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(Can You Avoid) Parenting Your ParentsSpecial InterestsAs you and your parents age, there is some inevitability that you will assume a caregiving role. Many find themselves in a situation where they feel as if they are acting as parents to their parents. Open communication and conversation well in advance of inevitable aging issues can help keep you from parenting your parents. This class will provide suggestions to open discussions about age-related topics with your parents, as well as what information you will need to have from your parents in order to assist them through the later stages of their lives.Adult Fall 2019
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1-2 Year Old & Parents1-2 Year Olds & ParentsPopularMeet and connect once a week with other parents and their toddlers to get your questions answered by our licensed parent educator in these ongoing ECFE classes. This is the perfect way to meet other parents, learn from others, and discover what is right for you and your family with the guidance of a parent educator and research-based information. Enjoy playing and learning with your toddler as you sing songs, read books, and get your fingers into art, and more! Non-separating classes: #202, #205. Gradual-separating classes: #201, #204, #206. For an evening options, see classes #110, #207, in our Evening ECFE classes section.Summer/Fall 2019
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10 Tips for Successfully Selling Your Home - Any Time of the Year!Money & BusinessLearn how to determine the value of your property in today's market. Assess the differences between a seller’s market and a buyer’s market, and understand the seasonality and cyclical nature inherent to the market. Discover the repairs and improvements that will offer the best return on investment, learn about the value of staging, and become familiar with the process of working with contractors. Define the key ways to identify a good agent versus a bad agent. Leave the class feeling empowered and prepared to sell your home successfully!Adult Fall 2019
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2-3 Year Olds & Parents2-3 Year Olds & ParentsThere is so much fun to be had as your child interacts with the world at ever-increasing levels! Listen to the giggles as you and your toddler enjoy creative activities, sing songs, play with toys, explore new art forms, and more! Each week, the parent educator will lead discussions on topics you are most interested in, such as sharing, routines and rituals, temper tantrums, toilet learning, and child development.Summer/Fall 2019
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3 Money-Saving Strategies to Help Make College More AffordableParent EdWondering if you’ll be able to help your student finish college and still retire someday? With guidance from a college planning expert, you can …learn how academics, admissions, and financial strategies can work together to help save you and your student money on college.Adult Fall 2019
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3-5 Year Olds & Parents3-5 Year Olds & ParentsPopularYour child is exploring his growing independence. This class will give your child opportunities to practice social skills, cooperative activities, reading, art, sensory experiences, stories, science, and more that will enhance their other preschool experiences. Your child's classroom will have interesting learning stations that will engage them while they develop school readiness skills.Parents have a unique opportunity to develop strong connections with other Hopkins Public Schools parents and learn strategies to support their child’s readiness for elementary school in this class. Discussion topics include sibling rivalry, overindulgence, your child's temperament, healthy communication, setting limits, and more.At the beginning of each class, children and parents play in a classroom environment designed to promote children’s exploration, curiosity and discovery. Following time together, parents meet in a separate classroom with a licensed parent educator for discussion on topics related to child development, parenting and school readiness. Your child remains in the classroom during this time with a licensed early childhood teacher and engages in activities that support love of learning and preparation for kindergarten.These classes are separatingSummer/Fall 2019
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A Beginner's Introduction to Becoming an Amazon.com SellerSpecial InterestsThis introductory course is for those who are preparing to begin their journey of becoming a seller on the Amazon marketplace and are seeking a broad overview. You will learn how to separate hype from reality regarding what it takes to succeed on Amazon. An introduction to the key concepts and terms in the Amazon marketplace and an overview of Amazon Seller Central, the place where you will manage your store will be presented. You will gain an understanding of the product life cycle and all the stages of launching your first Amazon product including: product research, keyword analysis, product sourcing, brand registry, listing creation and launch strategy. For those considering enrolling in online training courses, a method will be provided to help you evaluate your particular course and weigh its cost to value ratio. With plenty of time for Q&A and valuable handouts to take with you, this course will be a solid first step on your Amazon.com seller journey.Adult Fall 2019
