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Introducing Letter Sounds | Beginning Readers Essential Skills

This fun and interactive 1-1 session will teach your child their letter sounds and how to blend sounds to read words. This is great for learners that are ready to begin reading and will meet them where they are at. Beat the summer slide!
Ms Libby
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(6)
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
20 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Daily practice of at least 5 minutes per day: taught sounds or reading passage/words.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
Worried about the summer slide or just want to prepare your child for the school year ahead? In this one on one session, learners will learn the letter sounds and be taught how to blend words and read independently. In our first session, I will do an assessment to see what they already know and what they need help with. I will introduce the letter sounds in an order that allows learners to begin using their new knowledge right away and teach them how  to blend and segment to read and write cvc words. Our sessions will include games, oral practice and word building. 

I recommend 2 shorter sessions a week to give your child additional practice. I will also supply some short tasks for practice in between our sessions for the best success. 

Some learning that may be covered in sessions includes:
* Initial assessment to determine the starting point for our sessions
* Introducing letter sounds in an evidence based order
* Using known sounds to read and write CVC words
* Heart words 
* Using decodable readers
* Reading decodable sentences
* Segmenting words (breaking words into individual sounds) and manipulating the sounds 
     (changing the sounds to make make new words)
* Decoding words (identifying the sounds and blending them to read the word).

I use evidence based practice in all my classes, incorporating explicit teaching and lots of chance for practice, revision and interactive learning. I pride myself on being a supportive and encouraging teacher. My teaching style encourages student interaction and is responsive to learner needs. I like using games, digital manipulatives and some slides when I teach.

Want to know more? Feel free to get in touch with me to tailor a program to your child's needs. I hope to see your learner in class soon!
Learning Goals
Student readiness and knowledge will be assessed in the first session and learners will be met at their level.
Students will learn letter sounds and how to use these to read and write CVC words and beyond!
learning goal

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
This class is suitable for beginners.
Supply List
A whiteboard/dry erase board and marker OR a workbook and pencil. 
Printable materials (eg for practice) will be supplied for each class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2024
5.0
6reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Edith Cowan University, Australia
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Edith Cowan University, Australia
I have over 20 years experience as a teacher, including working in school leadership. I am passionate about great quality education and making learning accessible to everyone. I love teaching in all areas of literacy and helping learners build skills and confidence in reading and writing. 

I have taught children from 3 years old to 12 years old and love working with a variety of ages. I believe in making learning interesting and using teaching strategies that are proven to work. I offer 1-1 tutoring, classes based on oral language, pre-school classes and special interest groups like Lego or book club. If you have a request please let me know! 

I'd also love to work with some homeschool families this year, offering assessments to check student's literacy skills and suggestions for moving forward. If that interests you, please get in touch.

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