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Halloween & Beyond - World Celebrations of Harvest & Ancestors' Devotion 1:1

Completed by 11 learners
Ages 7-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Learner explores Halloween, its origins, as well as surprising, ancient world traditions that celebrate the Harvest, Day of the Souls and the Dead, including "El Día de los Muertos", and the continuity of ancestors' love, strength & wisdom.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(405 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
Meets on demand
60 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
60 mins
per session
Teacher support
Assessment
Informally, throughout class time.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 12
Important Note:  
Class is inclusive; neurodiverse learner is welcome.
Learner receives special attention. 
Class will be tailored to different levels of interest and skill.
Class may be offered in English or Spanish. 
CEFR:  B1-B2 and above.

In this one-time secular class, Learner will explore some of the major world traditions that celebrate the Harvest, as well as the Ancestors.  The class will start with the origin and traditions of the Irish celebration of Samhain, then Halloween in the USA, followed by a number of other celebrations from China, Japan, Spain, Mexico's famous Day of the Souls & the Dead, to other cultures of the world.  The class is structured with an unbiased/factual manner with a friendly introduction, a vibrant and engaging slide presentation, exchanges, and Q&A session. Teaching style is kind and inclusive, emphasizing enthusiasm for world cultures, with fascinating learning & discovery of less known details.  For a sense of community engagement, gauging Learner's interest level, and to be able to adjust accordingly, open mics and videos are required in class. Class size is kept small to allow for comments or questions.  No previous experience is required.

Other Details

Supply List
Learner will require a quiet area to enjoy the class and be able to participate with open video and mic.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The sources used in this class include The Smithsonian Institution, History, PBS, National Geographic, and Harvard University. For the Day of the Dead, from Mexico, in addition to articles on the matter by the above captioned and well respected institutions, a FaceTime interview was conducted with Dr. Fernando Quiros Pacheco, a physicist native of Mexico, currently working on the Magellan Telescope Project in Pasadena, California. All sources are based on unbiased journalism and/or factual descriptions of how these traditions are practiced by the people today.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
5.0
405reviews
Star Educator
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Rollins College
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rollins College
Teacher holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Liberal Studies; her thesis research was based on art and world humanities.  She is a valued art history, yoga, and humanities/linguistics teacher on our Outschool platform (see other parents' reviews).

Reviews

47 total ratings, 29 with reviews

Review summary for this class
The class is highly engaging and fun, with the teacher using creative techniques like scavenger hunts and music to motivate the students. Students learn valuable organizational skills while enjoying the process, resulting in clean and tidy rooms. Many parents note a significant positive change in their children's tidiness and willingness to clean their rooms after taking the class. If you want to help your child develop essential organizational habits in an enjoyable way, this class is highly recommended.
This summary was AI-generated from parent reviews
wonderful lifelong skills 
Michelle L.on Aug 29, 2024
My 10 year old daughter really enjoyed the class and teacher. She will... 
Stephanie M.on Jul 11, 2024
This class is wonderful, and the teacher is excellent! She is warm,... 
Shelly A.on Jun 10, 2024
Loved the dedicated clean up time. It worked for getting stuff off the... 
Stephanie T.on Apr 16, 2024
My daughter was really glad she tried this class. The teacher was really... 
Maureen A.on Apr 7, 2024
My daughter loves this class. She called me today after class to go see... 
Ariana N.on Mar 14, 2024
Pamela Ocana, M.A. suggests this class next...
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