1:1 Poetry Crafts🎨: Reading, Writing, & Crafting for Young Poets
Do you love arts & crafts, reading, and creative writing? In this private 1:1 class, we will read stories that will inspire crafts created with our own special words, drawings, paintings, and cutouts! Let's explore nature, friendship, animals, space, foods, and more! What story will your craft tell?
Ms. Ashley, M.Mus | Music & Poetry Educator
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(3)
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to 1:1 Poetry Crafts: Reading, Writing, & Crafting for Young Poets! Do you love arts & crafts, reading, and creative writing? In this private 1:1 class, we will read stories that will inspire crafts created with our own special words, drawings, paintings, and cutouts! Let's explore nature, friendship, animals, space, foods, and more! What story will your craft tell? Being playful with language is a wonderful way to help students organically develop their budding poetic talents. We will discuss the day’s theme, read poems to inspire our imaginations, reflect upon our readings, and set our thoughts free through mindful free writing. Students will then create a craft using their own special, creative words! This class will provide a warm and relaxing environment for young readers and writers who are comfortable reading short stories. Discussion and reading aloud will be gently encouraged. **Important Notes: 1. Stories go beyond sight words, so please ensure that your learner will be comfortable reading, listening, and understanding stories that are more advanced. 2. This class will not focus on the technicality of poetry or creative writing, but rather nurturing a natural enjoyment for reading and self-expression through words and art. 3. Learners will be guided through the art craft step by step, but drawings and words will be left to each learner’s imagination and creative freedom. Incomplete crafts may be completed after class and shared to the teacher or classroom. See you in class! ... Class 1: Let’s Read Poems of Summer & Craft a Word-Filled SUN or FLOWER Class 2: Let’s Read Poems of Nature & Craft a Word-Filled TREE Class 3: Let’s Read Poems of Friendship & Craft a Word-Filled BRACELET Class 4: Let’s Read Poems of Night Animals & Craft a Word-Filled DREAMCATCHER Class 5: Let’s Read Poems of Winter & Craft a Word-Filled SNOW GLOBE Class 6: Let's Read Poems of Yummy Foods & Craft a Word-Filled COOKIE JAR Class 7: Let's Read Poems of Outer Space & Craft a Word-Filled GALAXY Class 8. Let's Read Poems of Colors & Craft a Word-Filled MINI BOOK Please see the ~Supply List~ section for weekly craft supplies. An ongoing, group version of this course is also available!
Learning Goals
~Develop reading comprehension skills with poetry and short stories
~Explore self-expression through free-writing
~Explore creativity with art crafting
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners will need to use safety scissors to cut their construction paper.
Supply List
~Crafting Supplies~ Every class, we will need notebook paper and a pencil for free writing. Poems of Summer - Word-filled SUN or FLOWER 1. Paper plate 2. Construction paper 3. Safety scissors 4. Glue or tape 5. Any coloring materials such as crayons, markers, or paint Poems of Nature - Word-filled TREE 1. Flowers or plants collected from outside (alternative: plant/flower drawings, faux plants/flowers) 2. Construction paper 3. Safety scissors 4. Glue or tape 5. Drawing materials to draw a tree (crayons, markers, or paint) Poems of Friendship - Word-filled BRACELET 1. Empty paper towel or toilet paper rolls (no paper left on roll) 2. Construction paper 3. Safety scissors 4. Glue 5. Any coloring materials such as crayons, markers, or paint (Optional) Glitter, sequins, confetti, or other small decorative items Poems of Night Animals - Word-filled DREAMCATCHER 1. Paper plate 2. Yarn or string 3. Tape 4. Construction papers 5. Safety scissors 6. Any coloring materials such as crayons, markers, or paint (Optional) Glitter, stickers, sequins, confetti, or other small decorative items Poems of Winter - Word-filled SNOW GLOBE 1. Paper plate 2. Construction paper 3. Plastic wrap or clear plastic plate (don’t worry if this is not available!) 4. Tape 5. Safety scissors 6. Any coloring materials such as crayons, markers, or paint (Optional) Fake snow, glitter, confetti, or other shakable items Poems of Yummy Foods - Word-filled COOKIE JAR 1. Glass jar or plastic cup 2. Construction paper 3. Safety scissors 4. Tape 5. Any coloring materials such as crayons, markers, or paint (Optional) Yarn or ribbon Poems of Outer Space - Word-filled GALAXY 1. Construction papers (Black & white or any available colors) 2. Coloring materials to paint a galaxy (paint, crayons, markers) (Optional) Glitter or sequins Poems of Colors - Word-filled MINI BOOK 1. Construction papers (White or favorite color) 2. Safety Scissors 3. Coloring materials to draw your color story
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2022
5.0
3reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from New York University
Welcome to Ms. Ashley’s Words & Sounds Classroom!
I love words & sounds! I studied Creative & Professional Writing, Children's Literature, and received a Masters in Music Theory & Composition from New York University.
I have taught music, creative writing, and English for 6+ years and have worked with children with language difficulties.
During my time at NYU, I began researching and developing music technology that promotes children’s sound cognition skills and combats difficulties in reading and speaking with the aid of sounds and music.
While a major goal in music studies and language studies is gaining technical understanding and accuracy, just as important is overcoming fear of self-expression and establishing curiosity. I wish to help your learners not only comprehend these topics, but also build confidence in their own creative voices!
Words & sounds are beautiful and exciting! Let’s explore them in class soon!Reviews
Live Private Class
$200
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
