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Chinese New Year - The Great Zodiac Race Story Adventure

Hear a story about the Chinese zodiac animals. Then help create a story to help the zodiac animals. Please bring your favorite stuffed animal to participate in the story! *Learners will also draw or color as part of creating the story.*
Kate (ClasswithKate)
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What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to listen to a story about how the 12 Chinese animals of the zodiac were chosen! We will begin class by introducing each student and their stuffed animal.  Next, I will tell the children the story, The Great Race by Dawn Casey.  I will be sharing my screen to show storytelling images. Students will also have a chance to help create a group story about helping the zodiac animals after the great race.  The class story will include the children's stuffed animals and some dumplings.  Students can either draw a dumpling with the teacher or color a dumpling coloring page during this part of the story.

This class is designed to help the children to get a chance to develop very basic story creation and public speaking in a group.  I will be helping the students engage with and progress the story. Students are expected to be respectful of others and come ready to have fun. My hope is for everyone to participate in a way that is most comfortable to them and in a way that allows each student to get the most out of our time together. 

A coloring page will also be provided for students to color during the story or after class. To print, please select each picture from our "Classroom" page, then download and print. 

-Class may go over time-

**Policy**
Per Outschool policy, if a student is more than 10 minutes late, it will be considered a missed class and not eligible for a refund.  If no students have arrived at a class by 12 minutes after the start time I will end the class. If a student needs to cancel class, I will offer a reschedule when possible or issue a refund, as long as I am notified more than 24 hours in advance. In the case of a teacher scheduling conflict, I will offer to reschedule the class or issue a refund for the missed class. 
Thank you so much for respecting my time. :o)

Other Details

Supply List
paper, pencils, markers/crayons
 3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Book: The Great Race by Dawn Casey read from www.getepic.com Website sources: Information about Chinese New Year and zodiac animals https://www.mdis.edu.sg/blog/lunar-new-year/, https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-history.htm, www.britannica.com, www.chinesenewyear.net Activities from www.funcraftkids.com and www.cuteeasydrawings.com
Joined January, 2022
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20reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University
Hello!
My name is Kate.  I am a homeschool mom, small farm owner, herbalist, gluten-free baker, online teacher, and lover of books.  I have taught for over 20 years: home school, alternative education, small co-ops, and as a substitute in public schools. Additionally, I have taught English as a Second Language online with VIPKid and Cambly for over 6 years.  It has been amazing meeting and working with students around the world. I love getting to know each of my students and helping them learn new things in a fun way.  

All About Reading:   20 years ago, when I first began teaching reading, I was trained in the Spaulding reading method.  Spaulding is based on Orton-Gillingham and is similar to the All About Reading Program. When I was introduced to All About Reading I was hooked.  All About Reading provided the sequential layout that I loved from Spaulding in an easier layout.  I also loved the games that provided a multi-sensory experience for my students.  I love to use games when I am teaching.  I think learning should be enjoyable.  In my reading classes, we turn the All About Reading program into fun online games.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing your child in my class.

(A little about my family and philosophy:  I have two homeschool graduates and two young learners.  Throughout our homeschool journey, we learned, we grew, we did better next time, and we found success.  I believe it is important to meet children where they are.  To strengthen their weaknesses and support their strengths while having fun and encouraging them to be who they were meant to be. )

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Meets once
35 min

Completed by 27 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-8 learners per class

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