Ignite a passion for storytelling in our Creative Reading & Writing Series, a dynamic program designed to spark imagination and build confidence in learners of all ages. This series goes beyond the basics, blending thoughtful instruction with interactive, hands-on activities that make literature come alive. Students will explore a vast landscape of literature and media, including: Diverse Literary Forms, Practical & Creative Media, and Original Composition. By exploring a variety of writing styles, students will strengthen their literacy skills while developing a personal voice. Whether they are budding authors or just beginning their journey, this series offers a supportive space for every student to grow. Students attending Moreland Hills Elementary school must update their SDM notes to attend the program. Students without an updated note will not be able to ride the Rec Bus. Any students who will not be attending a class must email knewman@orangecsd.org to confirm their absence.

Ignite a passion for storytelling in our Creative Reading & Writing Series, a dynamic program designed to spark imagination and build confidence in learners of all ages. This series goes beyond the basics, blending thoughtful instruction with interactive, hands-on activities that make literature come alive. Students will explore a vast landscape of literature and media, including: Diverse Literary Forms, Practical & Creative Media, and Original Composition. By exploring a variety of writing styles, students will strengthen their literacy skills while developing a personal voice. Whether they are budding authors or just beginning their journey, this series offers a supportive space for every student to grow.

This unique cultural series introduces preschoolers to Spanish through music, games, repetition, and hands-on creative activities. Designed to build confidence, listening and speaking skills, and joyful participation, each lesson supports language development, social-emotional growth, and impactful Spanish exposure that students can practice daily. No class November 3 & 24.

This fun program introduces preschoolers to the five senses through playful, hands-on activities that blend mindfulness, social-emotional development, and creative expression. Each sense is explored through developmentally appropriate art projects and sensory experiences that encourage creativity, connection, and self-awareness, while providing young learners with meaningful tools they can use throughout their day. No class November 3 & 24.

In this hands-on series, young botanists discover the wonders of the plant world through gardening, nature-based activities, science experiments, and creative projects. Along the way, they’ll learn how plants grow, why pollinators are important, and how plants help our environment thrive. Each student will care for their own plant while building confidence, responsibility, and a love for nature. No class November 25.

Calling all young explorers! This unique educational series focuses on a variety of nature topics while incorporating hands-on learning activities, interactive science experiments, and creative art projects! Whether we’re cloud watching, learning NE Ohio bird species, or discovering the power of the sun, this engaging series is great for a wide range of ages and facilitates purposeful time outdoors.