Fun With Wikki Stix - Square Shapes! (One-Time Class)

Fun With Wikki Stix - Square Shapes! (One-Time Class)

This virtual class for ages 4-8 will meet 1 time, for thirty minutes. We will use wax sticks to create fun, two dimensional, geometric square shapes. 

Note: Please see the Supply List for the required supplies you will need, including your own set of Wikki Stix. 
*Learners may re-use / recycle older Wikki Stix if you have them. 

In this fun-filled class that combines math and art, students will develop their creativity and eye-hand coordination as they manipulate wax sticks to create a variety of square geometric shapes in different colors, sizes, and designs. They will also practice finger dexterity while they "work". But it will feel more like play than work. They will explore different concepts about squares, such as angles, straight lines, and 4 equal sides as they use wax sticks to design their polygons for their arts and crafts project. It will be a fun time for them to learn by doing a hands-on activity. As they design their project, I will demonstrate with my own wax sticks how to use them to create their picture. And they will have some opportunity to socialize while they create. 

This is a participation class where learners can get involved and be creative. During this online learning experience, students will be engaged in hands on activities that spark curiosity and artistic skills. By the end of the class, students will have learned how to create square shapes in several different designs, sizes, and colors and how to incorporate those shapes into their own art and craft project using colorful wax sticks to form a picture. They will learn about how to form a picture with these materials. They will be able to identify some basic geometric square shapes. 

I will be using a variety of modalities to accommodate a variety of learning styles. For example, I will address auditory learning by speaking about concepts, visual by showing illustrations and demonstrating how to create the picture, and tactile by having students use their hands to form the shapes and make the picture. This small, online course is a great addition to any homeschool program for preschoolers and it helps to prepare learners for Kindergarten through Second Grade.  

We will cover how to use the materials in various colors to make shapes and designs. 

We will cover the concepts for a square shape and talk about how to make it in different sizes and designs. Other topics addressed will be straight lines, corners, and angles. We will also talk about how to combine shapes to make another picture.  

I’m so excited to meet your child and start this new adventure with them!