Sing, Rhyme, and Play for English Beginners | Ages 6-10 | 3 Days/Week

*Use coupon code CHRISTINAFIRSTCLASS5 at checkout to get $5 off your first class!*
 
This class sets kids up for a lifetime love of learning English. Ms. Christina — a caring, ukulele-playing, native-English-speaker — leads learners to fluency in English through natural and fun activities, such as songs, rhymes, and games. 

The daily schedule is carefully paced to alternately challenge and ease the mind for maximum learning receptivity. The ongoing format gives students the opportunity to become familiar with the songs and activities and truly master the material over time. Most importantly, they'll be having so much fun they won't even realize they're learning!

DAILY SCHEDULE
Note: Class lasts 30 minutes for 3-5 learners; class will end a few minutes earlier for 1-2 learners. 
> INTRO MUSIC
> NAMES
> WARM-UP WITH MOVEMENT
> DAY OF THE WEEK AND DATE
> FEATURE SONG
> BOOK
> GAME
> SHOW AND TELL

TOPICS BY WEEK 
(Adjustments may occur due to current events or class needs.)
> 17. JAN. - Week 1 - Shapes, Vowels, Letter A 
> 24. JAN. - Week 2 - Opposites, Letters B, C
> 31. JAN. - Week 3 - Bugs, Months, Letter D 
> 7. FEB. - Week 4 - Seasons, Letters E, F
> 14. FEB. - Week 5 - Feelings, Letter G 
> 21. FEB. - Week 6 - Moon, Letters H, I
> 28. FEB. - Week 7 - Body Parts, Loose Teeth, Letter J
> 7. MAR. - Week 8 - Boo Boos, Letters K, L
> 14. MAR. - Week 9 - Rain, Fingers, Letter M
> 21. MAR. - Week 10 - Hands,  Letters N, O
> 28. MAR. - Week 11 - Babies, Libraries, Letter P
> 4. APR. - Week 12 - Healthy Snacks, Letters Q, R
> 11. APR. - Week 13 - Sequencing, Opposites, Letter S,
> 18. APR. - Week 14 - Action Words, Letter T, U,
> 25. APR. - Week 15 - Seasonal, Letter V,
> 2. MAY - Week 16 - Seasonal, Letters W, X,
> 9. MAY - Week 17 - Seasonal, Letters Y, Z

SKILLS DEVELOPED
> Language and Literacy Skills - Phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter identification, phonics, parts of a book
> 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 reading and 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.

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. 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.

COUPON CODE
Give it a try! Remember: Use coupon code CHRISTINAFIRSTCLASS5 at checkout to get $5 off your first class!