The Reluctant Readers' Book Club
In this ongoing course, reluctant readers will use joys of audiobooks and doodling to propel their "word reading" forward.
Big Brain Academy
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
The best way for a student to become a better reader is to...read! :) But that's a struggle when so many kids don't enjoy it. In this class, students will listen to an audiobook with a pencil or their favorite doodling marker in their hands. With a fresh sheet of paper or a sketchbook, they can fill the page with sketches and doodles while enjoying an engaging story. Recent research has shown that doodling while listening can help with cognitive retention. It's also fun! The idea is to get those serotonin and dopamine hormones active and to create an enjoyable experience involving books! At the end of each class, students will have the optional opportunity to share their doodles. In between classes, students are given a reading assignment. The audiobook will pick up where the reading assignment left off...so if they don't read, they miss out on the story. Books are chosen for their high-engagement as well as for being the first in a series or for being written by a popular author with many published books. Series and author-loyalty are another way to turn reluctant readers into bookworms. Each session will cover one of the following books. The book title your session will cover is listed in the classroom at enrollment. February 1st Session The Secret Zoo by Bryan Chick March 1st Session Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea March 30th Session High-Rise Mystery by Sharna Jackson
Other Details
Supply List
Sketchbook/Plan paper Pencil/doodling markers Books listed above
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Audiobooks and print/digital books can be found at the following links:
Treasure Hunters:
https://smile.amazon.com/Treasure-Hunters-James-Patterson/dp/0316207578/ref=sr_1_2?crid=MMW76C2GG3UE&dchild=1&keywords=treasure+hunters+james+patterson&qid=1603288138&sprefix=treasure+hun%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-2
The Secret Zoo:
https://smile.amazon.com/Secret-Zoo-Bryan-Chick-ebook/dp/B003MVZ3WE/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+secret+zoo&qid=1603288169&sr=8-1
High-Rise Mystery:
https://smile.amazon.com/High-Rise-Mystery-High-rise-Mysteries-Jackson/dp/1999642511/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WG83EZ44HMT2&dchild=1&keywords=high+rise+mystery&qid=1603288194&sprefix=high-rise+mys%2Caps%2C213&sr=8-1
Because of Mr. Terupt:
https://smile.amazon.com/Because-Mr-Terupt-Rob-Buyea/dp/0375858245/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EMOV1F5MUQWW&dchild=1&keywords=because+of+mr.+terupt&qid=1606861700&sprefix=Because+of+mr%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1
I'd also recommend borrowing the digital files for free from your local library. The Libby App is an excellent mobile app you can use for this purpose.
Joined May, 2020
4.8
348reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
We are so excited to share with our students the things we are passionate about. Our classes include:
*social studies
*math concepts
*language arts
*project based instruction
*unique history and biographies
*circle times
*civics
TEACHERS:
Kristina Rinard (Owner)
I was an elementary school teacher for 8 years and a vice principal for 5 (I promise I won't give you my principal look). Since then, I get to share my love for education with preservice teachers as an adjunct professor at the university level. Teaching Certificates include Elementary Education, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Google Certified Level 1. My degrees include a Bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Education from Northwest Missouri State, a Masters in Teaching from Webster University, and a Specialist Degree in School Administration from Northwest Missouri State.
Mike Rinard (Civics)
Erin Rynard (Classes for ages 3-8)
Reagan Burgess (Cheerleading)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that students learn through personal action. Though we frequently use standards to guide instruction, we work to make our classrooms student-centered. Our classes often feature games and investigative activities.
Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in our classrooms. If there is an accommodation you'd like us to make for your child, please reach out. Our classrooms are safe spaces.
INFORMATION:
We'd be happy to set up a private section for homeschool pods or groups of students wanting to create a consistent experience together. Just shoot us a message and we will work something out!Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-10 learners per class
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