Fun With Sounds! Rhyming, Starting Sounds, & Vowels (Science of Reading Methods)
This is a one time class for new and struggling readers. We explore starting sounds, rhyming, and vowels with with games, short lessons, and stories.
What's included
1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
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1 hour per week. Companion document with two Memory games, sound game ideas, and a list of great rhyming picture books.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
Let’s have some fun with sounds! The research is in and playing with sounds (phonological processing) is critical to becoming a reader. In this class, I will introduce the following key early phonological processing skills: • Identifying individual sounds in 3 letter words • Starting sound identification • Segmenting the sounds in 3 letter words • Vowel purpose and identification • Rhyming & how to identify words that rhyme The class will be structured around short silly stories and games with short lessons distributed between these activities. We will hunt for the “z” sound, play BINGO, read a silly book, and much more! I will also provide a downloadable companion document with 2 printable Memory games, more fun sound game ideas, and a list of great rhyming books. No reading skills are required for this class. While I will include letters throughout the class, the focus will be on sounds. This is a one-time class that you can take on your student’s schedule. This is a pre-recorded class so there will be no direct communication. However, in this course, I engage students with questions, games, and invitations to join me in making sounds. My teaching approach for this age group is to keep a brisk pace with short lessons followed by engaging silly activities.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students will understand that words are made out of sounds.By the end of this course, students will be beginning to identify starting sounds, middle sounds (vowels), and ending sounds in 3 letter CVC words.
Syllabus
1 Lesson
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Phonological Awarness
Discuss Sounds, Fuzzy Wuzzy Rhyme, Identifying "z" Sound (Hunt for Sound), Initial "s" sound (BINGO), Sound Segmentation of "sit", Basic Vowel Lesson, Identifying "i" Sort, What is Rhyming?, Dog on a Log Rhyming Story 34 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class provides the additional level of practice that struggling readers, such as those with dyslexia or dysgraphia, may need. However, playing with sound is essential learning for pre-readers and early readers as well.
Pre-Requisites
This is a beginner course. There are no prerequisites.
Supply List
Please print the provided BINGO card for use during class. The student will also need to have something to write with for BINGO.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This course will include the nursery rhyme, "Fuzzy Wuzzy," by Rudyard Kipling and the book, Frog on a Log, by Kes Gray.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of Denver
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from The University of Denver
After building a career in business, I left the traditional workplace a decade ago when my children’s learning challenges became apparent. I started learning everything I could about teaching reading, writing, and spelling. I have received training in Orton-Gillingham methods, speech to print, word study, and other critical language arts topics. I have taught my children to read and helped numerous other families. Reviews
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Ages: 4-7
