Elephant & Piggie Escape Room: CVC Phonics Word Fun (Orton-Gillingham)
This one-time Elephant & Piggie class uses an escape room theme and Orton-Gillingham approach to help dyslexic and early readers build confidence reading CVC words through fun, multi-sensory activities designed for phonics success.
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will receive print materials and games to practice skills learned in class.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a digital certificate celebrating their successful completion of the escape room adventure at the end of the class.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Does your child love Elephant & Piggie books but find reading them a challenge? This one-time class, featuring an exciting Elephant & Piggie escape game theme, offers fun practice with CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Using Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie book and a multisensory Orton-Gillingham approach, this class is designed to help dyslexic and early readers strengthen their phonics skills and build reading confidence. In this interactive session, students will: - Practice phonemic awareness by identifying and blending sounds in words. - Learn about short vowel sounds while blending to form simple CVC words. - Participate in multi-sensory activities that connect sounds, letters, and words, making reading fun and accessible. - Play a game inspired by Elephant & Piggie to reinforce new skills. - Receive materials and games to practice CVC words at home. Practice materials include curated word lists that target specific skills, along with decodable texts featuring target words. Perfect for children who love the Elephant & Piggie and need extra support with early reading skills. This class paves the way to a 4-week course where students can further explore Elephant & Piggie books while building essential phonics skills. Join us to support your child’s journey toward reading success! This class is recommended for grades K-2, with 2nd graders welcome if they need extra practice or fluency support.
Learning Goals
Students will identify and pronounce short vowel sounds (a, e).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.2.A - Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.Students will read and spell CVC words containing short vowels
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B - Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class supports dyslexic students using the Orton-Gillingham approach, which provides structured, sequential, and explicit instruction through multi-sensory learning methods.
Pre-Requisites
Students should know all letter sounds and be able to blend them into CVC words, though they don't need to blend sounds automatically. Students should also recognize many high-frequency words from kindergarten and some from 1st grade.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Hamline University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Bethel University
Hello, and welcome! I’m Melissa, and I’m excited to be part of your child’s reading adventure. With over 25 years of teaching experience, including as a classroom teacher, Reading Specialist, and tutor, I’ve guided hundreds of students on their path to becoming confident readers. Currently, I work as a literacy coach in an elementary school, where I support both students and teachers in their learning journey.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy. I am licensed to teach grades 1-6 and also hold a K-12 reading license. In addition, I am trained in both Orton-Gillingham and LETRS, a professional development program grounded in the science of reading. Along with being LETRS trained, I am also a LETRS facilitator, where I guide and empower other educators on how to deliver effective literacy instruction.
I believe every child can become a confident, successful reader with the right instruction. My goal is to teach readers the “code” of reading, equipping them with the skills they need to access learning through literacy. I’m passionate about making reading engaging and accessible, and I look forward to supporting your child on this exciting journey!
Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three grown children. I love hiking and camping, especially in National Parks. I'm also a beekeeper, which keeps life buzzing with excitement!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
3-6 learners per class
