Zoey & Sassafras Book Club: Bringing Books to Life With Steam
Each week in this ongoing class, learners will practice reading comprehension skills and complete a hands on STEM or STEAM project based on the the Zoey & Sassafrass book series.
Meghan Jones, M. Ed.
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1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Calling all young readers and science lovers! In this interactive class, students will meet to discuss assigned chapters from the Zoey and Sassafras book series—a fun and imaginative blend of science, magic, and adventure. Each session will focus on two chapters, with guided reading comprehension questions and plenty of time for learners to share their thoughts, opinions, and favorite moments. While we won’t read the chapters aloud in class, students should read them ahead of time so they’re ready to jump into the discussion. After our book chat, we’ll bring the story to life with a hands-on activity inspired by what we’ve read! These activities may include simple science experiments, creative art projects, or language arts extensions that connect directly to the characters and themes of the book. Students will need their own copy of the Zoey and Sassafras books, which are widely available at bookstores, online (like Amazon), or local libraries. Each class is a stand-alone discussion, focusing only on the assigned chapters—so learners can join at any time and catch up if they’d like! This class is a great way for students to grow their love of reading, build comprehension skills, and explore their creativity in a supportive and social environment. Week of April 20th - April 26th: Merhorses and Bubbles Chapters 9 and 10 Pollution - green or brown playdough - water - large container (9″ x 13″ pan or similar size) - cooking oil - ocean toy animal (or any animal will do!) - A few paper towels - dish soap - spoon Week of April 27th - May 3rd: Merhorses and Bubbles Chapters 11 and 12 Rainbow Stones - River stones or large rocks - Acrylic paint/paintbrushes or paint pens Week of May 4th - May 10th: Merhorses and Bubbles Chapters 13 Newton's Disc PDF Cardboard Red,orange,yellow,green,blue, and purple marker scissors glue string Week of May 11th - May 17th: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 1 and 2 Shoe Design PDF Markers Week of May 18th - May 24th: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 3 and 4 Snow 2 lb box of baking soda 1 can of shaving cream (foam works best, but gel will also work!) Large bowl or container for mixing Week of May 25th - May 31st: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 5 and 6 Ice Excavation Small toys frozen in ice cubes or blocks of ice Salt Warm Water Week of June 1st - June 7th: Caterflies and Ice Chapter 7 and 8 Snow Storm in a Jar 16 oz jar (or similar sized container) Baby oil White paint Water White or silver glitter Alka Seltzer tablets spoon Week of June 8th - June 14th: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 9 and 10 Potato Osmosis Two equal sizes slices of potato Salt Water Two equal sized cups Week of June 15th - June 21st: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 11 and 12 Plants 3 or 4 cups filled halfway with water 3 or 4 different colors of food coloring 3 or 4 stalks of celery with leaves, romaine lettuce, or white flowers Week of June 22nd - June 28th: Caterflies and Ice Chapters 13 and 14 Caterfly Life Cycle PDF Markers Pencil *This class will continue through all the Zoey and Sassafras books - students can join at any time! The books are easy reads and don't build on each other*
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some weeks, students will need assistance with cutting, gluing, or use of the microwave.
Supply List
Supply list will be provided one week in advance or upon enrollment. Students must obtain their own copy of the current Zoey and Sassafras book listed in class description.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Master's Degree in Education from University of Maryland, College Park
Hello to Everyone! My name is Miss Meghan and I can’t wait to meet your child. I enjoy teaching a variety of classes for preschool and early elementary ages.
I hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. At the beginning of my career, I worked extensively with autistic children in home settings designing programs to help students access the world around them in an empowering way. After my oldest daughter was born, I became a licensed childcare provider creating a home away from home for many children to grow and learn. When my youngest daughter was born, I decided it was time to explore other options and that is how I landed at Outschool. I am so grateful for this opportunity and love meeting new learners from all over the world.
I have a passion for instilling a love of learning in young children through exposure, messy play, and fun! I strongly believe that letting children delve into learning at their own level and allowing for different types of learning styles sets children up for a life long learning journey.
In addition to teaching on Outschool, I currently homeschool my youngest daughter and am very involved in her homeschool co-op and activities. My oldest daughter, who was homeschooled until high school, is trying public school for the first year! I feel so grateful to have a career that I love that also affords me the opportunity to spend time with my own children as well. In my free time, I enjoy art, brainstorming new lesson ideas, cross stitch, and reading!
I offer science, art, language arts, social studies, math, and social classes for preschool and early elementary groups, as well as social groups for neurodivergent learners! Please feel free to message me with any questions!Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 135 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-8 learners per class
