1st-Grade Multi-Sensory, Phonics-Based Spelling -Dyslexia Friendly 3 Days/Week
Weekly spelling class for 1st-grade level students focusing on phonemic awareness. Students can master the spelling of 12 new words each week. Multi-sensory approach. Dyslexia friendly. Based on the Science of Reading. Worksheets provided.
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Daily homework is assigned to practice spelling the word list.Assessment
On Friday of each week, a low-pressure spelling test is given. Students check their tests during class and may submit them for teacher grading.Class Experience
US Grade 1
Beginner Level
🌟 Instruction follows the Phono-Graphix method for teaching reading and spelling, developed with students with Dyslexia in mind. The Phono-Graphix method is very similar to Orton-Gillingham and is based on the Science of Reading. 🚀 This class is appropriate for beginning first-graders and ESL students at CEFR levels A1-A2. 🤓 Research shows that repetitive practice with new skills helps us learn information faster and retain it longer. Practice sessions should be spread out over a week or more to be most effective. That's why this class has three weekly meetings to ensure that the words are learned and retained long-term. 🌟 This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. Due to the nature of the weekly activities, it is best to start this class on a Monday. 📝 Students will be assigned a weekly spelling list of 10 words at the beginning of each week. During the live classes, we will discuss patterns in the words and spelling rules as they apply. A list of 10 words will be provided, as well as 2 bonus words to meet the needs of a wide range of skill levels. 📝 Students will be expected to participate by writing the spelling words as modeled and trying different ways to study the words using colors and shapes. We will also discuss proper usage and share creative work. 🚧 Keep in mind that the spelling rules only apply to about 70% of English words. We will discuss the spelling rules as they apply but focus heavily on spelling patterns, the sounds in the words, and study skills to master the words' spelling. 📝 One of the weekly assignments is to use the spelling words in sentences. Students may share their creative sentences on the classroom page or in a message to the teacher for feedback. 📝 Homework assignments will be given. A worksheet packet is provided after the first class meeting. The weekly spelling list will be sent out on the morning of the live meeting at 6 am Central time. 📝 Students can expect a low-pressure spelling test during our Friday class period. Each week a new list will be assigned. 👀 Learners will need to know most of the sounds of the letters. There are 24 different lists in the program. Each week focuses on a different spelling pattern or sound. Week of Sep. 9th: Words with Short A Week of Sep. 16th: Words with Short E Week of Sep. 23: Words with Short I Week of Sep. 30th: Words with Short O Week of Oct. 7th: Words with Short and Long U Week of Oct. 14th: Words with Long A
Learning Goals
Students will learn the proper spelling of first-grade-level words and their usage in the English language.
Special focus on phonemic awareness, homophones, and words that just don't fit the "rules".
Other Details
Learning Needs
The method of instruction used in this class is Phono-Graphix which is based on the Science of Reading and is Dyslexia-friendly.
Pre-Requisites
Students should know most of the sounds of all the English letters. This class is appropriate for CEFR levels A1-A2.
Supply List
Students will only need lined writing paper and a pencil. Colored pencils or fine-tipped markers are recommended for the Wednesday lesson. A spelling list and activity pages will be found in the classroom and will need to be printed.
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 teachers have teaching certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Texas Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from City College of New York
Master's Degree in Education from Arkansas State University
6 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Regent University
Bachelor's Degree from Central Missouri State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kansas State University
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ouachita Baptist University
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from University of Tennessee
I am a state-certified Elementary Teacher who has become aware of the absence of structured spelling instruction in the schools today. In my private reading tutoring practice, I have watched my students become strong and independent spellers by using my approach.
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Live Group Class
$25
weekly ($9 per class)3x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-6 learners per class