$20

weekly

or $200 for 20 classes

1st Grade Reading: Digraphs, Blends, and More (A Semester of 1st Grade Reading and Phonics Skills)

Completed by 48 learners

Ages 5-8

Live Group Course

In this 10 week class, learners will be introduced to first grade language arts and phonics skills to improve their reading

Greater Gains: Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling

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Live video meetings

2x per week, 10 weeks

4-8 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

20 live meetings

10 in-class hours

Homework

Books and worksheets for added practice available upon request

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

US Grade 1

✨General✨
Learners of a first grade reading level will work on building common first grade reading skills to improve their reading levels and gain confidence in independent reading.  This reading class follows a guided reading model. Learners will work on sight words, focus on essential phonics skills, practice using these skills to read an unfamiliar text, work on fluency with familiar texts, and also incorporate these skills in weekly sentence writing.
Are you looking to enhance your first-grade reading skills and gain confidence in independent reading? This reading class  is specially designed for learners at the first-grade level!

📚 Comprehensive Curriculum: Our class focuses on essential first-grade reading skills, including sight words, phonics, fluency, and sentence writing, to help you excel in reading.

👩‍🏫 Teacher-Led Approach: Led by experienced instructors, our structured class involves various engaging activities like word building, reading books, and sentence writing, ensuring a teacher-guided learning experience.

💪 Reading Growth and Confidence: Witness significant improvements in your reading abilities and boost your confidence as you progress through the class.

⭐ Key Class Skills: Develop crucial reading skills, including:
✅ Mastering sight words fluency
✅ Identifying beginning and ending sounds
✅ Exploring vowel sounds and building words
✅ Reading CVC words
✅ Understanding digraphs
✅ Recognizing long vowel sounds

📚 Ideal for Beginners and Struggling Readers: This class welcomes both beginners and readers seeking repetitive practice to strengthen their reading capabilities and build confidence.

Don't miss this opportunity to accelerate your reading journey and become a more proficient reader. 

✨Class breakdown is as follows:
5 minutes of sight word practice:
8 minutes of phonics skills
12 minutes of reading skills
5 minutes of application through fun game

✨Each week, students will learn a skill and practice that skill in daily book readings.

Learning Goals

To learn appropriate phonics skills to aid in improving reading

To practice phonics skills both in writing and reading

Syllabus

20 Lessons

over 10 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Week 1: Digraphs Sh, Ch

 Learn and practice reading words with the digraphs 'sh' and 'ch'.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Week 2: Digraphs th and wh

 Learn and practice reading words with the digraphs 'th' and 'wh'.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Week 3: Beginning L Blends

 Learn and practice reading words with beginning 'l' blends.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Week 4: Beginning R Blends

 Learn and practice reading words with beginning 'r' blends.

30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List

Please bring a paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker to each class to write with as needed.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Greater Gains: Reading, Math, Writing, Spelling

Joined April, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

3 teachers have teaching certificates

Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Sarah Collings

New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Geena

Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Lauren Haney

Welcome! Greater Gains Tutoring was started by Julie Chamberlin when she embarked on her Outschool journey as a teacher about 2 years ago.  Since then, her classes have taken off, so much so that she became an organization and added on some other teachers to help more students learn and grow.  Teachers that work for Greater Gains Tutoring are highly skilled, most certified in Elementary Education with a background specializing in either reading or math.  Having helped many students have successes and gains in their education, we are confident in our classes and our abilities to help your learner make great strides.  While our group classes are tailored to meet individual students needs, private tutoring is also available upon request.  You can count on Greater Gains teachers to provide classes that both ensure growth and make learning fun.  Please reach out to us with any other questions you may have.  We look forward to meeting your learner and seeing the greater gains they can make when working with our exceptional team of teachers.


 About the Founder, Julie Chamberlin: I am currently a part time stay at home mom part time reading teacher that loves teaching. I have a background in Elementary Education specializing in grades K-6.  I am also working on my Masters degree in Curriculum Instruction with a Reading Endorsement.  In addition to Outschool, I currently tutor all ages and subjects in my spare time. I love teaching English to second language learners as well.  As a homeschooling mama of four, I am able to combine my passion of being with my children and teaching together so it's a win win for everyone! When I have free time, you can find me reading a book, listening to music, or playing the piano. As a family we also like watch sports, play games, and take walks together. Life is an adventure, and I love learning and exploring something new each day.  I hope I can help instill that love of learning in your learner as well.