“Shaping” the World: Sensory Shapes With Modeling Clay
Did you know that manipulating molding clay (Play-Doh) strengthens finger and hand muscles?! Students will participate in this multisensory class that reinforces both their shape identification skills and fine motor abilities.
Teacher Saara, M.Ed - Science Experiments
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What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Encourage your child to identify each shape to improve their shape identification skills.Assessment
The teacher will ask comprehension questions to check for understanding and use the playdoh activity as a form of assessment.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
When it comes to learning shapes, there is nothing like learning them in a hands-on way. Working with modeling clay/ Play-Doh is a great way to work on fine muscles. Additionally, it’s a fun and interactive way to strengthen fine motor skills! It can then lead to better fine motor control which will be excellent for students who will be expected to learn to write or to write better. This class is ideal for those in or about to enter Preschool, Kindergarten or ESL learners as it is designed to reinforce shape names and the formation of them. No experience or prior knowledge is needed. Students will partake an interactive shape song to promote movement and mold shapes using modeling clay. During this fun-filled class, we will a multisensory approach to aid learning. At the end of class, we will all share our Play-Doh shapes! 😊 *Remember to click the heart on my profile to follow me in order to see new classes.*
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to identify the names and formation of shapes with playdoh.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
If needed, assist your child with rolling the Play-Doh to form the shapes. Additionally, remind them that Play-Doh isn’t edible.
Supply List
- 3 different colors of modeling clay (Play-Doh) or any you have (ensure it's soft) - 1 curious student =) ***Kindly note that if you do not have the supplies, students are still allowed to join the class and merely follow along. That way, they can still learn the process of how to make it and they can also create their shapes after class. Additionally, the file is merely a welcome picture. NO file is needed for class.***
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Teaching Certificates
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Saint Joseph's College
👋 Hello! I'm Teacher Saara. I've been featured as an EPIC and ACE educator! I have a passion for teaching and I am very excited to teach your learner! I love to cook, swim, travel and conduct experiments! I’m originally from an island in the Caribbean called Trinidad. However, I grew up on Long Island, New York and I now reside in South Florida.
🎓 I have a Master's degree in Literacy from Long Island University, a Bachelor’s degree in General and Special Education from St. Joseph’s College as well as certifications in both TESOL and TEFL. I have been teaching for over 12 years in public and private schools. I've also been recognized as an EPIC Educator by Outschool providing instruction and creating class experiences that are Empowering, Passion-driven, Intentional, and Connected. Now that's EPIC!
👩🏫 Currently, I’ve been teaching online for over six years and I have experience teaching well over 15,000 online classes to students and I absolutely love the atmosphere of an online classroom! I have also spent three years in the tropical Caribbean teaching English to children from all parts of the world. I have taught ages three to 18 years old in subject areas such as ESL, reading, conversing skills, phonics, writing, cooking, grammar, math, science, social studies, fingerplay/songs, role playing and much more!
🏆 My goal is to ensure your child feels comfortable, is respected, builds their confidence, sees their potential as they master content in a positive learning environment and promote intellectual diversity. I firmly believe your learner will leave my classroom with the tools they need to succeed.
🎉 My philosophy is a child’s mind is like a blank canvas. It’s up to us educators, parents and everyone involved in a child's life to fill the canvas with meaningful illustrations. My interactive classes will contribute to this. My classes are extremely entertaining with humor, using many 3D props as well as digital props as it makes class more engaging.
🌹 Remember, teachers who love teaching, teach children to love learning. Thank you and I look forward to meeting your learner!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$11
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
3-6 learners per class
