$15
per classPre-K Learning with Ms. Liz: Story Retelling & Counting Fun with Pete the Cat
Completed by 27 learners
Ages 3-6
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-5 learners per class
35 min
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
In this one times class we will read some favorite James Dean books, like "Pete's Big Lunch" and "Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake". Little learners can build great listening, observation and creative thinking skills during storytime, asking questions and using their imagination. In fact, did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning. One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years. We will meet and greet the first few minutes of class so everyone gets comfortable, talk a bit about our stories, make predictions about what might happen and use our listening and observation skills as we read our stories together. After we read "Pete's Big Lunch" we will build a big sandwich just like Pete's and practice sequencing skills and following directions using the included printable. After we read "Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcake" we will work together on visual discrimination and counting skills with cool cupcakes! Learners who are excited to share their observations and creations are encouraged to do so, but it is not required.
Learning Goals
Students will strengthen literacy and listening skills, prediction, problem solving and observation skills and will practice fine motor work, as we work together on our sandwich project with the included printable for enrolled learners, and engage in matching and counting cupcakes as a class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Because of the age of the class I recommend a grown up be within "ear-shot" to help with any technical hiccups (mic and video) that might come up.
Supply List
Please print out the attached "Pete's Big Sandwich" pdf. There are 2 pages in total. Please cut each of the pictures out before class* so learners are ready to stack (and glue, if they'd like) the pieces in order when we retell our story and try to build a sandwich just like Pete's! No printer? No problem. Learners can help build Pete's sandwich sharing the teacher's version on screen. *Please cut a part the pictures before class starts so the project is ready to go when we begin the sandwich sequencing activity! If your learner wants to glue the pieces in place, please bring a glue stick to class too!
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin- Madison
Hello Outschool Families!
My name is Liz Stone, better known as Ms. Liz, to my Preschool and Kindergarten friends. Did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning.
Experts from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning also explain that reading books to kids helps expand the number and variety of words they use. Think about it: The books you read often contain words you might not otherwise use in your everyday communications.
While reading a book, you might end up using more specific names for different plants or animals or use more adjectives altogether. And this adds up.
One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years.
Another study found that kindergarten children who were read to at least three times a week had a “significantly greater phonemic awareness than did children who were read to less often.”
I created The Pebble Academy, an online learning and play experience for 3-6 year olds, after I fell in love with teaching and learning with Pre-K kiddos as I watched my own kids grow-up. I'm the mom of three and an early childhood educator who wants to help make reading togther and creative learning for 3-6 year olds more accessible! I've observed the confidence my students gain when I encourage them to participate in an online learning and play experience that is welcoming, comfortable and tailored to them.
In my 30-40 minute interactive classes, I will introduce your children to new ideas with activities like picture book reading, songs, show and share and themed activity pages and projects we work on together. Most of my classes include in class activities or ideas for post class at home activities and all my classes incorporate ideas that promote pre-reading skills, early math strategies, nature, community, family, arts and crafts, music and physical activity.
Over the past 16 years, I have worked as a teacher and Site Coordinator for Northwestern University’s Weekend Enrichment Program, I’ve taught in my community's Early Childhood Program, I’ve been a lead teacher for 3 year olds at a local early childhood center and I created The Pebble Academy!
Incorporating fun into reading and learning is what it's all about! For me, nothing compares to sharing an “Aha!” moment with a student. I hope we have the chance to learn together soon and I look forward to meeting you in one of my classes!
**If my posted class schedules don't work for you, I'm happy to try and schedule a class that is more convenient for your learner!
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