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4th & 5th Summer Reading Book Club - From an Idea to Lego Book - FLEX
#academic If your learner loves LEGO, inventions, or history, this book club is the perfect fit for them! In this 7 week FLEX class, we will read and discuss chapters from the book, From an Idea to Lego, and learn about the history of Lego!
8-12
year olds
1-10
learners per class
$40
Charged upfront
$6 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 7 weeks
No live meetings
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Description
Class Experience
Students will improve their reading comprehension abilities including reading responses and making inferences. Students will learn the history of Lego and be exposed to a variety of nonfiction text features.
Mrs. Blake graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Following graduation, Mrs. Blake earned her Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. While earning her degrees, Mrs. Blake was a substitute teacher for a variety of grades and a personal nanny for a family. After completion of both degrees, Mrs. Blake became a Texas certified teacher and ESL teacher. She has taught for over 6 years in the classroom in 3rd and 4th grade as well as tutoring for 10+ years grades PreK through 6th. Mrs. Blake has served on curriculum writing teams, leadership committees, and engages often in professional development to improve teaching abilities and learn best practices. Currently, Mrs. Blake is an in person homeschool cohort teacher for grades 1-4, teaches virtually, and is a private tutor. With ample time spent in the classroom and working with students, Mrs. Blake has a wealth of knowledge for teaching students and helping them grow.
Students will read the assigned pages each week and complete the activities that correspond with the week's reading.
-Learners will need a copy of the book, From an Idea to Lego -Students can print the assignments or complete them digitally.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
-Parents may need to assist students with navigating to external websites or printing for comprehension checks, as needed. -Kahoot will be used to comprehension and vocabulary activities: no account is needed for this. -Google Form will be utilized for comprehension checks: no account is needed for this as email addresses won't be collected. -Google Slides will be utilized for teaching purposes during instructional videos or self-paced lessons. -Youtube will be utilized during instructional pre-recorded videos. Students will use the links provided to watch my teaching each week.
Learners will need to have a copy of the book, From an Idea to Lego. The book is available at bookstores, libraries, and to purchase online.