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5 Days of Story Magic: Read, Learn & Play for Ages 3–5

Ages 3-5

Self-Paced Class

Join us for 5 Days of Story Magic! Each day, your little one will enjoy a fun read-aloud & hands-on activity designed to spark imagination, build early skills, and bring stories to life-all from the comfort of home. Inspired by my 3yr old.

Jennifer Allain M. Ed.

5 pre-recorded lessons

1 week of teacher support

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What's included

5 pre-recorded lessons

1 week

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Projects

1 hour per week. Each story will be paired with a fun, hands-on activity designed to spark imagination, encourage interaction, and support early learning skills.

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten

In this week-long storytime class, young learners will explore colors, animals, emotions, imagination, sequencing, and movement through daily interactive read-alouds and playful learning activities. Each day, we will focus on one engaging story followed by a hands-on or movement-based activity that reinforces key early learning concepts like pattern recognition, creative thinking, storytelling, and following directions.  

The class is structured with a warm welcome, a lively storytime, and an activity designed to help learners connect with the story in a fun, meaningful way. My teaching style is upbeat, nurturing, and interactive—I encourage participation through movement, call-and-response reading, discussion, and play. I use visual aids, props, and clear, simple instructions to keep learners engaged and supported.

I will ask questions throughout the story, invite learners to share ideas, and guide them step by step through each activity. The goal is to create a fun, supportive environment where children can develop listening, language, and early academic skills while building confidence and a love of reading. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and imagination!

Learning Goals

Learners will actively engage with daily stories to build listening comprehension, early literacy skills, and vocabulary.

Learners will participate in interactive activities that promote creativity, fine motor skills, and early problem-solving.

Syllabus

5 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle

 Colors & Animals
Story Focus: We will explore a simple, rhythmic story that helps young learners identify colors, animals, and patterns while building early literacy and prediction skills.
Activity Overview: Learners will create their own colorful animal collage to practice color recognition and storytelling.

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

 Counting & Sequencing
Story Focus: Today’s story will follow a little character on a big food adventure, helping learners practice counting, days of the week, and sequencing events.
Activity Overview: Learners will complete a fun sequencing craft that helps them retell the story and reinforce counting skills.

1 assignment

Lesson 3:

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems

 Emotions & Imagination
Story Focus: We will read a silly, interactive story about a determined character who really wants to drive a bus. Learners will explore emotions, decision-making, and persuasive language.
Activity Overview: Learners will create their own “What should the pigeon do next?” drawing to encourage imaginative thinking and expression.

1 assignment

Lesson 4:

Not a Box by Antoinette Portis

 Creativity & Imaginative Play
Story Focus: Today's story celebrates creativity and the power of imagination as a simple box becomes endless possibilities. Learners will practice thinking outside the box!
Activity Overview: Learners will decorate and transform their own "box" (paper or real) into something magical and unique.

1 assignment

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class supports unique learning needs with predictable routines, visual aids, repetition, and engaging activities. I provide clear instructions, movement breaks, and multisensory learning to help all learners feel successful & included.

Pre-Requisites

None needed!

Supply List

🎨 Materials Needed for Daily Activities:
(You’ll only need simple supplies—nothing fancy!)

Crayons, markers, or colored pencils

Construction paper or plain paper

Child-safe scissors (with adult supervision)

Glue stick or liquid glue

Small cardboard box (like a tissue box, cereal box, or shoebox)

Printable activity sheets (provided by the teacher before class)

Optional: Teddy bear or stuffed animal for the bear-themed day

Optional: Small objects for counting practice (like buttons, cereal pieces, or coins)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

📚 Books We Will Read in This Class: 1. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. & Eric Carle 2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 3. Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!* by Mo Willems 4. Not a Box by Antoinette Portis 5. We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury

Meet the teacher

Jennifer Allain M. Ed.

Joined November, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Special Education

As an experienced educator, I typically create learning materials for middle school math students—but at home, I’m a mom to a busy, curious 3-year-old who absolutely loves storytime books and hands-on activities. Watching how much joy and learning comes from sharing stories together inspired me to create this class for other young learners and their families. I bring my background in teaching, creativity, and child-friendly communication to every lesson, making storytime fun, interactive, and meaningful.