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I Survived Book Club
Stacey Fox, M.A.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(110)
In this ongoing course, students will read the I Survived series and come to class ready to discuss the book and learn more about the event in history!
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
In this class, students will read each I Survived book in the series and discuss it in class each week. This is an opportunity for your learner to not only learn about the historical events but to learn about them in a way that will help them to remember these events. Each book discusses a historical disaster and ends with how the character we meet in the story not only survives the disaster, but how they find resilience and hope in life after their tragedy. When they see each event...
Students will learn about history through rich historical fiction literature and then come to class to solidify the learning by discussing the book and completing fun activities about the history learned in each story.
I have a Bachelors degree in psychology and a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have been trained extensively throughout my Bachelors and Masters degree and throughout my 20 years of experience working with people in the Child Welfare industry in how to work with marginalized groups of people and people who have experienced discrimination and racism. When these topics present in the classroom discussions will be had regarding the stereotype or discriminatory statements made in the text or in the classroom. Alternative views and views and perspective of the group of people being stereotyped or discriminated against will be discussed . Students will be given the opportunity to learn from the experience and express their opinion and viewpoint to enable them to learn from the experience of these groups of people. If needed, resources such as the American Psychological Associations resources on discussion race and discrimination in the classroom will be consulted.
Homework Offered
Students should read the weeks book before class each week and come to class prepared to discuss the book.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need a copy of the book to read the week prior to the class. Students will use many supplies such as paper, pencils, glue, scissors, crayons, markers, colored pencils, and tape. Students will be given a list of items needed for the week prior to each week's class.
Each of these stories discusses a disaster that may be graphic for some learners. While the stories aren't graphic sometimes topics such as death, illness and destruction are discussed in the book and can cause discomfort for some learners. Parents should review the material to ensure that the stories are appropriate for their learner. At times, some of the texts may include racism or discrimination. When these topics present in the classroom discussions will be had regarding the stereotype or discriminatory statements made in the text or in the classroom. Alternative views and views and perspective of the group of people being stereotyped or discriminated against will be discussed . Students will be given the opportunity to learn from the experience and express their opinion and viewpoint to enable them to learn from the experience of these groups of people.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(110)
Hello! My name is Stacey and I am a homeschooling mom of 4. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling. I have seven years of online teaching experience teaching children online. I also have 15...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
