"Play is one of the most important ways in which young children gain essential knowledge and skills." ~UNICEF, 2018

WHAT ARE SIGHT WORDS?
Sight words are those pesky words in English that are not easily sounded out, so they need extra attention to learn.

WHAT IS SING, RHYME, AND PLAY WITH SIGHT WORDS?
This class is all about fun with spelling! Ms. Christina — a caring, ukulele-playing, native English-speaker — teaches SIGHT WORDS through singing, playing, and sharing. With a maximum of 5 learners, each child gets individual attention and speaking time. Learners gain confidence over time — and they have so much fun, they don't even realize how much they're learning! A fun, optional worksheet provided before each meeting reinforces the learning at home.

DAILY SCHEDULE
> INTRO MUSIC
> NAMES
> ACTION RHYME
> SONG TO SPELL THE WORD OF THE DAY
> GAME TO REINFORCE
> SHOW AND TELL
> HOMEWORK
 
TOPICS BY WEEK
> 27 OCT - Day 36 - Time
> Day 37 - Will
> Day 38 - When
> Day 39 - Were
> Day 40 - Your
> Day 41 - Want
> Day 42 - Went
> Day 43 - Word
REPEAT
> Day 1 - This
> Day 2 - That
> Day 3 - With
> Day 4 -  What
> Day 5 - Have
> Day 6 - Help 
> Day 7 - Sing
> Day 8 - Some
> Day 9 - Jump
> Day 10 - Blue
> Day 11 - Each
> Day 12 - Away
> Day 13 - Many
> Day 14 - More
> Day 15 - Like
> Day 16 - Look
> Day 17 - Game
> Day 18 - Good
> Day 19 - Been
> Day 20 - Call
> Day 21 - Come
> Day 22 - Down
> Day 23 - Find
> Day 24 - From
> Day 25 - Here
> Day 26 - Keep
> Day 27 - Long
> Day 28 - Made
> Day 29 - Make
> Day 30 - Part
> Day 31 - Play
> Day 32 - Read
> Day 33 - Said
> Day 34 - They
> Day 35 - Them

SKILLS DEVELOPED
> Language and Literacy Skills - Phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter identification, phonics, manual dexterity (for book handling)
> Numeracy Skills - Number identification, ordinal numbers, sequencing, counting forwards and backwards
> Social Skills - Listening, patience, taking turns, empathy
> Cognitive Skills - Problem solving, searching, making choices, positive association with learning

WHAT IF MY CHILD IS SHY OR RELUCTANT?
Listening is learning! Some of my very best learners were too shy to participate at first. It is okay for your child just to listen until they get used to the class. Keep your child in the room where they can hear my voice and give them something for their hands, like coloring or building with blocks. Before long, they will likely hear something that interests them and start participating all on their own.

MODEL THE BEHAVIOR YOU WANT TO SEE
One way to help your child relax is to participate alongside them, just off-camera. Let them see you following the motions, repeating the words, and having a good time. 

PREPARE
Another good way to prepare for class is by watching the educational videos on my YouTube channel together with your child:
www.youtube.com/singrhymeandplaywithmschristina. 
On the channel, your learner can become familiar with me, my style, and what to expect in class.

NOTE ON MUSIC
I strive to provide a welcoming and loving environment for all learners in my class. Sadly, many classic English-language children's songs were written to mock or belittle people outside the dominant culture. Therefore, I research the history and origins of all the songs I use in my classes and don't use any I find to have hidden or harmful messaging, associations, or history. My own original songs are written with diversity, inclusion, and love for all children in mind.

TEACHING METHOD
You'll notice I cap all of my classes at 5 learners — this way I can see all of the learners' screens at all times and they can all see each other for maximum group engagement. I also keep the class focused on my face, voice, and physical visual aids such as flannel pieces, magnetic cutouts, and books. Studies show kids in their formative years learn best through face-to-face interaction, so I don't use slides or virtual graphics that render my screen small and make the other learners' screens disappear. Learning in my class is centered on human-to-human connection, which creates a deeper, more permanent learning experience. Come see for yourself!