Homeschool Literacy and Math for First Graders - Session 1
In this 8 week course, students will master phonics skills, learn over 80 sight words, practice proper letter and numeral formation, learn to add and subtract to 20, compare numbers, and learn about place value to the hundreds position.
Candice Bowes
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(97)
What's included
40 live meetings
33 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. includedProgress Report
Parents will be notified of their child's progress on the sight words and the math concepts introduced.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
This is a great class for early learners! We will focus on basic literacy and math concepts that will lay the foundation for future success in these areas! We will cover such topics as letter sounds, digraphs (ch, sh, and th), -ing, -ck, -ll, and -y word ending, and proper handwriting techniques. We will introduce over 80 sight words learned in the context of fun kid-friendly poems, make a frog puppet, and earn stars on our pass off charts! We will also learn strategies for decoding tricky words, what nouns and verbs are, and how to use the -s and -ed endings to change their meaning. In math, we will focus on building number sense by looking at multiple number models and learn different ways of thinking about numbers from 0-20. We will also look at adding and subtracting those numbers, and going on to count to 100 while learning about place value to the hundreds position. We will use games and lots of hands on practice to master these foundational skills! This class is taught every day for 50 minutes. Homework is given M-TH nights and skill mastery is assessed on Fridays. I use a variety of teaching strategies such as manipulatives, dry-erase boards, annotation, workbook pages, and more. I also use several of the books I have written on letters, numbers, handwriting, and sight words. Learners will interact with me on screen during class and posts in the classroom are welcome!
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify and name and sound of each letter of the alphabet as well as the digraphs ch, sh, and th. They will also be able to form each letter correctly and use phonics to spell words.Learners will be able to read up to 80 sight words, decode phonetic text, answer comprehension questions, learn new vocabulary, and write in complete sentences.
Syllabus
40 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction Day
Today, we will introduce ourselves, practice annotating on Zoom, try using whiteboard.fi, check our supplies, and discuss class expectations. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Week 1 Day 2
Today, we will meet our class mascots, and learn about the letters b and d, what sounds they make, and how to write them correctly. We will also begin our first sight word poem, "Two Letter Words" and list of 10 words: to, go, he, do, we, my, me, no, be, and so.
In math we will learn about counting to 10 and begin looking at different number models for numbers to 10. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Week 1 Day 3
Today, we will learn about the letters f and h and continue reading and practicing our sight words.
In math, we will continue working with numbers to 10, look at more models for numbers up to 10, and begin learning about number permanence. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Week 1 Day 4
Today, we will learn about the letters k, l, and t, make our Sidney frog puppets, and practice our sight words.
In math, we will play a game with the numbers from 0-10. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will be using scissors in this class. Parental supervision is recommended.
We will also be using readingatoz.com for additional leveled readers. No account is required and no information is collected on the students. I will simply screen share the books and download the ones the students choose to post in the classroom to print and keep as desired.
Supply List
First Grade Literacy workbook: https://www.amazon.com/First-Grade-Literacy-Outschool-Session/dp/B09DN35ZW4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VNFA7D3H080R&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r6v5EiqDQZVM-U7SJW-DqxjkHcvgeo3_Ss3qjG_mpN_GjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.y1NNl3an3n0PZfeJXOd2MLyGHzJmFd3nJFmRr8NERZ0&dib_tag=se&keywords=first+grade+literacy+on+outschool&qid=1723571290&sprefix=first+grade+literacy+on+outschool%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Sylvan Math Success for First Grade: https://www.amazon.com/1st-Grade-Super-Math-Success/dp/0375430490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z8FGLNAW95ND&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2OzNv_XfmtzvpzSfitcYnPOHpvLIhP1sub6inFnrKf-ScFFpavlhAY3ayHQ_bI31gg-O5n6SUDaC7BV1WpyVAM_kvdJbfAAvVpzT7pIfNyWKwQ8IkI9-mL7t6jzL42Su0zfsxAoJF8JRON65bg_d93TCq7nw3Vu3031cH8Lf2HX0vqP98ECvat_rtA2x-6bviG7J-9_XHMfoTosY4LNKfajxGJRDgIEVHyynT80QlaY.ltAWWhSoxDQMo6KJGvB_hoY-qPzxsmoZibsraSjW3aE&dib_tag=se&keywords=sylvan+math+grade+1&qid=1723571406&sprefix=sylvan+math%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1 Pencils Dry Erase Board (small size approximately 8.5 x 11 inches) Dry Erase Marker Zippered Pencil Pouch 8 Snack Sized Plastic Ziploc Baggies Highlighter Brown or White Paper Bag - Lunch Size Scissors Crayons
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
97reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from George Mason University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I am a licensed, experienced teacher with over 14 years of experience teaching young children. I am an author of many children's books that teach academic concepts. I use a variety of teaching techniques and know how to adjust pacing to match learners' rate of mastery. Your child will be in good hands, I promise!Reviews
Live Group Course
$50
weekly5x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-6 learners per class
