What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class introduces young learners to the world of patterns and sequences through interactive games, hands-on activities, and creative exercises. Each week, children will explore different types of patterns, learning to recognize, create, and extend them using everyday objects and fun themes. Week 1 : Introduction to Patterns • Focus: What is a Pattern? • Activity: Explore basic ABAB patterns using colorful objects (e.g., blocks, beads). Students will create their own patterns and share with the class. • Objective: Understand what a pattern is and how to identify simple patterns. Week 2 : Patterns in Nature • Focus: Recognizing Patterns in the Natural World • Activity: Identify and create patterns found in nature (e.g., leaves, flowers, animal stripes). Use pictures and real objects to explore natural patterns. • Objective: Learn how patterns exist in nature and practice identifying them. Week 3 : Pattern Play with Colors • Focus: Exploring Color Patterns • Activity: Create color patterns using crayons, markers, or colored paper. Students will extend and complete color sequences. • Objective: Develop an understanding of color patterns and practice creating and extending them. Week 4 : Shape Patterns • Focus: Discovering Patterns with Shapes • Activity: Use various shapes (e.g., circles, squares, triangles) to build patterns. Students will create and extend shape patterns using craft materials. • Objective: Recognize and create patterns using different shapes, reinforcing the concept of geometric patterns. Week 5 : Movement Patterns • Focus: Learning Patterns Through Movement • Activity: Engage in movement-based patterns (e.g., clap, jump, stomp). Students will follow and create their own movement patterns. • Objective: Understand patterns through physical activity, connecting movement with sequencing. Week 6 : Sound Patterns • Focus: Patterns in Music and Sound • Activity: Create rhythmic patterns using simple instruments or clapping. Students will listen to and create sound patterns. • Objective: Explore auditory patterns, linking patterns to rhythm and sound. Week 7 : Pattern Puzzles • Focus: Solving and Creating Pattern Puzzles • Activity: Solve pattern puzzles using a variety of materials (e.g., puzzle pieces, beads). Students will create their own pattern puzzles for classmates to solve. • Objective: Develop problem-solving skills by recognizing and completing pattern puzzles. Week 8 : Pattern Parade • Focus: Celebrating Patterns • Activity: Review and create complex patterns using different elements from previous weeks (colors, shapes, sounds, movements). Students will showcase their patterns in a “Pattern Parade.” • Objective: Reinforce all the pattern concepts learned, encouraging creativity and collaboration.
Learning Goals
Recognize and Identify Patterns
Create and Extend Patterns
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: 5-7
3-6 learners per class