Neurodiverse Adventures in Writing: Fun with Words
Students will engage in creative exercises, improve their writing abilities, and gain confidence in expressing themselves. Through personalized lessons, they will learn to craft compelling stories, essays, and more.
What's included
36 live meetings
33 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedGrading
includedClass Experience
In this class, students will be taught the fundamentals of writing, including sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar. They'll also learn how to organize their thoughts into clear paragraphs and develop their own creative writing skills through storytelling and descriptive writing exercises. Your teaching style is warm, supportive, and hands-on. You focus on creating a safe, inclusive environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves. You use interactive activities, real-world examples, and positive reinforcement to keep students engaged. You emphasize building confidence in their skills through consistent feedback and fostering a growth mindset.
Learning Goals
advance writing / language arts skillshave fun!
Syllabus
36 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Who Are You?
Introduce students to character creation through simple adjectives. Students will describe their character using words like “big, small, funny, kind,” and share their creations. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Superpower Day!
Students will imagine their character with a superpower, exploring action verbs like run, jump, and fly. They’ll either draw or write about their character using their power. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Character Interview
Students will role-play as their characters, answering questions from an interviewer to explore their characters’ personalities and preferences. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Magical Lands & Fun Places
Explore different settings by teaching students how to describe a place using sensory details. Students will draw or write about a magical or fun place. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Neuoro-diverse learners supported!
Supply List
paper , writing object (pencil/pen)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
My expertise has been working in neurodiverse Kindergarten and middle school classrooms, classes specifically tailored to kids with varying degrees of neurodiversity. I have two children, both neurodiverse, and have worked at camps and as a Karate Instructor - working with children of various needs. It has been a journey and I love working with neurodiverse kids! If you'd like to know more about my expertise I'd love to go over my experiences with you in more detail!Reviews
Live Group Course
$11
weekly3x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-9 learners per class
