Learn To Read At The Book Nook!
In this 8 week course, participants will learn/review the alphabet, learn letter sounds, move on to 2 letter blends, then practice reading 3 letter CVC words, and finally, read simple sentences on their own.
Courtney Wiggins, MA, TESOL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(325)
What's included
16 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Homework won't be assigned. However, through check-ins with parent(s)/guardian(s) of the learner, I will give suggestions on enrichment activities that can be done at home to enhance their learning while with me.Assessment
At the end of each class, I will meet with the parent(s)/guardian(s) (if available) to discuss the learner's progress in class that day. If parent(s)/guardian(s) are not available, I will write a note updating them of their learner's progress through Outschool's messaging system.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Phonics instruction is a critical component of literacy instruction for beginner ELLs who are learning or struggling to read in English. One of the most challenging tasks for literacy learners is decoding. Decoding is the ability to correctly decipher and identify a word from a string of letters. Students who struggle with decoding are at a disadvantage, but explicit instruction can help them learn this skill. That's where I can help. Learners enrolled in this class will have the opportunity to begin their reading journey by learning the letter sounds, reviewing blending 2 letter pairs (digraphs), reading three letter CVC words and finally progressing to reading full sentences on their own. Each class interaction will help them build their reading skills through the use of interactive games, videos, and pictures. I teach using the phonetic method (learning to read by first learning letter sounds and not the letter name). My classes are holistic in nature and communicative. I want all of my learners and their parents to feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. It's part of the journey and it's Okay! Here is what we will learn and do with our 4 weeks together: Week 1: Welcome/ Goals/ Introduction of letter sounds/ Letter sound game Week 2: Review of letter sounds/ Letter sound picture game/ Digraphs Week 3: Digraph review/ Introduction to three letter words (CVC words) Week 4: Review of CVC words and letter sounds/ What's This? Game Week 5: Introduction to simple sentences Week 6: Reading practice with simple sentences Week 7: Review of letter sounds/ Reading practice with simple sentences/ Read short story Week 8: Reading Parent(s)/guardian(s) will receive feedback on their learner's progress in the class.
Learning Goals
Learners will develop and strengthen their decoding skills to become better readers of English. Participants will have a greater understanding of the individual sounds within spoken words and how these sounds are manipulated to form words.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.9
325reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Psychology from City University of New York (CUNY) - John Jay College
Greetings! I'm Courtney and so pleased to meet you! I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University, a Masters Degree from The City University of New York, and a TESOL from Arizona State University.
For the past 7 years, I have worked with a startup as a professional college essay writer and have taught writing and literacy skills in-person and online to both K-12 and adult learners. In these classes, I would engage all of my learners in topics that were of interest to them. This allowed for speedy growth and progress in every aspect of their literacy, speaking, and writing development.
My classes are writing, conversation and literacy-based. Expect a book club, a creative writing class, a social club, and fun trivia as a few of my course offerings.
In my classes, I take a communicative approach to learning. I strive to meet your student where they are in their learning journey and support them from there. Whether it is a 1-day class or a 5-week class, the attention I give to your learner (and you) is personalized.
Speaking of personal, I am a mother of a wonderful 8 year-old. His creative and imaginative personality helps fuel mine. Also, I am from New York City and elephants, lemurs, coffee, and cooking are some of my favorite things.
I appreciate you for your time and look forward to meeting you and your learner in my class!
- CourtneyReviews
Live Group Class
$325
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
3-6 learners per class
