In this hand-building clay workshop, students will enjoy creating Gingerbread Houses. Beginning with flat clay slabs, students will learn how to shape and attach the slabs into three dimensional forms. They will create texture & embellish their structures to simulate gingerbread, candy & other details found on traditional gingerbread houses. Students will also develop an understanding of clay properties, processes & vocabulary.

"🌿 Mindful Afternoon with Mrs. Smith: Understanding Worry & Big Feelings Does your child ever worry and you are not sure why? Does your child’s body hurt (headache/stomach aches), even though you're not sick? They could be feeling anxious and they are not alone. You don’t need a diagnosis to feel these feelings or to join this group. In this group we will . . . 🧠 Learn how big feelings show up in our minds and bodies 💬 Talk about feelings in a safe, supported space 🎨 Create calming tools to take home, such as . . . Your own worry stone, A calming glitter jar, & A zen garden 💛 Connect with others so your child knows they are not the only one who feels this way 🧘‍♀️ Practice gentle strategies to help big emotions feel smaller. Whether your child feels anxious sometimes or just wants to better understand your emotions, this group is a peaceful place to begin.