Summer Vocabulary Camp With Wordly Wise Kindergarten
In this six-week course, students will learn words and their meanings to aid in reading comprehension, critical thinking, and improve their confidence in learning. We will play Kahoot to check for understanding!
Paula Wolf, M.Ed. Ed.S.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(128)
What's included
12 live meetings
9 in-class hoursClass Experience
This six-week multi-day course will provide direct instruction in vocabulary, which is the cornerstone of reading comprehension. I plan to make this class experience a great one by developing a relationship with each child. The students will be learning the words orally. Children can listen and learn far more than they can actually read themselves. The students will greatly improve their vocabulary base by learning the vocabulary words from Wordly Wise Voabulary for Kindergarten. (Book K) There are ten words in each of the twelve lessons in the book. This class will last six weeks. We will cover the four units in book, having twelve lessons, in this six-week course. The words will be explained by the teacher, using colorful picture cards for each of the ten words. Each word has a colorful picture card to help students understand the meaning of the word. The teacher and the learners will discuss what the word means and how it relates to them. Practice will be provided by using five approaches: finding the meaning using whatever part of speech, using context clues to find just the right word in the sentence, applying the meaning of the word, using the correct form of the word, then reading a narrative using the ten words in the lesson. Each lesson includes a fiction narrative of high interest. My learning style is informal with lots of smiles and student interaction. I want to have an fun and enriched classroom environment. I hope to get many eager learners! The parents who have enrolled their children in my courses are happy! Multi-day course: Weekly class routine: Two days per week Each day we will cover one lesson. * Discuss each of the ten vocabulary words using the colorful accompanying picture card. * Practice saying the word together. The teacher will show a picture of the word and discuss its part of speech and usage. * Modeling the word in several sentences so students can hear the word using in context. The sentences that use each definition are on a slide. * Complete exercises in the workbook together in class, as directed by the teacher. Students will show understanding by circling the correct picture. The reading passage for the week will be read. Students will listen to the story. The topic for the weekly stories is listed below. Students are invited to read and spell the words in our slide show. Each week will follow the same schedule. There are four units in the book. This multi-day course will meet ftwelve times, and cover one lesson per meeting. The reading passages include the following subject matter for the twelve lessons: These are fiction stories about the three main families in the book. Lesson one: Dandelion Wishes Lesson two: Ladybugs for the Community Garden Lesson three: Sy Slider's Great Adventure Lesson four: Nana's Poem Lesson five: A Good Catch Lesson six: A Family Celebration Lesson seven: Caroline Whistles Lesson eight: I Spy Lesson nine: Touch Blue Lesson ten: How the Bee Got Its Stinger Lesson eleven: Making Tracks Lesson twelve: Time to Say Goodbye
Learning Goals
Students will learn vocabulary words vital to increased growth in their word base. The goal is to have the students internalize these words. Students will be made more aware of the words in their world and be able to add them to their normal spoken and written vocabulary. The words in this kindergarten book are also used and worked into the first grade book so students will still get exposure to these first words.
Other Details
Supply List
For the multi-day course, students will be required to purchase a workbook: Wordly Wise 3000 Book K. The cover shows three children near a tree with a kitty in the tree.. These are available on Amazon new for $19.95 I would not recommend buying a used book.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
For the multi-day course, students will be required to purchase a workbook: Wordly Wise 3000 Book K. The cover shows three children near a tree. There is a kitty in the tree. . These are available on Amazon new for $19.95. I would not suggest buying a used one! I did, and most of the workbook was already filled in by a child.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
128reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from West Georgia College/University System of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Tennessee Temple College
Why would you want me to teach your child? I am approachable, knowledgeable, and highly qualified to teach vocabulary and reading. I devote my time to making these classes enjoyable and valuable for the learners. As a retired teacher of 33 years, I have taught this same Wordly Wise curriculum for grades four, five, and six in a public classroom for many years. I am certified as a gifted teacher, so I offer higher level critical thinking. I feel excited and comfortable to be sharing this knowledge with students. Please check out my parent reviews, as my parents are very happy with my Wordly Wise courses. I truly feel if the student is interested, and will complete the work, this class will make a huge difference in the life of the student! It just may be a game changer! Reviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 12 classes2x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-6
3-6 learners per class
