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Datos curiosos sobre animales maravillosos y extraños: aprendizaje preescolar con la Sra. Liz

Miraremos imágenes y leeremos sobre animales maravillosamente extraños como el ajolote y los armadillos rosados, aprenderemos vocabulario nuevo y haremos nuestros propios animales combinados inspirados en libros como "The Hippo-Not-Amus" y "The Snaggle Grollop".

Ms. Liz

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Qué está incluido

1 reunión en vivo

35 minutos horas presenciales

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés: desconocido

Grado de EE. UU. Preschool - Kindergarten

Nivel Beginner

This is the perfect class for learners who love to talk about animals... wonderfully weird and/or imaginary! 

We'll look at pictures and read about some wonderfully weird animals like axolotls, pangolins and pink fairy armadillos featured in books and videos like "Weird Animals..." by Grace Hansen and "Awesome 8", by National Geographic Kids. 

Little learners can build great listening, observation and creative thinking skills during storytime, asking questions and using their imagination. In fact, did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning. One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years. 

We'll talk about animal names and habitats and after we read "The Snaggle Grollop" by Daniel Postgate or "The Hippo-Not-Amus" by  Tony and Jan Payne we will work on a make believe mix and match animal project using animals part printables that are included for registered learners. Learners can draw their made up animals too!

Lots of opportunities for discussion and sharing which is encouraged but not required to be a part of this class!

* It's not mandatory that your learner participate in the activities. If they prefer to observe and work on projects after class, that's OK too!

** In order to promote class discussions and participation I do not mute learners' microphones. This also helps learners practice their social skills such as active listening and taking turns. In order for this to work, students need to be in a quiet setting away from background noises (loud conversations, telephone calls, t.v, etc.). **

Metas de aprendizaje

Students will look at pictures, listen to stories and ask and answer questions, practice taking turns talking, listening and sharing observations and learn fun facts about the animals featured in this class.  We will also practice PreK skills like letter/sounds with new vocabulary and engage in fine motor skills when work on the mix and match animal project. **

Please print out the included printable and cut each of the six 3 piece animals apart before class begins.

* It's not mandatory that your learner participate in the activity. If they prefer to observe and work on the projects after class that's OK too!

** In order to promote class discussions and participation I do not mute learners' microphones. This also helps learners practice their social skills such as active listening and taking turns. In order for this to work, students need to be in a quiet setting away from background noises (loud conversations, telephone calls, t.v, etc.). **

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Orientación para padres

Because of the age of the class I recommend a grown up be within "ear-shot" to help with any technical hiccups (mic and video) that might come up. Please print out the project pdf before class and cut out the animals halves. **It's not mandatory that your learner participate in the activity. If they prefer to observe and work on the projects after class that's OK too! **In order to promote class discussions and participation I do not mute learners' microphones. This also helps learners practice their social skills such as active listening and taking turns. In order for this to work, students need to be in a quiet setting away from background noises (loud conversations, telephone calls, t.v, etc.). **

Lista de útiles escolares

Please print out the six, 3 piece animal puzzles and cut the pieces apart before class. Learners can also draw their own make believe animals if they wish. Bring extra paper, crayons or markers to class too and glue too if you want to glue your new animal creations togther!

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Ms. Liz

Se unió el October, 2020

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Licenciatura en Inglés desde University of Wisconsin- Madison

Hello Outschool Families!

My name is Liz Stone, better known as Ms. Liz, to my 3, 4 and 5 year old friends.  Did you know that reading aloud to kids has clear cognitive benefits? For example, brain scans show that hearing stories strengthens the part of the brain associated with visual imagery, story comprehension, and word meaning. 

Experts from the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching and Learning also explain that reading books to kids helps expand the number and variety of words they use. Think about it: The books you read often contain words you might not otherwise use in your everyday communications.

While reading a book, you might end up using more specific names for different plants or animals or use more adjectives  altogether. And this adds up.

One 2019 study from the National Library of Medicine estimated that children who are regularly read to in the 5 years leading up to kindergarten are exposed to 1.4 million more words than children who aren’t read to during those years.

Another study found that kindergarten children who were read to at least three times a week had a “significantly greater phonemic awareness than did children who were read to less often.” 

I created The Pebble Academy, an online learning and play experience for 3-5 year olds, after I fell in love with teaching and learning with Pre-K kiddos as I watched my own kids grow-up. I'm the mom of three and an early childhood educator who wants to help make reading togther and creative learning for 3-5 year olds more accessible!  I've observed the confidence my students gain when I encourage them to participate in an online learning and play experience that is welcoming, comfortable and tailored to them.

In my 30-40 minute interactive classes, I will introduce your children to new ideas with activities like picture book reading, songs, show and share and themed activity pages and projects we work on together. Most of my classes include in class activities or ideas for post class at home activities and all my classes incorporate ideas that promote pre-reading skills, early math strategies, nature, community, family, arts and crafts, music and physical activity.

Over the past 12 years, I have worked as a teacher and Site Coordinator for Northwestern University’s Weekend Enrichment Program, I’ve taught in my community's Early Childhood Program, I’ve been a lead teacher for 3 year olds at a local early childhood center and I created The Pebble Academy! 

Incorporating fun into reading and learning is what it's all about! For me, nothing compares to sharing an “Aha!” moment with a student. I hope we have the chance to learn together soon and I look forward to meeting you in one of my classes!

**If my posted class schedules don't work for you, I'm happy to try and schedule a class that is more convenient for your learner!