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Sample of a 1 - Hour  Tutoring Session 

Social-Emotional Learning (3 - 5 minutes)

  • Getting to know each other 

  • “Feelings check‑in” with picture cards

 

Warm-up (3 - 5 minutes)

  • Sort 2 D shapes by attributes

 

Math (15 - 20 minutes)

  • Position words (above/below/next to)

  • Count, show, write numbers 0–3

  • Compare numbers (more/fewer/same)

 

Movement Break (5 minutes)

  • Basic movement routine with a ribbon wand

  • Calming close (deep breaths, “statue pose”) to help transition back to seated work.

 

Language Arts - Writing (15 - 20 minutes)

  • Name writing - practiced writing first name only

  • Pencil grip, handwriting strokes

  • Letter formation (a) 

 

Snack + Science Discovery (5 - 10 minutes)

  • Learn about three different types and colors of apples

  • Count and compare real apples

  • Discuss the beginning sound of apple

  • Eat an apple of choice

  • Oral sentence generation (teacher scribes) ("Today I learned…”). 

  • Watch a brief video about how apples grow

Sample of a 2 - Hour  Tutoring Session 

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Welcome & Social‑Emotional Warm‑Up (10 minutes)

  • Feelings check‑in using picture cards

  • Brief conversation about interests, recent experiences, or something exciting from home

  • Choice of a calming starter activity (puzzle, coloring card, or building cubes)

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 Math (20 minutes)

  • Build and extend patterns using colorful cubes

  • Compare length, height, and size using real objects

  • Sort 2‑D shapes by attributes

  • Count, show, and write numbers 0–10

  • Quick math game: “Which has more?” using small manipulatives

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Movement & Music Break (10 minutes)

  • Ribbon‑wand movement routine

  • Cross‑body movements

  • A brief breathing activity to transition back to seated learning

 

Literacy & Writing Workshop (25 minutes)

  • Name‑writing practice

  • Pencil grip and handwriting strokes

  • Letter formation focus (one letter per session)

  • Sound exploration: beginning, ending, or medial sounds

  • Quick “Write the Room” activity using picture cards

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Snack + Science Discovery (15 minutes)

Today’s example: Apples

  • Observe three types of apples

  • Compare color, size, and shape

  • Count and sort real apples

  • Discuss the beginning sound /a/

  • Watch a brief video clip about how apples grow

  • Enjoy an apple together

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Creative Play & Learning Centers (20 minutes)

Options may include:

  • Play‑dough “letter bakery”

  • Watercolor painting

  • Sensory bin exploration

  • Building center

  • Story basket with puppets

  • Fine‑motor station (tongs, beads, sorting trays)

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Storytime & Oral Language (10 minutes)

  • Read‑aloud connected to the day’s theme

  • Guided oral sentence generation (“Today I learned…”)

  • Teacher‑scribed sentences to build print awareness

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Closing Ritual (5 minutes)

  • “What was your favorite part?”

  • Record earnings on a personal bar graph. Your child colors in the number of pretend dollar bills earned during the session. This visual tracking helps them understand counting, saving, and goal‑setting.

  • Save or Spend Decision: We briefly discuss whether they would like to save their dollars for a larger future reward or spend them today at the “Reward Store.” This conversation nurtures early financial literacy, self‑control, and thoughtful decision making. They play a meaningful role in managing their own learning economy.

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