Story Telling With Friends at Outschool
Storytime with Friends at Outschool is an innovative online course designed for preschoolers. The focus is on creating a community of friends and fellow storytellers through engaging meaningful activities.
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. The basic tool for the class is the story bucket. Each learner will prepare for class a personal story bucket. Story buckets are containers filled with elements of the story representations. The story bucket serves as a tactile and interactive way for children to explore stories, encourage individual and group interaction with the story. It provides a multi sensory experience. I have included a video of me unpacking my own story bucket for our first class simply as a guide. The value of the story bucket is the personalization and unique contents that a child assembles. The learner will present all, some or none of the materials to the class.Certificate of Completion
Each child will receive a certificate of completion after completion of course highlighting a personalized achievement.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Pre-Kindergarten
Beginner Level
Storytime with Friends at Outschool is an innovative online course designed for preschoolers. The focus is on creating a community through interactive and stimulating educational activities. I am an experienced pre kindergarten teacher and have worked with children since 1993 in both academic and recreational settings including my own licensed day care center. Each session of Storytime with Friends at Outschool includes storytelling, singing, gross motor activities, art, science and math exploration. The curriculum aims to promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in a fun and engaging class. The program is hosted in the Outschool platform, a leader in online educational experiences for children.
Learning Goals
Create a supportive community for storytelling. I intend to create and foster a sense of belonging among learners by encouraging interaction in our safe virtual space.Engage children in meaningful learning experiences to foster physical, emotional. social and cognitive development.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Let's Bring in the New Year with a Llama Glamorama!
Let's celebrate New Year's Eve Larry Llama style! Bring your story buckets filled with anything that makes you feel like a rock star or a groovin' moovin' toe tappin' Larry Llama. During our first class, we will introduce ourselves to one another and have our first show and tell story bucket time. We will play frozen statues providing an opportunity to move and everybody's favorite party game Larry Llama Says. In preparation for NYE countdown we will play counting finger plays. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Llama Glamorama Parade Party EXTRAvaganza
Happy New Year Friends. The Glamarama with Larry continues. Today we will decorate the cover of our art journal and create a first page with a collage of our favorite foods to share with our friends in show and tell time. Bring a composition book, scissors, magazines or grocery store mailers, markers, crayons, glitter glue for extra glamarama-ness. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon Margaret and H. A. Rey
Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon is a fun tale featuring George's adventurous spirit. The story emphasizes exploration and the joy of learning, introducing kids to how hot air balloons work and the importance of safety. We will share our story buckets during sharing time. Allowing the children to add the elements of the story that appeal to them reinforces the lessons and concepts that we explore. Hot air balloon models, 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Color Dance Ann Jonas
I'm teaching "Color Dance" by Ann Jonas. My objective is to have students learn about primary and secondary colors. I'll ask them to identify the colors in the book and create their own color wheel as an activity in our art journals. We will use watercolor to make a color wheel as demonstrated on the class page. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
Story TIme with Friends at Outschool is designed to promote pre readiness skills for writing and promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills through an interactive virtual class.
Parental Guidance
Storytelling is a vital tool for community, offering a means of self-expression, empowerment, advocacy, and connection. It serves as both a mirror and a window: reflecting individual and collective experiences while opening up new ways of seeing and understanding the world. By nurturing the art of storytelling, the community can continue to create change, build solidarity, and ensure that their voices are heard and celebrated for generations to come.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide a resource package for each lesson for the learner to extend the lesson outside of the classroom. None of the activities are ever required but encourage a love for storytelling and books.
Joined November, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have worked with children in a variety of recreational and educational settings since my graduation from Dutchess Community College in 1993 when I received an A.A.S. in Child Care . The experiences have included lead preschool teacher at Kindercare, Memphis City Schools, Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. I have owned and operated my own licensed child care center. I have provided an at home educational setting for my own child in a combination of homeschool and virtual learning experiences for the past 9 school years. I am currently seeking a degree in Early Childhood Education from Southwest Tennessee Community College. Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $80 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
1-6 learners per class
