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Nature Based Math Adventures
Explore nature’s classroom in this SELF-PACED course integrating early math and natural science. Preschool/kindergarten curriculum with Montessori/Waldorf practices. Covers counting, patterns, geometry, measurement, addition & subtraction.
Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
*******USE COUPON CODE MEEKSCOUPON15 FOR $15 OFF******* This is a SELF-PACED class. There will be no live classes, which allows students the flexibility to go at their own pace. I will post videos along with learning activities to reinforce the math concepts. These are the math standards we will be learning and practicing. We will use a variety of objects found on our nature walks to practice these math concepts. ☀️ Lesson 1: Counting 🌲 Lesson 2: Geometry 🦋 Lesson 3: Patterns 🐛 Lesson 4:...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Counting & CardinalityWe will practice counting groups of objects found in nature. We will learn that there is an ordered sequence of counting numbers, and we will practice using one-to-one correspondence. We will also practice identifying numbers and forming the numeral using objects in nature.Week 2Lesson 2GeometryWe will learn about and find 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes in nature. We will identify by name different shapes of various sizes and in various orientations. We will model and create shapes using objects in nature.Week 3Lesson 3Patterns & SymmetryWe will take objects that we found in nature and create different kinds of patterns. We will explore patterns found in music. A specific pattern found in nature and in many living things is called symmetry. We will look for symmetry in nature and create our own symmetrical pieces of art with objects found in nature.Week 4Lesson 4Measurement & DataWe will classify objects into given categories with like characteristics and then compare amounts of each group. We will also measure different objects with unconventional measuring instruments found in nature such as sticks, plants, rocks, etc.Week 5Lesson 5Addition & SubtractionUsing objects found in nature, we will practice adding and subtracting. We will practice using hands-on activities and songs.
- Students will learn how to count, identify geometric shapes, create patterns, take measurements, analyze data, and add and subtract.
I am a certified teacher and taught kindergarten for five years in the public school system. My students always enjoyed learning with tangible objects and math manipulatives as they learned math concepts. They did best learning with concrete objects before moving to abstract concepts. Combining hands-on learning with nature helps keep interest and motivates students to learn.
All supplies will come from the student's weekly nature walks. Examples include rocks, sticks, flowers, grass, leaves, pinecones, etc.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Utah Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Utah
I am a currently licensed and certified teacher with 6 years experience in public schools and I have taught as a private tutor and as an online teacher since 2017. I have a B.A. from the University of Utah in French Teaching with a minor in Human...
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