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Andrea Dupree, MA, E-RYT
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This class experience offers invitations to explore projects in a supportive social learning environment. Expect dynamic Reggio-inspired explorations of STEM, ELA, art & social-emotional concepts alongside deep dives into project work.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 1
2 units//30 lessons//6 Weeks
Unit 1Foundational Skills
5 lessons1 Week
Foundational Skills
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Getting to know you...
During the first week we'll primarily focus on practicing (and/or revisiting) social-emotional skills and building the foundation for creating individual and group projects through related activities. We will explore fun "getting to know you" activities (including a variety of show & tell experiences and games)
Lesson 2
Getting to know you more...
"Anything" show & tell + Invitations to participate in show & tell experiences and games. SEL stories
Lesson 3
Getting to know projects...
"Anything" show & tell + Invitation to explore examples of multidisciplinary individual and group projects
Lesson 4
Getting to know projects more...
Project topic exploration / invitation for learners to share what they want to learn more about... *I'll offer age-appropriate examples of ways of conducting research and sharing findings (including drawings, pictures, words/labels, graphs, models)
Lesson 5
Putting it all together
"Anything" show & tell + brainstorming project ideas
Unit 2Project Explorations
25 lessons5 Weeks
Project Explorations
 Week 2
Lesson 6
Learner-suggested project topic exploration
Ongoing topic exploration/research, and discussion & representation of ideas. I support project research by sharing a variety of age-appropriate resources throughout the session. Each learner is invited to suggest a research topic. Example of this: learner identifies "firefighters" as a topic they want to learn more about. I present information (i.e. research) related to the topic and this moves us towards identifying ways of representing this topic in a project (i.e. firetruck made with Legos)
Lesson 7
Learner-suggested project topic exploration
Ongoing topic exploration/research, and discussion & representation of ideas. I support project research by sharing a variety of age-appropriate resources throughout the session. Each learner is invited to suggest a research topic.
Lesson 8
Learner-suggested project topic exploration
Ongoing topic exploration/research, and discussion & representation of ideas. I support project research by sharing a variety of age-appropriate resources throughout the session. Each learner is invited to suggest a research topic.
Lesson 9
Learner-suggested project topic exploration
Ongoing topic exploration/research, and discussion & representation of ideas. I support project research by sharing a variety of age-appropriate resources throughout the session. Each learner is invited to suggest a research topic.
Lesson 10
Learner-suggested project topic exploration
Ongoing topic exploration/research, and discussion & representation of ideas. I support project research by sharing a variety of age-appropriate resources throughout the session. Each learner is invited to suggest a research topic.
 Week 3
Lesson 11
Project Plans
"Anything" show & tell Invitation to revisit project brainstorm ideas alongside findings from the topics we research during week two Invitation to explore ways of creating a plan for a project.
Lesson 12
Project Plans
Invitation to continue discussing research findings, project brainstorm ideas and ways of creating a plan for a project.
Lesson 13
Project Plans
"Anything" show & tell Invitation to continue discussing research findings, project brainstorm ideas and ways of creating a plan for a project.
Lesson 14
Project Plans
Invitation to continue discussing research findings, project brainstorm ideas and move into the creation phase for a project.
Lesson 15
Project Plans
"Anything" show & tell Invitation to continue discussing research findings, project brainstorm ideas and move into the creation phase for a project.
 Week 4
Lesson 16
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited. It's possible that during this period more than one project will emerge.
Lesson 17
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 18
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 19
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 20
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
 Week 5
Lesson 21
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 22
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 23
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 24
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
Lesson 25
Project Work
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. In the Reggio Approach project work is seen as a spiraling, reciprocal process; meaning that any part of the cycle may be repeated or revisited.
 Week 6
Lesson 26
Finalizing Projects
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. Project activities including finalizing representation, summarization, sharing and discussion of culminating project(s). During this week I will finalize and share project PDF(s) and/or Google Slideshow(s) with enrolled learners/families.
Lesson 27
Finalizing Projects
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. Project activities including finalizing representation, summarization, sharing and discussion of culminating project(s).
Lesson 28
Finalizing Projects
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. Project activities including finalizing representation, summarization, sharing and discussion of culminating project(s).
Lesson 29
Finalizing Projects
During this time I will continue to offer guidance and support regarding collaborative skills, as needed. Project activities including finalizing representation, summarization, sharing and discussion of culminating project(s).
Lesson 30
Sharing Projects
Showcase of individual and group projects + invitations to participate in reflection activities
  • Learners will gain knowledge about a variety topics.
  • Learners will enhance their cognitive, social-emotional, speech & language and motor skills.
My classes are informed by my professional and academic background as a Reggio-inspired Educator. I completed my Master's in Innovative Early Childhood Education in May 2022 in program focusing on the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education (University of Colorado + Boulder Journey School).  I have 20 years experience as an educator, primarily as a Teaching Artist and Reggio-inspired ECE, including 4 years as an all-virtual educator through my company Curious Bluebird, LLC. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher (offering classes for children and adults) and certified children's Yoga instructor.

In 2021 I published an article about my Reggio-inspired approach to virtual education, you can read it here: https://bluebird-art.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/exchange-article_dupree-final.pdf
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: Homework will be researching and documenting findings through a variety of methods. I will offer each learner / family a project plan that includes suggested activities for this. In keeping with the Reggio-inspired approach, the projects will be completed as a group. If a child is compelled to engage in an individual project I am happy to support that, however I will need to keep an eye on equitable sharing of time during our classes. In other words, the focus of the class will be on group projects and each child will be offered an equitable about of time to participate in a way that best suits their demonstrated interests.
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Informal assessment of learner progress. I am happy to set up meetings with families regarding learner progress and/or questions!
 1 file available upon enrollment
Paper (any type of blank paper) writing tools (i.e. pencil, marker, crayon) loose parts (items from nature and/or from common household recyclables such as food packaging) (optional) clay or play dough
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Colorado
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Nicholls State University
I offer Yoga, arts-integrated and Reggio-inspired learning experiences. My goal as an educator is to empower learners while sharing dynamic opportunities for creatively exploring concepts. My classes for young learners place special emphasis on... 

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$75

weekly or $450 for 30 classes
5x per week, 6 weeks
45 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-6 learners per class

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