Personalized Homeschool Curriculum Plans, Grades 1-6

In this class, students meet with me to determine an individualized curriculum in Grade 1-6 material.  During class, I perform informal assessments as we play math games, discuss books the student is reading, and share writing material.  Upon completion of the class, I provide parents with a Personalized Learning Plan:  a full year curriculum plan tailored just for their student. 

CLASS STRUCTURE
My assessment technique is relaxed and informal.  Students usually feel like we're just hanging out instead of like they're being tested. With over 20 years of teaching experience, I can usually tell fairly quickly where students are in their reading, writing, and math learning journeys.  

(20 minutes) During the first part of class we play math games.  While this is fun for the students, it allows me to assess and determine important math skills so I can place them in the right level.  

(10 minutes) Next, the student and I discuss favorite books, difficult books, and books they are currently reading. They'll also have a chance to read me some of their favorite parts.  All this allows me to determine approximate reading level.
  
(20 minutes) The last part of the class is for students to share their writing skills with me.  I give students a quick, fun writing prompt (such as:  What if you woke up tomorrow and there was an elephant standing in your driveway instead of your car?)  Both the student and I spend a few minutes writing and then we share what we wrote.  By participating in the exercise myself, students usually feel less pressure to write perfectly and are more apt to have fun.  In this way I can determine approximate writing levels.  

PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS
After our in-person meeting I provide a Personalized Learning Plan for the student, which includes (1) academic level approximations, (2) next steps in your student's learning path, and (3) placement in my current Outschool classes in reading, writing, Dimensions (Singapore) Math, science, and social studies.  Enrollment in Outschool classes is completely optional, but will include up to 20% off listed tuition.

ABOUT ME
I am a certified elementary (K-6) teacher with over 20 years experience homeschooling my 4 children, teaching in a variety of settings, writing curriculum, and running an in-person microschool.  For over 2 years I have taught many classes on Outschool, and I am an expert at engaging students in online learning. Many of my students started taking multiple classes to enhance their homeschooling experience,  so I have recently decided to offer these assessments and bundled discounts for any classes you choose to make part of your homeschool curriculum. 

My approach to teaching is to meet my students wherever they are in their learning journey.  In my classes, I create safe, supportive environments where students are encouraged to ask questions, be curious, and share their expertise.  You can read more about me in my profile:  https://outschool.com/teachers/Kim-Musolff

SIBLINGS
I am happy to meet with families with more than one student at a time, however, due to the individualized attention I give to each student we may not finish the assessment in one class.  You will receive a coupon for a discounted class (25% off) if we need to extend our time together.  

QUESTIONS?
Feel free to message me with any questions you may have.