Phonics at the Zoo: A Zoo-Phonics Literacy Class | Ongoing
Do you love animals? Are you ready to learn about letters? Let's practice early literacy skills together!
Angela Echols
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(322)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
**Please check the bottom of the description to see when classes began. The supply list and weekly topics are listed in the supply section. Let's go to the zoo, and see what the animals do... Hi friends! I can't wait to take you to the 'zoo' to learn about phonics! We are going to have so much fun learning the letter sounds in this interactive course, how to write letters, and even start sounding out words. I will be using a mix of the Zoo -Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears curriculums in this literacy program. I have had multiple trainings in both programs, and I used them for several years when I taught in-person Preschool. This class will meet three times a week, and we will go over one letter per class. You may join this class at any time, and we will repeat the letters when we finish with Z. We will learn the Zoo-Phonics chant and practice it every class time. This chant reviews the letter sounds. Part of the Zoo-Phonics program is stressing the importance of the sounds of each letter vs. the name of each letter. Although, students will learn those, too! CONTENT: Each class, students will practice a different letter. Class will start by discussing the zoo animal of the day. Then, students will learn and review the Zoo-Phonics sounds and motions. Students should bring an item each day that starts with the letter of the day. For example, asparagus on A day (feel free to get creative!) We will make a list of words that start with that letter each day. Students will practice writing the letter of the day using Handwriting Without Tears terms (see the sources section for more info). I have provided a worksheet in the class supplies that they will use to practice writing. The Handwriting Without Tears method teaches the writing of capital letters first, because they all use the same shapes, they are easier to write, and they all start and stop on the top and bottom lines. Next, students will engage in the activity of the day. Activities are listed in the supply list below. Finally, we will finish each class by singing the song "Come Meet Us at the Zoo" from the Zoo-Phonics curriculum. Please see the classroom Supply List for weekly session topics. Supplies: Each class, students will be asked to bring something to share that begins with the letter of the day. They will also need the letter tracing worksheets and their letter shapes. Please check out the Sources and Supply List for more information, and let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you in class!
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with and comfortable using phonics, and they will practice early literacy skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students may use materials such as scissors, tape, and other craft materials that may need supervision.
Supply List
Every class, learners will need something to write with, the letter worksheet with the letter of the day, the letter shapes (4 copies printed on cardstock and cut out), and something to share that starts with the letter of the day (IE: A: asparagus). The rest of the supplies are listed below, and I will put a reminder in the classroom. Scroll down to find the dates for your class time. _________________________________________________________ For the class that meets at 6 AM Mountain Time | Any classes that do not meet all 3 days will receive a pro-rated refund that week. Week 9: Week of July 3: No class Monday (refund will be given) T: Tree T: a piece of paper, brown and green paper (or tissue paper) for tearing, glue U: Umbrellas: one popsicle stick, glue, half of a paper plate, markers or something to color with No class the week of July 10-16 Week 10: Week of July 17: No class Monday (refund will be given) V: Volcanoes: play dough, baking soda, vinegar W: Watercolors and Wind: paper, water color paints, paint brush, blow dryer Week 11: Week of July 24: X: X-rays: no supplies needed Y: Yarn Ys: paper, small pieces of yarn, glue Z: Zebra Stripes: paper and something to draw with. Lessons: A: Alligator, Alligator Down by the Lake: no extra supplies needed B: B Animal Movements_ no extra supplies needed C: Cotton Ball C: cotton balls, glue, paper D: Beginning Sounds Game: no extra supplies needed E: Build E: 4 popsicle sticks, glue or tape, markers, and things to decorate (glitter, stickers, sequins, etc.) F: Writing letters in flour: flour in a pan G: G collage: a piece of paper, green, gold, and g items to glue to a letter G H: Find H: worksheet I: Ice Cream and Instrument Party!: ice cream, and an instrument to share (if you have one) J: Jelly Fish: Half a paper plate, 10-15 pieces of yarn about 8-10 inches long, something to color with, tape, googly eyes (or paper cut like eyes) K: K Scavenger Hunt: no supplies needed, but students will need to go find things around the house. L: Leaf Letters: Paper, writing utensils, glue, leaves M: Movement: no supplies needed, but your child will need space to move N: N is for Name: personalized name worksheets will be sent out O: Octopus O: paper plate, 8 streamers cut 8-10 inches, tape or glue, paint or something to color with, googly eyes or eyes cut from paper P: Play Dough Letters: play dough Q: Q-tip Q: q tips, paint, worksheet will be posted R: Rainbow Rs: paper, paintbrush, red, yellow, and blue paints S: Salt Letters: salt in a pan T: Tree T: a piece of paper, brown and green paper (or tissue paper) for tearing, glue U: Umbrellas: one popsicle stick, glue, half of a paper plate, markers or something to color with V: Volcanoes: a small cup, a tray to catch the mess, play dough, baking soda, vinegar W: Watercolors and Wind: paper, water color paints, paint brush, blow dryer X: X-rays: no supplies needed Y: Yarn Ys: paper, small pieces of yarn, glue Z: Zebra Stripes: paper and something to draw with.
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
322reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University
Hi, friends! My name is Teacher Angela, and I love teaching early learning classes. My classes include topics of early literacy, STEAM, circle time, and full curriculum classes. I have been working with kids as long as I can remember. I have babysat, been a nanny, and helped look after my 6 younger siblings.
I have my Bachelor's degree in Human Development, with a certificate in Child Development and Care. I have worked with preschoolers since 2010. Some of my roles have included teaching preschool, and acting as a Program Supervisor and Director of a child care center. I helped develop curriculum for the classrooms and helped grow the preschool program as a whole. I have worked with many curriculums, and I have training in Zoo-Phonics and Handwriting Without Tears. I also taught ESL online for 2 years. I am currently finishing my master's degree in Elementary Education.
My teaching style is to encourage conversation, engagement, and fun in the classroom. I think it is important for kids to have opportunities to share and interact. I also think it is so important for kids to have fun learning! Learning shouldn't just be through worksheets and homework, it should involve motions and play! In my classes, we will have so much fun learning. We will go on adventures, sing songs, do lots of arts and crafts, complete experiments, and use lots of movement. Some of my favorite book characters are Pete the Cat and Little Blue Truck. I can't wait to meet you in the classroom! :)Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($10 per class)3x per week
25 min
Completed by 52 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
2-7 learners per class
