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Writing in Code With Building Bricks

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 6-10
Live One-Time Class
Have you ever wanted to make up your own code? In this class, you will use building bricks to make your own code. We will all write our names in code. What other messages will you write with your secret code?
Average rating:
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(256 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-8 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class, students will learn the basic principles of making a code for communication purposes. They will make a key for their code as they create their own code for each letter of the alphabet using building blocks.  Students will have the opportunity to share their code with the class and to tell us if they chose any certain brick for specific letters for certain reasons. Did you make the letter of your first name orange because you like to play basketball? Did you make the "t" green because trees are green? Each color does not have to represent something significant but it is always fun to share your thinking and creativity with others. 

We will then each write our name in code.

My teaching style is very welcoming and encouraging. I like to see students problem solve, discuss, and celebrate the thinking and learning of themselves and each other. I will foster an environment of kindness, support, and encourage a growth mindset. 

Students do not need any prior experience with creating a code. Students will be encouraged to use their code after class to make messages for friends and family, to practice their spelling words...whatever creative ways they can dream up to use their building brick codes.

Other Details

Supply List
Please bring a building brick baseplate, many loose, colorful building bricks , a pencil or marker, and paper to class. I will post a printable in the classroom that students will be able to view and print before class. The form is an alphabet page with space to record their code, it would be handy to have it printed for class; however, I will guide students through making their own version of this form with their paper and pencil if they do not have a chance to print the form.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Families,
My name is Danielle Day. I have a passion for inspiring young learners! I have a degree in Elementary Education. I have taught in both homeschool and public elementary school settings over the the last 18 years. I have also taught ESL online.  Aside from teaching, I have coached basketball and a Building Brick League Team. I think learning should be authentic, engaging, and fun! My husband and I have 3 sons. As a family, we enjoy playing games, reading, riding our bikes, building with building bricks, and exploring nature. 

- If you do not see dates listed for a class, that does not mean that I'm no long teaching the class or that it isn't awesome. It just means that right now, I have more class ideas than available hours in the day. I try to balance opening a variety of classes and leaving myself some time to be able to accommodate requested classes. Please never hesitate to send me a message requesting that I open more sessions of a class! 

I hope to meet your learner(s) in class soon!
Have a great day,
Mrs. Day

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