Rishita

Creative Arts and Global Studies Teacher

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Icy STEM Adventure Series

Mondays

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3:15pm - 4:15pm

8 Classes

1/12, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16

Grades K-1

Enrollment pending

STEAM Environment Explorers!

Thursdays

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5:00pm - 5:45pm

18 Classes

1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

Grades 2-4

Enrollment pending

French American School of Silicon Valley - Lower

1522 Lewiston Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States
STEAM Environment Explorers!

Thursdays

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4:00pm - 4:45pm

18 Classes

1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

Grades K-1

Enrollment pending

French American School of Silicon Valley - Lower

1522 Lewiston Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, United States
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Experiences

Dive into an exciting world where creativity meets exploration! Children will explore the vibrant intersections of Art and STEM, discovering how to positively impact our environment through hands-on projects, imaginative play, and everyday materials.
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Dive into a winter wonderland of STEM adventures with engaging, winter-themed activities. Each week, participants collaborate in teams to tackle frosty challenges, build projects, and explore STEM concepts, all while enjoying the chilly magic of the season.
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Step into a world where wildlife meets imagination. Dive into animal-human interactions, exploring bonds with furry, feathered, and scaly friends. Unleash creativity through art while fostering teamwork on STEAM projects. Nature and art unite for a fun learning experience.
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Dive into creativity and discovery with art and science adventures featuring animals. Create inspired pieces, solve engaging challenges, and fuel imagination. Explore STEAM principles, encouraging curiosity and innovation while exploring the natural world.
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Dive into exciting hands-on adventures, exploring the world of building and creating. Engage in projects that spark imagination and curiosity while measuring, designing, and constructing in a collaborative environment. Discover engineering marvels and the magic of making ideas come to life.
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Explore creativity and nature by transforming bottles into unique art pieces while growing plants. Experience sustainability by using everyday materials and connect with nature through plant care. Cultivate growth in both gardens and imagination.
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Embark on a creative journey where young writers explore feelings and thoughts through expressive writing in a nurturing setting. Discover the power of words to transform everyday experiences into meaningful stories while building confidence and a love for writing.
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Dive into the universe of science, technology, engineering, and math in this interactive journey. Young explorers will unleash creativity through fascinating projects, discovering STEM all around them. They will develop teamwork and innovative thinking while having fun.
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Dive into the imaginative world of comic creation! Participants unleash storytelling abilities, sketch vibrant characters, and craft unique zines. This journey hones drawing skills, inspires confidence, and fosters a love for comic art. Leave with a personal comic masterpiece!
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Embark on an inspiring journey of imagination and creativity as kids explore their goals and visualize their futures through engaging activities like vision board creation and life mapping. They'll transform aspirations into colorful masterpieces, developing skills in goal-setting, self-expression, and strategic thinking while discovering the joy of envisioning their dreams and the many pathways their lives might take.
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Unleash creativity and laughter in a fun weekly series where young imaginations dive into a world where poetry meets comedy. Through writing exercises and games, participants craft surprising poems, exploring the playful side of words while fostering collaboration.
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Embark on a tranquil adventure to find inner peace and relaxation. Explore meditation techniques from diverse cultures, fostering a sense of global connection. Through gentle breathing and mindful visualization, gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your surroundings.
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Unroll those yoga mats and let the adventure begin! Kids will embark on a journey of stretching, flowing, and moving to ancient traditions. They'll explore fun yoga poses and dance through a world of movement and mindfulness, learning to destress and breathe calmly.
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Children embark on a heartfelt journey to embrace themselves and each other. Crafting their own affirmation box, they'll explore positivity, love, and gratitude, celebrating their uniqueness by adding affirmations that nurture self-identity and personal growth.
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Explore the world of music as the cello, piano, and guitar combine to create sweet symphonies. Delve into music theory, express creativity, and collaborate with friends to craft musical stories and share melodies that spark imagination and wonder.
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Step into a world of culinary wonders, exploring diverse global cuisines in a sensory adventure. Uncover the art of cooking together, experimenting with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Create mouthwatering dishes while discovering new cultures and building friendships.
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Explore the wonders of the outdoors with weekly nature walks, sparking curiosity and awe. Discover ecology's secrets, from vibrant plants to unique creatures. Through observation and interactive fun, nurture a love for the Earth and a connection to the environment.
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Unleash your child's inner performer in this vibrant dance experience. Dive into a world of movement and creativity, exploring styles through dynamic choreography and improvisation. Build coordination, rhythm, and confidence while enjoying self-expression in a positive setting.
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Ready, set, bake! Dive into a flavorful journey in the kitchen! From mixing dough to icing cakes, explore the secrets of baking delicious treats in a friendly environment. Gain kitchen skills and discover flavors that inspire a lifelong love of cooking!
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Step into a world of creativity and culture, discovering the magic of global festivals from your craft table. Explore games inspired by different cultures and develop artistic skills while collaborating in crafting activities, sparking imagination and joy.
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About Rishita

