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Confident Reading and Spelling: Phonics Made Fun - Advanced

Boost your child’s confidence in reading and spelling with this interactive phonics class for older learners. Engaging lessons and games make mastering essential skills fun and effective, setting them up for success.
Heather Hemmelgarn (Certified OG)
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5.0
Number of reviews:
(2)
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What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
1 hour per week. Each week, I will post additional work that can be completed between lessons for review and reinforcement. This work is optional and will not be graded.

Class Experience

Are you a homeschool parent struggling to find a reading program that works? If curriculums feel dry, immature, or overly complicated, and your child is still struggling, this class can help.

With over 25 years of teaching experience and certification in the Orton-Gillingham approach, I specialize in helping students overcome reading and spelling challenges, including those with dyslexia. As a former homeschool mom, I know how important it is to find a program that fits your child’s needs.

In this class, your child will:
● Learn systematic, explicit phonics tailored for older learners.
● Practice decoding and spelling through engaging, interactive activities.
● Build confidence with age-appropriate vocabulary and lessons designed for success.
● Enjoy games to review skills, build community, and keep learning fun.

Why choose this class?
● Say goodbye to boring and ineffective programs.
● Free up time for other subjects while I handle reading and spelling instruction.
● New students can join anytime and feel welcome right away.
● Give your child the tools to thrive in reading, writing, and beyond.

Help your child unlock their full potential. Enroll now! 📚

Long Vowel Teams
Week of 1/20  AI, AY  {contain, dismay}
Week of 1/27  EE, EA, EY  {screech, plead, volley}
Week of 2/3  OA, OW, OE  {boast, pillow, foe}
Week of 2/10  IE, IGH  {lie, blight}

Other Vowel Teams
Week of 2/17  OO  {brook, swoop}
Week of 2/24  EW, UI, UE  {drew, bruise, sue}
Week of 3/3  AU, AW, AUGH  {haunt, flaw, caught}
Week of 3/10  EA  {breath, dread}

Diphthongs & Silent Letters
Week of 3/17  OI, OY  {toil, employ}
Week of 3/24  OU, OW  {bound, scowl}
Week of 3/31  Review Vowel Teams and Diphthongs  {fault, choice}
Week of 4/7  KN, WR, MB  {knob, wrung, limb}

Suffixes and Prefixes
Week of 4/14  -S, -ES, -ER, -EST  {relaxes, higher, sharpest}
Week of 4/21  -LY, -LESS, -FUL  {costly, countless, delightful}
Week of 4/28  UN-, PRE-, RE-, DIS-  {preview, rejoin, disgrace}
Week of 5/5  Review Affixes  {untruthful, renewed}

Suffix Spelling Changes
Week of 5/12  Doubling Rule -ED, -ING  {nodded, stunning}
Week of 5/19  Doubling Rule -ER, -EST  {slimmer, thinnest}
Week of 5/26  Drop -E Rule {bravest, filing}
Week of 6/2  -Y to I Rule  {denied, applies}

What’s next? After completing these lessons, we’ll start over from Week 1. Your child can retake the class to strengthen and reinforce what they’ve learned.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their reading and spelling of one and two syllable words.
Students will practice reading and spelling high-frequency words with irregular spellings.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
Students with challenges in reading and spelling, including those with dyslexia.
Pre-Requisites
Able to read and spell two syllable words such as contest, magnet, program.
Supply List
Notebook and fine tipped marker (ex. Crayola or Flair)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
▪️ Credentialed teacher of over 25 years
▪️Certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach: Evidence-based, systematic, and multisensory techniques designed for all learners, especially those with dyslexia.
▪️Dedicated to literacy education and helping every student reach their full potential.
▪️Committed to making each lesson effective, engaging, and interactive.

💬 "Thank you for all the hard word and positive energy you put into your lessons.  My son adores your class."  -6th Grade Parent

💬 "I am most proud of how much my reading has grown. " -5th Grade Student

💬 "Thank you for being there to help me read better.  You are an awesome teacher." -8th Grade Student

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$18

weekly
1x per week
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class

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