○ Learner will learn fundamental skills for beginning reading
○ Learner will learn new vocabulary words
○ Learner will learn letter & sound recognition
○ Learner will begin reading on their own
○ Learner will practice retelling events of stories and retelling stories in their own words
○ Learner will use their imagination and practice acting out stories
○ Learner will learn about different body parts and the "sense" associated with each part 
○ Learner will learn about "clues" to help them understand meanings of words 
○ Learner will begin spelling of words and learn sight words from stories
○ Learner will begin forming short sentences on their own 
○ Learner will begin reading on their own
○ Learner will have FUN and enjoy listening to and participating in story time
○ Learner will begin to or grow their love for reading  

Reading, reading, reading, one of my greatest passions. I LOVE reading! and reading to others, especially children. As a Principal and educator of 50+ years, I always read in my classroom; as Tutor, volunteer teacher around the world and as a Principal I read to both large and small groups of students at a time. Additionally, I was trained via classes at the Los Angeles Music Center on story telling methods. My love for reading began as a little girl, one who always had a book in her hand and even read under the covers at night when the lights were supposed to be out. 

I LOVE reading! I'll help your learner on their reading journey and help instill that same love for reading in your learner.

Homework Offered
○ Practice reading to a parent each day [optional but encouraged]
○ Practice creating complete, short sentences using the vocabulary words from the stories we've read together
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered