The Leaf Man Goes Where the Wind Blows! Story Time and Crafting with Leaves
In this one-time interactive class we will explore fall leaves and other fall things though our 5 senses! I will read "Leaf Man" by Lois Ehlert, and we will complete a craft together using things from our own backyards.
Danielle
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4.9
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Please join me in this one-time interactive class where we explore fall leaves and other fall things! We will start the class by reading Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. The Leaf Man goes where the wind blows! He's easy to be found when you're walking outside in autumn, just look on the ground! Together we will compare the leaves, pinecones, acorns, sticks, and other fall things we found outside before class using our five senses. How do the leaves (seeds, flowers, twigs, etc.) look? What colors are they? How do they feel? We will discuss how the leaves change in fall. Then students will create their own leaf creatures! I look forward to creating some leaf creatures with your child as we explore fall. Students are welcome to take this class outside (weather permitting of course). If time allows we will sing a song about leaves. I look forward to seeing your child in my virtual classroom.
Learning Goals
Students will use their 5 senses to explore nature (specifically leaves but also acorns, pinecones, sticks, etc.).
Students will learn about the parts of a book.
Students will practice pre-reading skills such as reading from left to right and top to bottom.
Students will understand words represent a spoken word and convey a message.
Students will answer simple questions about the story.
Students will describe elements in a story, for example, characters and/or setting (time, place, and/or environment).
Other Details
Supply List
construction paper (any color) or self-laminating sheet (clear contact paper also works) a variety of leaves, acorns, seeds, flowers, twigs, etc. (if you have time before class you can press leaves and flowers in wax paper under a stack of books) glue (liquid not a glue stick) markers, colored pencils, or crayons googly eyes (optional)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Illinois State University
I am a certified teacher with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education (Birth to 3rd grade). I was formally trained by Handwriting Without Tears, as well as Zoo Phonics. I have taught numerous children of all backgrounds in person and online using both Handwriting Without Tears and Zoo Phonics. I have taught Preschool through Kindergarten for 5 years, plus 2 years in older grades, as well as my stepdaughters and my daughter using the Handwriting Without Tears method. I homeschooled my 3 girls for 3 years, and have taught online with Outschool and other platforms for over 6 years.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
1-6 learners per class
