What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this lighthearted 4 meeting discussion based book club young learners will study The Rainstorm Brainstorm by Valerie Tripp from the American Girl Wellie Wishers series along with peers in order to promote friendship, social interaction, emotional intelligence, understanding of the natural world and creativity. Each week we will summarize and discuss a portion of the book using a pictorial plot line in class and complete a related learning activity or craft. Learners are invited to bring their doll friends along with them to class each week to join in the fun if they would like to. All learners will need a copy of The Rainstorm Brainstorm for their own personal use so that they are able to read the required book chapters at home with an adult prior to class in order to participate in the learning sessions. Learners will also need arts and craft supplies listed in the materials section of the class in order to complete some upcycling crafting activities. A detailed list of weekly activities will be provided in a course syllabus upon enrollment. It also is available upon request. Week 1: Learners will read chapters 1 and 2 of The Rainstorm Brainstorm at home with an adult prior to class. In class we will summarize the chapter through group discussion and creating a pictorial time/plot line together. Please see course syllabus for activities and crafts. Week 2: Learners will read chapter 3 of The Rainstorm Brainstorm at home with an adult prior to class. In class we will summarize the chapters through group discussion and continuing to create a pictorial time/plot line together. Please see course syllabus for activities and crafts. Week 3: Learners will read chapters 4 and 5 of The Rainstorm Brainstorm at home with an adult prior to class. In class we will summarize the chapter through group discussion and continue creating a pictorial time/plot line together. Please see course syllabus for activities and crafts. Week 4: Learners will read chapters 6 The Rainstorm Brainstorm at home with an adult prior to class. In class we will summarize the chapters through group discussion and continue creating a pictorial time/ plot line together. Please see course syllabus for activities and crafts. I have received permission from American Girl to study this book. I am not affiliated with the American Girl brand, the creators or the publishers of this book.
Learning Goals
Learners will come away from this class with knowledge of the Wellie Wishers book series and characters. They will gain an understanding of the natural world through studying seasons. They will practice artistic and creative skills through crafting. They will also strengthen social and emotional skills by exploring ideas and feelings in a supportive teacher led group setting. They will gain problem solving skills by learning about sustainability, upcycling and recycling.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Wellie Wisher Book series is specifically written to support early elementary age girls in developing social and emotional intelligence through friendships in supportive environments and therefore is best for learners ages 5 through 9.
We may use scissors in craft time.
Supply List
Week 1: Find a recyclable item to bring to class for discussion Week 2: Bring a box to class filled with “tomorrow items” as covered in chapters 1 and 2. Please also bring a pencil and paper to sketch what the items might be used for. Week 3: Bring an 8 and 1/2 by 11 piece of colored card stock, stickers, markers, a ribbon and a hole punch to class in order to make a ruler book mark. Week 4: Bring an old plastic container, foam sheets, scissors, tacky or helmar glue, tape, 2 google eye, and stickers to class along with items from your tomorrow box that you want to use to make an animal planter.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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