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A Bookworm's Reading Comprehension with Time for Kids - 2nd & 3rd grade

Completed by 7 learners

Ages 7-9

Live Group Class

Join us as we read the Time for Kids magazine, discuss, and learn together!

Clarissa Beckstead

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(81 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week

1-6 learners per class

25 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

25 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 3

In this class, we will use the exciting Time for Kids magazine to get learners reading and discussing! We will read the Time for Kids magazine together in class each week. The magazine will focus on a theme each week and is filled with interesting articles to give learners practice reading while learning about new and exciting topics. We will also cover some current events in an age-appropriate way. Learners will not need a subscription to the magazine.

All learners who would like to read aloud will get a turn to read in class. I will never ask a learner who is uncomfortable reading aloud to do so. Readers of all levels, even pre-readers are welcome!

After reading an article, learners will get a chance to discuss the things they learned with their classmates. We will ask questions and share our own experiences with the topic. This will help them to build reading comprehension skills, as well as confidence in sharing their thoughts! 


August:
  Week of August 5: Best Inventions of 2023
  Week of August 12: More Puffins!
  Week of August 19: Grateful Hearts
  Week of August 26: Explore the World

September:
  Week of September 2: Community
  Week of September 9: Wellness
  Week of August 16: Debate
  Week of August 23: Current Events

Learning Goals

Students will improve their reading comprehension by reading and discussing together.

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class supports neurodivergent learners through visuals, written and spoken instructions, and varying activities.

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

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

Sources

Time for kids magazine

Meet the teacher

Clarissa Beckstead

Joined July, 2020

5.0

81reviews

Star Educator

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University

Hello! My name is Mrs. Clarissa. I am a mom of 5, a bookworm, and a certified, experienced in-person and online teacher. I believe in learning through fun and play! I love seeing my students learn and grow as they discover new things on their own. I believe that the most important part of school is learning how to learn and learning to love learning! Once those two goals are met, students can learn anything they want.

I have taught online classes for 6 years and have learned how to engage students virtually. It has been a wonderful experience and I love the opportunity to reach out to kids from all over the world and learn from each other!

I earned a degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University in 2009. My life has been dedicated to helping kids learn and grow.

I also LOVE books! There are bookcases in every room of my house and I wish I had more. I enjoy reading fantasy books and discussing them with my kids and my husband. We all especially love Harry Potter and Percy Jackson. I also enjoy reading with my littles. Our favorites are Elephant and Piggie and Mother Bruce.