What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will start off by choosing a MarioKart racer to be their piece. They will then take turns identifying different numbers in different formats (numerals, tally marks, fingers, ten frames, and dice) from zero all the way to twenty via Mario-themed flashcards. There is a race-track board and each student will get the chance to identify 7-13 different numbers in turn (depending on how many students have signed up to take the class). Every student will get the opportunity to complete the race. Subitizing is the rapid recognition of groups of items, without counting. This is more efficient than counting each individual item and saves time in math tasks. This game is a fun way for students to further learn subitizing skills that will better their understanding of numbers and enable them to be more successful during future math endeavors. It is helpful for students to already know these numbers, and at least be slightly familiar with them and counting, but it is not necessary. The class will start with a basic explanation of how to identify numbers through tally marks, ten frames, and dice (with the assumption that students already know and understand finger counting and reading numbers). I will make sure that they are able to answer each question and not be embarrassed by lack of knowledge. Right now, I am basing my teaching schedule off of the schedule requests. So, if you do not see a time that works for you, or if all of the available classes are full, please feel free to put in a request! Right now, my available times are most weeknights anytime after 4:00PM Central time and all day on Saturday. Thank you so much for understanding.
Learning Goals
Students will review and further learn the numbers 0-20 in different formats (numerals, ten frames, tally marks, fingers, and dice)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
It is helpful if parents are nearby to assist with struggling counters. I also suggest that the parents mute their children when it is not their turn, and help them to count the other players' numbers for additional practice.
Supply List
Students are encourage to bring and show off their mario-type toys at the beginning while we are waiting for everyone to show up, but this is not necessary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been working with special education kindergarten for many years. One of the focuses has been number identification from zero to twenty. Subitizing is a skill that I have worked on teaching in detail as a skill that will greatly assist in future math education. I understand that the numbers 11 and 12 often cause confusion, because they are teen numbers but do not fit the pattern of the others. I have also seen several children get confused when counting past 13 and 14 because they feel so similar in the mouth.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$7
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
1-5 learners per class