion for movement and learning.
SU 14: Introduction to Choir Singing
This course helps students discover their voices and the joy of singing with others. We will practice breathing, warm-ups, and sing simple songs together. By the end, students will experience harmony, teamwork, and the confidence that comes from raising their voices.
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 100
Sr. Maria Ngat is a Psychology student at Saint Vincent College. She enjoys teaching children and using music to bring both learning and joy. Sr. Maria believes music can open the heart, and she is happy to guide students as they discover the beauty of music theory in a simple and welcoming way.
4:00 - 5:00
SU 15: Club Step-Up K/1
*This class is currently full. If you are interested, please contact the Director to join the waitlist.
“Club Step-Up” will enable homeschool and cyber-school students to interact in a more informal, large-group setting. Each week, club “members” will possess the opportunity to engage in fun activities while socializing with similarly aged peers. For a week-by-week list of planned activities, please click here. All club members will receive a special Step-Up cup on the last day!
COST: $ 20 ROOM: Prep 215
Planned by the Program Director, Club Step-Up activities will be facilitated by Step-Up teachers and other Saint Vincent College Education students.
