Ultimate First Grade Curriculum
In this 10-week supplementary course learners will read word families, digraphs and blends, solve math problems and participate in one science experiment per week.
Elizabeth McMann
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4.9
Number of reviews:(513)
What's included
10 pre-recorded lessons
average 19 mins per video10 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 6 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Students can share pictures of completed science journals, worksheets and screenshots of completed online games.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1
Welcome to first grade in our Flex course! This course is designed to be flexible for any schedule or time zone, with no live classes. Instead, each week will feature interactive quizzes and Kahoot challenges where learners can compete and strive to achieve the best or fastest score. Video lessons will also be provided, allowing learners to watch, pause, and review as needed. Our Outschool classroom will be an engaging hub for sharing worksheets, science journals, homework assignments, MadLib stories, pictures, and videos. Science video lessons will be accompanied by science journals, a supply list, and step-by-step instructions, enabling learners to follow along at home. Each week, learners will engage in puzzles that involve adding and subtracting to decode our "sentence of the week", promoting handwriting, spelling, and reading skills. Additionally, word families of varying lengths will be practiced, enhancing rhyming abilities. Optional homework worksheets corresponding to our lessons will also be shared. In terms of teaching style, I strive to make learning as fun, lively, and entertaining as possible. I incorporate props, a whiteboard, puppets, magnets, and silly voices to keep young learners engaged. As a mother of four children myself, I understand the importance of lively online learning experiences. For those new to online learning, patience is key, and sitting with your child during the initial lessons can help them become fully engaged. I value communication with learners throughout the course, encouraging feedback and interaction. Let's embark on this exciting learning journey together!
Learning Goals
Improve reading and phonicsImprove math skills
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 10 WeeksLesson 1:
LESSON 1: science, reading, math
Science: Phases of the Moon with Oreos science lesson
Reading: "en" words where students must solve math problems to decode our sentence of the week.
Math: Jurassic virtual escape room game - Part 1
Bonuses: Sight word Kahoot team quiz, MadLibs parts of speech, addition and subtraction worksheets for homework. Lesson 2:
LESSON 2: science, reading, math
Science: 3-in-1 "Magic Water" 3-in-1 science experiment
Reading: "at" words where students must solve math problems to decode our sentence of the week.
Math: Jurassic virtual escape room game - Part 2
Bonuses: Sight word Kahoot puzzle and MadLibs and math worksheets for homework. 17 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
LESSON 3: science, reading, math
Science: "Grow a Rainbow" science experiment
Reading: "it" words where students must solve math problems to decode our sentence of the week.
Math: Math: Jurassic virtual escape room game - Part 3
Bonuses: Sight word Kahoot puzzle and MadLibs, math, handwriting worksheets for homework. 11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
LESSON 4: science, reading, math
Science: Learn about the three main states of matter during our "Ice Cream in a Bag" science project.
Reading: "un" words where students must solve math problems to decode our sentence of the week.
Math: Math: Jurassic virtual escape room game - Part 4
Bonuses: Sight word Kahoot puzzle and MadLibs parts of speech homework. 20 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Supervise your children with any crafts that may require scissors. No account or personal information is required to play the online games/quizzes.
Supply List
Science Supplies: Black and white Oreos, food coloring, cardstock or cue card, a tissue, small clear drinking glass, a large bowl, washable markers, paper towel, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla extract, 1 gallon freezer bag, 1 quart freezer bag, (as long as it's a bigger ziplock bag and a smaller ziplock bag, it will work) rock salt (table salt will also work), ice, balloons, tissue paper, scissors, salt, pepper, plastic spoon, clear plastic bottle, plastic drinking straw, paper clips, 2-4 lemons, dish soap, vinegar, lemon juice, baking soda, raisins, funnel, cheap hair conditioner, corn starch. Optional: Additional ice cream add ins, tiny pieces of cardboard, rag or towel.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined January, 2020
4.9
513reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Eastern Michigan University
Hello parents and students,
I encourage learning through enthusiastic engagement. I believe children learn best through curiosity or play. Teaching online has been my passion since 2015. I was an online English teacher with VIPKID for over three years and an Outschool teacher for ever since. VIPKID taught me how to engage with students in a virtual setting. They taught me how to use props, singing and demonstrations to increase learning. I encourage student output and participation during class.
I have a bachelors degree in marketing and science. I am an entrepreneur and business owner. I have also been in the beauty industry for over 15 years. I am a homeschooling mother to my twin sons and my two daughters. I am constantly seeking creative ways for my children and students to learn new things.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$14
weekly or $135 for all content10 pre-recorded lessons
10 weeks of teacher support
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