Summer Camp: Exploring Second Grade Circle Time
Continue the fun during the summer with Ms. Pamela in this twice-a-week summer circle time class, so learners don't forget what they learned over the school year, as we play games using writing, literacy, reading, and math activities.
Ms. Pamela - Preschool-3rd Gr, Book Clubs, & More
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5.0
Number of reviews:(636)
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What's included
24 live meetings
18 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will be including resources weekly that include the concepts we are working on each week for our second grade skills. We will do some in class and I always include extras so you can reinforce the skills we learn in class at home.Assessment
Learners are assessed through observations and participation in our discussions. Discussions with the children during our time together will help assess the child's understanding of each theme, and concept we are working on.Class Experience
US Grade 2
Don't want to lose the progress made during the school year? Does your child need continued help or reinforcement with their second grade skills? This class is for learners who have already completed a second grade program and will be entering third grade in the fall. Join us as we continue to learn and play twice a week for the summer. Each week we will continue our Circle Time: We will start with a Hello Song We will look at our Calendar We will see what the weather is where we live We will read a book adapted and illustrated by myself Mondays or Tuesdays - literacy or language arts activity and a reading activity Wednesdays or Thursdays - math activity and a writing activity We will have some movement activity We will finish our session with a Goodbye Song I will also continue to provide you with some additional resources for your child to do when we are not in class. Such as language arts, math, writing, and reading!
Learning Goals
My students will have fun while introducing them to a variety of second-grade skills in language arts and math
We will be working on continued reading skills
We will gain social skills through talking with others, taking turns, and more
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum24 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Book, Language Arts activity, a Reading activity
We will read, "The Questions of the Blue King" by Sharon Creeden - a Yemen folktale, adapted and illustrated by Pamela Williams, we will be talking about capitalization and punctuation, and reading comprehension activity. We will do a Freeze Dance for movement 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Book, Writing Activity, a Math activity
We will read, "The Rock" by Josepha Sherman - an Eastern Europe folktale adapted and illustrated by Pamela Williams, we will be creating several lists, and alphabetizing writing activity, and skip counting. We will do a Shake Your Body movement activity 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Book, Language Arts activity, a Reading activity
We will read, "The Selkie Bride" by Amy Friendman - a Scotish folktale adapted and illustrated by Pamela Williams, we will be focusing on identifying nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs game and logic puzzles. We will play Clap Your Hands Together movement activity 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Book, Writing Activity, a Math activity
We will be reading, "The Silly Wishes" by Elizabeth McKinnon - a French folktale adapted and illustrated by Pamela Williams, we will work with words to numbers and numbers to words game, and we will write about story elements, what are they? We will play our Stop/Go movement game 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will also be doing a movement activity at the end of each class. Be sure your child has room to move around without getting hurt. We will be jumping, running in place, stretching etc.
Supply List
Crayons, pencil, and paper to use during the writing portions of our class sometimes we may require scissors, and glue
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Associate's Degree in Education from College of DuPage
Hello, I am Ms. Pamela!
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A Bit About Me:
I am passionate about learning and have been privileged to engage with over 900 learners from 25 countries since teaching my first class on Outschool in 2020. My classes span a range of ages and subjects, with a focus on full curriculum semester classes for preschool through third grade. I offer many craft classes, often by request, and I am always up for teaching a book club as I am an avid reader. I am always working on more too!
My Background:
With 35+ years of teaching experience, I've held various roles, including Montessori teacher, private early elementary teacher, center director, preschool owner, homeschool co-op leader, and private tutor in math, writing, and early reading skills. In my previous position, I taught the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum and I have incorporated many of the basic ideas into my personalized curriculum.
We homeschooled our daughter from preschool to eighth grade. I have run a homeschool co-op, a preschool program, an early learning center, and scouting groups. I have an educational background in Early Childhood Education and American Sign Language.
My Teaching Style:
I believe that learning needs to be fun, and listening is just as important as talking and teaching. I am not one to mute a learner unless necessary but will encourage raising hands and taking turns during our games and discussions for all ages. I prioritize active participation and mutual respect.
Something Fun:
Crafting is a lifelong passion of mine, encompassing quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting, and jewelry making. I'm delighted to share my expertise through crafting classes on Outschool, and I'm always open to requests for new or existing classes.
Communication:
I strive to be responsive to emails, typically replying within a day. My teaching hours are from 8 am to 6 pm CST, during which I also attend to administrative tasks.
Missed Classes, Cancellations, Refunds:
I pride myself on being punctual and ready for class. We do live in Tornado Alley and take storms seriously since being hit by a tornado last March 2023. I try to warn ahead of time if possible. I will reimburse you for technical issues on my side or offer a single transfer for one-time classes if needed. I will teach only one or two students. Some of my best classes have happened with only one or two learners. It can make for great in-depth discussions!
I cannot wait to meet your child.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $240 for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-8
1-6 learners per class
