Let's share our favorite things together!

This is an introductory course designed especially for early elementary learners.  Students are encouraged to bring 1-2 items each week that they want to share with the group.   Each child will have a turn to tell us a few things about their show-and-tell items.  Once they have shared, we will ask the other students to give feedback in the form of questions and comments before moving on to the next child.  The teacher will also follow up with questions and observations that help the presenter to feel seen and appreciated.  With any time remaining, we will play an additional light-hearted game together.  These games will always be developmentally appropriate and will be cooperative for the most part.

This class is not just about showing off our cool stuff and making new friends.  It is a safe, inclusive space to grow and practice our developing social skills, classroom or group learning skills, communication and presentation skills, and more.  We will practice:
*taking turns
*public speaking
*following directions
*asking for help
*asking questions related to the topic
*giving positive feedback to our peers
*dealing with frustration and impatience
*teamwork and emerging friendship skills
*kindness and empathy
*building confidence

I'm excited to get to know each student, including what gets them excited.  I'm a big fan of collections, special objects, special interests, and fandoms of any kind.  I might even share a few of my own! ;)

Weekly schedule
Week of June 2: Bring your favorite toy, stuffy or book
Week of June 9: Bring your favorite toy, stuffy, or book
Week of June 16: Bring your favorite toy, stuffy, or book
Week of June 23: Bring your favorite toy, stuffy, or book
Week of June 30: Bring your favorite toy, stuffy, or book

***NOTES:
I strive to create a positive, relaxed learning environment for all of my students.  No activities are forced, and sharing is always optional.  I am a gentle (albeit enthusiastic) teacher.  I welcome all types of learners, and am open to any feedback or communication with parents and caregivers.  I want learning to be an AWESOME experience for all of my students.

To this end, I ask you to remember that this age group has a range of developmental skills, and often needs a little more support on both sides of the screen than older students.  Please remain nearby your child during class, in case they need social or emotional support, help understanding or navigating instructions, or technical assistance.  This makes a huge difference in the quality of their classroom experience, especially for our youngest learners.