Welcome to the A+ Spelling Club! This fun, engaging program is designed to help young learners (ages 5-8) develop their spelling skills in an interactive, hands-on way. Each session focuses on one specific spelling pattern or rule, using stories and creative activities to make learning enjoyable. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from the program:

Program Overview 
- Age Group: 5-8 years old  
-Session Length: 30 minutes  
- Materials: Magnetic letters or a whiteboard and markers  
- Frequency: Once a week

Course Plan
Each session will follow a similar structure to keep it familiar and easy for both parents and students. The repetition of routine helps children feel confident and excited about their learning!

Session Structure
🌟1. Welcome & Opening Story (10 minutes)  
   - Each session begins with a short, fun story that introduces the focus words for the day. These words will follow a specific spelling pattern (e.g., short vowels, long vowels, digraphs, etc.).  
   - Example: For the short “a” sound, the story could be about a cat named Max who loves hats. Max will introduce keywords like “cat,” “hat,” and “bat.”

🌟2. Spelling Lesson (5 minutes)  
   - After the story, the teacher will present the spelling rule or pattern for the day in a simple, visual way.  
   - Example: "In this lesson, we’ll look at words that use the short 'a' sound, like in 'cat' and 'bat.' Whenever you see the letter 'a' between two consonants, it makes this sound!"

🌟3. Interactive Spelling Practice (10 minutes)  
   - Students will then practice spelling words that follow the pattern. They will use their magnetic letters or whiteboards to form the words, helping them connect letters with sounds and spelling rules.  
   - Example: The teacher may say, "Can you spell the word 'bat' with your magnetic letters?" and guide students through the process.  

🌟4. Game or Activity (5 minutes)  
   - End each session with a spelling game or activity to reinforce learning. Games might include a quick round of “I Spy” for words with the spelling pattern, or a spelling race where students try to spell words as quickly as they can with their magnetic letters.  
   - Example: "Let’s see how many 'a' words you can find around your room in one minute!"



Weekly Themes:

- Week of October 14: Short “A” Words 
  Focus Words: cat, bat, hat, mat  
  Story: Cats: The Sound of Short A

- Week of October 21: Short “E” Words  
  Focus Words: pet, jet, bed, red  
  Story: Wet Hen by Molly Coxe

- Week of November 4: Short “I” Words 
  Focus Words: pig, dig, big, sit  
  Story: Pig is Big on Books by Douglas Florian

- Week of November 11: Short “O” Words
  Focus Words: hot, pot, not, dot  
  Story: Hot Pot: The Sound of Short O

- Week of November 18: Short “U” Words
  Focus Words: bug, rug, cup, fun  
  Story: Fun: The Sound of Short U

- Week of November 25: Digraphs “CH” and “SH” 
  Focus Words: chat, ship, chip, shut  
  Story: Chips and Cheese and Nana's Knees

- Week of December 2: Silent “E” Rule**  
  Focus Words: like, bike, bake
  Story: I Like My Bike by AG Ferrari

- Week of December 9: Eight Ways to Spell Long “A”  
  Focus Words: freight, train, gray
  Story: Freight Train by Donald Crews

- Week of December 16: Six Ways to Spell Long "E" 
  Focus Words: week, clean, be
  Story: What a Week: The Sound of Long E

- Week of December 23: Five Ways to Spell Long “I”  
  Focus Words: smile, sigh, fly
  Story: Smiles: The Sound of Long I


Why A+ Spelling Club Works

😊 Hands-On Learning: Children will use magnetic letters and whiteboards to physically manipulate letters, helping them understand how words are built.  

😊Story-Based Lessons: Each lesson begins with a story that introduces spelling patterns in context, making learning relatable and fun.  

😊 Engagement & Interaction: The sessions are highly interactive, allowing children to engage with the lesson in creative ways.  

😊 Consistent Routine: A structured routine helps children feel confident and comfortable as they build their skills.  

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Parent Tips for Success

- Create a Learning Space: Set up a quiet and comfortable space with your child’s materials ready for each session.  
-  Encourage Practice:  Reinforce learning at home by practicing the weekly spelling words.  
-  Celebrate Progress: Celebrate your child’s efforts and successes—whether they spell one new word or 10!  

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I am so excited to welcome your child to the **A+ Spelling Club**, where learning to spell is a fun adventure! Let’s help them become confident, capable spellers who love to learn!