The Story of Ishi: Finding Happiness Everywhere
In this one time , students will listen to the uplifting story of a special rock named Ishi, and will participate in engaging activities which reinforce a grateful and positive mindset.
Kristi Leighton Montessori Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(319)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
In this one time class, students will learn about and hear the wonderful story of Ishi the rock. Before reading, students will engage in an interactive slideshow by identifying feeling faces they see on photo flash cards. We will share feeling words and predict if those feelings will be seen in the reading. After reading the story, learners will have ample opportunities to share and discuss their feelings about the story of Ishi. Students will have time to decorate rock faces either on supplied attachments, or on a real rock they can bring to class. Students can also create a birth certificate for their rock as a supplemental activity. We will talk about specific ways we can be positive and help others even when it feels very challenging to do so. Students will also be supplied with Happiness List forms that they can use to be mindful each day of happy moments they experience! Learners will then be given information on how to follow our new friend Ishi online with parents permission. I look forward to sharing this wonderful story with your kiddos!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of the many feelings we experience on a daily basis and learn how to develop a positive mindset when times feel challenging!
Other Details
Supply List
Two one page attachments will be provided to students prior to class. Students are invited to bring a small rock to class as their “Ishi.”
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to the webpage and Instagram account for Ishi.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
319reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Denison University
Hello! I am so excited to teach your kiddos on Outschool! I have a degree in Elementary Education and have been teaching over 25 years. I also have a specialty Montessori certificate in grades 1-3, and a TESOL certification credential. For nine years I specialized as a learning Title I learning support teacher with a focus in reading and writing in the language arts curriculum with 5-9 year olds. I have taught 1st and 2nd grade in a Montessori classroom. I love helping children learn to read by teaching the fundamental skills of early reading, grammar, reading comprehension and writing. I also teach many cultures themed lessons for learners where we can enjoy exploring topics of our planet and space together!
I love to help children learn and be successful in the classroom through fun and engaging activities. I like to make classes challenging and rewarding for students, and I have a very student centered approach, which is aligned with the Montessori teaching philosophy. I think of myself as a guide, who always strives to meet children at their instructional level.
Outside of teaching, I am a mother of adult boy/girl twins. My husband and I have a senior rescue terrier named Sandy and we love to go for long walks. I also enjoy living a very healthy lifestyle which includes walking, hiking, yoga, running and enjoying nature whenever possible!
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about me. I hope to see your child in the classroom soon!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-6 learners per class
