Z Phonics Fun: S Is for Snowmen! — PreK / K Reading Readiness with Teacher Laura
In this one-time class, we will explore the letter S through show and tell, songs, crafts, and other fun activities!
Laura Rupers, M.Ed., Certified Reading Specialist
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(145)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
How many “S” words can we sing and say in one class? We’ll see! We will build our phonemic awareness as we: - Do letter “S” show and tell - Make a super collage of “S” items - Substitute the letter S at the beginning of familiar words - Sing several stanzas of a silly snowman song - Trace the letter S - Do fun activities to practice the sight word, “so.” Our class will be interactive, with every learner having the opportunity to participate. We will play various games and activities. I will use a variety of visual aids, such as a slideshow, props, and pictures. I encourage parents to be nearby for learners who need help with gluing, taping, etc. After class, I will provide several optional enrichment activities for further practice. These links will be posted in the classroom. I hope your child can join the fun!
Learning Goals
The students will:
Practice social skills through introductions and show and tell (taking turns, speaking, listening, etc.)
Recognize letter S
Make the /s/ sound
Listen for the beginning /s/ sound
Substitute S at the beginning of familiar words and names (ex: “Mom” becomes “Som”)
Name things beginning with S
Trace letter S in salt or sand
Make a collage of items beginning with letter S
Sing a song with many S words
Other Details
Supply List
- Printout of block letter S (The link will be posted in the classroom before class. If possible, please print it on cardstock. Otherwise, you could glue the printout to a piece of cardstock, poster board, or cardboard.) - S items for Show and Tell (Examples: toy animals, such as stegosaurus, snake, seahorse, or squirrel; objects, such as soap, a skateboard, a spoon, or a sock; foods, such as soup or sunflower seeds. Multiple items are fine!) - Wide, shallow container of salt for tracing (enough salt to cover the bottom) OR a cookie sheet covered with shaving cream - (If using shaving cream) A damp cloth or towel for wiping hands - Glue, glue stick, and tape (Allene’s tacky glue is recommended for heavier collage items) - Small items to glue/tape on collage. It’s preferable to have an assortment of items, rather than just one. Collage options: printed pictures (link provided in the classroom before class); real items, such as small toys; other pictures printed from the internet; and/or pictures cut from magazines. (Ideas: sand, sticks, stickers of things starting with “s” [snowflakes, smiley face, etc.], soup packet, silver plastic coins, drinking straws, straw, snakes, soap, fake snow, string, cooked spaghetti, stamps, stars, sequins, seeds, salt, etc.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All songs in this class are original, written by me!
Joined December, 2020
4.9
145reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Kentucky Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Western Kentucky University
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western Kentucky University
Five years ago, after many joyful decades of teaching children and teens of all ages in a wide variety of settings, I ventured into the world of online teaching. WOW—It has captivated me like nothing else! Teaching on Outschool is especially rewarding because I get to combine my experience, creativity, and all the things I’m passionate about into a variety of fun classes. (Also, it’s a great excuse to play with toys and have fun!)
Here are a few highlights of my background, along with a little bit about me:
- Master of Education with Reading Specialist certification
- Bachelor of Music Education (K-12)
- Professional storyteller—I have performed for many years in local, regional, and international events
- Taught public school elementary music for 7 years
- I homeschooled my 3 children (my “baby” just graduated high school)
- I volunteer teaching English to immigrants at a local nonprofit center. It brings me such joy!
- Subjects taught: music, choir, musical theatre/drama, interpretive movement, reading, writing, science, band, clarinet/saxophone, ESL, special needs music class, storytelling, cooking/baking, French, and much more!
When I’m not teaching, creating classes, or doing all the “mom/wife” things, I can be found chatting online with people all over the world, teaching them about American culture, grammar, and idioms. I love all the ways that technology brings people together!
My classroom is a place where all learners feel welcomed, encouraged, and successful. I hope to meet your child soon!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$8
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
1-6 learners per class
