Pete the Cat Valentine's Day is Cool - Story Time and Valentine's Day Craft!
During this one time class, we will read Pete the Cat - Valentine's Day is Cool and complete a Valentine's Day craft together!
Bethany McClure, EdS, NBCT
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(46)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
During this one time class, we will read Pete the Cat - Valentine's Day is Cool by James Dean. The students will get to know each other, make story predictions, be introduced to new vocabulary words, and listen as the teacher reads the story aloud. We will also complete a Valentine's Day craft as the students use their favorite materials to create their own Valentine's Day card for someone they love. -Introduction to class -Book Talk - cover, author, illustrator, and story predictions -Read book aloud with discussion of story events -Discuss book vocabulary -Activity: Create your own Valentine's Day card for someone you love -Optional (as time allows): The students can share their Valentine's Day cards with classmates if they choose to do so.
Learning Goals
During this story time the students will work on the following Reading and Literature standards:
-Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
-Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
-Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
-Identify characters, settings, and major events in a story.
-Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
-Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
-Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make sure if your child is using scissors for the craft activity that they are supervised and/or using the correct type of scissors for their age. For younger students, you can have them use safety scissors to practice cutting their paper or other materials.
Supply List
Your child can bring any of his or her favorite art materials to class to create their own Valentine's Day card for someone they love. Suggested materials include: construction paper, scissors, glue, colored pencils, crayons, markers, stickers, ribbon, etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
5.0
46reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hello! My name is Bethany McClure. I attended Auburn University where I earned my B.S. and M.Ed. in Elementary Education and my M.S. in Early Childhood Education. I received my EdS in Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood from LSU. I am currently working on my dissertation at LSU to receive my PhD next summer! I have 13 years of experience in the education field. I have taught preschool (ages 3 and 4), Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade. My experience includes teaching gifted learners, as well as at-risk students. I am also an experienced ESL teacher and a National Board Certified Teacher - Early Childhood Generalist. Currently, I am an Instructor within the Elementary Education department at Georgia College & State University.
Teaching is my passion and I am excited to offer some of my favorite lessons and subject knowledge. I believe that "Learning is a journey... not a race!" Learning should be fun and it should be based on student interest. I hope your child will find my classes to be fun, engaging, and a meaningful stepping stone on their own journey through early childhood education.
When I'm not teaching, I enjoy watching Auburn Football and Basketball, as well as Atlanta Braves Baseball. I love spending time with my boyfriend, Clint and I have two children - Sarah (10) and Sophie (7). I love running and am proud to have completed my first marathon, the St. Jude Memphis Marathon! I look forward to learning more about you. See you in class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
1-6 learners per class
