Learn to Read: Precocious Learners Series [Ages 4-7]
In this semester long class, precocious learners come to virtual school 3X a week, listen as the Teacher reads stories by Dr. Seuss and other well known authors that teach learners to read step-by-step or help improve their reading.
Paula Reid
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
○ Practice reading favorite books to parents, siblings and grandparents [optional but encouraged] ○ Practice spelling aloud new vocabulary and sight words [optional but encouraged] ○ Practice printing new vocabulary and sight words [optional but encouraged]Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
In this semester long class, precocious learners come to virtual school 3X a week, listen as the Teacher reads stories by Dr. Seuss and other well known authors that teach learners the fundamentals of reading step-by-step or help improve their reading. Learners will build solid language skills, be exposed to new words, help learners begin to make meaning from the printed word, identify words from the stories we read, learn sight words repeated in stories, construct understanding from the words we read leading to comprehension of what's read. We will discuss characters, events, their order, draw, sing, chant, dance, produce sounds and movements that fit stories and use their imagination to predict what might happen next. Learn to Read: Precocious Learners Series gives learners a head start on expanding their vocabulary, building independence and self-confidence, supports learners cognitive development, improves their language skills, prepares them for academic success and cultivates a lifelong love of reading. SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: To ensure each learner's success, please follow the guidelines below: ○ Learner should be rested and ready to participate for the entire class time ○ Learner should go to the bathroom BEFORE class begins ○ Learner should be in a quiet, non-distracting place in order to enjoy the reading of the stories and interaction with their Teacher and other learners ○ Learner should be in a place roomy enough to move around [for dance and movement] ○ Learner's camera and mic should be working ○ Parents are encouraged to be present [but off camera] with young learner to assist with learner attention/focus and any technical issues that may arise Week of September 5th: Great Day For Up! by Dr. Seuss Week of September 11th: I Am NOT Going to Get Up Today! Week of September 18th: How To Wake Up Piggy by Pingping Xu Week of September 25th: Hop On Pop by Dr. Seuss Week of October 2nd: Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Week of October 9th: Ice Cream Soup by An Ingalls Week of October 16th: Big Dog . . . Little Dog by P. D. Eastman Week of October 23rd: Big Shark, Little Shark by Anna Membrino Week of October 30th: Dr. Seuss's Sleepy Sounds Week of November 6th: Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! by Dr. Seuss Week of November 13th: Fred and Ted Like to Fly by Peter Eastman Week of November 20th: Thanksgiving Break / No classes Week of November 27th: I Love Rainy Days by Hans Wilheim Week of December 4th: Snow by Roy McKie and P. D. Eastman Week of December 11th: Cooking with the Grinch (Dr. Seuss) by Tish Rabe Week of December 18th: Dr Seuss's The Sounds of Grinchmas: With 12 Silly Sounds! Week of December 25th: Christmas Holiday / Winter Break / No classes Week of January 1, 2024: New Year / Winter Break / No classes Week of January 8, 2024: The Very Hungry Caterpillar's A B C by Eric Carle Week of January 15, 2024: One Fish Two Fish by Dr. Seuss Week of January 22, 2024: Mixed: A Colorful Story by Arree Chung SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: This class continues all year long with Semester 1: September 2023 - January 2024 Semester 2: February 2024 - June 7, 2024 Schedule subject to change with advanced notice. Book titles may be substituted. Learning will continue all virtual school year long so learners have consistency in their reading development. A learner can enroll even after a semester has begun.
Learning Goals
○ Learners will develop the fundamentals skills for beginning reading step-by-step
○ Learners will build solid language skills
○ Learners will learn new vocabulary words
○ Learners will learn letter & sound recognition
○ Learners will practice retelling events of stories and retelling stories in their own words
○ Learners will use their imagination and practice acting out stories
○ Learners will learn about "clues" to help them understand meanings of words
○ Learners will begin spelling of words and learn sight words from stories
○ Learners will begin forming short sentences on their own and write them when ready
○ Learners will begin reading on their own / improve reading skills for those who have begun to read
○ Learners will develop social skills, working in small groups
○ Learners will have FUN and enjoy listening to and participating in story time
○ Learners will cultivate a lifelong love of reading
Other Details
Parental Guidance
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS: To ensure each learner's success, please follow the guidelines below:
○ Learner should be rested and ready to participate for the entire class time
○ Learner should go to the bathroom BEFORE class begins
○ Learner should be in a quiet, non-distracting place in order to enjoy the reading of the stories and interaction with their Teacher and other learners
○ Learner should be in a place roomy enough to move around [for dance and movement]
○ Learner's camera and mic should be working
○ Parents are encouraged to be present [but off camera] with young learner to assist with learner attention/focus and any technical issues that may arise
Supply List
○ Learners will need to bring their listening ears, seeing eyes, energy and imagination ○ Learners will need: ○ drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils ○ writing paper with lines ○ 2 [complete] sets of magnetic alphabet letters ○ 1 magnet white board [8" X 10" minimum] ○ pencils ○ Any other supplies needed for a particular story or project will be posted in the classroom a week prior to the actual lesson
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2023
4.8
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Indiana University
Reading, reading, reading, one of my greatest passions. I LOVE reading! and reading to others, especially children. As a Principal and educator of 50+ years, I always read in my classroom; as Tutor, volunteer teacher around the world and as a Principal I read to both large and small groups of students at a time. Additionally, I was trained via classes at the Los Angeles Music Center on story telling methods. My love for reading began as a little girl, one who always had a book in her hand and even read under the covers at night when the lights were supposed to be out.
As a lifelong Educator, I have also written reading skill based curriculum along with other subjects for students K-12.
I LOVE reading! I'll help your learner on their reading journey and help instill that same love for reading in your learner.Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
weekly ($12 per class)3x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class
