I Love Math! First Grade Small Group-Fun, Interactive Math Class
Want your learner to love math? Join this small class (1-3 learners) to build First Grade math skills! We use addition and subtraction story problems, objects, and and drawings to model our thinking and build true number sense!
Heather Bowers-Caring, Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(75)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 1
In this small group class, we will build important First Grade math skills such as: skip counting, number sense, 3D shapes, story problems, comparison problems, addition and subtraction using numbers 1-20, doubles facts, place value, and U.S. coin values (penny, nickel, and dime) We also learn to draw and use the following models to show our thinking: Ten frames, number lines, domino models, dot drawings, tens and ones. Week 1: 11/26-12/2 -Practicing doubles (2+2=4 , 5+5=10, etc) -Solving equations using a number line -Creating our own number line to match a story problem -Skip counting by 2’s, and 5’s- -Using groups of ten to solve problems over 10 Week 2: 12/3- 12/9 -Practice our doubles facts -Look for a pattern in doubles (we notice that doubles go up by 2 each time) -Work with comparisons -Practice understanding and making number sentences for scenarios such as “2 more than __” or “3 less than____” -Created our own math scenarios to help frogs in a hopping contest Week 3: 12/10-12/16 -3D shapes -Penny dime, and nickel skip counting to find money values -Use and discuss strategies to solve math stories, including: doubles plus or minus one, Counting on, and drawing domino models Week 4: 12/17-12/23 -Doubles fluency practice -Ways to make 10 -Creating addition and subtraction stories within 10 and writing equations based on our models -Skip counting by 5’s -Tally marks
Other Details
Supply List
Something to write on and something to write with. Small counting objects (at least 20 objects is best).
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2021
5.0
75reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree from Western Governors University
Hello, I'm Ms. Heather! I live near the mountains in Idaho and I love reading, gardening, and hiking. But most of all, I love teaching and helping learners grow their skills and confidence!
Education:
* Certified K-8 Teacher
* Bachelor Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies
Experience:
* 3 years reading tutoring online for ages 4-10
* 2 years teaching ESL online
* 1 year teaching/assisting -1st grade
* 2 years supporting students in Kindergarten. (Standards-based small group and 1:1 teaching)
* 8 years supporting students in Special Education K-8
* 3 years homeschooling
* 20 years volunteering as a church youth leader
My Classes:
* Just For You K-3rd Reading Tutoring - One-on-one class for growing readers (Ongoing- choose 1× or 2× a week)
* Just For You ESL - One-on-one class for English language learners. (Ongoing - choose 1× or 2× a week).
*Kindergarten Check In- 1:1 practice of Letters/ Phonics/ Writing learners first name (one time class).
* Kindergarten Learning Circle - Fun reading, math and social time (offered as both a one-time class and a 1×week ongoing class). I teach 1-2 new letters/sounds each week in both formats.* I Love Math! - Small group class ( 1-4 learners) -ongoing 1x per week class to practice kindergarten number sense, number writing, 2D and 3Dshapes, addition, subtraction, and much more.
* First grade Learning Circle
*2nd Grade learning circle
My goals are to make classes fun and educational, and for every child to feel valued and empowered. I look forward to meeting your learner!Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-3 learners per class
