Beginner's Handwriting: Numbers 0-9 (Ongoing)

Completed by 22 learners

Ages 3-6

Live Group Class

In this ongoing class, students will learn to write 0-9 using a multisensory method. #academic

Jessica McKenna

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(476 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week

1-4 learners per class

25 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

25 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten

Beginner Level

This class is for beginning writers who know how to hold a pencil correctly, but have no experience writing numbers. I have been trained in the award-winning Handwriting Without Tears method of handwriting and will use a similar philosophy to teach students how to write the numbers 0-9. My multisensory approach to handwriting is more than practicing with paper and pencil. Other writing instruments and materials are used as well.

First, I will introduce the number and demonstrate how it is formed. The demonstration will include which shapes are used to form the number--lines or curves--as well as the order in which each stroke should be written. Next, we will form the numbers using playdough. Then, we will use a dry erase board and dry erase marker to form the numbers. Finally, we will practice writing the numbers on paper using a crayon or marker. A sentence strip or strip of writing paper with lines works best for this task, but a full piece of paper can be used as well. 

Each week we will learn two numbers as per the schedule below. Because this is an ongoing class, we will loop around and continue to rotate through this schedule upon completion of all the numbers.

The schedule we follow is

5/12 0 and 1
5/19 2 and 3
5/26 4 and 5
6/2 6 and 7
6/9 8 and 9

#academic

Learning Goals

Students will learn to write the numbers 0-9.

Other Details

Supply List

playdough, a chalkboard and piece of chalk or a dry erase board and dry erase marker, a sentence strip or piece of paper, a crayon or pencil, a small piece of sponge (if using the chalkboard), a paper towel or piece of cloth

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Jessica McKenna

Joined September, 2020

4.9

476reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

New Jersey Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in English from Rutgers College

Hello! I'm Jessica McKenna. I have a love of learning and enjoy bringing that passion to the classroom. My goal is to inspire your child to be passionate about learning as well. 

I have 20 years of teaching experience both in-person and online. My journey teaching on Outschool began in April 2020 and I have been lucky enough to work with learners from all but one continent. In addition to my years teaching on this platform, I have also worked with children ages 3-13 in a variety of in-person capacities, including as a teacher, as a curriculum specialist, and the director of an early education center. I have been the educator of adults as well as children and have had the opportunity to teach other professionals on a wide range of topics including Foundations of Early Education and Positive Guidance in the Classroom.

I have my Bachelor’s Degree in both Art History and English from Rutgers University and am certified to teach Kindergarten through 5th Grade. I am also trained in the Handwriting Without Tears approach to learning print and cursive penmanship and base my handwriting classes and tutoring around this program. Even with the ability to use technology to communicate, I believe that handwriting is an important, basic life skill that should not go unlearned. Cooking is another basic skill that is important, and it offers the opportunity to practice other subjects, most notably math, reading, and science. 

My aforementioned love of learning lends itself to my being a life-long learner. I frequently participate in professional development and educational experiences, such as Integrated STEM and Working with Diverse Learners.

When I'm not in the virtual classroom or reading Jane Austen, I enjoy traveling, cooking, and spoiling my cats.