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CURRICULUM & LEARNING ENVIRONMENT * 3 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Classroom Use of Dr. Seuss
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Attention:  This is a 3 hour course.

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** This course is approximately 3 Hours. **
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1. Introduction
2. Learning Outcomes and Menu
3. Read Across America
4. Why We Love Dr. Seuss
5. Child-Centered Writing
6. Life Lessons
7. Discussion: Favorite Dr. Seuss Book 1/12
8. Supporting Early Literacy 
Assignment: Supporting Early Literacy 2/12
9. Using Dr. Seuss for Read-Alouds
Assignment: Read-Alouds 3/12
10. Sensory Lesson Plans: Ooey-Gooey Oobleck
Assignment: Ooey-Gooey Oobleck 4/12 
11. Sensory Lesson Plans: Alphabet Sensory Bin
Assignment: Alphabet Sensory Bin 5/12 
12. Sensory Lesson Plans: Shaving Cream Letters
Assignment: Shaving Cream Letters 6/12 

13. Sensory Lesson Plans: Foot Book Painting
Assignment: Foot Book Painting 7/12
14. Small Motor Lesson Plans: Truffula Trees Beading
Assignment: Truffula Trees Beading 8/12 
15. Small Motor Skills Lesson Plans: Montessori Speck Inspection
Assignment: Montessori Speck Inspection 9/12 
16. Gross Motor Skills Lesson Plans: Cat in the Hat Ball Toss
Assignment: Cat in the Hat Ball Toss 10/12 
17. Gross Motor Skills Lesson Plans: Hop on Pop Sight Word Jump
Assignment: Hop on Pop Sight Word Jump 11/12 
18. Snacks
19. Classroom Décor
Assignment: Classroom Environment 12/12 
Parking Lot
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Learning Outcomes

Course Overview
Dr. Seuss is considered by some to be the most famous children’s author of the 20th century. His classics have inspired generations of children with imaginative characters such as the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, and the Lorax. His stories have brought laughter to millions of classrooms across the world and have encouraged countless children to learn to read.  This course discusses the brilliance behind his books and explains just why they are so loved by children and adults alike. It includes lesson plans and ideas to use in your classroom to celebrate the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss!

**  A special thank you to Erika Booth, BA Ed for developing the curriculum for this course. **
Level
2
  • Washington STARS credit: Curriculum & Learning Environment (3 hours)
  • CDA Content Area:  Advancement of Physical and Intellectual Development  (3 hours)
Objectives:
  • Students will discuss life lessons that are taught through the works of Dr. Seuss
  • Students will explain the difference between phonological awareness and phonics
  • Students will explain the importance of a quality classroom environment
  • Students will recognize and explain appropriate read aloud strategies
​Technical Requirements:
  • Internet access (any speed)
  • Laptop or PC
  • Updated internet browser
Materials:
  • Laptop, PC, or other device

Meet the Trainer for this Course ​​​​​

Erika Geelhoed-Booth is originally from western Colorado and graduated with a BA in Elementary Education from Colorado Mesa University. She has volunteered in many classrooms, taught Sunday school, and has been an adult literacy tutor. Shortly after graduating college, she moved to Washington to begin teaching full-time in a Kindergarten classroom.  In her free time, she enjoys trying anything adventurous or outdoorsy such as camping, rafting, and ice climbing. She also loves curling up with a good book and playing with her Cocker Spaniel, Charlie. She looks forward to having little ones of her own one day. Erika believes that children are born with all the curiosity that they will ever need, and that it is our job as teachers to show them what to do with it.  Erika was previously a  full time Education Resource Coordinator at Successful Solutions Training in Child Development. Erika has returned to teaching in the classroom, however we continue to appreciate her contribution of the many courses that she developed while working at Successful Solutions.​​
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