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Prickly, Stinky, Hairy! Circle Time Animal Stories, PreK-2nd Grade, Interactive

Help prepare your child to learn in Preschool and Kindergarten. In this ongoing, interactive course students will listen to an engaging kid's picture book(s) and learn what animals do in their natural environment.
Sharlene W. Certified Kids Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(14)
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What's included

1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Learning to sit in a group and listen to a story in a circle is an important part of preparing for Preschool and Kindergarten. Join our interactive, literature based science class for young children. Improve your child's early literacy. This is an ongoing class which means your learner can join in at any time. The teacher will read an animal science storybook(s) full of great pictures and memorable words. Learners will have a chance to interact with the teacher and the text, ask questions, share their knowledge and participate in fun discussions about the natural world. Sometimes we will sing an animal song or act out the words in the book. It will be fun! Book titles listed are subject to change based on availability. Each time we meet we will read 1-3 books depending on the length of the book and the amount of class interaction. The student does not need to have a copy of the book.

Learning Goals

Learners will have a chance to interact with the teacher and the text, ask questions, share their knowledge and participate in fun discussions about the natural world. Improve your learner's early literacy by listening to real books.
Academic topics that may be used in class:
- Retelling
- Summarizing
- Vocabulary
- Poetry
- Rhyming
- Visualizing
- Predicting
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Sometimes animals do scary and/or gross things! These books are intended to be age appropriate but it is possible a child will be scared by some of the animal situations.
Supply List
None.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Some of the books we will be reading include: Way up high in a tall green tree by Peck, Jan Bug dipping, bug sipping by Singer, Marilyn Bugs are insects by Rockwell, Anne F Bird show by Stockdale, Susan Eat like a bear by Sayre, April Pulley Gulp, gobble by Singer, Marilyn Just you and me : remarkable relationships in the wild by Ward, Jennifer In the small, small pond by Fleming, Denise Mama built a little nest by Ward, Jennifer Over and under the snow by Messner, Kate Woodpecker wham! by Sayre, April Pulley Run for your life! : predators and prey on the African savanna by Schaefer, Lola M Spectacular spots by Stockdale, Susan Squirrels Leap, Squirrels sleep by Sayre, April Pulley In the tall, tall grass by Fleming, Denise Some bugs by DiTerlizzi, Angela More to come!
Joined June, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona Universtiy
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I am a fun and casual teacher.  I've taught over 7000 classes online. I believe a child who is having fun and laughing in class will learn and retain more information over time. I enjoy the unique opportunities to teach each student at the level they need, in the way they need it. 

Children learn best when they are active participants in the things they are learning.  We will read books, sing, rhyme, play, and dance.  Children's questions and ideas are part of the process.  I love to teach in the moment.  If there is a question that applies or a new learning opportunity I roll with it.  I will challenge your child to stretch and try new things.  I will find ways to help your child participate no matter their previous experience or lack of experience with online learning.  

I believe the object of education is to teach the young to educate themselves through out their lives. My goal is that each interaction will become a tiny stepping stone to further learning and greater independence. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood 
Education.  In addition to teaching on Outschool, I am an online ESL (English teacher), a former elementary classroom teacher, and a homeschool mom of five children. I specialize in teaching young children, toddlers, preschoolers, children of all ages. I am TEFL certified with an Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL).  I have experience teaching infants to teens in all subject areas. I have worked with children that have special needs including physical, verbal, and learning differences.  I have been an exercise instructor, a gymnastics party host, a dance studio receptionist, and a nanny for foster children with special needs. 

I have a minor in French and I am learning Spanish. I have visited 35 U.S. states, Washington D.C., France, Mexico, The Netherlands, Canada, Honduras, Romania, and The Bahamas.  Along with my husband I love to explore various cultures and eat all types of international foods especially Thai and Indian food!  Along with my family I have raised horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, cats, gerbils, guinea pigs, birds and many backyard frogs and bugs.  Learning is my adventure!

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weekly

1x per week
20 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
1-6 learners per class

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