What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
In this class, young learners will become ready for Kindergarten by becoming more familiar with their letters, sounds and first 20 sight words and begin the first steps in reading, which are all things they will encounter their first weeks in these grades. (This would also be great for students in need of review of these concepts before First grade.) I teach using slides with games that I have created like look and finds, graphic organizers, and sorts that help with young learner's engagement. I also use short songs and kinesthetic movement to help students retain their learning. Each class will begin with letter and sounds practice including kinesthetic movements to reinforce the sounds of each letter. We may also begin with a fun and engaging phonemic awareness activity, which gives students practice with manipulating sounds. Then we will learn a new sight word. We will play games and use kinesthetic learning and writing to retain the new sight word and practice using it in a sentence. Finally, we will begin using what we know about these letters, sounds and sight words to read an early reader text with simple sentences like, "The bus can go." To end our time together, we will play a review game or write a sentence using our new sight word. With a small class size (no more than 5), there are plenty of opportunities for students to participate by showing their writing, answering questions, and participating in games, which they always find exciting! Below are the plans for each week, which I update bi-monthly: Week of 4/29- Letters and Sounds Review Sight words- have, will Word pattern -up, -un Week of 5/6- Letters and Sounds Review Sight Words- one, how Word family -op, -ot Week of 5/13- Letters and Sounds Review Sight Words- all, said Word family -am, -ap During each class, parents should be nearby to help with any technology issues but do not necessarily need to sit with their child. Of course, parents are welcome to sit off camera if they feel their learner needs additional support. Please feel free to message me with any questions!
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge of letters and sounds, sight words and begin their journey of reading short sentences.
Other Details
Supply List
Each learner will need a marker board and dry erase marker OR paper and a dark colored marker.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Education from California State University Bakersfield
I have worked as an elementary teacher for the last 17 years. I have taught Pre-K and 1st grade and conducted reading intervention in Kinder-1st grade as well. With so much experience in these grades, I am skilled in the knowledge of primary phonics and in the building blocks towards reading. I am able to keep young learners engaged and excited to learn!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$14
weekly ($7 per class)2x per week
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
1-5 learners per class