Read, Write, and Draw 5-Days a Week
In this ongoing class, learners will become familiar with the vowel sounds, sight words, and sentences while using their creative drawing skills to illustrate words and sentences. Keywords (draw, letters, alphabet, sight words).
Dru A Driver, M.Ed.
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5.0
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What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
I will attach files at times for students to practice. The attached sheets are optional and can be used to reinforce the concepts presented in class. I do not require students to complete the sheets.Assessment
Parents are always welcome to ask for an informal report.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
We will meet five days a week to write simple sentences and illustrate what we write and read in this ongoing class. This class is excellent for those students who are learning to read and write simple sight words such as "the, and, on, it, my, to, go, here," and simple CVC/CVCe words such as "ran, run, had, came, come, mole, kite, cute," etc. I will be using flashcards, props, and puppets to reinforce these English language arts concepts. There will be times when we Screen Share through OutSchool, Google Slides, and Canva. Learners will be applying phonics to decode words. I emphasize correct letter formation when we practice writing the words. Students will learn sight words, write and read sentences, and have a fun time drawing to illustrate their writings. Students will need drawing paper, pencils, crayons or markers. Below is the tentative schedule and a list of tentative themes. Different words are presented each cycle. Beginning March 20 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning March 27 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning April 3 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning April 10 Week 11 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning April 17 WEEK 12 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Beginning April 24 WEEK 13 THEME: Short and Long A Words Beginning May 1 WEEK 14 THEME: Short and Long E Words Beginning May 8 WEEK 15 THEME: Short and Long I Words Beginning May 15 WEEK 16 THEME: Short and Long O Words Beginning May 22 WEEK 17 THEME: Short and Long U Words Beginning May 29 WEEK 18 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Beginning June WEEK 19 THEME: Short and Long A Words May 30-June 3 WEEK 1 THEME: Short and Long A Words June 5-9 WEEK 2 THEME: Short and Long E Words June 12-16 WEEK 3 THEME: Short and Long I Words June 19-23 WEEK 4 THEME: Short and Long O Words June 26-June 30 WEEK 5 THEME: Short and Long U Words July 3-7 WEEK 6 THEME: Words ending with Y Words July 10-14 WEEK 7 THEME: Short and Long A Words July 17-21 WEEK 8 THEME: Short and Long E Words July 24-28 WEEK 9 THEME: Short and Long I Words July 31-August 4 WEEK 10 THEME: Short and Long O Words August 7-11 WEEK 11 THEME: Short and Long U Words August 13-18 WEEK 12 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words August 20-25 WEEK 13 THEME: Short and Long A Words August 28 - September 1 WEEK 14 THEME: Short and Long E Words September 4-8 WEEK 15 THEME: Short and Long I Words September 11-15 WEEK 16 THEME: Short and Long O Words September 18-22 WEEK 17 THEME: Short and Long U Words September 25-29 WEEK 18 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words October 2-6 WEEK 19 THEME: Short and Long A Words October 19-13 WEEK 20 THEME: Short and Long E Words October 16-20 WEEK 21 THEME: Short and Long I Words October 23-27 WEEK 22 THEME: Short and Long O Words October 31-November 4 WEEK 23 THEME: Short and Long U Words November 7-11 WEEK 24 THEME: Words ending with Y Words November 14-18 WEEK 25 THEME: Short and Long A Words November 21-25 WEEK 26 THEME: Short and Long E Words November 28-December 2 WEEK 27 THEME: Short and Long I Words December 5-9 WEEK 28 THEME: Short and Long O Words December 12-16 WEEK 29 THEME: Short and Long U Words December 19-23 WEEK 30 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words December 26-30 WEEK 31 THEME: Short and Long A Words January2-6 WEEK 32 THEME: Short and Long E Words January 9-13 WEEK 22 THEME: Short and Long I Words BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6 Short and Long I Words BEGINNING FEBRUARY 13 Short and Long O Words
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be times that we may be using Google Slides to present materials that are relevant to the lesson. For example, if we are on a lesson that has to do with the letters of the alphabet, or words that begin with certain vowels, I may use Screen Share to present pictures or words on Google Slides that go along with the lesson. Google Slides will only be used during screen sharing in class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from East Texas State University
Hello moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, caretakers, and learners! I'm Dru Driver, M.Ed.
I love teaching!
Pre-k and kindergarten are where it all begins, and that's where I started. I taught kindergarten and pre-k for fifteen years before going into counseling. I have had extensive training in identifying dyslexia. I offer classes where young children learn letters and sounds through a motor-tactile experience. I hold certifications in ESL (English as a Second Language) and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language). I have been teaching online ESL/TESOL classes since 2019.
I began counseling pre-k through 12 grades in 1996. I have taught PK-12th various activities and skills that range from leadership to exploring career programs of study. My counseling experiences have also included occasions where we dealt with grief.
I love animals of all kinds, and I am also a professional dog groomer.
Interacting with nature and taking pictures of wildlife is a passion I have had since I was a small child. I have had many experiences caring for and raising wildlife. I have successfully raised baby birds, squirrels, rabbits, opossums, and beavers.
I am certified to teach art in Texas, and I offer classes such as basic drawing and painting for beginning learners and art appreciation for all levels. Art is an area where children can explore their creative sides and deepest emotions. Often, art is a way for children to express themselves when they know no other way.
I have four children who are now grown, and they are all successful in their chosen professions.
I have found that being caring, artistic, and creative has enhanced my abilities to help others. I love teaching, and in my world, there is nothing more magical or miraculous than seeing children learning new skills. Learning is a lifelong endeavor for me, and I try to instill a love of learning in all my students. When you find what children love, you can teach them anything!
I love teaching! I look forward to your child joining the fun!
My degrees and certifications include:
Master of Education
Bachelor of Science
Associates of Arts
Art (EC-12)
ESL (EC-12)
Counseling (PK-12)
Vocational Counseling (6-12)
Early Childhood (PK-K)
Elementary (1-8)
Educational Diagnostician (EC-12)Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
weekly ($10 per class)5x per week
30 min
Completed by 39 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-4 learners per class
