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Preschool Homeschool Full Curriculum Learning Group - Reggio, Montessori, Nature

In this nature based and wonder inspired ongoing course, students will do circle time, learn math skills, and make friends. Kindergarten Prep, Montessori, Nature Based, and Reggio Emilia curriculum by Kind Academy
Kind Academy-Online MicroSchool for Future Leaders
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What's included

3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Looking for a fun, hands on, and Reggio Inspired preschool online preschool for your child to supplement their at home learning with you? Check out this class. For over 10 years we have worked with preschool aged homeschoolers in a nature based school Ms. Iman started. Our curriculum is engaging, project based, and sparks the wonder in our students. 

Our curriculum covers the following:
🌈Fine Motor Skills
🌈 Gross Motor Skills
🌈Social Emotional Skills 
🌈Math Skills
🌈Oral Language Skills 
🌈Science & Sensory Skills 

During this class students will be able to build connections and friendships with peers while having fun learning all the skills they need to know before Kindergarten.  Our Preschool Course is short and done with very small groups of learners so students can really have the chance to have the attention of the teacher. 

Each class covers the following
Hello and Goodbye Songs 
Day 1: Hands on Math, Calendar Time, Building Comprehension with the Story of the Week 
Day 2: Hands on Phonics, Writing Skills, Building Comprehension Story of the Week 
Day 3: Story of the Week and a Project Based Learning Activity

Here is the week by week breakdown of classes 
Week 1 
August 7th, 2023 
Theme: Back to (Home) School 
Day 1: 
Hands on Math - Counting 1 to 1 
Calendar Time - What is today? What is the weather?
Building Comprehension with the Story of the Week:
Book of the Week: Learning happens everywhere. Ask and Answer Questions Comprehension Focus  

Day 2: 
Hands on Phonics Letter of the Week - Letter A Make a Nature A 
Writing Skills: Dry Erase Free Writing 
Book of the Week: Learning happens everywhere. Ask and Answer Questions Comprehension Focus  

Day 3: 
Book of the Week: Learning happens everywhere. Ask and Answer Questions Comprehension Focus  Project Based Learning Project Based Learning Activity: School Supply Treasure Hunt  

Week 2 
August 14th, 2023 
Theme: All About Me 
Story of the Week: I Love Me by Iman Alleyne Comprehension skill of the week - Concepts of Print 
Day 1: Hands on Math - Count to 5 with counters 
Calendar Time - What is today? What is the weather?

Day 2: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills 
Hands on Phonics Letter of the Week - Letter B Make a Nature B 
Writing Skills: Sand Tray Writing Letters 

Day 3: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills 
Project Based Learning Activity: Nature Self- Portrait 

Week 3 
August 21st, 2023 
Theme: Nature
Story of the Week: All About Birds by Iman Alleyne 
Day 1: 
Hands on Math - Use a 5 Frame with Birds or Counters 
Calendar Time - What is today? What is the weather?

Day 2: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills 
Hands on Phonics Letter of the Week - Letter C- Paint the Letter C 
Writing Skills: Paint the Letter C 

Day 3: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills - Ask and Answer Questions 
Project Based Learning Activity: Build a Birds Nest 

Week 4 
August 28th, 2023 
Theme: Signs of Fall 
Story of the Week: All About Autumn by Iman Alleyne 
Day 1: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills - Ask and Answer Questions  
Hands on Math - Match Groups and Numbers 
Calendar Time - What is today? What is the weather?

Day 2: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills 
Hands on Phonics Letter of the Week - Letter D- Find thing that start with D - Hunt 
Writing Skills: Dot the Letter D 

Day 3: 
Read the Book of the Week and Focus on the Comprehension Skills - Ask and Answer Questions 
Project Based Learning Activity: Oatmeal and Cinnamon Sticks Sensory Bin 

Week 5: September 4th, 2023
Theme: Emotions
Story of the Week: In My Heart by Jo Witek

Day 1: 
Emotions Roll and Graph

Day 2: 
Feelings wheel/recognizing feeling words

Day 3: 
In My Heart Collage

Week 6: September 11th, 2023
Theme: Bug and Minibeasts
Story of the Week: Hey Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose

Day 1: 
Ants on a Log -practicing counting and one to one correspondence

Day 2:  
F is for Firefly

Day 3: 
Play-doh bug creations

Week 7: September 18th, 2023
Theme: Colors
Story of the Week: Planting a Rainbow by Lois Elkhart

Day 1: 
Painting a math rainbow-recognizing number bonds and relationships while creating a beautiful rainbow.

Day 2: 
Color Hunt/ Paint the Letter G

Day 3: 
Painted pasta necklaces

I pride myself on being a loving, engaging, and Kind teacher as do all of our teachers at Kind Academy. We value student opinions and like them to have a chance to interact with each other. Our teachers use hands on props, videos, songs, and stories to engage with learners.
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of social skills, taking turns, asking questions, enjoy learning, learn numbers, learn letters, and build fine motor skills. 
Students will also be more inspired to engage with nature, more observant, and typically more focused.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
Here are the supplies needed for this course. 

White Glue
Glue sticks
Markers
Tempera Paint 
A tray
Cardstock Paper 
Dry Erase Board
Dry Erase Marker
Crayons 
Craft Materials
Nature treasures like rocks, sticks, leaves to be collected 

A printer is not necessary for this course and all materials can usually be supplemented so please do not worry if you don't have access to something on this list. Just let us know and we will be happy to suggest alternatives.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate
Iman Alleyne
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Iman Alleyne
I started a nature school in 2016 that promoted wonder based learning, hands on play, and high interest activities. Our proven curriculum has influences from Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf and other self directed educational philosophies. It has been published with high reviews from parents, schools, and co-ops. 

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weekly ($13 per class)
3x per week
30 min

Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-4 learners per class

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