On July 16th, AYLUS volunteers resumed their summer dance lessons but this time at Anna, one of the other teachers, house.  This week both the beginner and intermediate class got to work on a new song of their choice. The 5-6 class worked on Forever, a sharp yet elegant dance, while the 6-7 class worked on […]

On July 12th, AYLUS volunteers resumed their summer dance lessons at Abigail, one of the teachers, house. The class started with the usual stretch and warm up routine. The beginner class continued to work on and clean ABCD. The teachers taught a new part of the dance step by step for a better understanding of the […]

On Tuesday, July 2nd, AYLUS volunteers resumed their summer dance lessons at the community library.  The lesson started with a simple stretch routine. They then moved on to cleaning ABCD, the dance from the week before. After a quick snack and water break, the intermediate class started. The students worked on a new song, called Armageddon. […]

On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Roger Cui hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. We taught a variety of students ranging from beginners to advanced players through puzzles and practicing against other students. The students were introduced to many tactical aspects of the game such as the fork, pin, skewer, […]

On July 27, 2024, Aylus Pearland successfully hosted an inspiring art class at Pearland Westside Library, aimed at engaging community children in creative activities. The event was thoughtfully organized and led by two dedicated volunteers from Aylus Pearland, who brought enthusiasm and expertise to the session. The primary goal of the class was to teach […]

On July 25, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program. In the morning, the volunteers helped with a cooking class, and in the afternoon, they assisted participants in creating memory boards. Volunteers: Selena Zhang (6.5 hrs) Sarah Zhang (6.5 hrs) Daniel Zhang (6.5 hrs) Zoey Dou (6.5 hrs)

On July 24, 2024, Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming session for adults with special needs at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston. Seven participants enjoyed the lesson, which began with a review of previous material. They then drummed along to a song and played the “Red, Yellow, Green” game. Later, participants took turns leading a pattern while […]

On July 24, 2024, volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program. In the morning, they supported the center’s instructors with a Chinese class and a computer skill class. In the afternoon, they led a discussion on dinosaurs, teaching the participants about different types of dinosaurs and their habitats. Following this, the […]

On July 23, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program. In the morning, they supported the center’s instructors with an exercise class and a life skills class. In the afternoon, they led a discussion on the Chinese Zodiac, helping the participants identify their own zodiac signs. Following this, the […]

On July 20th, at the West Pearland Library, four members of the AYLUS Pearland branch continued their mission of inspiring and guiding young talents (ages 3-13) in the Pearland community. The focus of the class was on creating defined shapes with simple lines and vibrant colors, with the chosen subjects being koi fish and a […]

On July 13th, AYLUS Pearland provided an art lesson for the community’s kids at the West Pearland Library. After the students voted to draw an image of a cat and a dog standing next to each other, Iris Yang led the students in building proper techniques and studying the image so that they could draw […]

In the evening of July 20, 2024, the AYLUS robotics class was hosted in the Old Pearland Library with 7 students and 6 AYLUS teachers attending it. The students were split into 2 groups of 3 and 4 and were given a Spike Prime set to use. 6 blocks were made and the students’ assignment was to detect the color and push […]

In the early morning of July 20, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at the Pearland Recreation Center to organize a fundraiser for the city’s second inclusive park. They set up a booth to sell twist balloons, offer face painting, and distribute stickers, backpacks, and protein shake containers donated by a warehouse. In exchange for a […]

n the afternoon of July 18, 2024,  the AYLUS robotics class was hosted in the Hua Xia Chinese School with 6 students and 3 AYLUS teachers attending it. The students were split into 2 groups of 3 and were given a Spike Prime set to use. One of the teachers had created a maze of green, red, and blue stripes. The students were […]

On July 20, 2024, the Pearland Branch showcased their commitment to inclusivity by actively participating in the SMILE Katy Inclusive Play & Learn event (#10) in Katy. Volunteers from AYLUS Pearland facilitated the attendance of special needs individuals from Pearland, ensuring they could join the festivities. During the event, the volunteers engaged participants in a […]

 On July 19, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program. In the morning, volunteers helped the center instructors with an exercise class and a Chinese pinyin class. In the afternoon, they organized a mini market for participants to practice real-world living skills, such as counting money, bargaining, budgeting before […]

On July 18, 2024, Pearland volunteers taught a bucket drumming session to teens with special needs at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland. Seven participants enjoyed the lesson, which began with a review of previous material. They then drummed along to a song and played the “Red, Yellow, Green” game. Toward the end, each participant took turns leading […]

In the afternoon of July 20, 2024, volunteers organized a fundraising event at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice block party. Volunteers set up an interactive stand offering face painting, balloon art, and sticker sales for visitors’ enjoyment. Skilled young artists adorned children’s faces with vibrant flowers, rainbows, and various animals, bringing joy to both youngsters and their […]

On the evening of July 16th, 2024, the 7th AYLUS robotics class was hosted in the West Pearland public library with 6 students and 5 AYLUS teachers attending it. The students were split into 2 groups of 3 each and were given a Spike Prime set to use. The teachers used their coding knowledge to teach the kids how to […]

On July 17, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day habilitation program. The volunteers helped the center instructors with a life skills class, a computer class, and two art classes, culminating in the completion of an acrylic painting.  Volunteers: Erica Gao (7 hrs), Zoey Dou (7 hrs)