Club de manualidades y lectura: ¡Las historias de verano cobran vida! (8-13 años)
¡Dale vida a las historias con manualidades, creatividad y conversación! Este club de lectura práctico de verano es perfecto para niños de 7 a 13 años, incluyendo estudiantes que estudian en casa y estudiantes neurodivergentes.
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4 reuniones en vivo
1 horas 40 minutos horas de clase por semanaProyectos
1 hora por semana. Students will start crafrs during class, but may need tl complete crafts after class.Certificado de finalización
incluidoExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés - A2
Grado de EE. UU. 2 - 5
Nivel Beginner - Advanced
Calling all creators, readers, and crafters! In this exciting Craft & Book Club for ages 8–13, we’ll dive into powerful picture books and chapter excerpts, then bring them to life through hands-on crafts, STEAM activities, and thoughtful discussions. This class isn’t about worksheets—it’s about doing, making, and connecting. Students will express themselves through guided art projects, build social-emotional skills, and even explore creative writing, all while making unforgettable summer memories. Each week explores a new book and theme, meeting Monday–Thursday for 25 minutes per session to keep student attention and retention at maximum. Open to reluctant and avid readers alike! Weekly Themes & Activities (Updated for 8–13): Week 1: Dragons & Growth Mindset - Week of June 2nd Book: Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty Mon: Read-aloud + dragon-themed vision board Tues: Build-your-own flying dragon (engineering challenge) Wed: Growth mindset mini-comic: "The Dragon Who Didn't Give Up" Thurs: LEGO dragon or recycled materials dragon lair --- Week 2: Sweet Summer Science Week of June 9 Book: The Science of Breakable Things (excerpt) by Tae Keller Mon: Book excerpt + journaling on perseverance Tues: Make your own edible slime or oobleck Wed: Popsicle stick bridge challenge + flavor voting charts Thurs: Candy-themed art or create-your-own science experiment --- Week 3: Pet Friends & Kindness Week of June 16 Book: The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig Mon: Read-aloud + self-reflection art project Tues: DIY pet plushie or avatar (with character backstory) Wed: Write a short kindness comic or skit Thurs: Host a “Pet Parade” & share stories --- Week 4: Under the Sea Adventure Week of June 23 Book: Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry Mon: Read-aloud + watercolor ocean scenes Tues: Make a jellyfish suncatcher or cardboard coral reef Wed: Origami sea creatures & marine fact cards Thurs: Write a “message in a bottle” story + share Following weeks TBD --- Supplies Needed (By Week): Week 1: Colored paper, tape/glue, scissors Cardboard/paper towel rolls Markers, stickers, LEGO or recycled materials Week 2: Cornstarch, food coloring, small containers Popsicle sticks, glue, candy (optional) Measuring spoons, kitchen-safe bowls Week 3: Felt/fabric/paper, glue or hot glue gun (w/ parent help) Jar or cup, paper slips, writing/drawing tools Printables (provided), scissors Week 4: Clear bottles or jars, glitter, string Tissue paper, pipe cleaners, construction paper Origami paper, index cards, watercolor paints (optional)
Metas de aprendizaje
Expressing thoughts and emotions
Growth Mindset
Otros detalles
Necesidades de aprendizaje
Yes, this class is intentionally designed to support unique learning needs, including students with ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
I provide:
Visual schedules and clear expectations at the start of each session
Orientación para padres
See supplies list.
Requisitos previos
There are no official prerequisites for this class.
Students should be comfortable with basic scissor use, gluing, and following step-by-step directions. They do not need to be fluent readers—we will use read-alouds and visual support.
Lista de útiles escolares
Learner Supply List (By Week) Note: Most supplies are common household or dollar store items. You’ll receive a reminder email with any printable templates needed. --- Week 1: Dragons & Growth Mindset Theme: Rosie Revere, Engineer + Build-a-Dragon Crafts Supplies: Construction paper or cardstock (variety of colors) Markers, crayons, or colored pencils Tape and glue stick Safety scissors Straws or popsicle sticks Aluminum foil or scrap cardboard (for building) Recycled materials (boxes, toilet paper rolls, bottle caps) Optional: LEGO bricks or building blocks --- Week 2: Sweet Summer Science Theme: Summer Treats + Edible Science Supplies: Cornstarch Water Food coloring Mixing bowl + spoon Ziplock bags Popsicle sticks Paper or foam sheets Candy (Skittles, M&Ms, or similar for optional experiments) Graph paper or printable bar chart (provided) --- Week 3: Pet Friends & Kindness Theme: The Invisible Boy + Puppet Creations Supplies: Felt, construction paper, or old fabric scraps Glue or hot glue gun (with supervision) Googly eyes or markers to draw eyes Jar or cup for Kindness Jar Strips of paper or sticky notes Scissors Printable adoption certificate & kindness template (provided) Writing/drawing tools --- Week 4: Under the Sea Adventure Theme: Swashby and the Sea + Ocean STEAM Supplies: Clear plastic cup or jar with lid Water + glitter or blue food coloring Small waterproof toys, beads, or shells Tissue paper (blue, green, orange) String or yarn Construction paper Origami or square paper Watercolors or crayons for sea scene art Printable “message in a bottle” template (provided)
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Fuentes
Books Used (All widely available and appropriate for read-alouds):
Week 1: Dragons & Growth Mindset
Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty
Supports: Growth mindset, perseverance, STEM
Week 2: Sweet Summer Science
Pete the Cat and the Cool Caterpillar by James Dean
Supports: Sequencing, observation, fun summer themes
Excerpts from The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller
Supports: Scientific method, emotional resilience
Week 3: Pet Friends & Kindness
The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig
Supports: Empathy, inclusion, kindness
Week 4: Under the Sea Adventure
Swashby and the Sea by Beth Ferry
Supports: Literary imagery, friendship, humor
Note: students are encouraged to borrow licensed copies of these books from their libraries. We will use brief read-alouds for educational purposes during our time in class. Students are welcome to read the entire book on their own for extra credit.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
1 el maestro tiene un certificado de enseñanza
Fuera de EE. UU. Certificado de Docencia en Educación elemental
1 el profesor tiene un título de posgrado
Maestría en Psicología desde Capella University
Maestría en Psicología desde Capella University
2 los profesores tienen título de licenciatura
Licenciatura desde University of Worcester
Licenciatura en Psicología desde Capella University
Orton-Gillingham & Wilson Reading Program Principles
Applied to support multisensory instruction and neurodivergent-friendly strategies
CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework
Guides course differentiation and inclusive practices
SEL Competencies from CASEL.org
Incorporated into weekly themes such as kindness, confidence, and empathy
NGSS-aligned STEAM activities
Crafts and experiments are connected to science and engineering design standards for Grades 2–5
Teacher Experience:
Lessons are designed by an experienced educator and tutor specializing in:
Game-based learning
Special education support (ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD)
Homeschool-friendly, hands-on curriculum design
Literacy integration through visual and kinesthetic projects
Reseñas
Clase grupal
75 US$
semanalmente ( 19 US$ por clase)4x por semana
25 min
Completado por 2 alumnos
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 8-13
2-16 alumnos por clase