What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Beginner Level
In this engaging and supportive writing class, learners will have the opportunity to expand their imaginations, stretch their thinking, share their ideas, and improve their writing skills. Even if your child isn’t ready to write independently or needs some support to put words on paper, this class is designed to support your child’s efforts and build their skills. Here’s what you can expect: 1. Weekly Writing Projects: Each week, we will create a new writing project. We'll start with simple writing activities that focus on words, move on to phrases and sentences, and move on to longer writing projects. We will write poetry, instructions, opinion pieces, and stories. 2. Artistic Accompaniments: Writing isn’t the only focus here! There will also be time for drawing or coloring a picture to go along with the writing. 3. Printable Template: For each class, I’ll provide a printable template for writing and drawing. If you don’t have access to a printer, blank paper will work just as well. 4. Collaborative & Supportive Learning: I’ll start each class by introducing the project and showing examples. We will then brainstorm and share ideas for our own projects. As we work on our own projects, I will model the writing process, help spell tricky words, and offer my input. For those who are not yet able to write independently, I will invite them to share their ideas with me, and I will do the writing. 5. Inclusive Environment: Neurodiverse learners are warmly welcomed. I’ll meet each learner where they are, tailoring my approach to their unique needs. Please reach out to me if you want to discuss your child’s individual learning style. 6. Microphone Etiquette: I welcome and encourage conversation during class! Learner microphones will rarely be muted. Only if background noises interfere with the class experience will I gently request muting. 7. Parental Support: Parents, feel free to stay nearby if your child needs assistance. However, allow me to guide and support them during class. 8. Questions and Concerns: If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to ensure a positive learning journey for everyone. Here are the weekly topics: September 2024-June 2025 Dates and Topics: Poems & Lists (Working with Words) Week of Sept 2 Handprint Poem Week of Sept 8 All About Me Poem Week of Sept 15 Five Senses Poem #1 Week of Sept 22 Shape Poems Week of Sept 29 Favorite Things Week of Oct 6 Seasons Poem Week of Oct 13 Color Poetry Week of Oct 20 Rhyme Time Week of Oct 27 Acrostic Poetry Week of Nov 3 Animal Acrostic Poetry Writing Phrases & Sentences: Week of Nov 10 If I Was an Animal Week of Nov 17 I Wish Week of Nov 24 Fives Senses #2 Week of Dec. 1 Alliterative Sentences Week of Dec 8 The Important Thing Week of Dec 15 Exploring Similes No classes during the last 2 weeks of December Week of Jan 5 I Would Never Week of Jan 12 Five W Sentences Week of Jan 19 Sentence Stretching Week of Jan 26 Can You Imagine? Writing Instructions: Week of Feb 2 How to Climb a Tree or Brush Your Teeth Week of Feb 9 How to Make Pancakes, Popcorn, or Cookies Opinion Writing: Week of Feb 16 The Best Part of Me Poem Week of Feb 23 What Do You Like Better? Week of Mar 2 My Favorite Animal Week of Mar 9 I When I Grow Up 2 Week Spring Break - No classes week of Mar 16 and 23 Story Writing: Week of Mar 30 What Happened Next? Week of April 6 A New Ending Week of April 13 Story Mapping (Character, Setting, Problem, Solution) Week of April 20 Story Outline (Beginning, Middle, End) Week of April 27 Story Writing (Putting it all Together) Week of May 4 Comic Strip Writing Week of May 11 Fairy Tale Writing Week of May 18 Picture Prompt Story Week of May 25 All About Mom or Dad Week of June 1 Letter Writing
Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice different types of writing and gain confidence to express their own ideas through words and drawing.
Other Details
Learning Needs
All learners welcome! I am happy to differentiate the material in a wide variety of ways to support different learning needs. I allow for learners to express themselves in ways that help them participate to the best of their abilities.
Supply List
A one page hand out will be provided for each class. Learners will also need a pencil for writing and drawing and crayons of pencil crayons for coloring their illustrations. Blank paper is also welcome.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an experienced early childhood educator, literacy teacher, and science educator. For the last 10 years, I have been helping young children gain confidence by developing their knowledge, skills, and ability to express themselves creatively through writing and drawing.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
3-6 learners per class