We're Going on a Leaf Hunt!
In this one-time interactive fall themed class, we will read "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt," by Steve Metzger. Then we will create our own handprint tree!
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 - Kindergarten
In this one-time interactive fall themed class, we will read "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt," by Steve Metzger. During and after the story we will talk about the colors of leaves in the fall. Students will also learn about onomatopoeia, words that are associated with a sound, for example, splish, splash. Then we will create our own handprint tree! First, students will glue their precut handprint onto their paper. Next students will finger paint "leaves" onto their tree using red, orange, yellow, and/or green paint, by dipping their fingertips into paint and pressing their fingers onto the paper to create leaves on their tree. If students do not wish to use paint, they may also use paper that they can tear or cut into leaves" or they can use tissue paper squares crumpled up into "leaves." *Please note that students will need an adult to help with the craft, which will approximately be the last 10-15 minutes of class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the parts of a book.
Students will be able to identify that words are read from left to right.
Students will practice comprehension by answering questions about the story.
Students will practice sequencing by retelling the order of events in the story.
Students will explore onomatopoeia through the sounds of fall.
Students will identify colors throughout class.
Students will create a cute fall craft using colors we discussed from the book.
Students will identify geographical features, i.e. mountain, forest, waterfall, lake.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance encouraged for painting.
Supply List
*brown construction paper (please trace and cutout child's hand/arm print (see attached picture for a guide) before class) *any color of construction paper for the background *red, yellow, orange, and green paint to make the leaves (if you do not wish to use paint you can use paper and have your child tear or cut the paper to make leaves, or students can use tissue paper and crumple them up) *paper plate or something to put paint in for your child to dip their fingers into that paint easily *glue
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
$10
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
1-6 learners per class
