What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
OptionalAssessment
Upon parent's requestClass Experience
Preschool Handwriting Adventures class students will have fun learning writing skills. This class is specially designed to introduce young children to the exciting world of handwriting. Through engaging activities, interactive lessons, and creative exercises, this class aims to foster essential fine motor skills and early literacy foundations. Purpose: Fine Motor Skill Development: This class focuses on improving fine motor skills, which are crucial for a child's overall development. By practicing writing and various hands-on activities, children enhance their hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Preparation for School: Preschool Handwriting Adventures prepares children for formal education by introducing them to the basics of writing. This early exposure helps ease their transition into kindergarten or preschool. Early Literacy: Learning to write is an integral part of early literacy. This class familiarizes children with letters, numbers, and simple words, laying the groundwork for reading and writing proficiency in the future. Creativity and Expression: Beyond handwriting, the class encourages creativity and self-expression through art-related activities. Children have the opportunity to draw, color, and craft, enhancing their imaginative and artistic abilities. Confidence Building: As children master the art of handwriting, they gain confidence in their abilities. This newfound confidence extends beyond the classroom and positively impacts various aspects of their lives. Here is the outline of the class: October 9: Introduction to Handwriting Introduction to writing tools: crayons, markers, and pencils. Basic strokes: straight lines and curves. Practice writing simple shapes: circles, squares, triangles. October 16: Letters of the Alphabet (Part 1) Introduction to uppercase letters A-M. Trace and practice writing each letter. Fun activities related to the letters (e.g., coloring pictures starting with these letters). October 23: Letters of the Alphabet (Part 2) Introduction to uppercase letters N-Z. Trace and practice writing each letter. More activities related to the new set of letters. October 30: Numbers and Counting Introduction to numbers 1-10. Practice writing numbers and counting objects. Number-themed games and activities. November 6: Shapes and Patterns Review basic shapes. Introduce more complex shapes like diamonds, ovals, and hearts. Create simple patterns using shapes. November 13: Colors and Writing Practice Learn about primary colors. Practice writing color names. Color recognition and coloring activities. November 20: Fine Motor Skills Fine motor skill exercises: threading beads, cutting with safety scissors. Trace and write the child's name. Craft project involving cutting and pasting. November 27: Sight Words (Part 1) Introduction to common sight words (e.g., "the," "and," "is"). Trace and practice writing sight words. Basic reading exercises using sight words. December 6: Sight Words (Part 2) Continue with more sight words. Simple sentence formation using sight words. Reading short sentences. December 13: Storytime and Writing Read a short story together. Encourage the children to write a simple sentence about the story. Artistic expression through drawing related to the story. December 20: Review and Assessment Review all letters, numbers, shapes, and sight words covered. Assessment of handwriting progress. Certificate of completion for the class. Each week should include fun and interactive activities to keep the preschoolers engaged and excited about learning handwriting. Remember to adapt the pace and activities based on the children's progress and interests. Parents are free to enroll their learner as they see fit.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
N/a
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Weekly printables will be uploaded every Sunday evening.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Grambling State University
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Calgary
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Calgary
Certified teacher
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Live Private Class
$30
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5