ビロードのうさぎ: 本物になるための旅

What will be taught? 

In this interactive book club children will:
1. Develop Social skills- Through the story's characters and themes kids will learn about friendship, sharing and cooperation through collaborative games and sharing circles that foster teamwork and positive social interactions.
2. Enhance emotional understanding:
The story's exploration of feelings and personal growth will help children identify and express their own emotions. 
3. Build fine motor skills:
Craft activities like creating their own Velveteen Rabbitt puppet will help children improve their hand eye coordination and fine motor skills essentially for writing and other future activities.
4.Encourage communication:
Children will practice verbal skills by sharing their creations, discussing the story, and participating in interactive discussions.
5. Understand change and growth:
Lessons about the Rabbit's transformation will help children understand the concept of growth and change



How is my class structured?
1. Welcome and Introduction (5-10 minutes)
Greet the children warmly
Briefly introduce the day's topic and activity
Engage in a short icebreaker related to the day's theme
2. Story time (15-20 minutes)
Read the selected section of "The Velveteen Rabbit" with expressive narration 
use visual aids or interactive elements to enhance understanding
Discuss the story, focusing on key themes and characters
3. Interactive Discussion (10-15 minutes)
Facilitate a discussion about the story's themes and characters
Encourage children to share their thoughts, feelings and personal connections
4. Activity or Games (15-20 minutes)
Conduct the day's planned activity or game that relates to the story's themes
Activities are designed to build skills such as fine motor coordination, emotional expression, or social interaction.
5. Wrap-up and Reflection (5-10 minutes)
Recap the day's lesson and key points
Provide time for children to share their work or thoughts from the activity
Preview the next session and end with a positive, encouraging note.


My teaching style:
In all of my classes  my teaching style is inspired by the Charlotte Mason philosophy, which sees each child as a capable and curious learner. 

Here is how I approach teaching:

1. Child-Centered learning-I believe that children thrive when they take ownership of their learning. In this class, your child will have the freedom to explore ideas and topics that interest them, encouraging a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. 
2. Interactive and engaging-I use a blend of discussion, narration, and creative activities to help students connect with the story on a deeper level. This hands-on approach makes learning both meaningful and fun.
3.Focused and respectful-Lessons are kept short and focused to respect your child's natural attention span. I aim to cultivate good habits of attention, reflection, and self-expression, helping your child grow as a thoughtful reader. 
4. Supportive and encouraging-I provide gentle guidance, creating a supportive environment where every student feels valued and confident in sharing their thoughts and ideas. 

MY GOAL IS TO INSPIRE YOUR CHILD TO LOVE READING, THINK CRITICALLY, AND TAKE JOY IN THEIR LEARNING JOURNEY.