From new hair to new smells, puberty can be overwhelming! And with all these changes, it is easy to feel alone. Not only is it important to talk about the physical changes that come with puberty, but connect with others about going through these situations. In this class, I create a virtual safe space for students to learn, ask questions and discuss important topics about their bodies on an individual level. 

LEARNER REQUIREMENTS:
As a beginner's puberty course, there are no learner requirements. Students do not need to be familiar with puberty or development to get the most out of this class. This is a great first introduction to important puberty topics for learners ages 7-9. However, you know your learner best, and I am more than willing to accommodate learners outside of this age range. 

*This course specifically covers human anatomy and puberty changes for those with ovaries. See my class, "All About Puberty: Testosterone Edition!" for discussions specific to human anatomy and puberty for those with testicles*

COURSE LAYOUT & TEACHER INTERACTION: 
There will be no live meetings in this Self-Paced course. This will be a series of four interactive Nearpod modules. Each week of material will include audio annotated slides, memory games, drawing activities, Time to Climb question games, discussion slides, and challenges for learners to complete before the next week. 

Each week's material should take learners about 30-75 minutes to complete and will be posted once weekly. I will be available in the Outschool classroom to answer your learner's questions and guide their learning throughout the course materials. I encourage individual participation throughout the presentations and hope to create a comfortable, relatable environment for all students to enjoy. Learners are also encouraged to ask questions in the classroom on weekly "Question Feeds". I respond to all student inquiries within three business days.

WHAT THIS CLASS DOES NOT COVER:
This course functions as an introduction to puberty education. We do not cover details regarding reproductive biology, sexual intercourse, puberty blockers, gender identities and expression, birth control, masturbation, sexually transmitted infections, or safe sex practices. However, questions on these topics may potentially be asked by learners. I do my best to answer these questions simply, to open up a dialogue between learners and parent figures in the future. Again, basic knowledge of sex education and puberty is not required for this class. Please see my intermediate puberty course, which covers puberty and reproduction in-depth!

Feel free to ask me any questions regarding the class outline, format, or content. 

I look forward to meeting your learners,

Dr. Telisha