2Feet, 2Hands, 'n 10Fingers for Writing by a Certified Special Education Teacher
In these 3-week courses, students will be introduced to research-based fun and creative activities to strengthen their fine motor skills.
Diana Algarin
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(10)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Practice what you do in classAssessment
The ability to follow instructions will be the measurement of informal assessment.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
In this class, you will find some ideas and activities geared toward kids' healthy development. Based on function and occupation-centered activities, the opinions shared in this class promote the underlying skills needed for action and performance in kids. As a special education teacher with five years in the field of elementary level, I am here to promote the development of kids through play and movement to make a positive impact on kids today.
I am a certified special education teacher with a master's degree. Of the 16 years of experience working with students who needed extra attention in occupational therapy, I enjoyed working with students at the elementary level for five years. My teaching style is students oriented, based on data and informal observation.
I love teaching through playful activities. I am looking forward to implementing research-based activities to help students in this area of fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are necessary for every task that a child completes. From play to handwriting, to managing clothing fasteners, and coloring; Fine Motor Skills are needed indeed. Motor skills like pincer grasp and hand strength are essential for a child’s development and ability to use their hands in small motor movements.
Agenda, but not limited to,
Week 1 Two Days are broken down into four sections of
Day 1
1. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Day 2
3. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Cross Lines
Circle Shape
Week 2 Two Days are broken down into two sections
Day 3:
1. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Review of Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Incorporate these in scribble and ask to draw a story using the lines introduced
Clay
Day 4:
3. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Review of Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Circle
Rainbow
Week 3 Two Days
Day 5:
5. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Scissor skills
Craft
Day 6:
7. Energetic physical exercises for five minutes
Vertical Line
Horizontal Line
Finger painting ABCLearning Goals
Students will be exposed to fine motor skills with well-planned fun and short activities.
Other Details
Supply List
KIDS CRAFTS WITH ITEMS IN THE HOME Items in the home can be used in crafts Try some of these items: Paper without lines Clay Plastic food containers Clothespins Cardboard boxes Tissue Boxes Wrapping paper Post-It Notes Coffee Filters Cotton swabs Sponge Coins Tray Sand Pebbles
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
10reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Special Education
I am a retired special education teacher who taught all the basic classes from K-12. I graduated from the University of Central Florida with a master of arts in 2002. I hold a few add-on certificates, such as Braille I and 2, RESOL (ESOL and Reading), English, SS, and math K-6. I believe in high critical thinking for students who allow themselves to be trained in problem-solving in all areas. Real life is about making decisions that will lead us to success. What is success? This is defined individually. We do not want to reach mature age to realize that our decisions took us on the wrong path. The Socrates debating method was born from an inquisitive nature to question what was established in the fields of philosophy, politics, and religion. This is a way of developing the ability to think, it includes the wisdom to see what is coming before it comes. This is an impossible task for many because of the lack of knowledge. Maybe. Lack of understanding. Maybe. Definitely, lack of application. My modesty impels me to clarify that I am a human with weaknesses and fortes. Do not expect perfection. Great relationships are built on honesty and respect as a foundation. Finally, I continue teaching because once retired I discovered that once a teacher, always a teacher I will be.Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
weekly or $210 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
1-6 learners per class
