Read, Write, and Draw--Thursday Evening Class
Read, Write, and Draw is a class for early learners from PK-2nd grade; reading, writing, drawing, and learning simple words and sentences.
Dru A Driver, M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(59)
What's included
18 live meetings
9 in-class hoursAssessment
Parents are always welcome to ask for an informal assessment of their child's progress.Class Experience
In this class students will have the opportunity to develop writing and grammar skills. For students who are in PK-2nd grade, activities to reinforce classroom skills and homework will be covered. We will meet one day a week to write simple sentences and illustrate what we write and read in this 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, and Google Slides. I have a flexible teaching style that encourages student participation. 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. School age children may want to share their daily school experiences including homework. The first three minutes of the class will be for introductions. Students will have the opportunity to read a word list at the beginning of the class. This generally takes about a minute per student, as each student reads the list. This activity is voluntary. I encourage students to read the words, however, it is their choice. Approximately 20 minutes of the class is devoted to student discussion of homework and creating an age appropriate sentence to be illustrated. A tentative schedule of themes is listed below but is subject to change according to the student group's need. THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 1 THEME: Short and Long E Words Week 2 THEME: Short and Long I Words Week 3 THEME: Short and Long O Words Week 4 THEME: Short and Long U Words Week 5 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Week 6 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 7 THEME: Short and Long E Words Week 8 THEME: Short and Long I Words Week 9 THEME: Short and Long O Words Week 10 THEME: Short and Long U Words Week 11 THEME: Words Ending in Y Words Week 12 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 13 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 14 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 15 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 16 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 17 THEME: Short and Long A Words Week 18
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will be using Google Slides to introduce and reinforce concepts. Parents do not need an account.
Supply List
Students will need paper, pencil, and crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2020
5.0
59reviews
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
$10
weekly or $180 for 18 classes1x per week, 18 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-4 learners per class
