Enchanted Math Adventures- Kindergarten Prep Escape Rooms, Building a Number Sense Through Play
In this engaging and interactive class, children are transported into a fairy tale adventure and must work together to solve story problems, decipher math puzzles, and crack codes in order to uncover treasure, break magic spells, or escape a dungeon! This class is designed to help young children prepare for kindergarten or reinforce concepts learned over the course of their kinder year. New adventures each week!
The Friendly Forest School with Ms. Nora, M.Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(136)
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.
Joined February, 2022
4.9
136reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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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 began in the summer of 2001 when I had an internship in Early Childhood Education at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. After graduating from Purdue University with my Bachelors Degree, I began working as a social worker and case manager for young children in LaPorte, Indiana.
I then moved to Phoenix, AZ and started my journey in Special Education, working as an in-home therapist for children with Autism and other developmental disabilities. I specialized in building expressive language through American Sign Language. Additionally, I focused on treating the whole child though sensory integration and positive behavior support. In 2005 I was named by the Governor as Arizona's "Caregiver of the Year"!
In 2006, I obtained my Masters Degree in Special Education and began working in a K-6 Self Contained Classroom. During this time I worked to develop an award winning School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Support program based entirely on peace and mindfulness. I was awarded the "You Make a Difference" award by the Osborn School District for my work on this project!
My daughter, Eleanor, was born in 2010. In 2013 I left the classroom to be a full-time mama. My youngest daughter, Annalise, was born in 2013. During this time I began to adopt Waldorf philosophies at home and began homeschool using Waldorf and Montessori inspired pedagogy.
In 2017, I started my own Early Childhood Center called "Let's Play Learning". The developmentally appropriate curriculum was based on the view that children learn best when they are actively exploring the natural world and a carefully constructed environment in the company of their caregiver and directed by loving, professionally prepared teachers. I closed my doors at the beginning of the pandemic and began teaching online, which I love!
In my classes I strive to create a culture of peace and mindfulness while teaching academic skills through nature, imaginative play, storytelling, and artistic expression.
I now live with my family just five minutes away from beautiful Lake Michigan.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
35 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
3-10 learners per class
