Semi Private: Huh? Listening, Following Directions and Brain Games: Ages 11-14
Max 4 learners. Practice following verbal directions to complete pencil & paper tasks & brain fitness games. Improve executive function, critical thinking, listening, memory, focus & more. *My refund policy is below. Send schedule requests.
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Assessments will be informal. As each activity progresses, the learners responses will be checked for accuracy. Learners will receive repititions from the teacher or a classmate as needed for success. All learners are expected to be respectful and encouraging to one another.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
⭐️IMPORTANT regarding 'MY' REFUND POLICY: My policy is different/more flexible than the standard recently changed Outschool refund policy regarding initial enrollments. I want to help families with their planning, and honestly this will help me with my planning as well. I understand that a lot of families prefer to book far enough in advance to guarantee a spot in a class as they plan ahead. I also realize that unexpected/unplanned events can change well intentioned plans. So, in order to help families who like to plan ahead, but also allow me the time to fill a space left empty after an unenrollment, I am willing to issue a full refund IF you need to withdraw your learner for any reason up to TWO WEEKS BEFORE the START DATE of this class. When you withdraw, even if you receive an automated message from Outschool that you are not eligible for an automatic refund, please contact me directly immediately so I can submit the refund for you with Outschool. REMEMBER, I must be notified by the person who enrolled the learner NO less than TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the class start date so I have time to try to fill that space left empty with another learner. After that point, the standard Outschool refund policy will apply. Also please check out my profile page for additional infomation regarding absences and recordings. Contact me with questions. Thank you. 💻 Please contact me if you don't see a time that will work for your learner OR check out my two-day camp version of this class that will be offererd periodically throughout the spring and summer. Please check the bottom of this class description for a link to the camp class. ⭐️ Class size is kept very small to allow for more individualized attention.* ⭐️⭐️ Class minimum is 2. HOWEVER, if only 1 learner is enrolled, I will have class with the 1 learner for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see if other learners will join last minute. I enjoy teaching to one learner. However, for this class if no other learners enroll during that time, I will offer other options or will offer them prior if parent/guardian requests. Also, please check out the links below for short term classes for this age group and links to this class for older learners. Contact me for more information on my 1:1 tutoring and availability. Do your learners have difficulty actually listening to what they hear? Do they remember the details? In this ongoing class, each week we will focus on the importance of listening with understanding for details. Each week we will discuss using listening skills in different situations and the difference between hearing and listening. Next the learners will practice using their ability to listen for detail by following the teachers verbal step-by-step instructions to complete sequential paper and pencil type activities. Checks for accuracy will vary between each step being checked immediately for accuracy after completion or accuracy checked after all steps are completed. This portion is determined by the ability and needs of the students in attendance. Learners will be told to listen carefully for details the first and second time each instruction is given, but they will also be encouraged to ask for a repetition if needed. Some weeks brain fitness games will be included. ***Occasionally these exercises will involve minimal physical activity such as balancing on one foot. Therefore learners should have a chair or sturdy piece of furniture to hold on to for balance when needed.*** If your learner is unable to participate in brain fitness games involving physical movement, please let me know prior to class. Each session will involve the same type of verbal and written activities class. The content each week is not dependent on knowledge of content from the previous week. Sessions do not build on each other. They have different following directions activities each week. To help parents and learners know when content of the class is beginning to repeat for them based on when they enrolled, below on the each week's schedule I have labled content from A on. Enroll at anytime to join us to practice following directions and improve brain fitness! (Letters are only a guide to help you know which week your learner is enrolled. As time permits brain fitness/games are included towards the end of class): ⭐️ Remember Ongoing/Enrichment classes are like a weekly subscription. You can join at anytime and cancel the subscription at any point if you don't wish for your learner to continue this live group class. Also, you can pause your subscription if your learner won't attend class but plans to return. (❗️)However, remember that pausing does Not reserve your learner's spot. 🗓 SCHEDULE for 2024-2025 school year 1st semester. Your learner is welcome to join at anytime. ~Summer ongoing 2024 sections (Fall sections below these)~ Week of August 5: Follow directions F Week of August 12: Follow directions G Week of August 19: Follow directions H Week of August 26: Follow directions I ~Fall 2024 sections~ Week of September 9: Follow directions A Week of September 16: Follow directions B Week of September 23: Follow directions C Week of September 30: Follow directions D ***Week of October 7 OR Week of October 14: Follow Directions E (See note below. These two weeks will be updated by mid-September.) ** **Either week of October 7 OR Week of October 14: NO Class (Fall Break) Check my schedule for possible one time or camp classes ** Week of October 21: Follow Directions F Week of October 28: Follow Directions G Week of November 4: Follow directions H Week of Novermber 11: Follow directions I Week of November 18: Follow directions J ** Week of November 25: NO Class. Check my schedule for possible one time or camp classes ** Week of December 2: Follow directions K Week of December 9: Follow directions L *** During the holiday season, check my schedule for possible one time or camp classes AND/OR contact me for 1-1 tutoring availability *** **Also, check back for additional weeks for this class added later for 2nd semester** Please check out the links below for short term classes for this age group . 'Like' or follow to receive notifications as sections are added. Contact me for more information on my 1-1 tutoring and availability. https://outschool.com/classes/2day-camp-listen-brain-fit-listening-skills-following-directions-ages-11-14-UmNjuVQI https://outschool.com/classes/2-day-mini-camp-reading-fluency-comprehension-6th-7th-8th-grade-ages-11-14-x0kDfftf There are two other separate 'Listen and Hear' classes available for younger ages: 7-9 year olds https://outschool.com/classes/semi-private-huh-listening-and-following-directions-brain-fitness-ages-7-9-dLoNEojQ and 9-12 year olds https://outschool.com/classes/semi-private-huh-listening-and-following-directions-brain-fitness-ages-9-12-pLhDyLUN ***'Like' or follow to receive notifications as sections are added. Contact me for more information on my 1-1 tutoring and availability.
Learning Goals
The goal of this class is to help the learner realize the importance of listening for details and to begin to be a better listener by following directions containing an increasing number of details. Also a goal of this class is to improve overall brain fitness to help all types of learners in multiple life skill areas.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class helps support all learners, including those with ADHD, ASD & more by working to improve attention, focus, etc. It is also beneficial to those with executive function needs & dyslexia. It has helped many improve brain function.
Parental Guidance
Some weeks brain fitness games will be included. Occasionally some will involve minimal physical movement. ***Minimal physical activity may involve balancing on one foot, therefore learners should have a chair or sturdy piece of furniture to hold on to for balance when needed***. Please let me know prior to class if your learner is unable to participate in brain games involving physical activity.
Supply List
Bring at least 2 sheets of blank paper and a pencil with an eraser OR bring a dry erase board with a dry erase marker and something to erase marks.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist from University of South Alabama
For more than three decades, I have successfully helped hundreds of children, teens and adults in public school, private school, homeschool and wellness center settings improve their listening and memory skills. I have a M.S. degree in speech-language pathology and earned a Master's level teaching certification. I am also an Interactive Metronome (IM) Certified Provider. IM is a computer based brain fitness training program. We can all benefit from practice in listening for details. I enjoy having a fun and structured class as I help learners improve their ability to listen for detail so they can function even better in all aspects of their daily life.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-4 learners per class