I Am a Writer! for Beginning Writers (2 Days a Week)
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 10 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class is designed for children who are able to read and write sight words, have solid knowledge of all letters sounds and are able to write a sentence independently. Come join me for a fun and engaging writing class! My goal is for all children to love writing and for them to feel successful! We will begin each class by playing a sight word game. Then, I will model brainstorming writing topics. I will model drawing a picture, adding details, and writing multiple sentences. We will talk about editing and check our sentences to make sure we put capital letters at the beginning of sentences, spaces between words, and punctuation at the end of sentences. We will work together to stretch words to hear the sounds in the words. Students will be encouraged to spell phonetically and spell sight words correctly. At the end of each class, each child will have an opportunity to share their writing with the class!
Other Details
Supply List
pencil paper eraser crayons, markers, colored pencils, or something to draw with
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi! I love to teach preschool and early elementary classes and strive for ways to make learning fun and exciting! It is my goal to celebrate all learners and help them to love learning. Teaching phonics, reading, writing and math skills are my absolute favorite!
I graduated from Hiram College in Ohio with a BA in Elementary Education and a Reading Endorsement which means that I did extra course work so I could become a reading specialist if I chose. After college, I taught kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grade for a total of 8 years. During that time, I was honored to be selected as Teacher of the Year for my elementary school and finalist for county wide Teacher of the Year in Nashville, TN. In addition to teaching, I was also a curriculum developer and workshop presenter for 5 years. I created reading, writing, and math curriculum for the county, and then trained elementary teachers K-5 how to teach that curriculum in their classrooms. I also worked for a publishing company developing reading and math units. I stayed home with my children when they were young and then taught a transition to kindergarten class for 6 years.
I love teaching children and believe that learning should be fun and engaging! Children learn best when they are laughing, smiling, singing, drawing, doing hands-on activities, moving, and having fun! For me, there is no greater joy than helping a child grow and learn! I love to play games, sing and make learning fun!
One fun fact about me is that I love animals and have many stuffed animals. My stuffed animals love to join me in my classes. If your learner has a special stuffed animal we would love to have it join us too!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly ($10 per class)2x per week
35 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-6
3-6 learners per class