ABC, Read, Write and Draw With Me! Monday/Thursday Class
This is an ongoing reading, writing, and drawing class that meets on Monday and Thursday.
Dru A Driver, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekAssessment
Parents are always welcome to request an informal assessment of their children's progress.Class Experience
We will meet two days a week to write simple sentences and illustrate what we write and read in this ongoing class. This class is excellent for those students who are learning to read and write simple sight words such as "the, and, on, it, my, to, go, here," and simple CVC/CVCe words such as "ran, run, had, came, come, mole, kite, cute," etc. I will be using flashcards, props, and puppets to reinforce these English language arts concepts. There will be times when we Screen Share through OutSchool and Google Slides. Learners will be applying phonics to decode words. I emphasize correct letter formation when we practice writing the words. Students will learn sight words, write and read sentences, and have a fun time drawing to illustrate their writings. Students will need drawing paper, pencils, crayons or markers. Below is the tentative schedule and a list of tentative themes. Different words are presented each cycle. Beginning March 6 WEEK 6 THEME: Words ending with Y Beginning March 13 WEEK 7 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning March 20 WEEK 8 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning March 27 WEEK 9 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning April 3 WEEK 10 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning April 10 WEEK 11 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning April 17 WEEK 12 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Beginning April 24 WEEK 13 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning May 1 WEEK 14 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning May 8 WEEK 15 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning May 15 WEEK 16 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning May 22 WEEK 17 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning May 29 WEEK 18 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Beginning June WEEK 19 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning June 5 WEEK 20 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning June 12 WEEK 21 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning June 19 WEEK 22 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning June 26 WEEK 23 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning July 3 WEEK 24 THEME: Words ending with Y Words Beginning July 10 WEEK 25 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning July 17 WEEK 26 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning July 24 WEEK 27 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning July 31 WEEK 28 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning August 7 WEEK 29 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning August 14 WEEK 30 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Beginning August 21 WEEK 31 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning August 28 WEEK 32 THEME: Short and Long E words
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
Students will need unlined drawing paper, pencils, crayons, markers.
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
$20
weekly ($10 per class)2x per week
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-8
1-6 learners per class
