Let's review 1st grade :)!  This class is ideal for children ages 5-8 who could use a review of 1st grade standards before starting 2nd grade, or an introduction to 1st grade curriculum.  It is also a great class for children who love learning and want to have fun learning and interacting with others.  Learners should already be able to count and identify numbers to 100+, read very basic sight words (ex: the, is, he) and write a simple sentence. This class is designed using a full year of 1st grade curriculum to review the basics that are taught in 1st grade (grade 1).

Each lesson will be taught using a multi-Sensory and Hands-On approach.  Children will also be encouraged to engage in conversation (sharing thoughts and ideas) throughout the lesson.  In my experience, this teaching style helps to meet the needs of ALL learners.  This class will be a lot of fun but will also be structured in a manner that encourages learners to be ready to learn.  Paper and Pencil, (or other writing tool), will be required for each class.

Reading, writing, math, science and/or social studies will be integrated into each lesson.  Integrating these concepts often helps children to fully comprehend what is being taught.  Curriculum may be adjusted throughout each lesson to meet the needs of each individual learner.

All lessons will be taught with the following structure (times are estimates and may be adjusted slightly to meet the needs of learners):
10 min.- Question of the day, Math Lesson & Math Practice
10 min.- Sight Words, Vocabulary and Phonics Focus
10 min.- Story, Reading and Comprehension
15 min.- Writing
5 min.- Share Writing, Cheers + Goodbyes

*The stories, games, etc., will be different in every section of this class so you are welcome to join this class as many times as you'd like :).   

Skills being taught in this class:
MATH:
Patterning
Ordering and Comparing Numbers
Addition and Subtraction Stories & Sentences
Problem Solving Strategies
Graphing
Telling Time to the Minute
Measuring
Skip Counting
Word Problems
Three Dimensional Shapes
Estimation
Comparing Numbers
Fractions
Adding Two-Digit Numbers
Missing Numbers

READING:
Sight Words
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Sentence & Story Structure
Phonics Skills
Reading & Writing Strategies

SOCIAL SKILLS:
Asking questions
Interacting with others
Speaking in full sentences

(Week 1) Class 1 
Math: Let's Go Camping Name Game, Addition (one digit and two-digit numbers) and Subtraction
Phonics: Short Vowels, Double Final Consonants, Consonant Blends
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: "Camping"
Writing: Opinion Writing

(Week 1) Class 2 
Math: Comparing numbers, Skip Counting, Estimation
Phonics: Digraphs, Silent Letters and "r" controlled vowels
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: "At the Beach"
Writing: Narrative Story

(Week 2) Class 3
Math: Word Problems, Problem Solving Strategies, Time to the Minute
Phonics: Long Vowels
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: “At the Park”
Writing: Story Structure (Beginning, Middle, End) + Topic and Details

(Week 2) Class 4
Math: Missing Numbers, Patterning, Measuring
Phonics: Long Vowel Patterns
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: “Nature Walk”
Writing: Informative Story with Facts

(Week 3) Class 5 
Math: Graphing, 3D Figures, Fractions
Phonics: Sounds for "y" and diphthongs
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: “At the Lake”
Writing: Proper Punctuation in Stories

(Week 3) Class 6
Math: Review Game
Phonics: Review all phonics skills learned
Reading, Vocabulary and Comprehension: Review & Game
Sight Words: Review + Sight Word Game
Writing: Opinion Writing  

* Extension activities will be provided each week to help build on the comprehension of what is being taught in class.  You may submit these extension activities to me for grading if you desire but it is not required. Learners will be assessed throughout each lesson.  I am happy to provide formal assessments and grading to those who request it.

* Sibling discount available upon request.

* I understand that "Life Happens".  If a class needs to be missed for any reason, let me know and we will work something out :).