Handwriting Helpers: Learning to Form Letters Correctly
In this 8 week class, students will work on learning to form printed letters correctly. #superstar
Maria, M.Ed.
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5.0
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What's included
8 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each student will be expected to practice the letters we are working on between classes. This will help develop the fine motor skills needed for writing as well as help them improve their handwriting skills.Assessment
The students will be assessed informally based on the formation of the letters we are working on for the week.Class Experience
During this 8 lesson class, students will learn how to write each letter of the American English alphabet, both capital and lower case. 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 in order 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. 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. ***I do not cancel classes for low enrollments.
Learning Goals
Week 1: We will work on the letters i, l, h, r, t, I, L, R, and H
Week 2: We will work on the letters k, b, d, p, q, K, B, D, P, and review the previously learned letters
Week 3: We will work on the letters c, a, o, g, j, C, A, O, J and review the previously learned letters
Week 4: We will work on the letters n, m, u, v, w, N, M, V and review the previously learned letters
Week 5: We will work on the letters e, f, s, x, y, E, S, X, Y and review the previously learned letters
Week 6: We will work on the letters T, Q, G, Z, F, U, W and review the previously learned letters
Week 7: We will use the letters to form words.
Week 8: We will use the letters to form sentences. Students will practice writing pangrams, which are sentences that use all of the letters of the alphabet.
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
Students will be encouraged to talk with each other and come up with some of the topics of conversations.
Pre-Requisites
The learner should be able to hold a pencil.
Supply List
Primary paper Pencil Eraser Smile
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
There are no outside sources being used for this class. The annotation tool that is found in the Outschool classroom will be used.
Joined August, 2020
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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 Art and STEAM for grades K-5.Reviews
Live Group Class
$70
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
25 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-2 learners per class
