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
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(296)
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
Hello, my name is Danielle! I am excited to teach your child! I am currently a stay at home mom of one boy who is 1 years old, and three girls, my youngest daughter is 5 years old and my older two girls, who are actually my stepdaughters, are 13 and 15 years old; they live with us 100% of the time so I consider them my own.
My husband is in the Marine Corps. We are both originally from central Illinois, we currently live in Virginia but I have also lived in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Missouri, North Carolina, and Arizona.
I attended Illinois State University where I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. I completed the Professional Development School during my senior year at ISU, which is where college students Student Teach for an entire school year rather than just one semester. I have taught Preschool and Kindergarten for 6 years in a brick and mortar school. I have also taught Middle School Special Education and 4th grade for 1 year each in the same school district. Before Outschool I taught ESL online to students in Asia.
I am passionate about education! I love taking something that children are not interested in and making it fun for them. I feel that it is crucial to teach students in a variety of ways as we all learn things differently. I am passionate about reading, I read with my children every day.
I also enjoy going to the beach, swimming in a pool, hiking, bike riding with my family, traveling, and crafting, as well as playing with my girls and watching them learn. I also enjoy doing yoga with my daughters, as well as, spending time with my family and our family dog, June Bug.
I’m excited to meet your child and help foster their love for learning! Please follow me to explore the wonderful world of learning in my classroom!
*I offer a sibling discount when two or more students are enrolled by the same parent in the same class section. I will offer 50% off of one child. Please send me a message to request my sibling discount when you have two or more children enrolled in the same class to receive the discount. Sometimes parents have the same name as another parent in the class or I miss it so I only offer the discount per parent request.
Thank you!
Your Friend,
Miss DanielleReviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
1-6 learners per class
