ABC, Literally Learning Words, Draw With Me!
In this course students will explore CVC, CVCe and other simple words through creative arts. Students will be given the opportunity to learn to read simple words.
Dru A Driver, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students may, from-time-to-time, be asked to think about a specific word and be ready to share the word and meaning with classmates.Assessment
Students will be assessed informally.Class Experience
Students will learn to use their fine and gross motor skills through creative activities that incorporate words. The focus will be a different CVC/CVCe/CVCC/CCVC words each day. Examples of words include, "cat/dog/bird/cake/." Thirty-two words will be introduced in all and there is no particular order that they will be learned. Approximately five minutes at the beginning of the class will be devoted to introductions and warm-up exercises that will include songs, movements and pictures. Approximately twenty minutes will be utilized for creating art using a different word each day as the focus of the lesson. Five to eight minutes at the end of the lesson will be devoted to wrap-up of the lesson and will include conversation and discussion about the word/art. Students will need the proper materials for each class. A list is attached for parents to download. There will be times when we Screen Share through OutSchool, Google Slides.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to use their fine motor skills, their upper-body gross motor skills and they will use their creative ability to illustrate and color the word introduced. Students will become familiar with the word and have the opportunity to say it, spell it and write it. At least thirty-two words will be introduced and the words will include consonant/vowel/consonant words, consonant/vowel/consonant/consonant words, consonant/vowel/consonant/vowel (e) words, and other simple words. The lessons included in this class are designed so that the student may enter at lesson one, two, three, or enter at any lesson without feeling "behind."
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be times that we may be using Google Slides to present materials that are relevant to the lesson. For example, if we are on a lesson that has to do with the letters of the alphabet, or words that begin with certain vowels, I may use Screen Share to present pictures or words on Google Slides that go along with the lesson. Google Slides will only be used during screen sharing in class.
Supply List
I have included a picture in the attachments that shows the necessary supplies for this class. Parents who want their child to get the full benefit of this class will need to purchase and organize the supplies on the list. 1. crayons 2. safety scissors 3. loose printing paper used for cutting exercises 4. drawing paper to use for writing and coloring 5. glue, tape, or glue stick. A glue stick seems to be the most convenient and the least messy. 6. a pencil and eraser 7, a small white board and dry erase marker for writing
7 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
59reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from East Texas State University
Hello moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caretakers, and learners! I'm Dru Driver, M.Ed.
I love teaching!
Pre-k and kindergarten are where it all begins, and that's where I started. I taught kindergarten and pre-k for fifteen years before going into counseling. I have had extensive training in identifying dyslexia. I offer classes where young children learn letters and sounds through a motor-tactile experience. I hold certifications in ESL (English as a Second Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language). I have been teaching online ESL/TESOL classes since 2019.
I began counseling pre-k through 12 grades in 1996. I have taught PK-12th various activities and skills that range from leadership to exploring career programs of study. My counseling experiences have also included occasions where we dealt with grief.
I love animals of all kinds, and I am also a professional dog groomer.
Interacting with nature and taking pictures of wildlife is a passion I have had since I was a small child. I have had many experiences caring for and raising wildlife. I have successfully raised baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, and beavers.
I am certified to teach art in Texas, and I offer classes such as basic drawing and painting for beginning learners and art appreciation for all levels. Art is an area where children can explore their creative sides and deepest emotions. Often, art is a way for children to express themselves when they know no other way.
I have four children who are now grown, and they are all successful in their chosen professions.
I have found that being caring, artistic, and creative has enhanced my abilities to help others. I love teaching, and in my world, there is nothing more magical or miraculous than seeing children learning new skills. Learning is a lifelong endeavor for me, and I try to instill a love of learning in all my students. When you find what children love, you can teach them anything!
I love teaching! I look forward to your child joining the fun!
My degrees and certifications include:
Master of Education
Bachelor of Science
Associates of Arts
Art (EC-12)
ESL (EC-12)
Counseling (PK-12)
Vocational Counseling (6-12)
Early Childhood (PK-K)
Elementary (1-8)
Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
weekly ($10 per class)4x per week
30 min
Completed by 83 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-4 learners per class
