What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedGrading
includedClass Experience
Week 1: Introduction and Getting Started with Puzzles Description: Welcome to the course! We’ll introduce the course objectives, explain how puzzles and riddles will be used to enhance problem-solving skills, and start with a fun icebreaker puzzle. Students will get an overview of different types of puzzles and their benefits. Week 2: Logic Puzzles Description: This week, we’ll dive into logic puzzles. Students will learn strategies for solving these puzzles and tackle a simple logic puzzle together. We’ll discuss various approaches and solutions to enhance critical thinking skills. Week 3: Number Puzzles Description: Explore number-based puzzles like Sudoku and Tic Tac Toe. Students will work on solving these puzzles and discuss patterns and strategies, focusing on numerical reasoning and pattern recognition. Week 4: Word Puzzles Description: This week is dedicated to word puzzles that involve mathematical concepts, such as cross-number puzzles. Students will solve and discuss these puzzles, exploring the connections between language and math. Week 5: Pattern Puzzles Description: We’ll focus on puzzles that involve identifying and continuing patterns and sequences. Students will solve pattern puzzles and discuss their strategies for recognizing and extending patterns. Week 6: Riddle Challenges Description: Students will tackle mathematical riddles and learn how to create their own. We’ll discuss the logical reasoning behind riddles and how to approach solving and crafting them. Week 7: Visual Puzzles Description: This week, we’ll explore visual puzzles and spatial reasoning activities, such as tangrams and visual patterns. Students will solve visual puzzles and discuss strategies for understanding spatial relationships. Week 8: Puzzle Showcase and Review Description: We’ll review the types of puzzles covered throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to present their favorite puzzles or create their own. We’ll reflect on problem-solving strategies and the skills developed during the course.
Learning Goals
Critical Thinking: Enhance students' ability to think critically and approach problems from multiple angles.
Problem-Solving Skills: Develop and strengthen problem-solving techniques through diverse puzzle types.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! You can call me Mrs. Tiffany and I am so excited to impart my love for learning and knowledge . My classes are unique as I am and through experimentation, exploration, and investigation we can gain a deeper understanding of the world we live in which is essential for advancing knowledge and innovation in virtually every area of human endeavor. Since each learner is different, I use different learning styles to reach and inspire where making mistakes is part of the learning process. Learning can indeed be a challenge and to be able to overcome obstacles and setbacks we must learn perseverance and resilience.
As a self-taught learner with a deep love for math, science, English, foreign languages, and history, I've spent my life diving into a wide range of subjects. I believe that learning can happen anywhere and at any time, which is why I enjoy sharing the tools and strategies I’ve developed over the years with students of all ages.
While I welcome all learners, I specialize in working with neurodivergent students or those who thrive with different learning approaches. As someone who is neurodivergent myself and a parent to a neurodivergent child, I understand firsthand the unique challenges and strengths that come with thinking differently. My goal is to create a supportive, engaging, and flexible learning environment where every child feels empowered to explore and succeed in their own way.
In my classes, I emphasize practical, hands-on learning experiences and foster curiosity by showing how every subject connects to the real world. Whether we’re exploring math through everyday activities, unlocking the mysteries of science, diving into the intricacies of language, or exploring the richness of history, I focus on making learning fun, interactive, and meaningful by providing an extraordinary experience that utilizes multiple forms of media, hands on activities, as well as movement during lessons creating an interactive and engaging learning environment.
I love to teach and for 20+ years I have worked with people of all ages including young ones in the community including ones with disabilities on various topics such as the importance of oral health, English grammar and linguistics, Writing, History, Spanish, and Math. I have been homeschooling my son for the past 3+ years. There have been challenges along the way but by being flexible, adaptable, perseverant, and resilient, empathetic and creative we can be successful and this is my goal for learning and instructing.
1.5 semesters left to complete my studies in Computer Science with a track in Cybersecurity / Applied Mathematics dual degrees from Towson University.
2021 to present - I worked as a volunteer at the Hussmann Center for Adults with Autism, Institute for Well-Being Towson University and in addition I have received continuous training in understanding and supporting neurodivergent children and adults through the Kennedy Krieger Institute
2021 to present - I started my journey as a homeschool instructor.
10+ years as a self-taught learner of mathematics, history, science, English, foreign languages
Join me on a journey of discovery and growth, where each learner's unique perspective is valued and every subject becomes an adventure!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
5-10 learners per class