Rishita, a dedicated educator with a Bachelor's in Science and Technology Studies and a minor in Global Studies from UC Davis, brings a vibrant blend of creativity and academic expertise to her teaching. With experience tutoring students of all ages across diverse subjects, she specializes in art, music, dance, and storytelling, fostering an environment where every student can let their imagination soar. Rishita's passion for integrating creativity with learning inspires her to create magical classroom experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring global cultures and new musical instruments.

Class reflections

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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December 16, 2025

Woodland School

They're always going to be a few students are a bit on the charger or more energetic side. And I usually deal with them by giving them a separate activity, or allowing them to sit out until they're ready to participate in the activity in this case. But because it was right before I know the bit more on the jittery side, but the majority were able to focus up and complete the given task for the day.

The class did an awesome job, creating helicopters out of simple materials and testing to see if they could get the helicopter to spin in a way that an actual helicopter would after the class followed my instructions closely and created their helicopters. We went outside and tested dropping the helicopters Down The Stairway to see if it would have been maintained, its flight all the way to the bottom. Mmm, the students did awesome and nearly every student was able to complete this activity.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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December 9, 2025

Woodland School

Even though the kids were jittery because it's close to December break, they were very focused when building their dragon airplanes and everyone was successfully able to build and fly the plane. They notice that if you add a paper clip to the nose or the tip of a dragon, it will actually fly a little bit of a faster because the center of gravity has shifted. Well, I said they did an awesome job.

The students did an awesome job learning about the science behind airplanes including thrust, gravity, weight, drag, and lift, and Incorporated that into building, cutting out and folding. Dragon toys, they also flew these toys at the end, they all loved it.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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December 2, 2025

Woodland School

The class went greatβ€”all teams were collaborative in creating the buildings!

The students worked in teams to build buildings as tall as they could using only paper.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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November 18, 2025

Woodland School

The class went good, and the students were respectful of presenters for the most part.

The students planned presentations with a drawing or model of a technology that could make the world a better place! They all presented as well.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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November 11, 2025

Woodland School

The class went well β€” there are occasionally a few outbursts from students but they otherwise stay on task.

The students built paper airplanes and tested them for speed and distance.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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November 4, 2025

Woodland School

The class went well β€” I realized that the students benefit from more exact instruction like to not run or leave their seats.

The students built catapults in teams and were all successful in doing so! They used spoons, popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and tape.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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October 27, 2025

Woodland School

The class improved from the past week β€” the kids stayed more in their seats. I will bring more rewards to incentivize the students to clean!

The class built structures of shelter out of only materials they could find outside - twigs, branches, bark. Many made tents as their choice with paper sides.

Junior Engineers STEM Series

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October 20, 2025

Woodland School

A lot of the students were on the noisier side, so it was difficult to watch all of them at once. However, next time I will be strict about students staying in their seats throughout the whole class.

The students broke into teams of three to build weighted bridges only out of paper.

STEM Safari Adventure Club

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October 6, 2025

Woodland School

I felt prepared for the student’s noise from their excitement and was able to help students that felt uncertain about the building process.

The students learned about earthquakes and tectonic plates. They formed teams to see which team could build the most sturdy and tall building. They all succeeded!

STEM Safari Adventure Club

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September 29, 2025

Woodland School

The students sometimes were on the louder side dude to excitement, but they were able to calm down and show their peers respect during presentations.

The students broke into teams of 4 to address the challenge: how would their safari species animals survive if they were endangered? After each team presented (along with individual presentations), the students went on a nature walk and described different species they saw outside.

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