Learn & Write About Animals- Handwriting Help With an OT
In this ongoing class, we will learn about a new animal each week while practicing handwriting. This class focuses on line placement, letter size, and spacing. When needed I will also review specific letter formations.
Ms. Steph- Handwriting Instructor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(103)
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
Individual feedback is provided frequently throughout the session. I ask learners to hold their papers up after each section is covered. Initially, I my only provide positive feedback and then slowly offer suggestions for improvement. I base this on how quickly I am able to build rapport with each learners. Handwriting is a difficult skill for a lot of learners and I spend a lot of time teaching them that mistakes are actually helpful to improving.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Intermediate Level
This class is taught by an occupational therapist with 23 years of experience working with children. Each week we will learn the location, habitat, food preference and three unique facts about a new animal while practicing writing letters and words neatly. All of my classes are based on the methods used in the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum and the Size Matters Handwriting Program. Each week we will review the 3 rules to writing nearly. Students will be provided an optional printout but lined paper is also appropriate. We will use pictures, slides, class discussions, and worksheets. Class Breakdown: 5 minutes-Introduction/get ready to write 5 minutes-Video 20 min-Complete writing activity while learning unique facts 5 minutes- Answer questions, share favorite part of lesson Each section of this class is driven by student interest. I keep a running list of animals my learners are interested in covering. DISCLOSURE: I am an Occupational Therapist. However, these classes are not to be considered occupational therapy treatment sessions and should not take the place of therapeutic interventions.
Learning Goals
1. Identify the 3 rules to writing neatly.
2. Self-Correct legibility errors
3. Focus on letter formation
4. Have fun learning about unique animals.
Other Details
Learning Needs
All of my classes are designed with learners of all abilities in mind. I run a structured class to provide predictability but am somewhat flexible with my learners when needed. I use positive language and humor to engage my students.
Parental Guidance
This class is about animals in nature. While I avoid pictures and videos of a graphic nature, sometimes learners are exposed to the natural violence that occurs in the circle of life as well as basic information on mating rituals, and basic facts about the birth process.
Pre-Requisites
Learners should be able to comfortable write all letters of the uppercase and lowercase alphabets and be able to write words and simple sentences. This class is focused specifically on line placement, letter size and spacing.
Joined January, 2022
5.0
103reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I was a school-based Occupational Therapist for 20+ years working with children ages 3-21 in public schools. My largest caseload was children ages 4-8 with autism and/or a learning disability.
I am very flexible with my families. If you need to miss an ongoing class, please let me know so that I can refund you for the week. I never want parents to pay for missed instruction! I also offer coupons! Just message me and let me know.
I have completed all of the Learning Without Tears workshops and use this curriculum, along with the Size Matters Handwriting Curriculum. I believe that the best way to teach is to use fun and engaging activities along with humor and silliness to engage with my students.
Feel free to message me with any course ideas you would like me to develop or if you have any questions.
I can teach any of my classes 1:1 through my tutoring sessions.
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Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 69 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class
