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Kindergarten Homeschool Reading Curriculum: Reading, Writing, Grammar, Phonics

Using the Science of Teaching Reading, students will learn to read and get prepared for first grade, guaranteed! In these small, interactive, and engaging classes, students will go from beginner to fluent readers in a matter of months.
Ms. Carpenter, M.Ed., Reading/ESL Specialist
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What's included

80 live meetings
60 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be provided games for additional practice and access to the online, game-like platform: Raz-Plus to listen and read as often as they would like!
Progress Report
Students will receive feedback every 2 weeks on the English progress throughout the course.

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
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This is a full Reading curriculum course taught by a certified teacher and Reading Specialist using the Science of Teaching Reading principles.  

This class is different from others because it follows a curriculum and is academically focused while being engaging and motivating for all learners.  The curriculum is cross-curricular so science and social studies topics be also be covered.

Small class sizes ensure that your child gets the one on one instruction your child needs, child will learn to read guaranteed!  Get your child ready for school!

This course will cover all Kindergarten ELA state standards to meet homeschool requirements. 


Kindergarten State Learning Standards include:

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar 
Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
Use frequently occurring nouns and verbs.
Understand and use question words (interrogatives) 
Produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities.
Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I
Recognize and name end punctuation.
Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships.

Each Week will be one lesson:

Day 1: Phonological Awareness/Phonics
Day 2: Reading/Reading Strategy
Day 3: Comprehension
Day 4: Writing and Review
 
Be ready to soar into First Grade!!!

Important Notes for Class:
We will have one 2-3 minute brain break per class.
Some students might need small group/1:1 intervention to be successful in this course (Small group/1:1 tutoring will be offered on Fridays as needed) 
The syllabus may be adjusted as needed to support learner's needs and growth

Learning Goals

Student will master ELA Kindergarten state standards with phonics, reading, comprehension, and writing skills.
learning goal

Syllabus

6 Units
80 Lessons
over 20 Weeks
Unit 1: Introduction to Kindergarten
Lesson 1:
Welcome and Introductions
 In this class we will go over introductions, class expectations, class outline, and much more! 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Team Building Fun
 In this class, we will play some fun and interactive academic games to get to know each other and review materials. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Reading Assessments
 In assessment classes. I will conduct one-on-one assessments to help guide whole and small group instruction for all learners in the break out room while other learners are solving reading puzzles and games. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Reading Assessments continued
 In assessment classes. I will conduct one-on-one assessments to help guide whole and small group instruction for all learners in the break out room while other learners are solving reading puzzles and games. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
All learner types will be valued and instruction will be tailored to meet the student's needs and learning goals.
Parental Guidance
This course will use the Raz-Plus curriculum. The curriculum is used for elementary students. No subscriptions are required. These tools will we used in our online lessons during class with minimal downloading/printing.
Pre-Requisites
Learners need to have some understanding of their letters and sounds. If a student is at a lower level, my preschool class might be a better option to start with.
Supply List
White board with expo marker
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Raz-Plus
Sources
This course will use Raz-Plus.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Master's Degree in Education from University of Houston
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Houston
I have been a teacher for over 20 years in a variety of settings.  I have been a certified teacher for the past ten years with my Bachelors and two M.Eds.  I am a Reading Specialist and ESL Coordinator.

Education:

1. Bachelors in Education (2014 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)
2. M.Ed. in Instructional Leadership (2020 from the University of Houston-Victoria)
3. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (2021 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake)

Certification:

1. Prek-6th grade all subjects certification TEA (Texas Education Agency) 
2. 4-8 ELAR TEA (Texas Education Agency) 
3. ESL-English as a Second Language TEA (Texas Education Agency) 
4. GT- Gifted and Talented TEA (Texas Education Agency) 
5. Dyslexia Certification - Reading by Design


Public School Experience:

1. 2nd-4th Grade all subjects (5 years)
2. 6-8th Grade Reading and Writing Teacher (3 year) 
3. 6-8th Grade Reading Interventionist and ESL teacher/Coordinator (2 years)  

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4x per week, 20 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-10 learners per class

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