Christmas Reading, Book-Based Game & After-Class Craft
Countdown to Christmas is an ongoing "party" full of holiday magic! We'll read funny & imaginative holiday tales, play book-related games, and start an after-class activity that will keep the holiday cheer going until we meet again.
Ms. Ganley, M.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework includes reading directions to follow a craft activity, puzzle, or recipe related to the Christmas "theme" of the week: Elves, Snowmen, Santa, Reindeer, etc.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Countdown to Christmas through stories, games, and art. This class will meet twice weekly and read a different story each time. Join any time and make this holiday season extra special! Week of Tuesday, December 5 📖 Read aloud: "Memoirs of an Elf" by Devin Scillian ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: Stand-up Christmas Tree Craft Thursday 📖 Read aloud: Student Choice "How to Catch an Elf" by Adam Wallace OR "There's an Elf in Your Book" by Tom Fletcher ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: Cute Elf Craft (save "tp" rolls for this craft!) Week of Tuesday, December 12 📖 Read aloud: "Santa's Stuck" by Rhonda Gowler Greene OR “How to Catch a Snowman” by Adam Wallace ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: Santa Craft Thursday 📖 Read aloud: Student Choice "The Christmas Selfie Contest" by Rosie Greening and Clare Fennel OR "I'm the Grinch" by Dennis R. Shealy and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" by Dr. Seuss ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: Week of Tuesday, December 19 - Student Choice 📖 Read aloud: Student Choice “Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg OR "The Great Reindeer Rebellion" by Lisa Trumbauer ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: Thursday 📖 Read aloud: “The Night BEFORE, the Night Before Christmas” by Natasha Wing The Night Before Christmas by Clement Moore ❄️ Book-based Kahoot or BLOOKET Game 🎅After-class activity: ** FLEX Version link: https://outschool.com/classes/christmas-countdown-celebrate-the-season-with-christmas-crafts-stories-flex-qRklqxLk
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Certified Standard Secondary Education (6 -12th)
Highly Qualified English, ESL Endorsed
Certified Standard Career and Technical Education and Training - Education Professions
Certified Standard Elementary Education (1 - 8th)
Approved Areas: English as a Second Language K - 12, Middle Grades 5 - 9
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Adjunct Faculty
· Introduction to Education, EDU 221
· Cultural Diversity, EDU 230
· Children's Literature, EDU 291
· The Art of Storytelling, EDU 292
Educators Academy Presenter: Teaching Elementary Writing
Adjunct Faculty for Continuing Education
TESL/ESL Instructional and Assessment Methods
Foundations of Instruction, Advanced SEI MethodsReviews
Live Group Class
$25
weekly ($13 per class)2x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-8 learners per class
