Explorers Learning Time (1st Grade)
In this 1-week online class, young explorers will sing, read, and do an activity around exciting topics. Most importantly, they will be learning the entire time while having fun! We will meet every Monday - Thursday.
Hosanna Academy
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(2)
What's included
4 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1
What will be taught: In each class, the main activity will focus on our theme and develop the following skills: literacy (learning sight words, building vocabulary, and reading strategies (i.e. phonics), creativity, problem-solving, language development, and social skills. Some topics we will cover: Astronomy: Stars, Plants, Sun Birds: Learning about their wings, beaks, and where they live Carnival Fun! What is a carnival? Games, Rides, Food, & Animals On Broadway (Dance & Drama): Presenting, performing, speaking, and listening skills Madagascar: Animals, Plants, Geography Under the Sea: Different animals and flora of the sea Building, Creating, & Designing for Life(Engineering) : Bridges & Tables Design your own Business (Entrepreneurship): What to sell, design, how to sell Winter Wonderland: Snow, Snowmen, Snowflakes, Weather Christmas Time Fun!: Making Christmas ornaments, singing carols, cards How class is structured: Our Explorer's agenda: - a fun get-to-know-you activity/game - a read-aloud - singing with movement - a fun activity - sharing their work How will we teach & teaching style: Explorers will learn through repetition, song, and discussion! Explorers will have ample time to talk, ask questions, and share their learning in class. We will have slides explorers can follow along with. Learning Packets: There will be a handout provided on Sunday for the week that includes all the in-class activities for the week. There will be an Explorers’ Extension Learning activity packet to build upon the topic and skills learned during the class sessions. Philosophy on teaching At Hosanna we understand that students learn through play and at this developmental stage, it is important for children to have lots of opportunities to talk, learn new vocabulary, and build self-confidence as a learner. We build our curriculum and three concepts: Inquiry, Play, and skills.
Learning Goals
Students will learn and practice reading skills
Students will learn their letters and word recognition (i.e. sight words).
Students will develop their vocabulary.
Students will learn about various topics from a range of subjects including science, the arts, reading, and writing.
Students will get practice in language development.
Students will build confidence as learners.
Students will have fun!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
1) Please be advised to provide child-friendly scissors and on the lessons we use scissors to be aware. We will have a mini-lesson on saf3tey scissor use, but there is a potential hazard when using scissors.
2) Please be advised that "play-doh may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
Overall, each week has a specific list that will be provided: Watercolor paint set - $1.00 -$3.00 (available at the Dollar Store, 99 Cent store and Amazon) Playdough - 16 oz container Paper/Plastic cup Scissors (must be child-friendly) Tape or Glue stick String/yarn Water Plain white paper to paint (could be computer printer paper) Different color Construction paper Thick Pencils Napkins Crayons and/or markers Popsicle stick or straw Paper towel/ or toilet tissue roll
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2022
5.0
2reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
All the teachers with Hosanna have a B.A., have taken classes in Child Development, Education, and curriculum and pedagogy, and have worked in the field of education a minimum of 2 years, prior to being hired. They also go through a teacher training program facilitated by the Director on working with diverse learners, curriculum development, literacy development, arts-integrated lessons, and building a positive classroom environment where students can flourish.
Our Director, one of the teachers, has been an educator for over 25 years. She received her undergraduate training from UCLA in English and African American Studies, and her graduate training in Education from Harvard University (Ed.M.), CSU Dominguez Hills (Teaching Credential), and UC Berkeley (Ph.D.). She first started as an elementary teacher (her favorite!), taught middle school English, and currently is a professor in a Teacher Education program, where she prepares pre-service teachers how to teach all learners successfully. She also teaches college writing, the history of education, African American education history, and facilitates writing workshops for elementary and middle school students. She employs reader’s theater as a literacy strategy and performative tool to get students engaged with learning. Reviews
Live Group Class
$72
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-7
3-9 learners per class
