Come and join us preschool/kindergarten learners!! 
THIS IS AN ONGOING/SUBSCRIPTION BASED CLASS!  JOIN IN ANY WEEK
***CLASS CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!!***

**THEMES FOR FALL 2024 BELOW****

*** FALL CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2!!***

***THIS IS THE ADVANCED CLASS FOR STUDENTS THAT KNOW MOST LETTER NAMES, SOUNDS, NUMBERS, SHAPES AND COLORS, BUT WANT TO EXPAND ON THESE CONCEPTS AND MORE ***

****PLEASE SEND ME A MESSAGE REQUESTING TIMES (INCLUDE YOUR TIME ZONE) IF YOU DON'T SEE A TIME THAT WORKS FOR YOU! I AM VERY FLEXIBLE!****

👩‍🏫WHY CHOOSE ME AS YOUR TEACHER? WHAT MAKES MY CLASS DIFFERENT?
*Creative Activities are provided for students- We do NOT do the same worksheets just a different number, letter, shape or color each week!!! Students are learning multiple concepts and skills in my class!!!
*Variety of Activities are provided for students means your child stays engaged!
*Full Curriculum using gross motor, fine motor, music, art, STEM and reading activities
*Students do NOT just learn their letters, shapes, colors and numbers in this class!!! We work on measurement, patterns, addition, subtraction,  phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words and so much more!!!
*Snacks Made Together- works on following step by step directions 
*Show and Tell- Students learn how to ask questions, listen and speak clearly
*All students receive time and individual attention during EVERY class from the teacher as I keep class sizes small.

📋CLASS SCHEDULE:

🗓CALENDAR TIME- Most classes when there is time
Includes: Months of the year, days of the week, holidays, patterns, you name it! 
🌡WEATHER TIME
We discuss what the weather is like where I live and where they live. We sometimes even dress bear together for the weather!
🔤🔺️🎨🔢LETTER, SHAPE, COLOR AND NUMBER FOCUS- Every week
Each week with have a different letter, shape, color and number focus. We talk about each and sometimes go on a scavenger hunt for the items during calendar time. 

*Each of these areas provides a set routine for the students and once they are in class for a short period, they will begin to get the hang of it! This provides stability and children thrive in routines, just like adults do!

MONDAY-LITERACY ACTIVITY/ STORY RELATED TO THEME- Introduce letter(s), phonics, sight word(s) and read aloud, we read a story related to the theme and then an additional phonics or reading activity. 
TUESDAY- NUMBER- Talk about the number of the week, count and other math concepts such as measurement, graphing, addition, subtraction, comparison, etc. 
WEDNESDAY- SHAPE/CRAFT- Talk about the shape of the week and do a themed craft together
THURSDAY- COLOR/EXPERIMENT- practice fine motor skills while learning math and reading concepts by coloring. Students also watch a themed based experiment students can try with parent help/supervision. 
FRIDAY- SHARE TIME/SNACK TIME -Students can bring an object to share and they will practice speaking and listening skills (OBJECTS RELATED TO THE THEME ARE ENCOURAGED!) We prepare a snack together learning how to follow step by step directions. *Snack ingredients can be adapted to your needs!

MOST DAYS WE ALSO USE A PHONICS BOOK. THIS CONTAINS SIGHT WORDS AND FOCUSES ON THE LETTER OF THE WEEK. WE LEARN HOW TO MAKE PREDICTIONS, READ FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FIND SIGHT WORDS AND ANSWER COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS. STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO READ!! DIFFERENT LEVELS OF READERS WORKS JUST GREAT AND I ADAPT TO EACH STUDENT'S NEEDS AND LEVEL!

***Each of these activities enhance the children's learning of the letter, number, shape, and color of the week. These activities include art, gross motor, fine motor, music, reading,  and STEM activities. 


WEEKLY THEMES: 
FALL 2024 THEMES: (SPECIAL HOLIDAYS)
September 2-6 All About Me (Feel the Love Day Sept 7)
September 9-13 Books! Books! Books! (Libraries Remember Day Sept 11)
September 16-20 Thank you Community Helpers ( World Gratitude Day Sept 21)
September 23-27 Dream and Fantasy (World Dream Day Sept 25)
September 30-4 Emotions and Feelings (World Smile Day Oct 4)
October 7-11 Galaxy (C60 Day Oct 9)
October 14-18 Jungle Time (Sloth Day Oct 19)
October 21-25  Leaves and Fall (National Apple Day Oct 21)
October 28-1 Make Music (Country Music Month (Oct)
November 4-8 Pumpkins (Color the World Orange Day Nov 4)
November 11-15 Robots (National Recycling Day Nov 15)
November 18-22 We Want Snow (Mitten Tree Day Dec 6)
NO CLASS NOV 25-29 YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THIS WEEK!
December 2-6 Vet (International Day of Veterinary Medicine Dec 9)
December 9-13 Western (Horse Day Dec 13)
December 16-20 Yummy/ Yucky (Cookie Exchange Day Dec 22)
NO CLASS DEC. 23-27 YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THIS WEEK!
NO CLASS DEC. 30-JAN 3 YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED FOR THIS WEEK!
MORE THEMES TO COME AS THIS IS A YEAR ROUND CLASS!!!

**Materials needed will be posted in the class ahead of time! 
**Themes are subject to change

👩‍🏫EXPERIENCE/PHILOSOPHY 
I have loads of experience teaching this age group! It is my passion and I believe it is crucial that we prepare little ones for an amazing and bright future!!! 
-I have a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and have BOTH music and elementary education certificates!
-I have taught in the classroom and online for many years
-I have had my OWN child care center in my home working with young children 
-I have experience creating a curriculum on my own that fits the needs of this age group
-I have excellent class management skills and pride myself in my ability to provide engaging, creative, fun lessons! 
-I have a special needs child and have found ways to adapt to him and other children's needs. 
-I have taught ESL students online and in the classroom and can continue to help them with their English speaking abilities.
-I pride myself in my ability to reach students individually at their level! Each child needs something different and I don't believe in putting children in a "box."


🎒SUPPLIES:
-Handouts for the week- Please print these and have them ready for class! This includes the weekly book that needs to be cut and stapled. They will be provided on Sunday each week. 

-Have on hand- pencil, paper, scissors, crayons, markers, and glue. 

 ***ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES will also be posted Sunday with the handouts. *The science materials are optional if you'd like to have your child participate along side me and will be indicated as such. Snack supplies and sometimes additional art supplies may be necessary and will be listed when necessary for that particular week.  IF THERE ARE ANY SUPPLIES YOU DON'T HAVE, THERE ARE WAYS TO ADAPT AND MAKE IT WORK. I PROVIDE THIS LIST AS I BELIEVE STUDENTS WILL GET MORE OUT OF THE CLASS IF THEY HAVE THESE SUPPLIES, BUT EITHER WAY, THEY WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME IN CLASS! THERE IS QUITE A BIT OF CUTTING SOMETIMES FOR THE ACTIVITIES. IF YOU WISH TO CUT OUT AHEAD OF TIME FEEL FREE!


👨‍👩‍👧PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
-Please print out handouts ahead of time as well as cut and staple the book together.
-Please assist your child with the mute/unmute button throughout this class.
-I ask that children be on camera throughout the class as possible. 
-Please assist your child with cutting and scissors if necessary during class time. You may want to pre-cut materials as sometimes there is quite a bit of cutting in order to reduce other outside materials needed for activities.