Hello, and thank you for considering my class! I am Teacher Sydney, and I hope to meet you soon!

*I make my curriculum based on the needs of my current students.*

--Class Layout--
1. Warm Up and Good Morning Song 
2. Calendar 
3a. Letters (Tuesday) or 3b. Math (Thursday)

Further details:
1. Warm up 
Answer a silly question or play an educational game to get warmed up and ready for class! We have played: Simon Says, Run and Go Get, I Spy, Twenty Questions, Mystery Bag, Exercise Games, Freeze Dance, Adding Games, and more!

2. Calendar Time
Each day, we sing the:
- Days of the week song
- Months of the year song

We may sing the: 
- Days, weeks, months, years song
- Seasons song 
- Or talk about the weather 

I have a new calendar focus each week. This may be talking about how days are formed, what day comes next, how many months are in a year, etc. 

3a. Letter Time
Each week, we will practice:
- Singing the ABC’s
- Naming the letter of the week 
- Recalling the letter’s sound
- Writing the letter of the week properly (as demonstrated by the teacher)
- Identifying things that do or do not begin with the letter 
- Blending CVC words that include the letter
- Phonemic awareness

3b. Math Time 
Each week, we will practice:
- Counting
- Number Sense / 1:1 Correlation
- Colors / Number Recognition
- Skill of the week (writing and spelling)  

--How My Class is Unique--
- I make sure to include movement, songs, and choral responses as much as possible to maximize learning and engagement.
- Each learner is unique and special to me. I make sure every student is recognized as the unique individual they are! I work to make sure each child has a chance to share while still maintaining a calm, focused, and productive class. 

- I emphasize class engagement and student participation! Class comradery is important to me! 
- I value development of soft skills (such as clear communication and critical thinking) as well as hard skills (such as ABCs and number sense). 

- During class, pictures/visual aids/props are used to emphasize ideas and assist in learning. 
- I adjust the class to the learners enrolled. I structure each class and each week’s curriculum based on what I know of my current students! 

-- General Info About My Class--
-  Ideal for children ages 3 to 6 (7 year olds are welcome, too!)
- 25-30 minute class time, meets 2x a week, Tuesday and Thursday
- Ongoing class format allows for joining the class at any time, leaving for a week or few weeks, and restarting at any point. 
- Each week’s content stands alone! Previous week's lessons are not needed to participate and learn each week!
- Subscription auto-renews weekly on Sunday.
- Pre-K/Preschool and Kindergarten level content, with each class diversified to best fit your student’s needs! 
- Each week features fun, interactive, & engaging content! We learn while playing games, exercising, singing songs, and moving! 
- For all 52 weeks of the year, each week’s content is unique! Core concepts are practiced and reviewed continuously. Your learner will have everything they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond! 


-- Specifics About the Class --
- Printing optional for class: either print out the worksheet or use a white board/paper. 
- I design the class with your busy schedule in mind! 
- I have excellent classroom management, and use positive reinforcement methods! Students in my class learn to be more aware of themselves and be considerate of others!  
- I will mute students temporarily (given background noise, etc) as needed. 
- Students are encouraged to raise their hands to share or be conscious of when others are done talking, depending on the class size. 
- I am very competent on Zoom and the Outschool platform! 


-- FAQ’S --
Q: Do I need anything for class? 
A: I will provide worksheets for our letter and math focus of the week. You may print these to use in class if you prefer, or you may set your child up with a white board and marker! Paper is great, but pencils and pens are more difficult to see on camera. Dark markers or crayons are best! 

Q:  Can I stay in this class year-round?
A: Yes! The concepts taught will continue to be new each week and will be based on learner needs. 

Q: Do you mention holidays in your class? 
A: Yes! I briefly mention holidays as I feel it helps learners recall the months. I don't typically go into the history/meaning of these holidays, other than asking how learners celebrated a past holiday to improve recall and retelling skills. I will also sing happy birthday to learners/moms/dads/siblings/pets on their birthday based on student desire! 
he months. I don't typically go into the history/meaning of these holidays, other than asking how learners celebrated a past holiday to improve recall and retelling skills. I will also sing happy birthday to learners/moms/dads/siblings/pets on their birthday based on student desire!