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Little Fingers Thumbprint Art

In this ongoing class we will do a different set of thumbprint art each week centered around a specific theme. We will also discuss the animal or object that we are creating so that we can learn fascinating facts while we create.
Jennifer Dodge
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(84)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Each week will will be focusing on a different theme.  We will create thumbprint art to go along with each theme.  

Week 1 - Insects!  This week we will create nine different insects using our thumbprints.  As we create each insect, I will share facts about that animal.  We will learn the characteristics of an insect.  We will decorate two pages that will be provided by the teacher.

Week 2 - Ocean animals!  We will create an underwater scene using our thumbprints to create an octopus, crab, turtle, fish, diver, and more!  We will discuss what a diver needs to be able to go underwater as well as learning about ocean animals.

Week 3 - Jungle!  In this class, we will focus on learning about the king of the jungle - lions, and also the trickster of the jungle - the monkey!  We will create two pieces of art - one for each animal.

Week 4 - Farm animals!  We will create a farm scene using a barn handout provided by me, and students will add their own farm animals to the barnyard.  We will discuss the roles of each animal on the farm.

Week 5 - Emotions!  We will make faces to go along with over 12 emotions and will discuss the occasions that usually make us feel that way.

Other Details

Supply List
A handout will be provided each week by the teacher.  Several days before the class, I will upload the documents in the classroom.
Stamp pads  (Students will enjoy having multiple colors.)
Wet wipes or a damp washcloth to wash fingers between stamping
Thin black Sharpie

Any stamp pad will work.  This is the link on Amazon to the stamp pads I will be using in class:
https://www.amazon.com/WXLAA-Scrapbooking-Drawing-Decoration-Children/dp/B07M69WMVM/ref=sr_1_31_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=stamp+pad&qid=1617388702&sr=8-31-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMVcxU0lFQjlLTjRIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDY1NjUyMVg5TDQxT1VLUkRWRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODQ2MDA3MUFVUzVBS1ZUN09CVCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
84reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Jennifer Dodge, but my students call me Mrs. Jen.  I am a certified early childhood teacher with a B.S in Early Childhood Education and a minor in music from Samford University.  I have spent 15 years in the classroom teaching preschool, kindergarten, and language arts to first through seventh graders.  For the past eleven years, I have had the awesome privilege of homeschooling my own three children who are now ages 23, 21, and 18.  Currently, I teach kindergarten in a private school .

I am excited to help students learn to read and LOVE to read through hands on activities so that they will become lifelong learners!  You will find that many of my classes are geared toward developing reading skills, novel studies, and hands-on book clubs, and book clubs that center around historical fiction so that we can take a deep dive into the historical aspect of the novel.  I also love to teach preschool and kindergarten aged children, so I will also be providing classes that involve practice with fine and large motor skills, music and movement, and beginning reading, math, and science skills so that my students will be ready for school.

As a former homeschool mom, I also look forward to being able to provide classes that support other homeschool moms.  If there is an area where their child needs extra enrichment or assistance, or if there is a subject that a mom just simply hates to teach, I would LOVE to partner with her in the homeschooling of her children.  

I believe that learning to read and write NEVER has to be boring!  I teach my classes with great enthusiasm so that my students will see my love for the subject.  I hope this joy will come through the Zoom call and our classroom activities so that they will be excited to read and write as well.  Reading and writing is a skill that every person will need throughout their lifetime.  It is my goal as a teacher to make the learning of these skill enjoyable and exciting.

I look forward to having the opportunity to teach your child!

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$6

weekly

1x per week
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-9 learners per class

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