Leap into 1st Grade
In this summer course, students preparing to enter first grade will review foundational vital skills that they learned in kinder. This course is a perfect way to warm up your child's brain before they go back to school!
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional additional practice sheets will be provided for the learner to practice outside of class.Certificate of Completion
A certification of completion will be provided at the end of the course. A final assessment can be provided upon request at an additional charge. (Please see Leap Into First Assessment).Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Intermediate Level
Class Experience: Prevent summer slide and get your child's brain ready for their new school year in first grade with this 3 week course: Leap Into First! Kindergarten end-of-year skills will be reviewed, and basic first-grade beginning-of-year skills will be introduced. The class will begin with a simple meeting that reviews calendar skills, weather, and seasons. Three letters of the day will be reviewed and paired with a 2D or 3D shape. Topics: Math, literacy, and basic foundational writing skills will be included where learners can review dictation, grammar, blending sounds to read unknown words, subitizing, counting strategies, and basic addition/subtraction word problems. Speech and language skills will be developed as learners will review how to take turns, listen, and speak in complete sentences. Learner Experience: Learners will have be presented with slides that act as a visual for extra learning support. Learners will participate in learning through games, worksheets, movement, and discussion.
Learning Goals
Identify letters and their soundsBlend sounds together to read CVC words
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Leap Into First Day 1
Letters of the day: e, t, n, a
Writing: Dictating net, ten, nat, tan
High Frequency Word: the, a, is
Shapes of the day: rectangle
Counting Strategy: Scoot & Count
Subitizing: 1-3 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Leap Into First Day 2
Letters of the day: s, i, u
Writing: Dictating set, sat, ton, tin
High Frequency Word: look
Shapes of the day: square
Counting Strategy: Touch & Count
Subitizing: 1-4 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Leap Into First Day 3
Letters of the day: r, o, h
Writing: Dictating rat, run, can
High Frequency Word: my
Shapes of the day: circle
Counting Strategy: Cross & Count
Subitizing: 1-5 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Leap Into First Day 4
Letters of the day: d, l, c
Writing: Dictating rat, den, can
High Frequency Word: l, me
Shapes of the day: Triangle
Counting Strategy: Ten Frame
Subitizing: Five Frame/Ten Frame 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Kindergarten
Supply List
Pencil, Crayons, Touch Screen Device works best (but we will make it work!), Printer to print out resources
Joined July, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University
Early Childhood Licensed Educator in New York State & Pennsylvania; Elementary Education Licensed Educator in North CarolinaReviews
Live Group Course
$39
weekly or $115 for 12 classes4x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-6 learners per class
Financial Assistance
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