In this class, we will dig into the content and instructional practices to prepare our budding scientists for the educational journeys. During class, scientists will explore together through songs, discussions, scavenger hunts, hands on investigations and experiments, visuals, and guided instruction for early learning standards.  Our instructional focus will support learners who are excited and enthusiastic about science and working towards a kindergarten level for standards based support. We will work on skills, content, vocabulary, hands on learning, experiments, and standards our scientists will need to begin exploring on their educational journey in early childhood learning. 

Each class will follow a general pattern for instruction. Content and experiments will be able to build upon previous lessons and standards, but each class will have a stand alone focus.  I love to utilize open conversation and responses during class and students are welcome to stay off of mute (as long as there isn't an excess amount of noise disturbance). I strive to use mute only to help with background noise. Classroom management techniques are used to keep class engaging, respectful, and a kind -uplifting place. 

Class Flow:
-Welcome (meet and greet with the teacher)
- Introduction to content, vocabulary, and skill of that day with the visual support of google slides.
- Class content learning, physical movements for memory reinforcement, and discussions with the visual support of google slides.
-Application of content on a foldable, journal entry, notes page, experiment, or hands on learning craft/ activity with the visual support of google slides and step by step instructions. 
-Summary and goodbye (with the teacher and class). 

Students are able to come an go within the course all year as long as there is an opening for enrollment. Resources and a list of needed materials for the week will be sent out in advanced if there is a printing need for resources (worksheets, foldables, vocabulary cards)

Please know that all experiment and experiences in class are optional. If you learner is unable to complete tasks with adult supervision during class, you can always complete tasks later after class. I strive to make sure all learners are engaged and enjoying class even if they are unable to complete tasks during our live class meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions.





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 🍎 New Fall Semester to Begin August 12. 🍎
1st Semester to begin (week of) August 12, 2024
 1 week off at Thanksgiving (November 25- 29)
 1st Semester end December 20
2nd Semester starts January 6, 2025 and ends May 23, 2025 


Week of October 28- temperature and weight observation and vocabulary lesson.

❤️Week of November 3- Daylight savings time will end and the class meeting start time will be impacted. You will need to check the class schedule to see how that impacts your learner in your timezone. ❤️

Week of November 4- Compare and contrast animals- (Mammals- create polar bear)

Week of November 11- Compare and contrast animals- (Birds- create penguin)

Week of November 18- Compare and contrast animals- (Fish- create scales)

****November 20- 24**** Holiday Break. We will not have class this week and you will not be charged.

Week of December 2- Compare and contrast animals- (Bones and Bugs- create skeleton)

Week of December 2- Compare and contrast animals- (Wings- create wings)

Week of December 16- Jingle Bell Maze- physical properties lesson and fine motor STEM project (straws, play dough, tray or box, bell or ball)



Additional week's outlines will be added and adjusted based on pace and class need for review and extension.