Preschool Summer Circle Time: Mornings With Mrs. M (Ongoing)
In this ongoing class, learners will come together for a fun summer morning circle with a new theme each week! Greetings, songs, letter recognition & sounds, numbers 1-20, early math concepts and opportunities to build speaking skills.
Jenna McCasland (B.S. Elementary Education)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(208)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing class, we will meet 3x a week for a group circle time. Every week we will have a new summer theme! Each class will have a variety of greetings, songs, early math and literacy concept practice, mini games and discussion opportunities. In class we will begin with a greeting song, followed by a quick sharing opportunity to build community in our class. Next, we'll introduce the weekly theme. Mondays will be focused on early literacy activities such as letter recognition, letter sounds, finger plays/short stories, and beginner reader skills. Wednesdays will be focused on early math concepts such as number recognition, counting, sequencing, sorting/patterning, shapes and colors. Fridays will feature a themed sharing opportunity and games. Classes do not build on one another so that learners may join us any day! Weekly Friday Share: Each Friday during class learners will have the opportunity to share an item from home that relates to our weekly theme! June 7 - Under The Sea June 14 - A Camping We Will Go June 21 - Dinosaurs June 28 - On The Farm July 7 & 9 - (no class on July 5) Under The Stars/Outer Space July 12 - Rainforest & Animals July 19 - Olympics
Learning Goals
Students will develop group time skills such as turn-taking, questioning and answering, and focusing attention.
Students will be able to sing along and participate in a group activity or game.
Students will develop letter recognition and understanding of letter-sound correlation.
Students will develop number recognition, sequencing, sorting, patterning, shapes, colors and simple addition/subtraction skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Helpful tools to have on hand for this class include: blank paper and writing materials (pencil, crayons/colored pencils/markers) OR a whiteboard and markers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
208reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi!
My name is Jenna McCasland and I am so excited to teach your child in my virtual classroom! I live in Madison, Wisconsin with my husband and our two children, ages 3 and 1 year. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and I am certified to teach grades PreK - 6.
I've been teaching in the classroom for 8 years in a variety of settings including the Madison public school district, a project-based preschool, and with an online ESL company. It is because of this varied experience (hands-on in the classroom and as a successful online educator) that I am uniquely qualified to teach your child. Here's a closer look at my experience:
- 3 years as a Kindergarten classroom teacher. (2013-2015, 2017-2018)
- 2 years as a Third Grade classroom teacher. (2015-2017)
- 1 year as a 4-year-old Kindergarten classroom teacher. (2019-2020)
- 3 years teaching ESL online, 5-star rating,1512 classes, 423 students. (2018-2021)
In addition, I have participated as a member of my school's leadership team, partnered with the National Equity Project and Universal Design for Learning. I also worked as a project assistant for a state-wide children's book club, in partnership with the Cooperative Children's Book Center, to select high-quality children's literature and provide opportunities for students to meet authors.
I am an energetic, encouraging and patient educator. It is important to me that my students feel welcomed, appreciated and celebrated in my classroom. I believe all children are capable and as a teacher, I strive to guide and support children to be the best learners they can be.
In my classes, I plan to engage children in exciting hands-on learning activities, interactive games/songs and connect with a variety of children's literature. I use a blend of traditional classroom techniques, paired with engaging online teaching strategies to create a fun and supportive learning environment. It is my hope that students are able to develop a sense of community in my class, even if we have just a short time together!
My class offerings will include Preschool and Kindergarten circle times, early mathematical concepts, beginning reader strategies, rhyming and syllables, alphabet and phonics work, as well as early writing skills.
I look forward to meeting your learner in my classroom!
- Mrs. MReviews
Live Group Class
$27
weekly ($9 per class)3x per week
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-6 learners per class
