What's included
16 live meetings
12 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Finishing CraftCertificate of Completion
7 or more throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Join us for a delightful journey through the imaginative world of Eric Carle! In this 16-week course, we will read one of Eric Carle's beloved books each week and engage in a fun and creative craft activity related to the story. This class is designed to foster a love for reading, stimulate creativity, and enhance fine motor skills through hands-on crafting. ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ ⭐What Will Be Taught?⭐ ⋆Engaging storytelling techniques using Eric Carle's books. ⋆Creative crafting skills that complement the stories. ⋆Fine motor skills through various crafting activities. ⋆Basic concepts related to the themes of each book (e.g., life cycles, colors, animals, and more). ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ ⭐How Will I Teach?⭐ ⋆Interactive Storytelling: Engaging students with questions and discussions during storytime. ⋆Hands-On Crafting: Providing clear, step-by-step instructions for each craft activity. ⋆Visual Aids: Using slides and images to illustrate key points and steps. ⋆Encouraging Participation: Encouraging students to share their thoughts and creations. ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ ⭐What's My Teaching Style?⭐ My teaching style is interactive and engaging, focusing on making learning fun and accessible. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable expressing their creativity and sharing their ideas. I use a combination of storytelling, hands-on activities, and visual aids to keep students engaged and make the material memorable. ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ ⭐How Much Will Learners Get to Interact with Me?⭐ Learners will have multiple opportunities to interact with me and each other during the class: ⋆Storytime Discussion: Asking and answering questions about the story. ⋆Craft Activity: Real-time guidance and support as students work on their crafts. ⋆Sharing Time: Encouraging students to share their completed crafts and discuss what they learned. ⋆Feedback: Providing positive reinforcement and constructive feedback throughout the session. ⋆In addition to the live sessions, parents and students can reach out to me through the Outschool messaging platform for any questions or additional support. ✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳✳ I look forward to an exciting and enriching experience with your child as we explore the magical world of Eric Carle together! Best regards, Teacher Natalie
Learning Goals
⭐Literacy Skills:⭐
Develop listening comprehension through engaging storytelling sessions.
⭐Creativity and Fine Motor Skills:⭐
Foster creativity through hands-on craft activities that encourage artistic expression.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar – Craft: Caterpillar
Storytime: Read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."
Craft Activity: Create a caterpillar using paper circles and pipe cleaners.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Storytime: Read "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"
Craft Activity: Create a bear mask using paper plates and paint.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Very Busy Spider
Storytime: Read "The Very Busy Spider."
Craft Activity: Create a spider web using paper plates and yarn.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Mixed-Up Chameleon
Storytime: Read "The Mixed-Up Chameleon."
Craft Activity: Create a chameleon with changing colors using a printable chameleon template and various materials.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from National University
With ten years of experience teaching in special education preschool settings and over fifteen years of volunteering in elementary school classrooms, I bring a wealth of practical knowledge and dedication to education. My background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education, complemented by two years of successful teaching via Zoom with both special education preschoolers and elementary-aged children.
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Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $225 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-10 learners per class