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Learn Letter Formation for Lowercase- Handwriting Without Tears- With an OT

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Ages 4-6
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This class is 7-weeks long and meets once a week. We practice letter formation for groups of letters that are formed the same way. We then play games and fun activities using those letters in words.
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Number of reviews:
(121 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 7 weeks
4-5 learners per class
30 min

What's included

7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Learners will be given individual practice sheets to work on after each session.
Certificate of Completion
After completing the class, each learner will receive a printable certificate.

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
This class is taught by an occupational therapist. This class is perfect for my youngest learners. We meet once a week, focusing on one group of letters each week.  Each week we will review letter formation for each group of letters.  Then, we will play a game or complete an activity focused on those letters.

I use Handwriting Without Tears and the Size Matters Handwriting Program as my basis for all of my classes. I keep my classes structured  but relaxed.  I try to create a comfortable environment where my students are not afraid to make mistakes, where we can cheer each other on, and where we can laugh together. Handwriting is a complicated skill and it is my goal for it to be fun. 


Disclaimer: I am a retired occupational therapist with 20 years of experience working with children. On Outschool I offer my services specifically in the role of handwriting instructor. My classes should not be considered therapeutic nor take the place of occupational therapy interventions by a licensed therapist.

Learning Goals

1. Learn letter formation for the lowercase alphabet
2. Identify whether a letter is a sky, grass, or worm letter.

Syllabus

7 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Letter Size & Line Placement Firepole Letters: ltij
 Today we will begin by learning about letter size and line placement. We will complete an activity that sorts the lowercase alphabet into the 3 types of letters (sky, grass, worm). We will learn letters l,i,j and t. 
30 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Magic ‘c’ Letters: coad
 Today we will learn about magic 'c' letters and play a variety of games to work on letter formation. 
30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
Magic ‘c’ Letters: gqs
 Today we will learn about magic 'c' letters and play a game where we try to guess the hidden picture. 
30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Letters: efku
 Today we will learn the different “sports” letters and practice writing them individually.  We will then play a matching game and write our matches as we find them. 
30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs
I use a consistent class format each week that provides learners structure and predictability. I break tasks down into simple steps that we practice multiple times and in a variety of ways to promote carryover.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be able to name all of the letters of the lowercase alphabet and should be able to copy the following shapes: +, /, \, and O.
Supply List
1. Printable Worksheets
2. Writing tool (marker, pencil, crayon)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
I worked for 20 years as a school-based occupational therapist for ages 3-21. The majority of my time was spent with preschool through fifth grade students. I have completed all of the Handwriting Without Tears professional development and am currently working towards my Handwriting Without Tears Certification. 

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