What's included
8 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Practice sheets will be shared upon request. Students will be asked to practice letters between classes.Assessment
The students will be assessed informally based on the formation of the letters we are working on for the week. The informal assessments will be used to create the word lists that will be practiced in the later lessons as well as guide the instruction during each class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
During this 2 week class, students will learn how to write each letter of the American English alphabet, both capital and lowercase. We will work on letter formation and spacing. We will then go on to use those letters in words. Each lesson will include a demonstration as well as time to practice. Students will be required to spend time between classes practicing what they have learned to help them form the letters correctly. The main focus of this class will be the mechanics of printing letters. Each student will be encouraged to submit their work for more individualized feedback regarding their handwriting to help them improve their writing. The class will follow the following format: Greetings Getting to know each other/Tell me one great thing about your week Demonstration of the letters we are working on Practice time Feedback time Revision time Students will be encouraged to talk about what went well with their writing. My teaching style is informal. I will do a demonstration of how to form each of the letters we are working on for the week. Then, I will ask students to share their work as they practice so that feedback can be given. I focus on positive approximations to help guide improvements. There is no prior knowledge or experience needed as this is a class for beginning handwriting. ***The class may run a little over depending on the amount of time it takes each learner to practice each letter.
Learning Goals
The learners will learn the correct formation for the letters i, l, h, r, t, I, L, R, and H.
The learners will learn the correct formation for the letters k, b, d, p, q, K, B, D, P, and review the previously learned letters
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Line Letters
We will work on the letters i, l, h, r, t, I, L, R, and H.
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Tricky Letters
We will work on the letters k, b, d, p, q, K, B, D, P, and review the previously learned letters.
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Curved Letters
We will work on the letters c, a, o, g, j, C, A, O, J and review the previously learned letters.
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Letters With Hills
We will work on the letters n, m, u, v, w, N, M, V and review the previously learned letters.
25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Support and feedback are individualized to meet the learner's needs. This includes using the materials that the learner can use as well as breaking the formation of each letter down into smaller steps.
Parental Guidance
The students will determine some of the topics of conversation as we move through the lessons.
Pre-Requisites
The learner should be able to hold a pencil.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Special Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Georgia College (now Georgia College and State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Georgia Southern College (now Georgia Southern University
I have been an educator for over 33 years. During this time, I have taught all academic areas including Handwriting, Cursive Writing, Art, and STEAM for grades K-5.
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Live Group Course
$30
weekly or $60 for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-2 learners per class