Elective Program

One of the special differences in our Lyman School programs is our Elective Day. Every Friday we offer special elective classes that students can choose from.

 

These classes can include:

• Cooking - A beneficial life skill that teaches nutrition and kitchen safety while building literacy, math, science, and fine motor skills. Many ingredients come from our school garden.

• Gardening - Helps children relax and self-regulate while teaching patience and delayed gratification as they plant from seeds. Going from garden to table helps develop a connection to where food comes from.

• Archery - Teaches sportsmanship, eye-hand coordination, upper body strength, and balance.

• Boxing - Teaches self-discipline, coordination, speed, self-defense, patience, and proper fitness.

• Jiu Jitsu - Develops mental discipline, problem-solving abilities, and physical fitness through the practice of ground-based grappling techniques. Students learn respect, perseverance, and self-confidence while building strength, flexibility, and strategic thinking skills.

• Bowling - Teaches focus, precision, and patience while developing hand-eye coordination and balance. Students learn sportsmanship, scoring skills, and social interaction in a fun, low-pressure environment that builds confidence and provides lifelong recreational enjoyment.

• Board Games - Enhances social skills, boosts self-esteem, and develops fine motor skills while teaching new concepts.

• Quiz Bowl - Makes learning about a variety of subjects fun. Students learn study skills and create their own trivia questions.

• Creative Lego - Teaches creative thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills while enhancing spatial reasoning.

• Lego Robotics - Combines engineering, programming, and problem-solving as students design, build, and program robots to complete challenges. This hands-on STEM experience develops logical thinking, teamwork, and introduces basic coding concepts in an engaging, accessible way.

• Home Improvement - Teaches students practical skills to help around the house, including basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

• Studio Art - Encourages imaginative thinking and creativity while giving students another way to express themselves. Students learn art techniques and fundamentals.

• Arts and Crafts - Develops fine motor skills and creativity while building confidence and communication abilities.