Adventures in Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness! (Full Curriculum)
Welcome friends! In this full school year program, students will learn letters, letter sounds, basic shapes, colors and much more through monthly themes and crafts!
Ms. Alexus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(56)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Any homework assigned will be verbal and not mandatory. For example, if we are studying the letter T, at the end of class I may ask the students to look around their homes for something beginning with the letter T or to find something that has the letter T on it. This isn’t really homework, but rather a way for the student to continue learning even after class is over. Worksheets that are related to the day's lesson will also be posted at the end of class for students to complete when they have free time.Assessment
I won’t do a formal assessment but I will keep a personal log of each students progress. If you would like to know or want me to know what your learner is struggling with or excelling at, I’d be happy to let you know privately. I also offer 1:1 classes for learners who might need a little more help in a specific area or more of a challenge in addition to class. Always feel free to message me about setting up a private session for your learner!Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
🎉WELCOME FAMILIES + FRIENDS!!🎉
This is a full year curriculum with a different letter and topic each week, so you can join at a time that is convenient for you! A new lesson begins every Monday!
☀️Who is this class for?☀️
This class is perfect for:
🌟First time learners
🌟Preschoolers
🌟Students getting ready to enter kindergarten
🌼What will be taught?🌼
🌈Letter Recognition
🌈Letter sounds
🌈Writing skills
🌈Sight Words
🌈Shapes
🌈Colors
🌈Numbers
✨And more!
🍄What topics will we cover?🍄
We will have monthly themes, with each week covering a different section relating to that theme. We’ll explore letters, colors, numbers, shapes and so much more, all while preparing your learner for kindergarten and life beyond!
Not only will we learn academics but we will also have themes that focus on manners, Our bodies and the world around us!
🎊Curriculum🎊
🍂FALL CURRICULUM 🍂
11/4-11/7
🦧🐅🦒Letter K + Animals🐘🐫🦓
11/11-11/14
🦅🦇Letter E + Animals🦜🕊️
11/18-11/21
🐋🦀🐠Letter H + Animals🦑🐡🦈 <——-CURRENT WEEK
11/25-11/28
🔄Review week🔄
🎈How is the class structured?🎈
this class will run the same as an in person program Monday- Thursday. The class will typically be between 25-30 mins. All handouts that are needed will be provided by me before that lesson is to begin.
Each week starts a new theme and lesson, so to ensure that your learner gets the most out of the week be sure to join on or before Monday! That way you get all four days of instruction and feel on pace with the rest of the class :-)
Keeping my classes small ensures that each student gets the needed individual attention and guidance to help them succeed.
⭐️Basic Weekly Breakdown⭐️
🫧Monday-Letter, number or sight word introduced + Writing and recognition practice.
🫧Tuesday-Learning our weeks theme through play-dough
🫧Wednesday-Art day that relates to the theme of the week
🫧Thursday-Show and tell, letter or number hunt and lesson summary
No class on Fridays so that my leaners are not overwhelmed and can rest and recharge for the next week of instruction!
🌸Each class will begin with introductions, greeting one another by name to help students feel more connected and included.
🌸Question of the day! which is a fun open-ended or multiple choice question to get students thinking and talking.
🌸Circle time will include Month of the year, Day of the week and Weather.
🌸Introducing the letter, number or sight word of the week.
🎶🕺🏾Music & Movement: Most movement activities can be done seated or standing in place, no equipment or special area is required.
🖍️✂️Arts & Crafts🎨✏️
🧮Manipulatives (blocks, play dough etc.)
🧩🎲Games that reinforce our lesson for the week
🤹🏾♀️Every Thursday is Show and Tell!
👩🏾🏫How will I teach?🖍️✏️
I’ve been in education for over 10 years and I’ve learned that students learn best when they don’t know they’re learning. So I use a variety of games, songs, art projects and activities to help the lesson stick with them even after class.
I’m fluent in American Sign Language so I do incorporate that into my teaching as well!
I love using things from everyday real life to teach so that my students are familiar with things they encounter outside of the classroom, and can connect them with what we learn. I encourage positive guidance, and self acceptance and know that each and every student is different and learns differently.
Sometimes my lesson plans change because I like to take advantage of teachable moments and let my students guide the lesson in a way that interests them the most.
I was very fortunate to grow up with an amazing school experience from preschool all the way up to high school, and I think it was because all of my teachers enjoyed what they did so they gave it their all every day. They put so much time and energy into making sure we loved learning just as much as they loved teaching and that’s what I like to do for my students!
I can’t wait to meet all of you new friends and start our adventure in learning together!Learning Goals
1. Begin to demonstrate understanding of basic features of print.(ABC's)
2. Demonstrate understanding of spoken words and begin to understand syllables and sounds
3. Recognize and name many upper and lower case letters of the alphabet.
4. Associate many letters with their names and their most frequent sounds
5. Recognize their name in print as well as other familiar print in the environment
6. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions during group interactions.
7. Begin to describe familiar people, places, things, and events and sometimes with detail.
8. Print many alphabet letters
9. With prompting and support, recall important facts from a familiar text.
10. Actively engage in activities and interactions with teacher and peers
Students will gain confidence in the way they learn and tackling new challenges on their own, at their own pace. No child is the same, and so all students differences and abilities will be accepted and embraced. Students will learn to recognize the alphabet out of order. Begin writing and be able to write uppercase and some lowercase letters. They will identify colors and start forming shapes. Additionally students will learn basic facts about each of our monthly themes that teach about the world we live in!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
🔸Some students may need help with Muting/Unmuting so parental guidance will be needed to assist with that.
🔸Anytime a student is handling scissors or glue, I ask that a parent be close by to help when needed.
🔸Most movement activities can be done seated or standing in place, no equipment or special area is required, but during movement activities parents may want to supervise and/or assist to make sure their child is staying safe throughout activity
**CAUTION WHEN CHOOSING PLAY DOUGH**
Play dough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat, gluten or with Celiac Disease. If your child suffers from this allergy please read the label first and feel free to choose an appropriate alternative!
Supply List
Students will need basic school supplies: 🔸Crayons/markers (jumbo sizes are perfect for small hands but not required) 🔸Pencils (tri-write & beginners pencils are perfect for first time writers but not required) 🔸Small pack of construction paper 🔶Since we do some letter writing practice as a group, dry erase boards are an easy option to have available but aren’t required! Paper and pencil will work too 🔸Glue (stick and/or liquid) 🔸Safety Scissors 🔸Small container of play dough 🔸Building Material (blocks, Legos, Kinex)
Language of Instruction
English
Joined July, 2021
4.9
56reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've been in education for over 10 years and I taught preschool for 8 of those years so far! I took Childcare and Early Childhood Development and Education at a vocational high school for grades 9-12 and received a CTE skill certificate. I also have my Child Development Associates (CDA) and I’m certified in Pediatric CPR & First Aid. At my last job I was put in charge of the “Strengthening Families” program that helped connect school life with home life through parent-teacher communication and involvement! Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
weekly ($12 per class)4x per week
30 min
Completed by 153 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
4-6 learners per class
