Aya

Creative Arts and Early Childhood Teacher

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After the school bell rings, the adventure continues with an inviting afterschool experience. It offers a supportive environment for imagination to soar. Children can unwind, explore new activities, or enjoy hobbies with art, crafts, reading, and camaraderie.
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Discover the wonders of nature on a hands-on gardening adventure. Dig into the soil and explore the magic of planting seeds and nurturing them into blooming plants. Experience the joy of connecting with nature and fostering a sense of wonder and accomplishment.
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Unleash creativity in this enchanting art experience where young imaginations shine. Each session is a journey into the world of drawing and painting. Dive into vibrant colors and fantastical themes, discovering new ways to express and boost motor skills.
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This culinary adventure invites participants to dive into the delicious world of cooking. With teamwork and fun, children explore sweet and savory recipes, developing kitchen skills like measuring, mixing, and knife safety, while enjoying preparing healthy meals together.
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Embark on a stitching adventure filled with creativity! Explore the colorful world of hand sewing and machine skills. Transform fabric into imaginative creations and enhance problem-solving abilities. Discover joy in crafting unique pieces and expressing through textiles!
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About Aya

Aya, an enthusiastic and creative educator, brings a profound passion for art, she engages children in diverse projects that nurture creativity and individuality. Aya enjoys a wide range of activities, from sewing and crochet to cooking, baking, and painting. Her love for the creative process inspires her teaching, and she thrives on guiding young minds on their artistic journeys. Known for her patience, creativity, and organizational skills, Aya effortlessly creates a nurturing environment where magic happens and learning flourishes.

Class reflections

Let It Grow: Garden Adventures

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October 30, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. Kids were very excited

Today in class we updated our journals. Talked about pumpkins and carved one

Let It Grow: Garden Adventures

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October 30, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. It was a lot of kids first time carving a pumpkin so that was very fun.

Today I’m class we updated our journals on our plants and found out what’s inside of a pumpkin, what we can do with the insides and then we carved it.

Cooking With Friends

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October 24, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. This was a very messy activity but all the kids very much enjoyed it and did a great job cleaning up.

Today in class we did a Halloween sweet treat. We made spooky rice crispy treats. We talked about the history of Halloween and marshmallow root. The children were able to shape their rice crispies into Halloween molds and decorated with sprinkles candy eyes and icing.

Cooking With Friends

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October 24, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. It’s a little hectic when I have to put everything one each child’s plate but they really enjoyed today’s class

Today in class we talked about Halloween and its history and we also talked about marshmallow root then we made spooky rice crispies and decorated it.

Let It Grow: Garden Adventures

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October 24, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well I forgot my laptop so I wasn’t able to use my slides but it still went well

Today in class we updated our journals then we talked about organic vs non organic and the differences and what it means then we did a taste test.

Let It Grow: Garden Adventures

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October 24, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. I forgot my laptop so I wasn’t able to show my slides but class still went well and we were able to get through all the material

Today the class updated their journals on how their plants look then we talked about organic vs non organic foods and did a taste test with organic vs non organic tomato’s and apples.

Let It Grow: Garden Adventures

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October 22, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well the kids are very enthusiastic and very interested in learning more. They can get a little distracted but usually they do very well.

Today in class we looked at how our plants are changing and growing. Then we talked about organic vs non organic and did I taste test with apples and tomato’s

Magical Creations Art Adventure

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October 18, 2025

San Francisco Day School

Class went very well. The students were very excited to start this project and they were all very efficient with painting and starting new projects and cleaning up.

Today in class, the students painted pumpkins. I gave them the option of doing modge podge dried flower pumpkins or painting them and most of them chose to paint. They each had two pumpkins and if they finished they had the option of starting a new art project that we’ll continue next time.

Cooking With Friends

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October 17, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class went well. The kids are just always in a rush to go back to their other afterschool programs after they’ve completed making their snack, but I try to keep them occupied with books and talking about what next weeks options are.

Today the kids talked about street snacks from our cultures and we made Mexican street corn.

Cooking With Friends

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October 17, 2025

Sunset Elementary

Class was pretty hard today for me. It’s a little hard to get all their attention and have to split them up and repeat myself pretty often.

Today’s class was a little hectic. This age group has a very hard time focusing. I have to separate a lot of students from eachother and ask for their attention quite a lot. Today in class we talked about where we’re from and if we have any street snacks specific to our background. We then made Mexican street corn.

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