Animal Alphabet Adventures Letter Sounds for Beginner Readers, Early Reading πΎ
Learn all 26 letters and letter formation with fun animal characters through fun, hands-on learning activities and writing practice! This class supports early reading skills using research-based instruction and offers after-lesson practice.
What's included
26 live meetings
13 in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Posters to draw and display, and worksheets for additional practice are offered for each lesson. Your child will have the opportunity to compile these into a portfolio showcasing their learning.Certificate of Completion
Your child will receive a certificate marking the completion of our alphabet adventure! πΎπClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
πΎ Welcome to Animal Alphabet Adventures - Letter Sounds for Beginner Readers! our child will embark on an exciting journey with animal friends and interactive activities, fostering a solid foundation in letter sounds, phonemic awareness, letter recognition, phonics, and writing. Led by Miss Gia, a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with a BA in Early Childhood Education, lessons offer a unique blend of fun and research-based instruction of all 26 letters to learn the alphabet. STUDENTS WILL... π Gain Letter Sound Proficiency: Each week we will introduce 2 new letters, learning their names, sounds, and visual recognition. π After-Lesson Practice Sheets: Fun worksheet activities and posters that help solidify what your child learns after their letter lesson! π Earn a Certificate of Completion: Celebrate your child's learning achievement with a certificate marking the completion of our alphabet adventure. WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR CHILD π¦ Structured Learning, Playfully Presented: Our structured approach to teaching phonics is seamlessly integrated into fun and interactive activities, making learning feel like play. π Hands-On Exploration: Dive into activities that spark curiosity and active participation. π Increased Phonics and Literacy Skills: By the end of our adventure, your child will practice recognizing and writing all 26 letters. OUR TEACHING APPROACH β’ Research-Informed Instruction: Lesson slides are based on the latest in the science of reading, with explicit instruction of each letter sound and formation. β’ Interactive Learning: Children will meet animal characters and participate in engaging activities that bring each letter to life. β’ Playful Activities: Learning is made fun with games, coloring, and hands-on activities. We use letter identification games, sorting activities, and more to advance learning. β’ Writing Practice: Students will learn how to write each letter, developing fine motor skills and emergent writing/letter formation skills. β’ Review and Reinforce: Regular review each class ensure each letter is thoroughly reinforced for lasting retention.
Learning Goals
β’ Letter Sound Mastery: By the end of the course, students will have identified and produced the sounds of all 26 letters of the alphabet, demonstrating phonemic awareness and letter-sound correspondence.β’ Letter Recognition: Students will develop the ability to recognize and differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum26 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
A
Learn what a letter is, and the sound and formation of letter A 30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
M
Learn the sound and formation of letter M 30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
S
Learn the sound and formation of letter S 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
T
Learn the sound and formation of letter T 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
π Hi, I'm Miss Gia!
πͺ Iβm a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
I've been working with kids ages 0-18 + families for 10+ years:
π¬ ESL Instructor + 1:1 Tutor
π¨ Art Gallery Instructor
πΆ Preschool - School Age Educator
π‘ Home Care + Tutoring
I have:
π Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Early Childhood Studies
π TEFL Certification from The University of Toronto OISE
π TESOL Certification
My classes are:
π Hands-on, Interactive, and Engaging: Kids won't just listenβthey'll do, explore, and create.
π Adaptable to All Learning Styles: Every child shines with activities tailored to their unique ways of learning.
π Learning Through Fun: Relaxed, game-filled classes make learning enjoyable and effective.
π Friendly, Positive Environment: I connect easily with kids, making them feel comfortable and excited to learn.
π Boosting Confidence: Iβve helped even the shyest students open up and thrive.
π Evidence-Based Techniques: Proven methods ensure your child gets the best education.
CLASSES OFFERED
π ENGLISH/ESL
Learn the Alphabet
Early Literacy Skills
Learn to Read
English as a Second Language
Book Clubs
Poetry
π¬ LANGUAGE ARTS
Beginner French + Greek
π¨ ARTS
Painting
Drawing
CrochetReviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $225 for 26 classes2x per week, 13 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
4-8 learners per class
