Preschool Circle Time With Teacher Jocelyn!

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This weekly class is a small-group circle time. In this course, we will practice phonemic awareness, build number sense, read stories and practice comprehension skills aligned with the US Common Core Standards. 
This class is perfect for pre-k and kindergarten learners, or 1st graders who need some review.
I use songs, chants, games, and stories to keep learners engaged and having fun! Learners will have opportunities to engage with the teacher and others through call-backs, participation in music, and hand signals. Occasional secular mention of US holidays (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) is included in songs and calendar patterns.
A weekly practice page will be available for download. Students may use this page for independent practice at home. 
No specific previous knowledge is needed for students to join this class.
This class is a full year curriculum which restarts in September of each year, however, students can join at anytime! Each lesson is standalone and does not require attendance from previous classes. Parents are responsible for keeping track of when their child first enrolled/unenrolling from the class as it repeats if you wish. 

Upcoming Schedule:

Week of February 17-February 22:
Letter of the Week: V
Number of the Week: 3
Book: Chester's Way by Kevin Henkes
Comprehension Skill: Ask & answer questions about key details in a text

Week of February 24-March 1:
Letter of the Week: S
Number of the Week: 7
Book: Splat the Cat Sings Flat by Rob Scotton
Comprehension Skill: Describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear

Week of March 3- March 8: **NO SATURDAY CLASS– You will not be charged**
Letter of the Week: C
Number of the Week: 9
Book: The Chimpansneeze by Aaron Zenz
Comprehension Skill: Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems)

Week of March 10-March 15: 
Letter of the Week: W
Number of the Week: 2
Book: Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival
Comprehension Skill: Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text

Week of March 17-March 22:
Letter of the Week: Z
Number of the Week: 6
Book: Zoe Gets Ready by Bethanie Deeney Murguia
Comprehension Skill: Describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear

Week of March 24-March 29:
Letter of the Week: P
Number of the Week: 8
Book: The Pigeon Needs a Bath! By Mo Willems
Comprehension Skill: Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems)

Week of March 31- April 5: **NO CLASS– You will not be charged**

Week of April 7-April 12 **No Saturday class– You will not be charged**:
Letter of the Week: M
Number of the Week: 4 
Book: Love Monster and the Perfect Present by Rachel Bright
Comprehension Skill: Retell Stories

Week of April 14-April 19:
Letter of the Week: F
Number of the Week: 1
Book: Flora's Surprise! By Debi Gliori
Comprehension Skill: Name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story

Week of April 21-April 26:
Letter of the Week: B
Number of the Week: 2
Book: That's (Not) Mine by Anna Kang
Comprehension Skill: Ask & answer questions about key details in a text

Week of April 28-May 3:
Letter of the Week: D
Number of the Week: 8
Book: Have You Seen My Duckling? By Nancy Tafuri
Comprehension Skill: Describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear

Week of May 5-April 10:
Letter of the Week: R
Number of the Week: 5
Book: Please, Puppy, Please by Spike Lee & Tonya Lewis Lee
Comprehension Skill: Compare and contrast experiences of characters 

Week of May 12-May 17:
Letter of the Week: U
Number of the Week: 7
Book: Never Let a Unicorn Scribble! by Diane Alber
Comprehension Skill:  Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text

Week of May 19-May 24 **No Saturday class– You will not be charged**:
Letter of the Week: G
Number of the Week: 3
Book: The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mara Alperin
Comprehension Skill:  Recognize common types of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems)

Week of May 26-June 31 **No Monday class– You will not be charged**:
Letter of the Week: H
Number of the Week: 6
Book: The Hello, Goodbye Window by Norton Juster
Comprehension Skill: Name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story

Week of June 2-June 7:
Letter of the Week: V
Number of the Week: 10
Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Comprehension Skill: Retell Stories

Week of June 9-June 14:
Letter of the Week: T
Number of the Week: 4
Book: Beach Bunny by Jennifer Selby
Comprehension Skill: Ask & answer questions about key details in a text

Week of June 16-June 21:
Letter of the Week: X, Y
Number of the Week: 9
Book: Little Tiger's Big Vacation by Mark Marshall
Comprehension Skill: Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text

Week of June 23-June 28:
Letter of the Week: J
Number of the Week: 5
Book: Smudge's Grumpy Day
Comprehension Skill:  Compare and contrast experiences of characters