Preschool Homeschool Full Curriculum Learning Group - Reggio, Montessori, Nature
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekClass 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.
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.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
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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Live Group Class
$38
weekly ($13 per class)3x per week
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-4 learners per class