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Growing Readers: 1:1 Phonics & Reading Skills in a Quick 25-Minute Adventure

Is your young reader ready to dig into phonics while exploring the natural world? In Growing Readers, we’ll use the UFLI research approach to foundational reading skills while weaving in exciting gardening themes to keep learning engaging.
Ashlynn Wierbonics: Certified K-5 Teacher/ESOL
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Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
25 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
Additional practice pages that support the skills taught will be offered after each session.
Assessment
Weekly assessments will be conducted to ensure appropriate instruction is provided. The assessment will have the child read 3 words based on taught concepts, as well as writing out a sentence that includes the spelling patterns from the lessons taught.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 4
Beginner - Advanced Level
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🌿 Welcome to Our Reading Garden!

This class is perfect for early elementary students (ages 5–9) who:
    - Are learning to read and love engaging, hands-on activities.
    - Enjoy stories and themes inspired by nature, gardens, and the seasons.
    - Want a unique and effective way to grow their reading skills.
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📚 What We’ll Cover:

   Phonics and Decoding:
        - Focus on sound-letter associations, blending, and word-building.
        - Begin with a simple 1:1 phonics assessment to determine your child’s starting point.
        - Structured, research-based instruction tailored to each learner’s needs.
    Reading Comprehension:
        - Explore main ideas, sequencing, and vocabulary using garden and nature-themed stories.
        - Encourage critical thinking and discussion inspired by plants, seasons, and homesteading.
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🎨 Hands-On Learning Activities:

    Sensory-focused techniques like:
        - Sky writing, tracing, and using Play-Doh or Pop-Its to press out sounds.
        - Tapping out sounds using physical movement for better engagement.
        - Interactive tools like whiteboards and dry-erase markers to practice writing and blending words.
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🎮 Gamified Learning:

    Fun and engaging games designed to:
        - Reinforce foundational reading skills.
        - Make learning memorable and enjoyable.
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🌟 Why Join?

    - Personalized learning ensures your child starts at the right level.
    - Twice-weekly sessions recommended for optimal progress.
    - A positive and supportive environment to nurture literacy skills.
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🌼 Let’s Grow Together!

Join me for a reading adventure where students plant the seeds of literacy and nurture their love of reading, one phoneme at a time. Let’s dig in and watch our reading "garden" flourish!

Learning Goals

Build strong foundational reading skills using the proven UFLI method.
Boost comprehension and vocabulary through nature and gardening themes.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
This class is thoughtfully designed to support ALL learners. Students with Dyslexia and Autism will benefit from abundant multisensory activities. Skills are taught systematically and explicitly to ensure that every student is successful.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with most alphabet letters and sounds.
Supply List
**White board and dry erase marker
**Paper and pencil/crayons
**Multi-sensory Items (optional) - pop-its, play-dough
**Headphone with microphone
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Nearpod
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi!  I'm Ashlynn and I am a licensed elementary educator with over 14 years of experience teaching both in the classroom and virtually.  I also have years of experience supporting families with tutoring/homeschool services.  In addition to my teaching license, I have endorsements in Reading K-12 and ESOL (language learners).  Most of my career I have worked in Title I schools, supporting struggling learners (Dyslexic, Autistic, ADHD) and students new to learning the English language (ESOL).  Starting January 2025, I will be working toward my Dyslexic certification with Orton Gillingham. 

Both sets of my grandparents had farms, so I grew up learning to grow vegetables, can my own food, sew, and make most of my meals from scratch. I take pride in continuing these traditions and promote these valuable skills. 

A few fun facts about me:  I can watch the movie "Beauty and the Beast" over and over again!  My husband and I are huge Disney fans (2 of our dogs have Disney names).  My husband even asked me to marry him inside Cinderella's castle.

In my free time, I enjoy baking bread, going for walks with my 2 boys, and spending time in my garden.

I look forward to seeing you in my upcoming classes!

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Ages: 5-9

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