What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Welcome to our Ages 3-5 Making Friends Group! In this class we will follow a casual structure that includes songs and games. ♪(๑ᴖ◡ᴖ๑)♪ We will open our classroom with our Hello song and welcome any new learners. 👏 After this we will go around the circle with a Show and Tell time. We will hear a story about the colouring picture created by our leader. This will be available as a pdf for printing before class. We will give a conversation prompt and go around the circle to initiate conversation. Dance Dance Dance party follows with a little song played by the leader! We then wrap up with our Silly Face Sign off! We welcome Learner ideas for games and activities! We will change things from time to time including games such as I Spy, word games and puppet shows. In this safe and facilitated space we: -Are Learner Led (there is no set curriculum) -Are building an inclusive learner community -Practice conversation and social skills -Hear about far away places -Meet learners with similar interests -Develop positive ways to introduce ourselves to new people -Teach each other -Appreciate each other's values, abilities and beliefs This social group is for everyone! Learners from all over the world make friends here. Autism, ADHD, Neuro-positive hangouts. Here, we believe in following our curiosity and building a community that embraces inclusivity and openness. Please be aware that if we don't meet minimum enrollment of 2 learners for this class, we will cancel the class 48 hours before class time.
Learning Goals
Social classes satisfy BC’s curriculum/BC Ministry of Education for K–12 around communication studies through: acquiring and presenting information; focusing on intent and purpose in delivery; and connecting and engaging with others.
Other Details
Learning Needs
We are a Neuroaffirming Organization! We support learners with different needs and meet them where they are at. In our social groups, we can read out the chat, we can scribe and we keep the class together and don't use breakout rooms.
Supply List
Bring something to share such as a favourite toy or blanket, hat or game!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree from University of Portsmouth
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from McGill University, Canada
Carly says:
I love making space for young people to bring meaning to their experiences - be they social, educational or creative. I'm a lifelong learner and a parent.
I completed a Bachelor's of Child and Youth Care, with early childhood education specialization from the University of Victoria. Learning about humans is my favourite.
Yvonne says:
I am a homeschooling mum of 2 ND children and really enjoy playing music on my accordion and ukulele! I have my BMus and years of leading Girl Guides and Brownies in Canada.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
2-5 learners per class