$15
weeklyEnchanted Math Adventures- Kindergarten Prep Escape Rooms, Building a Number Sense Through Play
Completed by 24 learners
Ages 4-6
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-10 learners per class
35 min
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten
This fun and interactive fairy tale themed escape room math class is designed to help young children prepare for kindergarten or reinforce concepts learned over the course of their kinder year. Each week students will be presented with a different fairytale adventure in which they will work together to solve a series of math problems, complete patterns, decipher codes, measure and mix potions, and more! Through play, students will: practice route counting, develop one to one correspondence, explore addition and subtraction, identify numbers which are one more or less than a given number to 20, compare and order whole numbers through 20, and understand and apply numerical operations and their relationship to one another. Through a combination of storytelling, puzzles, codes, and interactive activities, children will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Children will learn how to identify key words and vocabulary within story problems, such as; "total, sum, in all, difference, are left, remaining" etc. Through ongoing practice, students will be able determine which operation to use and how to solve equations. This class is designed much like a circle time, beginning with a welcome song and friendly greeting. Students will hear a short fairy tale, will be given a quest, and then will work together to follow the clues in order to solve a mystery, uncover treasure, or break a spell. The instructor will offer support as needed in order to move the game along and ensure success. This is an ongoing and collaborative class. Students may join at any time! Week of June 5: The Spell of the Enchanted Forest: The animals in the enchanted forest have been placed under a powerful spell that has frozen them in place. The players must solve number puzzles and riddles to lift the spell and free the animals. Week of June 12: The Wizard's Potion Quest: The players must help a wizard collect all of the ingredients needed to complete a magic potion by measuring, counting, and mixing! Week of June 19: The Fairy Quest for the Lost Baby Bird: Players must help the fairies find a lost baby bird by solving story problems, identifying shapes, identifying and completing patterns. Week of June 26: Title: The Gnome's Treasure Hunt: The players must help the gnomes follow a map and find their lost treasure by solving puzzles, cracking codes and answering riddles.
Other Details
Supply List
I will provide downloadable handouts of our materials that may be printed before class. Physical items that mirror the ones I will be using are available separately. I am happy to provide a link and coupon upon request.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Get $10 off my classes with coupon code FRIENSUMMER10 until Apr 29, 2025. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/noraryszka-yahoo-com and enter the coupon code at checkout.
Welcome to The Friendly Forest School!
I come to you with a wealth of knowledge, classroom experience, and a passion for teaching young children though play.
My classes follow a Waldorf-inspired approach that focuses on the holistic development of children, ensuring that academic skills are nurtured in an engaging and imaginative manner.
A predictable peaceful rhythm, delightful melodies, American Sign Language, and captivating tales (often set in the Friendly Forest) infuse every lesson, making learning a joyful exploration!I
By embracing the ebb and flow of nature's cycles, my goal is to help children feel grounded, secure, and ready to absorb knowledge with open hearts and curious minds.
ABOUT ME:
My journey in education began in the summer of 2001 with an internship in Early Childhood Education at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. After earning my Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University, I worked as a social worker and case manager for young children in LaPorte, Indiana.
I later moved to Phoenix, AZ, where I transitioned into Special Education, working as an in-home therapist for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. My focus was on developing expressive language through American Sign Language, as well as supporting the whole child through sensory integration and positive behavior strategies. In 2005, I was honored to be named Arizona’s "Caregiver of the Year" by the Governor.
In 2006, I earned my Master’s Degree in Special Education and began teaching in a K-6 self-contained classroom. During this time, I developed an award-winning, school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support program rooted in peace and mindfulness. For this work, I received the "You Make a Difference" award from the Osborn School District.
My daughter, Eleanor, was born in 2010, and in 2013, I left the classroom to focus on motherhood full-time. That same year, my youngest daughter, Annalise, was born. During this time, I embraced Waldorf philosophies at home and began homeschooling using Waldorf and Montessori-inspired methods.
In 2017, I founded my own Early Childhood Center, Let’s Play Learning, which provided a developmentally appropriate curriculum centered on the belief that young children learn best through hands-on exploration of the natural world, a thoughtfully prepared environment, and nurturing guidance from both caregivers and skilled educators. When the pandemic began, I transitioned to teaching online—a shift I have come to love!
In my classes, I strive to cultivate a culture of peace and mindfulness, integrating academic learning with nature, imaginative play, storytelling, and artistic expression.
Today, I live with my family just five minutes from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
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