$1
per classFilter Play- Exploring Filters, Emojis, and Annotation Tools
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 4-7
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-8 learners per class
25 min
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Zoom is full of fun bells and whistles that can be used to enhance learning and engagement. In this class we will explore all of the different Zoom features and practice locating and using them. More experienced students will have the opportunity to share their knowledge and assist their peers. We will have fun learning to chat and playing with the different filters, emojis, and annotation. Finally, we will discuss how these features can also be distracting to the instructor and others. Students will learn Zoom etiquette and practice virtual manners! Like all of my classes, we will begin with a welcoming poem, mindful breath and greetings. The instructor will facilitate friendly communication between the students. Children will be encouraged to support and compliment one another. We will end our time together with a final big breath, goodbye verse, and positive affirmation. Get $5 off my class "Filter Play- Exploring Filters, Emojis, and Annotation Tools" with coupon code RYSZKZOOMPLAY5 until May 19, 2023. Get started at https://outschool.com/classes/filter-play-exploring-filters-emojis-and-annotation-tools-vuvH7eSd and enter the coupon code at checkout. See you soon!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code FRIENSPRINGFUN10 until Mar 23, 2025. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/noraryszka-yahoo-com and enter the coupon code at checkout.
Welcome to The Friendly Forest School!
I come to you with a wealth of knowledge, classroom experience, and a passion for teaching young children though play.
My classes follow a Waldorf-inspired approach that focuses on the holistic development of children, ensuring that academic skills are nurtured in an engaging and imaginative manner.
A predictable peaceful rhythm, delightful melodies, American Sign Language, and captivating tales (often set in the Friendly Forest) infuse every lesson, making learning a joyful exploration!I
By embracing the ebb and flow of nature's cycles, my goal is to help children feel grounded, secure, and ready to absorb knowledge with open hearts and curious minds.
ABOUT ME:
My journey in education began in the summer of 2001 with an internship in Early Childhood Education at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. After earning my Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University, I worked as a social worker and case manager for young children in LaPorte, Indiana.
I later moved to Phoenix, AZ, where I transitioned into Special Education, working as an in-home therapist for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My focus was on developing expressive language through American Sign Language, as well as supporting the whole child through sensory integration and positive behavior strategies. In 2005, I was honored to be named Arizona’s "Caregiver of the Year" by the Governor.
In 2006, I earned my Master’s Degree in Special Education and began teaching in a K-6 self-contained classroom. During this time, I developed an award-winning, school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support program rooted in peace and mindfulness. For this work, I received the "You Make a Difference" award from the Osborn School District.
My daughter, Eleanor, was born in 2010, and in 2013, I left the classroom to focus on motherhood full-time. That same year, my youngest daughter, Annalise, was born. During this time, I embraced Waldorf philosophies at home and began homeschooling using Waldorf and Montessori-inspired methods.
In 2017, I founded my own Early Childhood Center, Let’s Play Learning, which provided a developmentally appropriate curriculum centered on the belief that young children learn best through hands-on exploration of the natural world, a thoughtfully prepared environment, and nurturing guidance from both caregivers and skilled educators. When the pandemic began, I transitioned to teaching online—a shift I have come to love!
In my classes, I strive to cultivate a culture of peace and mindfulness, integrating academic learning with nature, imaginative play, storytelling, and artistic expression.
Today, I live with my family just five minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
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