Unicorns & Rainbows Pre-K Kinder Prep/1st Grade Readiness Multi-Day Summer Camp
Get ready for kindergarten (or review for 1st grade) during this 9-week summer camp with Princess Rainbow the Unicorn! Review and practice letter recognition, phonics, numbers, counting, basic math, shapes, colors, patterns, and more.
Ms. Elizabeth King
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(146)
What's included
18 live meetings
9 in-class hoursHomework
Students are encouraged to: -Complete the Nearpod Lessons each week -Make the weekly Art Project on Fridays (projects are open to creativity and flexibility)Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Welcome to Unicorns and Rainbows Kinder Prep Time! A class that's perfect for learners going into kindergarten or first grade. We’re going to have so much fun learning the skills we need for school with Princess Rainbow the Unicorn! During this 9-week multi-day summer camp, let’s get ready for kindergarten or first grade by learning and reviewing the letters of the alphabet, learning phonemic awareness and beginning phonics, and learning numbers, basic math skills, shapes and more. We’ll practice writing our names, learn about classroom routines, read stories and rhymes, make comparisons, practice counting, learn about different kinds of animals, and explore our world together. This class is also great for learners who are already in kindergarten or first grade and need some extra review. In addition to teaching time and Nearpod student-paced lessons, we’ll also do hands-on activities together that incorporate all of the different subjects your child will be learning about in school, including literacy, math, science, social studies, life skills, and the arts. My teaching style is fun and active. I use colorful slides during class that capture students’ attention. I also use a variety of puppets and stuffed animals for dramatic play in the classroom. *Note: In this class, we will be doing a variety of learning activities for ages 4-7. Some activities may be above your learner's level, and that's okay! You are always welcome to skip over activities that don't meet your learner's needs or modify them for your learner if you'd like. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or need further help for your learner. Weekly Schedule: 📆June 12-16 Letters: A-D Phonics: “at” “ap” & “an” words Math: Numbers 1-5 Science: The Five Senses Social Studies: My Family Art Project: Rainbow Name Craft (Colors of the Rainbow and Writing My Name) 📆June 19-23 Letters: E-H Phonics: “en” “et” & “ed” words Math: Numbers 6-10 Science: Plants Social Studies: Farmer’s Market Art Project: My Plant 📆June 26-30 Letters: I-L Phonics: “it” “im” & “id” words Math: Shapes (circle, triangle, rectangle, square) Science: Habitats: Animal Homes Social Studies: Community Workers Art Project: My Favorite Animal 📆July 3-7 Letters: M-P Phonics: “op” “ot” & “og” words Math: Addition, More or Less Science: Recycling Social Studies: Places We Go Art Project: Recycling Art 📆July 10-14 Letters: Q-T Phonics: "un," "ub," and "ug" Math: Subtraction (Take Away) Science: Weather Social Studies: What We Do in a Day Art Project: Rainy or Sunny Weather Art 📆July 17-21 Letters: U-W Reading: The Three Little Pigs Story Time and Retelling Activity Phonics: “l” “r” & “s” sounds Math: Patterns Science: Seasons Social Studies: Past & Present Art Project: My Favorite Season 📆July 24-28 Letters: X-Z Phonics: “v” “z” & “q” sounds Math: Shapes (square, hexagon, octagon) Science: Landforms Social Studies: Maps Art Project: Make a Treasure Map 📆July 31-Aug 4 Letters: A-Z (Review) Phonics: “th” & “sh” Math: 3-D Shapes (cube, pyramid, cylinder) Science: Sink or Float? Social Studies: My Favorite Memory: Telling a Story Art Project: Feelings Art 📆Aug 7-11 Letters: Review Phonics: Review Math: Review Science: Review Social Studies: Review Art Project: Showcase! What I’ve Learned
Learning Goals
Learning Goals:
Students will learn, review, and practice:
-Literacy Skills, such as letter recognition, letter writing, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, sight words, storytelling, pre-reading
-Math Skills, such as counting, numbers, shapes, patterns, sorting, addition, subtraction, measuring
-Science and Social Studies, such as plants and animals, earth and space, the five senses, weather, seasons, community, maps
-Process and Social Skills, such as routines, classroom rules, following directions, friendship and sharing, emotional self-regulation
-Art and Music, such as colors, mixing colors, coloring in the lines, using scissors, songs and rhymes
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance is recommended to assist learners throughout the course as we will be using the third-party platforms, YouTube, Nearpod, and Google Forms (for a review quiz).
Parental consent is needed for learners to participate in the Nearpod learning assessment activities. I will share the link and code for each activity. You will need to provide a full name and optional nickname for your child to access Nearpod.
Note about using play dough: Play dough may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease. If your child is sensitive to wheat gluten, you can provide homemade play dough made without wheat.
Supply List
Access to Nearpod and YouTube (links and code will be provided) Printable PDF materials (will be provided) Hands-On Materials and Manipulatives, such as counting bears or pom poms, blocks, measuring cubes, playdough Art Supplies, such as crayons, markers, construction paper, washable paints, watercolors, scissors, glue Recommended: Using the workbook, Summer Brainquest for Pre-K & K, is recommended but not required. You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Brain-Quest-Between-Grades/dp/1523502991/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QML4LCIAY4I9&keywords=summer+brain+quest+pre-k+%26+k&qid=1656292607&sprefix=summer+brain%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Recommended: Using the workbook, Summer Brainquest for Pre-K & K, is recommended as a supplement to this course, but not required.
You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Summer-Brain-Quest-Between-Grades/dp/1523502991/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QML4LCIAY4I9&keywords=summer+brain+quest+pre-k+%26+k&qid=1656292607&sprefix=summer+brain%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1
Joined July, 2020
5.0
146reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Bob Jones University
Hi there! 😊
I'm Ms. Elizabeth, an early literacy and reading tutor for grades Pre-K through 2nd Grade. I also teach online preschool for ages 3-5 as well as art and reading/writing classes for ages 6-9.
My classes are fun, interactive, and highly engaging for young learners. I incorporate music, movement, stories, art, and hands-on learning activities for a holistic learning experience. I believe that a child-centric, play-based approach is best for young children as they learn.
I strive to create classes that spark my students' interests, engage with their curiosity, and inspire them to go even further in their learning. I love seeing my students get excited about reading, writing, creating, and exploring.
For my early reading tutoring classes, I follow the research-based science of reading principles, including teaching oral language, phonological awareness and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading/language comprehension, and writing. I'm committed to helping your child learn the basic literacy skills they need to succeed in their reading journey. I use high-quality materials and individualize each tutoring lesson to fit your child's specific learning needs.
I've been teaching online for over 4 years. I began my teaching journey as an online ESL teacher, and then transitioned into teaching online preschool and early reading/writing classes.
I've been working with children for over 10 years as a babysitter, nanny, and tutor.
I have a Bachelor's degree in English/Creative Writing. Currently, I'm working on getting an associate's degree in early childhood care and education.
In addition to teaching, I also write fiction for young adults.
I love spending time at home with my husband and our two kitty babies, Kiki and Teddy. Once in a while, you may get to see a kitty in class too!Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly2x per week, 9 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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