Ladybug Modeling Dough & Clay Party: A Pre-K - Early Elementary STEAM Adventure!
In this one-time play-based science class, learners will use clay or playdough, song, and poetry to learn about the characteristics of the ladybug. ESL learners are welcome.
Kathy Kelly: Elementary & ESL - TESOL, TEFL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(168)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal AssessmentClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten
This is a one-time, play-based class about the ladybug. Students will make a ladybug from clay or modeling dough while learning about and discussing the body parts that make this creature an insect. After creating their ladybugs, the students will learn a poem about the ladybug's spots that incorporates counting skills. Learners will then participate in a song to help them remember what they learned about the ladybug. The class will conclude with a sharing time where the students can display their clay or modeling dough ladybugs and tell what they like about this fabulous critter!
Learning Goals
1. The students will be able to create a ladybug from clay or modeling dough.
2. The students will be able to name the following parts of the ladybug: head, antennae, thorax, abdomen, spots, legs.
3. The students will be able to count from 1-5.
4. The students will be able to evaluate what they like about their individual ladybug projects.
Other Details
Supply List
Clay or modeling dough: Any color is fine. The teacher will be using red, black, and white.
Optional: 9 - 1 1/2 inch pieces of black pipe cleaner or 9 toothpick pieces (broken in half)
*The pipe cleaners or toothpick pieces are optional, but your learner will have a better experience if he/she has them. It is challenging for little fingers to make the ladybug legs, antennae, and to join the head to the body without them.
*If your learner does not have the pipe cleaners or toothpicks, I can help him/her to make a flat version of the ladybug instead. Please bring a plate, small tray, or piece of cardboard (a piece of a cardboard box flap works great!) on which to lay the ladybug. 1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2021
5.0
168reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Hello! I am excited to meet you on the Outschool platform! I have been an Elementary & Middle School teacher since 2002. I have been teaching ESL online since January of 2020. I enjoy teaching learners of all ages and abilities. I believe that children learn best through play, fun and engaging activities, and hands-on exposure to the wonders of the world around them.
I teach the following types of classes:
*Conversation and Phonics/Reading for ESL learners
*Public Speaking
*Creative Writing
*Play-based Science classes for preschool and elementary learners based on the National Science Education Standards (NSES).
I am a grandmother to four precious grandchildren, including one beautiful girl with Down Syndrome. When I'm not playing in the online classroom, you will most likely find me playing with one of them! I can't wait to see you in my classroom!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$9
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-6 learners per class