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ACT or SAT?Academic AchievementACT or SAT? Discover which test is the best fitA student with weaker working or verbal memory will do better on the ACT reading section because the passages are shorter. If a student has weaker spatial perception or visual memory, the SAT may be preferred because there is less geometry, trigonometry and no science section.Mindprint is an affordable evidence-based online solution that identifies each student’s learning strengths and challenges. The objective is to gain an understanding of each student's non-academic strengths and needs in areas like executive functions, memory, processing, and reasoning. The assessment will provide the student with an indication of whether the ACT or SAT test would be a better fit for them as well as improving academic performance.Additional information: -the at home online assessment takes about an hour-Cognitive assessment results provided within a weekYouth Fall 2019
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Abstract Painting - All LevelsArtThis is an all levels, and all materials abstract painting class. Bring your ideas, work in progress or start from scratch! Come to class with your materials in hand. The instructor will look through them with you and give you suggestions on supplemental materials.Adult Fall 2019
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Acupressure Face LiftHealth & WellnessAcupressure is an ancient eastern healing method that works with the energy that flows through your body. Stimulating facial acupressure points can help erase years from your face naturally, bring a healthy glow to your skin; increase muscle tone; decrease puffiness and eye bags; reduce lines and prevent new lines from forming; even decrease headaches, relieve eye strain, soothe nerves and increase relaxation. Learn how to make your skin as healthy as possible from the inside out.Adult Fall 2019
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Adjustable Wire Wrapped Cabochon RingArtCreate this wire wrapped cabochon ring. The ring's simplicity gives it a wonderful classic look. For a fee of $5.00 instructor provides all materials to make this ring in either silver tone or copper tone. You provide tools listed.SUPPLIES Round nose pliersFlat nose pliersWire cuttersNylon nose pliers (optional – but very helpful. Limited number provided in class)PROVIDED BY INSTRUCTOR for $5.00 FEECabochon diameter 6-8mm (colors vary) 19 gauge28 gauge wire Ring MandrelAdult Fall 2019
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Adult BalletMusic & DanceA classical ballet class designed for all levels. Improve posture and create long lean muscles with ballet training. Experience the beauty of ballet! Learn proper technique with barre work, stretching and combinations. Wear fitted clothing and ballet shoes to class.Adult Fall 2019
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Advanced Beginner Ballet For AdultsMusic & DanceThis is an Advanced Beginner Ballet class, designed for those who have some or limited dance experience! Ballet is excellent training for body awareness, cardio health, and countering the collapse that can happen with aging. There are all ages in this class. It is helpful to have some ballet background for this intermediate level. We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify for the various needs of individuals. Come and check us out! It is never too late to dance! No discounts.Adult Summer 2019
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Advanced Beginner Ballet For AdultsMusic & DanceThis is an Advanced Beginner Ballet class, designed for those who have some or limited dance experience! Ballet is excellent training for body awareness, cardio health, and countering the collapse that can happen with aging. There are all ages in this class. It is helpful to have some ballet background for this intermediate level. We follow the classic structure of a ballet class and modify for the various needs of individuals. Come and check us out! It is never too late to dance! No discounts.Adult Fall 2019
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Advanced Minecraft: Crazy Command BlockScience & S.T.E.M.Students will learn how to use Minecraft Command Blocks to do crazy things in Minecraft. Create self-building houses, ride the ender dragon, or create a working rocket ship! We will cover command basics and show how to copy and edit premade commands in this one-day workshop. Bring a USB drive, a drink, and a snack to class.Youth Fall 2019
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Advanced Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and WellnessFitnessPre-requisite:Tai Chi for Health and Wellness #1 (Please talk to instructor prior to registering)This section builds on the SUN family form learned in Tai Chi for Health and Wellness #1.New, more challenging movements are added to those learned previously. This SUN form moves to all four corners and requires participants to be able to turn and change direction.Again, please wear flat shoes and loose, comfortable clothing.Sandals not recommended.Adult Summer 2019
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Advanced Tai Chi for Balance, Flexibility, Strength, and Wellness #2FitnessThis section builds on the skills learned upon completion of course #1. New moves are more challenging and requires the participant to be able to turn and change direction. Please talk to instructor prior to registering. Requires flat shoes (no sandals) and loose, comfortable clothing.Adult Fall 2019
