Fingerpainting the Alphabet: A Beginning Letter/Sound Art Class
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is an Art and Sensory based letter learning class designed to help young learners learn not only the alphabet but also be exposed to new vocabulary. It is designed for both Native and Non native speakers who wish to work on letter/sound activities. Each week learners will learn a new letter/sound and will create a new finger paint design. During class you can expect learners to be guided through the following activities. 1. An introduction to the letter of the day. Practice the sound and learn a few words that start with this letter. 2. Trace or make the letters using sensory tools, pencil or paper. 3. Mini fingerprint art project based on the letter of the day. This is an ongoing class meaning learners can join at any time. The class will work through a different letter of the Alphabet each class. You may join anytime. A printable page for each art project will be provided. I recommend paint sticks because they are less mess and easy for little hands to use to paint. Any type of finger paint will suffice. I will also show learners how to practice making the letter with items like salt, sugar, wiki sticks, pencil or paper. The sample ongoing Schedule will be as follows. We will follow the Montessori introduction of letters/sounds Week 1 of Jan 31- Letter S Week 2 of Feb 7- Letter M Week 3 of Feb 14- Letter T Week 4 of Feb 21nd- Letter A Week 5 of Feb 28th- P Week 6 of March 7th- F So on..
Learning Goals
Students will be exposed to letter/sound vocabulary
Students will practice formation of letters with sensory tools
Students will make a fingerprint painting based on the letter of the day
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Children may need assistance with opening/ using finger paint. Napkins and wipes will be helpful to have on hand nearby.
Supply List
sand, salt sugar, or flour in a small container or plate to draw letters in Pipe cleaners to form letters Finger paint or paint sticks Markers, crayons Class hand out small toy car or similar to drive on the letter
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
9 Teaching Certificates
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Illinois Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Carthage College
I am a National Board certified Bilingual teacher with Certifications across multiple states and grade levels. I have taught both virtually and in person since 2002 including grades PK-12. I have taught early learners as an ESL English and Bilingual Reading Teacher to PK- 3rd grade and am trained in early guided reading techniques.
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Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
3-5 learners per class