Pre-K and Kindergarten Nature Investigation Study (FLEX/On Demand Class)
In this six-week FLEX/On Demand ESL Friendly class, children will be encouraged to study and investigate nature through activities, nature walks, games, stories, and experiences.
Mrs. Andrea
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
Class Experience
In this six-week FLEX/On Demand ESL Friendly class, students will be encouraged to be curious about nature through pre-recorded videos and conversations that are encouraged in the classroom. Each week, students will be asked a question about nature and will have access to pre-recorded videos that feature nature-themed lessons, games, outdoor prompts, vocabulary, and stories. Children are encouraged to take pictures, share their work, and participate in group chats throughout the six weeks. Week 1: September 19th Question of the week: What do you see in nature? Painting with pine needles (or other nature items) Sorting Nature Pictures Nature Walk Activity Patterns Week 2: September 26th QOTW: Who lives in nature? Nature Rubbings Plant/Tree Parts Animals in Nature Rhyming Words Week 3: October 3rd QOTW: What food do we get in the fall from nature? Nature Item Collage Plants Making Applesauce Letter Sounds Week 4: October 10th QOTW: Who takes care of nature? Making a class book Make lemonade Picture Game Name Practice Week 5: October 17th QOTW: How does nature change? Landscape Painting Living or Nonliving? Farmer Story Clapping words Week 6: October 24th QOTW: What can we do in nature? Count Guessing 3 Little Pigs story Using a magnifying glass Find the letter sound
Learning Goals
Students will enrich their learning experience through nature-themed activities and investigating nature around us.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Cooking activities: during this class, we will make applesauce and lemonade. If your child is allergic to these items, we can offer an alternate recipe or activity.
This class is based on nature activities. Items such as sticks, leaves, bark, etc. may cause a rash or hives if your child is allergic. Modifications for activities are available upon request to help prevent any skin iritation.
Supply List
Most items needed can be easily found around the house, in your backyard, or at a nearby park. Supplies and materials for each week will be listed in the parent letter for the week. Any printables or PDF needed for activities will be provided each week before the day of the activity.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
These lessons are based on the Tree Study by Creative Curriculum.
Story reference: The fable "The Three Little Pigs"
Joined April, 2022
5.0
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! I am Mrs. Andrea and teach all ages. I teach classes that spark children's curiosity, encourage entrepreneurship, and use hands-on activities. I love being a teacher and have been in the early childhood field for almost 20 years. I have a BA in Early Childhood Education Administration. I have a passion to support children and parents through online learning. I own multiple small businesses and love working with all ages from preschool to adults. I love traveling with my family and reading lots of books!Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly6 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
