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Igniting Ideas: A Creative Journey!

Ages 6-9
Live Group Course
Join us on an exciting adventure as we explore the power of ideas! Together, we'll nurture creativity, overcome challenges, and celebrate our unique thoughts. Let's inspire our children to dream big and take action!

Live video meetings
2x per week, 4 weeks
3-6 learners per class
50 min

What's included

8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the class
Letter Grade
included

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 3
Intermediate Level
What Will Be Taught?
The class will focus on the importance of ideas, how to nurture them, and the process of bringing them to life. Students will learn about creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication.

What Topics Will You Cover?
Introduction to ideas and their significance
Nurturing and growing ideas
Overcoming challenges related to ideas
Making a plan to take action on ideas
Sharing and presenting ideas to others

How is Your Class Structured?
The class will be structured over four weeks, meeting twice a week. Each session will include a mix of reading, discussions, hands-on activities, and presentations.

How Will You Teach?
Teaching will involve a combination of storytelling, interactive discussions, and creative activities. Students will engage in drawing, writing, and group work to explore their ideas.

What's Your Teaching Style?
The teaching style will be interactive and supportive, encouraging students to express themselves and collaborate with peers. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a positive and creative learning environment.

How Much Will Learners Get to Interact with You?
Learners will have ample opportunities to interact through:
- Lectures: Brief introductions to each topic.
- Games: Fun activities to reinforce learning.
- Slides: Visual aids to support discussions.
- Video Clips: Short videos to illustrate concepts.
- Discussions: Open forums for sharing thoughts and ideas.
- Hands-On Activities: Engaging projects to apply what they learn.

Learning Goals

Read a story together and learn about the characters, themes, and motives.
Ask questions about the characters, themes and motives.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Units
8 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Unit 1: Introduction to Ideas
Lesson 1:
What is an Idea?
 Read the book "What to Do with an Idea?"
Discuss what an idea is and share examples.
Activity: Draw a picture of an idea they have. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Why Ideas Matter
 Talk about why ideas are important.
Group activity: Share ideas and discuss how they can help others.
Homework: Write one sentence about an idea they like. 
50 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Nurturing Ideas
Lesson 3:
Growing Your Idea
 Discuss how to take care of an idea like a plant.
Activity: Create a simple chart showing how to grow their idea (e.g., steps to take). 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Facing Challenges
 Talk about challenges that can happen with ideas.
Activity: Share a challenge they might face and how to overcome it.
Homework: Draw a picture of themselves overcoming a challenge. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Pre-Requisites
Minimum required English proficiency is basic conversational level: - Ability to understand and use simple phrases and sentences - Capability to express basic ideas and feelings - Skills to follow simple instructions.
Supply List
- Pencil
- Color pencils, crayon or markers
- Notebook (to write down ideas, notes, thoughts, etc.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I recommend buying the following book: What Do You Do With an Idea? (https://shorturl.at/cmqmy)

Meet the teacher

Joined January, 2025
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
- Earned a "Understanding Languages" diploma from the University of Southampton online
- Holds a Teacher Certification from TNTP/Nevada Teacher Corps and is licensed to teach in Nevada
- Has a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Received a Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from International TEFL and TESOL Training

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