Let's Be Artful Thoughtful Readers! Read Aloud: Happy Dreamer
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
The series "Let's Be Artful, Thoughtful Readers" focuses on a picture book or novel that not only gets creativity to flow but engages readers to be a more kind or thoughtful human in a social setting. This class will be part read-aloud/storytime and part learner's choice of art with social time. Since the theme is about each learner and how they are special and unique, participation/discussion is essential. Due to this needed interaction of the class learners, If the class doesn't meet the minimum size, it will be canceled. After reading, Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds, kids will explore art of their choice via journaling, drawing, doodling, painting---just dreaming about who they are and joy. This is not a formal art instructed class, rather just a time to create art of choice while being social and talking after the read-aloud of the story. This book has a wonderful message that is woven through the story and illustrations allowing for exceptional discussion. Throughout the class, I will facilitate discussion on several social-emotional themes such as kindness, individuality, personality, happiness, goals, and wonder. This is Amazon's summary: "While the world tells us to sit still, to follow the rules, and to color inside the lines, Happy Dreamer celebrates all those moments in between when the mind and spirit soar and we are free to become our own true dreamer maximus! In Peter's signature voice and style, this empowering picture book reminds children of how much their dreams matter, and while life will have ups and downs, he enlists readers to stay true to who they are, to tap into their most creative inner selves, and to never ever forget to dream big!"
Other Details
Supply List
Optional: Purchase the book Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds. He has many wonderful books about being true to ourselves and joy. Required: 1. Several sheets of blank white paper. This can be anything readily available such as printer paper or craft/drawing paper. It can even be a journal or other notebook. 2. Doodle/ Drawing/Writing/Painting Materials: Such as markers, crayons, colored pencils, pens...anything that will allow for doodling. Paint can be used if desired. Again this is not a formal art lesson, rather a time to be social while creating art of the learner's choice after a read-aloud.
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from National Louis University
Hello!!
As one of my all-time favorite author-illustrators, Peter H. Reynolds picture books are just beautiful pieces of art. My students have always loved to get their creative juices flowing after reading this sweet book and his many others.
Happy Dreamer by Peter H. Reynolds has a wonderful message that is woven through the story and illustrations allowing for exceptional discussion. Throughout the class, I will facilitate discussion on several social-emotional themes such as kindness, individuality, personality, happiness, goals, and wonder. Plus it is a great jumping-off point for being freestyle in doodling and journaling!
As a previous elementary school teacher-librarian, daily I engaged with all ages and those with differing abilities, during my storytimes. With that experience, you can be sure your kiddo will learn, wonder, get excited about books and have a blast!
As a continual learner (a person always thinking, wondering and asking WHY) -- I strive to inspire all of my students with that same passion--to be curious-minded to the world around them. To be playful. To be passionate. To be Adventurous. To be a mistake maker. To be a learner who has no boundaries!
I can't wait to see you in class!
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Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-9 learners per class