Kindergarten Summer School Curriculum: Master CVC Blends & Word Families | Games
In this 6-week CVC word blending phonics class, students will learn about the short vowel sounds with their CVC word families using super fun activities and playing games! By the end of the course, students will master CVC words & stories.
Teacher Bethanie BA English & Writing TESOL Cert.
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36 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. This class has a wide variety of digital and printable activities.Assessment
An assessment page is provided at the start and end of the class so parents and students can see the improvement.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
Use the fall/autumn coupon code BETHAOJHOF25 to get this class 50% off! This is a fun, energetic, and engaging 6-week CVC blending phonics class! Each of the first five units introduces one of the short vowel sounds. Then students will be guided to that short vowel CVC word family. Through a series of printable and digital games and activities, your child will master CVC blending. In the final Unit 6, students will review some applicable CVC words, then independently read three short CVC word stories and test their comprehension. Who is this class for? ~Any student who has a fairly good grasp of the alphabet and can use a pencil. If your child needs help learning and mastering the alphabet, start with this class: https://outschool.com/classes/learn-alphabet-letters-sounds-kindergarten-readiness-early-literacy-phonics-J2RpZALL?usid=wPwfyAbI&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link This class is perfect for: ~Budding readers ~Kindergarten and first-grade reading ~Students who struggle with blending ~Kids who love games and activities ~Parents who love engaging academic classes Games & Activities: ~YouTube videos and songs ~Printables and worksheets ~Digital self-checking games ~Drag and drop digital games ~Coloring and crafting CVC Word Families Covered: ~Short E: ed, en, et ~Short O: og, op, ot ~Short I: ig, in, ip, it ~Short U: ub, ug, un, ut ~Short A: ab, ad, ag, am, an, ap, at Love, Teacher Bethanie
Learning Goals
Students will have a strong grasp of short vowel sounds along with their CVC word families, and be able to identify and read them standalone or in a text.
Syllabus
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)6 Units
36 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: Pre-Assessment & Short E CVC Word Families
Lesson 1:
Pre-Assessment
An assessment worksheet will be provided for students to complete unassisted. Lesson 2:
Introduction to Short E
Students will watch a fun song video about the short vowel E, play a digital game, and complete a fun worksheet. Lesson 3:
Sounding out each CVC letter!
Students will complete a color path activity: color the letter sound to spell the picture word! Lesson 4:
Short E Word Family
Read the ed, en, and et word family, complete a word search printable, and play a digital drag-and-drop game matching the word family words to their pictures. Other Details
Learning Needs
This course is stair-stepped so that any student with struggles can enjoy each part of the course without feeling overwhelmed.
Pre-Requisites
Students need a strong grasp of the alphabet. Please see my alphabet class first:
https://outschool.com/classes/learn-alphabet-letters-sounds-kindergarten-readiness-early-literacy-phonics-J2RpZALL?usid=wPwfyAbI&signup=true&utm_campaign=sha
Supply List
Students will need pencil, and any art supplies that they prefer to color with.
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3 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in English from Marylhurst University
Associate's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Columbia Gorge Community College
Associate's Degree in Science from Columbia Gorge Community College
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Hello, my name is teacher Bethanie, and I love to teach grammar, vocabulary, storytime, book clubs, reading comprehension, writing, spelling, phonics, sight words, and all things English Language Arts!
My degrees include:
🎓 Bachelor's in English Literature and Creative Writing
🎓 TESOL Certificate
🎓 The Institute of Children's Literature Certificate
🎓 Three Associates Degrees in Science, Arts, and General Education
🎓 ACE Educator Certified
My experiences include:
🌼 ESL (English as a second language) teaching
🌼 Private English tutor
🌼 Organizational coach
🌼 Small and large group teaching
My teaching values and styles:
💟 Fun and laughter are the secrets to retention
💟 A stair-step approach makes any topic easy to grasp
💟 Teacher energy is important for engagement
💟 Positive reinforcement through kindness and understanding
💟 Making sure every student is seen and heard
💟 A classroom should be a flexible space for all types of personalities
💟 Even "boring" subjects or topics can be taught in a fun way
Types of classes I teach:
📚 K-3rd Grade Full ELA Curriculum (2 Semesters)
📚 FLEX Edition Classes (No live classes; self-paced)
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Opinion Paragraph Writing
📚 Reluctant Writer's Camp
📚 Ongoing and Multi-Day Book Clubs
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Grammar
📚 2nd-3rd Grade Phonics
📚 Please note I no longer teach 1:1 tutoring
My favorite things include reading, book hunting, laughing, writing, watching movies, and playing games! I have a cranky grey Tabby cat named Potter, a codependent Rat Terrier named Pippen, a distinguished orange Tabby cat named Salinger, a sweet Cockatiel named Poppy (who loves to give kisses and say "baby bird" & "peek-a-boo!"), and two precocious children (ages 14 and 17).
See you in the classroom soon!
Love,
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