What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework is optional but encouraged. Handouts will be provided to allow the student to continue to practice their pre-writing skills.Assessment
Assessment will be made informally. The students will show the teacher their written shapes- if they want to share.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
This class is designed to help young children prepare for pre-school, pre-k, and kindergarten alphabet writing*. We will be learning the proper way to grasp a pencil/crayon to begin tracing shapes to develop the hand coordination skills that are needed to eventually form letters. We will trace shapes on printed handouts and write the six main diagrams that lead to proper writing skills (circle/oval, cross, X, square, triangle, and the odd form) according to Kellogg's Theory. Students will also improve their bilateral integration skills (using both hands to do a task) by holding the paper with one hand and writing with the other. After class students can continue to practice their new skills on the provided handouts. This class is taught in a very positive environment recognizing that every student's writing ability is different. We strive for improvement, not perfection. *Please note this is not an appropriate class for a student that is already writing their ABC's
Learning Goals
At the end of class, students will have improved their pencil grip, practiced pre-writing shapes, and learned to determine the difference between shapes.
Other Details
Supply List
4-5 pieces of blank paper, preferably unlined. Pencil or dark-colored crayon.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please have the child bring 4-5 sheets of paper with them to class with a pencil and/or a dark crayon. Handouts will be provided for after class practice.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Los Angeles
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Hello! My name is Calliope, and I live in sunny, Southern California with my husband, son, daughter and the amazing Kasey Doodle dog. I have 18 years of teaching experience in private schools, homeschooling my two children and teaching English to children in China, Japan and Mongolia. I also have a Bachelor’s degree from U.C.L.A. in History and Education.
I would love to teach your child about all the “ins-and-outs” of the English language and reading skills, Social Studies, and even a little cooking and crafting. I also offer classes on life skills, event planning, and teenage entrepreneurship.
I believe in encouraging as much student output as possible during our classes. Children will learn best when they feel involved and every child in my classroom is important and greatly valued. I want children to see that what they are learning is relevant to their lives and taught in a genuine and caring manner.
I promise any student of mine will leave my class with a smile on their face and excitement about the content they just learned. I can’t wait to see you in the classroom!
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Live One-Time Class
$21
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
3-6 learners per class