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1st-Grade Review 2nd-Grade Readiness Math & Language Arts Review w/MAD LIBS ๐Ÿคช

In this 8-week 1st-grade school review course, students will review 1st-grade phonics, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and math (with tons of Mad Libs and other fun activities & games) so they are well prepared to start 2nd-grade in the fall.
Teacher Bethanie BA English & Writing TESOL Cert.
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What's included

43 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. As a self-paced class, all homework will be in the form of a digital game or printable worksheets.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Intermediate Level
Use the winter coupon code BETHA2TXFH35 to get $35 off (50% off!) this course!

Review 1st-grade the fun and silly way! Spread this course over the summer when it's convenient, or cram in the weeks before 2nd-grade starts - you choose! You will have access to the course material for up to a year, so you can also use this course as supplemental through your first grader's school year, or just to keep kids busy having fun this summer with educational and effective activities!

Who is this class for?
     ~advanced kindergarteners
     ~1st graders
     ~2nd-graders who need to catch up
     ~ESL students

What's included?
     ~brief review of topics
     ~printables and worksheets
     ~digital games and activities
     ~several Mad Libs games to reinforce the review topics - and for FUN!

What types of activities?
     ~drawing
     ~crossword puzzle
     ~word search puzzle
     ~color by number & letter
     ~maze
     ~drag-and-drop
     ~type in the answer
     ~iSpy
     ~tic-tac-toe
     ~self-checking games
     ~Kahoot

Mad Libs?
     ~If you remember Mad Libs from OUR day, we add the sentence elements to create a funny story. The same idea applies here, but students are more supported with a guided word box to choose from.

What's reviewed?
     ~Phonics review: blends, short & long vowels, final e, digraphs, hard & soft C and G

     ~Math review: odd & even numbers, basic shapes, addition & subtraction, number sentences, measurement, number patterns, telling time, identifying & counting coins, using calendars, and fractions

     ~Grammar, Vocabulary, & Writing review: onomatopoeia, prefixes, sensory words, word categories, homophones, plural s & es, nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, upper & lowercase letters, conjunctions, adverbs, prepositions, ending punctuation, contractions, comparative words, inflectional endings, and compound words

PLEASE SEE THE SYLLABUS FOR A BREAKDOWN OF THE REVIEW LESSONS

The teacher is available for help & support. I live in the Pacific Standard Time zone, so other than sleeping hours or if I'm teaching a live class, I always try to respond as soon as possible. 

๐Ÿ’œLove,
Teacher Bethanie

Learning Goals

First-graders will review and be ready for second grade!
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
43 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Short & Long A
 Quick review on the short and long A sounds, identify the differences between the sounds, and write a long & short A Mad Libs story! 
2 assignments
Lesson 2:
Addition & Subtraction
 Play addition and subtraction games, then review them together with Tic-Tac-Toe, Dot-to-Dot printable, and a Color By Solution activity! 
3 assignments
Lesson 3:
Nouns
 Review of nouns, identify the nouns and non-nouns, type in the name of the picture noun, and write a noun Mad Libs story! 
3 assignments
Lesson 4:
Verbs
 Review verbs, find the verb in the sentence, sort the nouns and verbs, choose the correct verb for the picture, and write a verb Mad Lib story! 
2 assignments

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Supply List
I try to make most of the activities digital for convenience, but there are some printable activities.
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Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!

My degrees include:
๐ŸŽ“ Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
๐ŸŽ“ TESOL Certificate
๐ŸŽ“ The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
๐ŸŽ“ Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
๐ŸŽ“ ACE Educator Certified

My experiences include:
๐ŸŒผ ESL (English as a second language) teaching
๐ŸŒผ Private English tutor
๐ŸŒผ Organizational coach
๐ŸŒผ Small and large group teaching

My teaching values and styles:
๐Ÿ’Ÿ Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
๐Ÿ’Ÿ A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
๐Ÿ’Ÿ Teacher energy is important for engagement
๐Ÿ’Ÿ Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
๐Ÿ’Ÿ Making sure every student is seen and heard
๐Ÿ’Ÿ A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
๐Ÿ’Ÿ Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way

Types of classes I teach:
๐Ÿ“š K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
๐Ÿ“š FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
๐Ÿ“š 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing 
๐Ÿ“š Reluctant Writer's Camp
๐Ÿ“š Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
๐Ÿ“š 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
๐Ÿ“š 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
๐Ÿ“š Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring

My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17). 

See you in the classroom soon!

Love,
Teacher Bethanie

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