Showing & Telling Social Group: Why I Like This So Much!
This is a one-time social group, where kids can relax, share, and laugh with others while giving meaning about items they brought to share with the group.
Theresa Purdy
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(34)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Does your child just want to talk with other kids their age? Do you want your child to improve his or her social skills by talking and listening and taking turns? Learners will have a chance to interact with others by showing items they have at home and talking about them. At the same time, learners will also have a chance to hear what others have to say and be happy for them. Learners will listen to what others have to say without interrupting and may even be able to join in on a conversation by responding to what was said. We will work on trying to pay attention to what is said and not just waiting our turn to talk. Learners can prepare by thinking of 5 items they want to share. (We may or may not have time to share all 5 depending on class size, amount of sharing, and our time limit.) Not only can the children practice how to name and describe the items they are sharing, but they can think of more things to talk about their items. "Why did I choose these items? Why are they important to me? What can they do / how do I use them? How do they make me feel when I see them / hear them/ use them?" "Did I get them as a gift or did I 'earn' it?" These are just ideas to think of ways to prepare for the "telling" part of Show and Tell.
Learning Goals
Learners will build social skills by sharing and listening to others in a group setting. Learners will practice taking turns listening and speaking. Learners will work on being patient and taking time to hear what another person is saying to them.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
34reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I am Theresa Purdy. I am excited to teach about animals, science, math, language arts, kindergarten / 1st grade readiness, and conduct science and art experiments. Photography and scrapbooking are my most passionate hobbies. While I was my daughter's Brownie troop leader and my son's Cub Scout leader, I kept them busy with crafts, discussions, experiments and exploration.
I received my bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Murray State University and a master’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Southern University. I taught 4th grade for 14 years, preschool for 4 years and was a kindergarten assistant for 5 years. I have two sons and a daughter.
I learn best by doing, so I want to be able to teach children facts but also give them opportunities to practice as much as possible. Building foundational skills is essential so that children feel confident and successful as they move on to another year of school. It is my passion to help children understand concepts, so they do not get frustrated or develop a negative attitude toward learning. I look forward to seeing your child in my classroom!
You can find me teaching with Shooting Star Academy!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class
