Preschool Circle Time: 5 Days a Week! Winter/Spring Semester 80 Classes
In this small group semester-long course, we will learn the days of the week, letters, numbers, counting skills, and interact in a friendly setting that will help us prepare for kindergarten. 80 total classes from January 10-May 14
What's included
80 live meetings
40 in-class hoursClass Experience
This preschool course will meet 5 days a week, most weeks, for 30 minutes per day via zoom live classes. 80 total classes. Please see below for meeting dates. Students will be able to engage, interact, and get to know each other in our daily classroom setting. The teacher will lead the class via song and call & response to encourage interaction. Students will learn to "raise a hand" and wait patiently while others are speaking. In this small group semester-long course, letters N-Z will be covered, as well as numbers 14-26. Max. of 6 students in the class for a manageable and interactive class where all can participate. Each week will focus on: Cognitive Theme of the Week Letter of the Week Number of the Week Daily Weather Days of the Week Shape of the Week *Weeks 15-17 are review weeks of letters A-M and numbers 1-13.* Extension Activities every week include: Pre-writing Skills via 'air writing' and drawing on paper/whiteboard Exploring Colors Letter Sounds Counting Skills Vocabulary Building Week 1: January 10-14 Cognitive Theme: My Favorite Foods Week 2: January 18-21 [4 days this week, off on Monday] Cognitive Theme: Colors Are Everywhere Week 3: January 24-28 Cognitive Theme: Snow Week 4: January 31-February 4 [4 days this week, off on Friday] Cognitive Theme: Baby Animals Week 5: February 8-11 [4 days this week, off on Monday] Cognitive Theme: Valentine's Day Week 6: February 14-18 Cognitive Theme: Friends Week 7: February 21-25 Cognitive Theme: Oceans Week 8: February 28-March 3 [4 days this week, off on Friday] Cognitive Theme: Transportation Week 9: March 7-11 Cognitive Theme: Ice Cream Week 10: March 14-18 Cognitive Theme: At the Zoo Week 11: March 21-25 Cognitive Theme: Dinosaurs --NO CLASS March 28-April 1-- Week 12: April 4-8 Cognitive Theme: Spring Week 13: April 11-15 [4 days this week, off on Friday] Cognitive Theme: Rain Week 14: April 18-22 Cognitive Theme: Bugs Week 15: April 25-29 Cognitive Theme: Fish Week 16: May 2-6 Cognitive Theme: Birds Week 17: May 9-13 Cognitive Theme: The Moon & Stars Weekly printables will be provided as extra resources and activities you can do on your own to supplement the class. Most of our learning will be done within the classroom through interaction, body movement, and songs. Class recordings are automatically listed after each class for you to view if you miss a class due to vacation or illness. I have an education degree for K-8th grade. I have experience teaching preschool-age children through a Mother's Day Out program where I eventually became the director of the program. I enjoy teaching children and engaging with them. See you in the classroom! Parents: Please note that a minimum of 4 students is required to run this class. The "off" days are listed to spend time with my own children on their "off" days of school, and their week of Spring Break. This class meets 80 total classes from January 11th-May 13th.
Other Details
Supply List
Parents will be notified of a supply list when enrolled.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Johnni Zabka (AKA: Ms. Johnni or Coach Z).
I always knew I wanted to be a teacher! I bring that LOVE to you and your children! I am so excited to be here at Outschool where my creativity can shine!
I have been teaching Pre-K / Preschool Circle Time Classes on Outschool since September 2020 and absolutely love teaching these students each and every day!
My Top Teaching Qualities:
✔️Energetic
✔️Creative
✔️Patient
Degrees, Certifications, Licenses, and Experience:
✔️B.S. Education from Eastern Illinois University
✔️Illinois Teaching License, current and up to date
✔️TESOL Certification
✔️TOEFL Certification
✔️3 years Teaching ESL Online, VIPKID (AKA: Teacher Johnni B)
✔️20+ years of experience as an educator / administrator / curriculum creator
I look forward to seeing you in my classroom!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$560
for 80 classes5x per week, 16 weeks
30 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
4-7 learners per class