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Empowering Elementary Minds: Homeschool POD with Aunt Sam English & Math Part 1
Aunt Sam Homeschooler Storyteller BA
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5.0
Number of reviews:(338)
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.
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...
18 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Week 1: WELCOME!! Tuesday• Circle Time • Math: Assessment • Language Arts: Assessment/Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Basic PenmanshipLesson 2Week 1: Thursday• Math: Lessons 1-4 (Quantities 1-7) • Spelling: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Basic PenmanshipWeek 2Lesson 3Week 2: Tuesday• Circle Time • Math: Lessons 5 & 6 (Quantities 7-10) • Language Arts: Explode the Code Book A (Letters B & F) • Reading/Writing: Basic PenmanshipLesson 4Week 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 BookWeek 3Lesson 5Week 3: 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 PenmanshipLesson 6Week 3: Thursday• Math: Lessons 11 & 12 (Partitioning) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters K & M) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 4Lesson 7Week 4: 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 PenmanshipLesson 8Week 4: Thursday• Math: Lessons 15 & 16 (Tens Combinations) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book A (Letters R & T) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 5Lesson 9Week 5: 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 PenmanshipLesson 10Week 5: Thursday• Math: Lessons 19 & 20 (Writing Equations) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters D & H) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 6Lesson 11Week 6: 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 PenmanshipLesson 12Week 6: Thursday• Math: Lesson 23 & 24 (Adding Tens) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters J & N) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 7Lesson 13Week 7: 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 PenmanshipLesson 14Thursday• Math: Lessons 27 & 28 (Commutative Law) • Spelling: Explode the Code Book B (Letters P & S) • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 8Lesson 15Tuesday• Circle Time • Math: Lessons 29 & 30 (Place Value) • Language Arts: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic PenmanshipLesson 16Thursday• Math: Lessons 31 & 32 (Adding 10’s and ones) • Spelling: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader BookWeek 9Lesson 17Tuesday• Circle Time • Math: Lessons 33 & 34 (Trading and Partitioning) • Language Arts: Phonics Games • Reading/Writing: Journal Writing or Basic PenmanshipLesson 18Thursday• Math: Lessons 35 & 36 (More Partitioning) • Spelling: Kahoot Review • Reading/Writing: Bob Books or other Simple Reader Book
- 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
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.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: 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
Frequency: includedDetails: 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.
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)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
5.0
338reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Brigham Young University
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Group Class
$39
weekly or $350 for 18 classes2x per week, 9 weeks
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
2-3 learners per class
