$15
weeklyPre-K Skill Building with Ms Liz: Winter Season Story Club (Ongoing)
New class
Ages 3-6
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-5 learners per class
35 min
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
Do you know someone who loves engaging in stories? In this ongoing class that meets on Mondays at 1pm CST, we'll read fun winter themed stories like "The Snowy Day" and "Sadie and the Snowman" and practice skills like active listening and taking turns talking, letters & sound ID and numbers & counting with fun in class activities! Little learners can build great listening, observation and creative thinking skills during storytime, asking questions and using their imagination. In fact, did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning. One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years. While we read our stories and look at pictures, we will make observations about the winter season! What do we see, what do we hear, what do we eat, what do we wear and where do we go this time of year? We will learn new vocabulary words and share ideas about things to do in the winter! After our stories, we will engage in letter and sound, number, rhyming, color and visual discrimination and pattern activities and work on different activities and projects in class. Any printables will be included in the message post for each class. Here is a list of story topics : Monday, January 13 -- Snowy Day Activities Monday, January 20-- Snowflakes and Snow People Monday, January 27 -- Animals who like the snow Lots of opportunities for discussion and sharing which is encouraged but not required to be a part of this class! Learners will be encouraged to practice taking turns, listening, speaking, and asking questions as we read our stories. Classes will range from 1-5 learners max, to ensure every learner has the chance to discuss and share. (I will run classes with one learner!) We'll start each class welcoming everyone individually, introduce our books and chat about important skills like active listening and taking turns. **In order to promote class discussions and participation I do not mute learners' microphones. This also helps learners practice their social skills such as active listening and taking turns. In order for this to work, students need to be in a quiet setting away from background noises (loud conversations, telephone calls, t.v, etc.). **
Learning Goals
practice skills like active listening and taking turns talking, letters & sound ID and numbers & counting. build great listening, observation and creative thinking skills listening, asking questions and using their imagination.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Because of the age of the class I recommend a grown up be within "ear-shot" to help with any technical hiccups (mic and video) that might come up.
**In order to promote class discussions and participation I do not mute learners' microphones. This also helps learners practice their social skills such as active listening and taking turns. In order for this to work, students need to be in a quiet setting away from background noises (loud conversations, telephone calls, t.v, etc.). **
Supply List
Learners will need coloring tools like crayons, markers or colored pencils, paper and glue sticks. If there is a printable for the class it will be posted in the message section for each class or sent to you once you have registered. Some minor prep. for projects may be required.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Wisconsin- Madison
Hello Outschool Families!
My name is Liz Stone, better known as Ms. Liz, to my Preschool and Kindergarten friends. Did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning.
Experts from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning also explain that reading books to kids helps expand the number and variety of words they use. Think about it: The books you read often contain words you might not otherwise use in your everyday communications.
While reading a book, you might end up using more specific names for different plants or animals or use more adjectives altogether. And this adds up.
One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years.
Another study found that kindergarten children who were read to at least three times a week had a “significantly greater phonemic awareness than did children who were read to less often.”
I created The Pebble Academy, an online learning and play experience for 3-6 year olds, after I fell in love with teaching and learning with Pre-K kiddos as I watched my own kids grow-up. I'm the mom of three and an early childhood educator who wants to help make reading togther and creative learning for 3-6 year olds more accessible! I've observed the confidence my students gain when I encourage them to participate in an online learning and play experience that is welcoming, comfortable and tailored to them.
In my 30-40 minute interactive classes, I will introduce your children to new ideas with activities like picture book reading, songs, show and share and themed activity pages and projects we work on together. Most of my classes include in class activities or ideas for post class at home activities and all my classes incorporate ideas that promote pre-reading skills, early math strategies, nature, community, family, arts and crafts, music and physical activity.
Over the past 16 years, I have worked as a teacher and Site Coordinator for Northwestern University’s Weekend Enrichment Program, I’ve taught in my community's Early Childhood Program, I’ve been a lead teacher for 3 year olds at a local early childhood center and I created The Pebble Academy!
Incorporating fun into reading and learning is what it's all about! For me, nothing compares to sharing an “Aha!” moment with a student. I hope we have the chance to learn together soon and I look forward to meeting you in one of my classes!
**If my posted class schedules don't work for you, I'm happy to try and schedule a class that is more convenient for your learner!
Reviews
14 total ratings, 10 with reviews
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Kathleen C.on May 19, 2024
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