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2nd Grade Readiness FLEX Version

Join us in this 8 week flex course for a full curriculum of 1st grade. This class is accelerated to make sure kiddos are ready for 2nd grade!
Wild and Unstructured Learning
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4.8
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What's included

28 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
Students will have homework
Assessment
Assessments available upon parent request

Class Experience

US Grade 2
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Join us in this complete curriculum class for 1st grade students to be well on their way to learning all they need to know.  In this course you can expect phonics, science, and geography as well as social emotional learning, gross motor skills, fine motor skills,  mathematical concepts, problem solving, language and vocabulary, writing skills and listening skills.  In this class learners will join Wild and Unstructured Learning in an adventure to grow their minds with understanding and readiness for 2nd grade. 
 In this 8 week flex course students can learn at their own pace.  This class is designed for children to complete their weekly work whenever is best for them.  Students will have interaction with teacher and students regularly in the classroom.  Students will have homework and will be encouraged to participate.  Interaction for this class will be high interaction.  Students will comment on other students work as well as post their work in the classroom for teacher and student comment.  Each week we will cover several 1st grade topics.  We will go through a lot of material so best for parents to help and be close by. This class is for students who have been to 1st grade and want a refresher or want to learn some 2nd grade topics.  Here is a breakdown of our weeks!

Week 1- 
-Reading- articles
-Spelling-  Students will have a spelling list each week
-Math-Tens and Ones Place Value
-Geography- Country location on globe
-Writing- Writing a paragraph
-Life Science- Nutrition
-Economics-Grocery store imitation

Week 2-
-Grammar-Related Words (Shades of Meaning)
-Reading- paragraphs
-Spelling-  Students will have a spelling list each week
-Math- Comparing Numbers
-Earth Science- Weather changes
-Civics- Following rules

Week 3-
-Grammar- Multiple Meaning Words
-Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
-Writing-Writing a paragraph
-Math-Adding Within 100 
-Economics- Running my own business
-Physical Science- How batteries work 

Week 4-
-Grammar- Context Clues
-Reading- Level 4 sight words
-Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
-Math-  Ten More, Ten Less
-Civics- Making a law
-Life Science-Sustainable agriculture

Week 5-
-Writing- Writing a paragraph
-Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
-Economics-Running my own business
-Geography- Country location on map
-Math- Subtract Multiples of Ten
-Earth Science- Movement of the sun during the day

Week 6-
-Reading- Level 4 sight words
-Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
-Writing- Writing a paragraph
-Grammar-Affixes
-Geography- Locating major bodies of water
-Physical Science- Effects of air pressure force on objects and materials
-Math- Telling Time

Week 7-
-Reading-Level 4 sight words
-Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
- Simple addition and subtraction
-Civics-How to change the world
-Grammar- ABC Order
-Writing- Writing a paragraph
-Math- Counting Money

Week 8- 
-Grammar- Synonyms and Antonyms
 -Spelling- Students will have a spelling list each week
-Math-Counting to 120
-Civics- Different types of Government
-Economics-Grocery store imitation
-Life Science- Infectious disease
-Reading- Sequence

Join us in this wonderful class.  Students will laugh, make videos, post their work and get feedback.  Come join us and get ready for 2nd grade!!

Learning Goals

Students will be ready for 2nd grade
learning goal

Syllabus

28 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Reading and Writing
 We will read and discuss a nonfiction article and then write paragraphs. 
Lesson 2:
Geography and Math
 We will locate the country we live in on a map. Then we will discuss place value in math. 
Lesson 3:
Science and Economics
 We will learn about nutrition and also pretend to go grocery shopping. 
Lesson 4:
Spelling and Reading
 We will practice writing 1st grade spelling words and then read a book to a family member or friend. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class includes movement/science and craft. We will use scissors at times. We will do science experiments, and we will be moving around. Please make sure your child has a clear safe space to move around as well as comfortable shoes and clothes and water close by. We ask parent's to be with their children during science experiments and while crafting.
Supply List
pencil
paper
scissors
coloring materials
The ability to print
All materials will be listed in the classroom
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We use curriculum from Wild and Unstructured Learning
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ambria Parrish
Michigan Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Melaney Kosarek
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ms. Kristen
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Ms. Kristen
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Kansas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Lianne
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Molly Thomas
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Patricia Trevino
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Patricia Trevino
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Andrea Snow
Texas Teaching Certificate
Lara Chomout
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Yinghui S McClellan
Master's Degree in Education from University of West Alabama
Ambria Parrish
Master's Degree in Education from Saginaw Valley State University
Melaney Kosarek
Master's Degree in Education from American International College
Ms. Kristen
Master's Degree from Duke University
Ms. Jo Anna
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Houston-Clear Lake
Diane Sullivan
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from University of Ottawa
Ankur Mishra
Master's Degree in Special Education from Moreland University
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Master's Degree in Education from Lesley University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Montevallo
Ambria Parrish
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Mount Holyoke College
Ms. Kristen
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Furman University
Ms. Jo Anna
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Longwood University
Molly Thomas
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Diane Sullivan
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston Clear Lake
Patricia Trevino
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Whitworth University
Andrea Snow
Bachelor's Degree from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Angelo State University
Lara Chomout
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Bohai University, China
Yinghui S McClellan
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from University of Missouri
Robbie Cox-Chatman
Teachers for this course have 5 or more years teaching this age range.

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