Empowering Elementary Minds: Homeschool POD with Aunt Sam English & Math Part 1
Nervous about Homeschooling? I get it! Unsure of Curriculum? I understand! Want some support? Here it comes. Aunt Sam, a veteran Homeschooler, thrives in adapting Landguage Arts/Math curriculum, while encouraging student-led learning.
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What's included
18 live meetings
22 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned from Math, Readig and Writing. However, most homework will take no more than 30 minutes per day. Students will also work on a variety of projects both during class and outside of class. A calendar will be provided for book reading and larger projects in the classroom.Assessment
Students will be assessed orally, through mini projects and weekly homework assignments. Students will also participate in game based assessments, Kahoots, Spelling Bees and reading circles.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Come join our Math and Language Arts Curriculum Pod for K-3 grade Part 1! This is Part 1 of a 3 Part series of classes, covering a school year of Language Arts and Math. Learners will have the opportunity to study with veteran Homeschool teacher, Aunt Sam, throughout the year, while cultivating relationships with new friends! Aunt Sam understands Homeschooling, she understands figuring out the best curriculum to fit the child, yet allowing the child to be empowered to take ownership of their own education. She also understands how NICE it is to have support, either through Co-ops, Partnership Programs or online classes. Aunt Sam is here to support your homeschool journey. A "Meet & Greet Aunt Sam" class is required for assessment of Reading and Math, before the first class. This class needs to be requested, if the scheduled times do not work for your learner. As an Lower Elementary Class, my Homeschool Philosophy is LESS IS MORE. This means we only meet TWICE a week and enjoy Quality time learning, NOT Quantity time. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday each week with chances for individual help with Aunt Sam before or after each class. It is essential that a placement test be taken for the RightStart Math curriculum (if that is the Math to be used), prior to the one-time Meet & Greet class with Aunt Sam. https://rightstartmath.com/placement-test/ As a Homeschool Mom, I am FLEXIBLE. If there is other curriculum that you prefer to use, I will adjust the schedule, assignments and activities. Here is a list of curriculum used in this Outline and needed for class (unless decided otherwise): • RightStart Math Level B (with manipulatives) • Explode the Code, Primers Book A & B • Bob Books Set 1 or other beginer reader books (depending on the reader's level) • Journal, worksheets printed out from classroom Website links to the curriculum will be in the Materials section. Curriculum needs to be purchased prior to the beginning of the first class. This Pod Outline encompasses EARLY Education: Basic Phonics, Letter and Number recognition/penmanship, Basic Reading and Writing. There will be assignments, but some assignments can easily be done in class or in 1-3 hours outside of class. If necessary, Aunt Sam can be available for help 15-20 minutes before or after each class. **Circle Time will be held at the beginning of each Tuesday class period. This will be a 15 minute period where students can share new and exciting things that have happened, play an educational game, and catch up with their classmates!** **Breakout rooms MAY be utilized in class, depending on the class size and capability. The children will receive instruction, and then complete simple assignments/activities in small groups. Breakout rooms will be monitored by Aunt Sam. She will switch back and forth between rooms. Yet, she will also be available in the main session for 1-on-1 help. Students will always be encouraged to request Aunt Sam come into their breakout room, and we can work through problems and solutions together. Week 1: 9/17 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Assessment • Language Arts: Assessment/Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 1-4 (Quantities 1-7) • Spelling: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship Week 2: 9/24 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 5 & 6 (Quantities 7-10) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book A (Letters B & F) • Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 7 & 8 (Place Value) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters B & F) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 3: 10/1 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 9 & 10 (Part-Whole Circles) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book A (Letters K & M) • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 11 & 12 (Partitioning) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters K & M) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 4: 10/8 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 13 & 14 (Nickels and Pennies) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book A (Letters R & T) • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 15 & 16 (Tens Combinations) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters R & T) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 5: 10/15 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lesson 17 & 18 (Evens and Odds) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book B (Letters D & H) • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 19 & 20 (Writing Equations) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters D & H) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 6: 10/22 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 21 & 22 (Adding on the Abacus) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book B (Letters J & N) • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lesson 23 & 24 (Adding Tens) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters J & N) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 7: 10/29 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lesson 25 & 26 (Introducing 100’s) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book B (Letters P & S) • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 27 & 28 (Commutative Law) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters P & S) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 8: 11/5 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 29 & 30 (Place Value) • Language Arts: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 31 & 32 (Adding 10’s and ones) • Spelling: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book Week 9: 11/12 Tuesday • Circle Time • Math: Lessons 33 & 34 (Trading and Partitioning) • Language Arts: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic Penmanship Thursday • Math: Lessons 35 & 36 (More Partitioning) • Spelling: Kahoot Review • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book All assignments or materials needed will be posted in the classroom the Friday before the week at 3pm PST. All assignments can be scanned and posted in the classroom. Or parents can communicate weekly how their child/children are progressing. Students will also share work with other classmates to facilitate peer review skills. There will be a 10% discount when your student signs up for Part 2 and again with Part 3. Parts 2 & 3 coming soon! Curriculum mentioned is used with permission from RightStart, Scholastic and Explode the Code.
