Christmas Stories and Crafts With Jan Brett Books
This Christmas class will run twice weekly and focus on a different Jan Brett book each time
Ms. Richards - Certified Teacher B.A, B.Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(193)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
******TAKE $5 OFF TOTAL COURSE UP FRONT ------> RICHAIAIWU5 Come and celebrate Jan Brett and her amazing take on Christmas through stories and art. This class will meet twice weekly for 3 weeks and read a different story each time. Week 1: The Wild Christmas Reindeer (Day 1) and The Gingerbread Baby (day 2) Week 2: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Day 1) and The Hat (Day 2) Week 3: Who's That Knocking On Christmas Eve? (Day 1) and The Night Before Christmas (Day 2) There will be an art activity each time we meet, either a craft or painting/drawing. This is a social and interactive class where learners will be encouraged to appreciate the work of Jan Brett while practicing their communication skills within a group setting. **Please note - our final class will be held on Tuesday, December 17th for 1 hour rather than 2x 30 minutes that week***
Other Details
Supply List
Day 1: Reindeer Candy Canes - Candy cane - Red pompom - Two googly eyes - Brown pipe cleaner *Learners can have help hot gluing after class if needed Day 2: Gingerbread Babies - Gingerbread man template from classroom - Markers/crayons/pencil crayons/paint - Any decorations available **Learners can print multiple templates on one sheet if they want to do a few. I have had students in the past turn this into a sweet homemade garland by stringing a few together Week 2 Day 1: The Twelve Days of Christmas - Watercolour Tree - White paper/watercolour paper - Watercolour paints Day 2: Hat Craft - Template from classroom (this can traced onto construction paper if you would like a coloured toque. We will still be painting it and adding decorations) - Paint (+ brushes, water) - Pom Pom or something for the top of the hat (yarn cut up and wrapped looks cute) - White glue - Cotton balls (2 or 3 to be spread along the bottom of the hat) Week 3 Day 1: Polar Bear Art - Piece of newspaper - Black construction paper - White paint - Black marker - Cotton balls to paint with Day 2: Christmas tree ornament - 3 popsicle sticks (Green or painted/colored green) - Gems or pom poms to decorate - White glue - Yellow star for the top of tree - Photograph that can be cut and put in the ornament
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Jan Brett - Christmas Treasury
Joined April, 2023
5.0
193reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I am an Ontario certified Teacher with 10 years of classroom experience in the public school setting, and over 20 years of experience in various childcare settings.
I am qualified to teach Science, Math, Language Arts and Social Studies - with an additional qualification, and specialization in Kindergarten.
I believe in providing young learners with the opportunity to make connections between the material being taught and their own lived experiences.
I focus on Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in my lessons and provide well rounded classes (academic + creativity + social)
I am passionate about learner development - and my own University experience which has a strong focus on social and academic development is evident in all of my classes.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly or $60 for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-10 learners per class
