Be an Artist Like Picasso With Clay Dough
In this ongoing course learners will use play dough to express themselves through art. They will make food representations, nature, self portraits and more. Get in touch with your inner Picasso through play dough.
Jennifer Burgard; BAEd, MA Special Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(151)
What's included
2 live meetings
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing course learners will use play dough to express themselves through art. They will make food representations, nature, self portraits and more. Get in touch with your inner Picasso through play dough. Each week we will have a theme for play. Learners will print the printables of the week and bring them to class to work on their play dough art with the group. Each learner will get the opportunity to explain what they are making, what they are adding to their mat, why they added it, what they will add next and comment on others’ work. Children learn best through play and having fun. In this I’m going class they have the opportunity to do both and meet new virtual online friends in the meantime. Themes of the week include these and much much much more. A new theme every week all year long. Self portrait Food expression Nature Holidays WHY PLAY DOUGH?? Playing with play dough helps develop cognitive skills, social and emotional skills and even language and communication skills. Play dough also develops fine motor skills. The acts of squishing, rolling, flattening, etc.. help children develop muscles used in their hands for fine motor movements useful in the future, such as holding a pencil or using scissors. So even though they think they are playing and having fun.. they are learning and preparing for the future!! 7/1-- Fourth of July 7/8- Summer 7/15-- Beach 7/22-Sea animals
Learning Goals
Following directions
Art expression
Rolling, squishing, pulling, forming of play dough
Fine motor development
Social experience
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Play-dough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
Play dough Printable of the week Avery page protectors Additional craft supplies
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
151reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi I’m Jennifer Burgard! I am a mother of 3; ages 20, 5 and 3 years old. I'm from Washington State. I'm so excited to meet all of you and welcome you to my classroom. I am a Certified Elementary Education teacher with a current and valid teaching certificate. I was a Special Education /Life Skills teacher for grades pre-k to 6th grade for 10 years. This included reading, writing, math, communication, social/emotional, daily life skills, etc. I have a BAE in Elementary Education with a Major in Reading and a Masters Degree in Special Education. I am very experienced with modifying and accommodating skills and curriculum to meet the students’ needs. I am also very good at motivating students to learn and getting them engaged. 1-1 and small group learning is my specialty.
I left the classroom in June 2019 and I now stay home and teach online and be MOM.
I have found I love being home with my children and being their very first teacher from a very young age as we learn through exploration and play. I believe children learn when they are having fun and are engaged. I do a lot with hands on toys, music, movement, play, etc. After being a special education teacher for 10 years I have found many creative ways to adapt learning to fit the learner and get them motivated.
I also enjoy hobbies such as crochet, scrapbooking, card making, etc. for over 18 years. I’m a teacher at heart and love to teach others to do what I love!
I can't wait to teach and have fun with your lovely learners; big or small!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly ($6 per class)2x per week
25 min
Completed by 82 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
1-7 learners per class
