Foundational Reading Skills for Pk-1

Class Description: Reading Foundations for Beginners 
UFLI Scope and Sequence (Ages 4-6)

The Reading Foundations program is designed to help young learners build strong reading skills from the ground up. This engaging 10-week class is perfect for children who are just starting their reading journey or need extra support to develop their phonics and early literacy skills. Through fun activities, hands-on exercises, and individualized attention, we will ensure that every child has the foundation they need to become a confident, fluent reader.

What Will Be Taught?
Each week, we will focus on key areas of early literacy, including phonemic awareness, phonics, letter recognition, blending sounds, and more. Your child will:

Learn the names and sounds of each letter
Build simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words and rhyming words
Practice decoding and encoding skills (reading and spelling)
Work with high-frequency words (heart words)
Explore short and long vowel sounds and their impact on words
Understand word patterns through blending drills and word chains
Topics Covered:

Phonemic Awareness: Recognizing and isolating sounds in words.
Phonics: Learning how letters and sounds work together.
Letter Formation: Writing letters correctly while associating sounds.
Word Building: Blending sounds to create words and sentences.
Rhyming: Identifying rhyming words and patterns in reading.
High-Frequency Words: Introducing sight words like “the,” “and,” and “in.”
Vowel Sounds: Differentiating between short and long vowels.
Word Patterns: Understanding how words are built using onsets and rimes.

Class Structure: Each class is structured to balance focused lessons and interactive activities. 

The class will be a mix of:

°New Concepts: Short, engaging lessons where I introduce new concepts.
°Hands-on Activities: Children will engage in guided activities, such as letter and word building with flashcards, magnetic letters, and fun worksheets.
°Games & Activities: Educational games will help reinforce the concepts learned, such as word-building challenges, rhyming races, and letter-matching games.
°One-on-One Attention: During each class, I will make sure that each child gets the opportunity to work at their own pace. I’ll offer personalized guidance as they practice their skills, ensuring they understand each lesson before moving on to the next.

Teaching Style: My teaching style is interactive, supportive, and encouraging. I believe that learning to read should be fun and enjoyable, so I incorporate lots of hands-on learning, visual aids, and games into each session. I create a safe, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and celebrating their progress. Every child learns differently, and I adapt my approach to meet their needs, offering positive reinforcement and personalized guidance.

Learner Interaction: In this class, learners will have plenty of opportunities to interact with me and each other. Here’s how:

Direct Interaction: I will guide children through activities, offering one-on-one help where necessary.

Games and Group Activities: Students will participate in small group activities, encouraging them to practice their reading skills with their peers.

Live Feedback: I’ll provide immediate feedback as children work through tasks, correcting errors and praising their successes.

Discussion: At the end of each class, we’ll have a short discussion where students can share what they learned and ask questions about the content.

Visual and Audio Aids: I’ll use visual slides, songs, puppets to make lessons more engaging and support different learning styles.

By the end of this course, your child will have a strong foundation in the key areas of reading and phonics, setting them up for success as they continue to grow as readers. The interactive nature of this class ensures that each child feels supported, engaged, and motivated throughout their reading journey!