Homeschool Social Club: Discussions, Educational Games and More!
In this ongoing course, students of all abilities will be able to socialize and interact with homeschoolers from around the world . They will engage in ice breaker games and play a variety of games. They will share , discuss topics , and learn from each other .Some of the variety of games that will be played are Jeopardy, Blooket, connect four, checkers, Simon Says, paper games, scribble, bingo and scavenger hunts.
Karen Diaz, M.S.Ed
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing course, students will be able to participate in a variety of games. They will learn how to socialize, take turns, learn answers to a variety of topics and good sportsmanship skills. Each week , they will compete and have fun in a variety of games. Some of the games will be played using teams and some will be played with individuals competing against individuals. Students will have fun while learning and competing. For jeopardy, the teacher will share the screen. Students will use the chat button, or a dry erase board or communicate their answers aloud depending on the game that is being played for that week. All learners will receive a certificate for participation at the end of the semester long course for participation. Class Schedule: 1. Greetings/ ice breaker 2. Games 3. Closing Remarks by Teacher and if time allots by students. This class is student interest-driven. Students will be given the opportunity to choose from trivia pursuit, Blooket, Kahoot, gimkit, connect 4, uno,Jeopardy, and Simon Says. Topics will be student led. Topics/ Subjects will vary on a weekly basis.Students will be given the list of games from the five previous choices.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
No gamer tags are needed. I will share my screen while playing jeopardy. Learners do not need to sign in for Blooket and Kahoot. They would need to enter the game id. Log in is not required. For games, such as Uno and Connect 4. We will play on a website www. buddyboardgames.com. There is no log in or sign up required. To protect privacy, I will assisgn the students a name for the game room that they will play in. Only students with the name for the game room will be able to access and play the game. The name for the gameroom will be not given until class begins.
Supply List
blooket and buddy board games.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! I'm Karen McGougain Diaz, but my students know me as Teacher K. With over a decade of experience as a special education itinerant teacher in New York City, I’ve had the privilege of working across diverse classroom environments, including collaborative team teaching, self-contained classrooms, and integrated settings. I’ve taught students aged three to fifteen, focusing on all developmental domains—gross and fine motor skills, cognitive growth, and social-emotional development.
I hold a dual degree in Childhood General Education and Special Education, along with twelve graduate credits toward a master’s in Literacy. In January 2021, I earned my professional New York State teaching certificate, affirming my commitment to excellence in education.
Currently, I serve as an elementary tutor specializing in reading, writing, and math for Varsity Tutors, and I also work as an early intervention specialist. My tutoring experience spans 18 years, during which I have supported students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade with organizations like Champion Learning, Sylvan Learning Center, and Varsity Tutors. Additionally, I teach creative writing at various summer camps and programs throughout NYC, nurturing young writers' creativity.
My teaching philosophy centers on the belief that we must educate the child, not just the curriculum. I adopt a child-centered approach, engaging students actively in their learning processes. I firmly believe that every child has the potential to learn, and I strive to foster this through positive reinforcement and encouragement, tailoring lessons to their interests and strengths.
On a personal note, I have a passion for music and enjoy playing the alto saxophone. Numbers and math excite me, and I love creating and making things, anything art related. I love to sing and ride bikes. These interests often enrich my lessons, making learning fun and relatable for my students.Reviews
Live Group Class
$8
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