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Alexander Technique: ContinuingHealth & WellnessContinue to learn more about the Alexander Technique! Use it more consciously in your daily life to assist in making healthier mind body choices, lower your stress, improve your posture, and enhance your quality of life as you continue to master the technique for yourself.This class includes individual instruction with a group setting and one 15-minute private lesson taught by Lisa, a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Lisa is a teaching member of the American Society for the Alexander Technique and has been teaching for over 30 years. Prerequisite: Alexander Technique – IntroductionAdult Fall 2019
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Alexander Technique: Free DEMO ClassHealth & WellnessAs Seen in Oprah Magazine! Discover The Alexander Technique and learn how to use your body with greater ease and efficiency in everyday activities. This 100-year-old technique is designed to bring about mind/body integration, release stress, create ease of movement, and create an enhanced quality of life and ability to respond to life's daily challenges. Benefits may include: increased energy, flexibility, quicker recovery from injuries, better balance, improved breathing and posture, changes in mental clarity, and the ability to apply the technique in daily life with experience. Certified instructor, Lisa Galbraith Heyl provides individual instruction within a group setting and one 15-minute private lesson. She has over 28 years experience in the field. For more information about the Alexander Technique, go to www.lisagalbraith.com.Adult Fall 2019
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Alexander Technique: IntroductionHealth & WellnessAs Seen in Oprah Magazine! Discover The Alexander Technique and learn how to use your body with greater ease and efficiency in everyday activities. This 100-year-old technique is designed to bring about mind/body integration, release stress, create ease of movement, and create an enhanced quality of life and ability to respond to life's daily challenges. Benefits may include: increased energy, flexibility, quicker recovery from injuries, better balance, improved breathing and posture, changes in mental clarity, and the ability to apply the technique in daily life with experience. Certified instructor, Lisa Galbraith Heyl provides individual instruction within a group setting and one 15-minute private lesson. She has over 30 years experience in the field. For more information about the Alexander Technique, go to www.lisagalbraith.com. If you are interested in learning more about the Alexander Technique before you register, we are offering a free demo class on Thursday, September 19th.Adult Fall 2019
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All Occasion Hand-Stamped CardsHobbiesIn this class we will be creating 25 hand-stamp cards (5 cards pf 5 designs). A variety of themes will be created such as birthday, sympathy, thank you and others. All new card designs! Never be without a card for that special occasion. Class includes pre-cut materials, enevlopes, use of instructor's stamps, inks and tools. Students should bring:-their adhesive of choice to class (tombow, double Stick tape, etc.) or you can purchase adhesive from instructor.Adult Summer 2019
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Alla Prima Oil PaintingArtAlla Prima - All in one day. Join us a create an oil painting work of your own from start to finish all in one class period. Learn about oil paint, mediums, brushes, canvas, and equipment as well as color wheel, value, mixing, composition and more. Bring a sketch pad, pencil, eraser, photos, and/or a few magazine pictures to the first class. Please bring paints and brushes of your choice to class as well. We will plan and learn together the first week and then create a new painting, start to finish, each of the remaining five weeks. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. This class is for all levels of painters - beginners and those with more experience.Adult Summer 2019
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Alla Prima Oil PaintingArtPopularBeginner and intermediate students, this class is for you! Learn about oil paint, mediums, brushes, canvasses and equipment. As well as the color wheel, value, mixing color, composition, etc. Bring a sketch pad, pencil, eraser, photos and/or a few magazine clippings to the first class. If you already have brushes and oil paints bring them along. The last five weeks will focus on a new painting each class. ALLA PRIMA - all in one day! Canvasses and mediums will be supplied. $20 material fee payable to instructor at first class.Adult Fall 2019
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An Introduction to VoiceoversMoney & BusinessThis empowering one-on-one intro workshop covers what is needed to become a successful voice actor. You'll be coached and recorded as you read script, so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later. Taught by a professional voice actor. Note: This is a Live video chat one on one class taken online. Voices for All will contact you for scheduling. Must have internet access and video chatting capabilities using either: Skype or iChat. No discounts. 18 and over.Register online through Hopkins Community Education. Learn more at http://www.voicesforall.com/oooAdult Fall 2018
