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Math Semester 1: First Grade

1st Grade Math: Build a strong math foundation! Dive into addition, subtraction, shapes, and time with interactive lessons designed to cover the skills in the first semester of the First-Grade curriculum.
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
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What's included

30 live meetings
22 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Week 1-2: Counting Fun Count and identify numbers on household items. Practice writing numbers 0-20. Week 3-4: Addition and Subtraction Practice Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using objects or drawings. Practice writing addition and subtraction equations. Week 5-6: Shape Scavenger Hunt Go on a shape hunt around the house or neighborhood. Draw and label shapes found during the hunt. Week 7-8: Measurement Exploration Measure objects around the house using non-standard units (e.g., paperclips, blocks). Compare and order objects by length or height. Week 9-10: Money Matters Sort and count coins found at home. Create different combinations of coins to make specific amounts. Week 11-12: Graphing Adventure Create a simple survey and collect data from family members. Represent the data collected in a bar graph or pictograph. Week 13-14: Fraction Fun Identify and draw shapes divided into halves and fourths. Use household objects to demonstrate fractions (e.g., cutting fruit into halves and fourths). Week 15-16: Time Telling Practice telling time to the half-hour using analog clocks. Create a daily schedule and discuss the times of different activities.
Assessment
Informal assessments will take place in the classroom. Lessons will be adjusted to practice skills that may need more practice.

Class Experience

US Grade 1
Beginner Level
Step into the vibrant world of first-grade math where learning is an adventure! Our comprehensive class is designed to ignite young minds and foster a deep understanding of foundational math concepts. From mastering addition and subtraction to exploring shapes and understanding time, each lesson is thoughtfully crafted to captivate young learners and make math come alive.

Through interactive activities, games, and real-world examples, students embark on a journey of discovery, building a solid mathematical foundation that will set them up for success in school and beyond. Our curriculum follows Common Core standards, ensuring that students develop essential skills while experiencing the joy of learning.

In our dynamic classroom environment, students are encouraged to explore, question, and collaborate, fostering a love for math that will last a lifetime. Whether they're counting objects, solving word problems, or identifying shapes, every lesson is designed to engage students' curiosity and promote critical thinking.

Our dedicated instructors are passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential. With personalized attention and support, we meet each student where they are and guide them on their individual learning journey. Through positive reinforcement and encouragement, we build confidence and instill a growth mindset that prepares students to tackle any mathematical challenge with confidence.

At the end of the course, students emerge as math champions, equipped with the skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to excel in mathematics and beyond. Join us on this exciting mathematical adventure and watch your child thrive as they unlock the endless possibilities of first-grade math!
Learning Goals
Week 1-2: Introduction to Numbers and Counting

Recognize and write numbers 0-20.
Count objects up to 20.
Understand one-to-one correspondence.

Week 3-4: Basic Addition and Subtraction

Introduce addition within 10.
Introduce subtraction within 10.
Solve simple addition and subtraction word problems.

Week 5-6: Shapes and Patterns

Identify and describe basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, rectangle).
Create and extend simple patterns (AB, AABB, ABC).
Understand positional words (above, below, beside).

Week 7-8: Understanding Measurement

Compare and measure lengths using non-standard units.
Understand concepts of shorter/longer, lighter/heavier.
Introduction to telling time to the hour.

Week 9-10: Introduction to Money

Recognize and identify coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter).
Understand the value of each coin.
Solve simple money word problems.

Week 11-12: Data and Graphing

Collect and organize data using tally charts and pictographs.
Interpret data from graphs.
Draw conclusions from data presented in graphs.

Week 13-14: Introduction to Fractions

Recognize and name halves and fourths.
Understand the concept of equal parts.
Partition shapes and sets into halves and fourths.

Week 15: Understanding Time

Tell and write time to the half-hour.
Sequence events in chronological order.
Understand concepts of morning, afternoon, evening.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
30 Lessons
over 15 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Place Value and Counting to 120
 -Understanding place value concepts for two-digit numbers.
-Counting forward and backward from a given number up to 120.
-Identify and write numbers up to 120. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Place Value and Counting to 120
 -Understanding place value concepts for two-digit numbers.
-Counting forward and backward from a given number up to 120.
-Identify and write numbers up to 120. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Place Value and Counting to 120
 -Understanding place value concepts for two-digit numbers.
-Counting forward and backward from a given number up to 120.
-Identify and write numbers up to 120. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Place Value and Counting to 120
 -Understanding place value concepts for two-digit numbers.
-Counting forward and backward from a given number up to 120.
-Identify and write numbers up to 120. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Some items will need to be printed. These will be posted in the classroom ahead of time.
Pre-Requisites
Completion of Kindergarten Curriculum
Supply List
Learners will need a pencil, paper, crayons, a whiteboard, and dry erase marker.
Learners may need to print off a weekly printable to use in class and place it in a dry erase sleeve.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Hello! My name is Amy.
I am so happy to see that you are interested in my class.
Let me tell you a bit about me:

I am so excited about online learning and teaching. My passions encompass education, communications, and technology! Of course, you can read all about me in my Teacher Profile, but here is a little to get you started: 
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 👩🏻‍🎓My Educational Background and Expertise👩🏻‍🎓
💫 Licensed teacher in the State of Minnesota
💫 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (specialized in Birth to Grade 3) & Elementary Education (K-6)
💫 Masters in Education in Curriculum & Instruction with a minor in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
💫 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
💫Graduate Level: Information and Communication Technology
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19 Years of Classroom Experience
🔸11 years in Early Childhood Settings (Prek & Kindergarten)
🔸8 years in Public Education (Kindergarten & 6th Grade)
🔸Afterschool Engineering Club Teacher
🔸Owner and Director of STEAM Summer Enrichment Program for Elementary Aged Students 
🔸Credentialed Online Teacher since 2011
🔸Completed over 5,000 one-to-one ESL Online Classes
🔸TESOL
🔸Child Care Director Credential
🔸Approved Trainer for Adult Education Topics since 2013
🔸4 Years & Counting Homeschooling Mom

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weekly or $602 for 30 classes
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Ages: 6-7
3-9 learners per class

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