Learning Goals
Learner's Goals depends on the Grade Level/Student Placement and Parental/Care Giver recommendation.
Here is a Basic outline of suggented goals for the different levels:
K Level: Basic Phonics, Reading, Basic Penmanship, Number recognition, Simple equations
1 Level: Phonics, Reading Comprehension, Simple Sentences, Addition, Subtraction, Simple Word Problems
2 Level: Phonics/Sight Words, Reading Comprehension, Editing and Revising Sentences, Measurement, Shapes, Word Problems
3 Level: Parts of Speech, Descriptive Writing, Multiplication, Division, Word Problems and Graphs
Syllabus
18 Lessons
over 9 WeeksLesson 1:
Week 1: WELCOME!! Tuesday
• Circle Time
• Math: Assessment
• Language Arts: Assessment/Phonics Games
• Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week 1: Thursday
• Math: Lessons 1-4 (Quantities 1-7)
• Spelling: Phonics Games
• Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week 2: Tuesday
• Circle Time
• Math: Lessons 5 & 6 (Quantities 7-10)
• Language Arts: Explode the Code Book A (Letters B & F)
• Reading/Writing: Basic Penmanship 75 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week 2: Thursday
• Math: Lessons 7 & 8 (Place Value)
• Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters B & F)
• Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book 75 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Suggested Supply List • RightStart Math Level B (with manipulatives) unless other curriculum used • Explode the Code, Primers Book A & B unless other curriculum used • Bob Books or other books • Journal, pencils, Worksheet copies (supplied in classroom)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I am flexible on different curriculum. I am familiar with:
Math: RightStart Math Language Arts: Bob Books
Saxon Math Draw Write Now
Teaching Textbooks Math Literature Pockets
Connections Math Write Source
Singapore Math Exercises in English
And more
RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM :
• Math workbooks and Manipulatives Rightstart Math, placement test necessary https://rightstartmath.com/
• Language Arts: Explode the Code Workbooks (online version available) https://eps.schoolspecialty.com/products/literacy/phonics-word-study/explode-the-code/pricing/explode-the-code-get-ready-for-the-code-a
• Journal (Materials: copies of Work pages, available in Classroom, construction paper) Bought Journal is optional
• Bob Books Set 1 or Other Basic Readers, depending on Reading assessment
Curriculum can be found on Amazon, Rainbow Resource or other Book/Homeschool Stores
Curriculum will be discuss in the initial Meet/Greet Aunt Sam class
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brigham Young University
I have homeschooled my my 9 children for 25 years, substitute taught for 6 years and taught on Outschool for 4 years. I have taught a wide range of subjects from grades K-8. I am familiar with and have used a variety of different curriculum. The curriculum suggested in the Materials section is the curriculum I found to be homeschool friendly with most of my children, but not all. I have taught many classes in public, private and community classrooms.Reviews
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$39
weekly2x per week, 9 weeks
75 min
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Ages: 5-10
2-3 learners per class
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