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Learn to Read: Kindergarten and First Grade Short Vowel Sound Phonics Course (1)
Ms. Kim, Kindergarten-2 Reading/Phonics/Tutoring
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(74)
In this early reading introduction course for kindergarten and 1st grade, we will learn phonics skills that have short vowel sounds, practice spelling, reading and play games for the remainder of the class.
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
In this early reading introduction course for kindergarten and 1st grade, we will learn phonics skills that have short vowel sounds, practice spelling and reading. Great supplement for homeschool, afterschool and summer enrichment. There are 3 activities in the classes. -First, going over the phonics skill (using anchor charts and/or chants) and have a movement break. -Practice sounding out and blending words. Then read a sentence. -Using 3 steps to spell a word and then read a sentence....
13 lessons//13 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1CVC Words: short a and short e sound (cat, pet)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the short a/e sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend a CVC word, and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling a CVC word with short a/e sound and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with CVC with short a/e sounds.Week 2Lesson 2CVC Words: short i and short o sound (pin, top)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the short i/o sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend a CVC word, and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling a CVC word with short i/e sound and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with CVC with short i/o sounds.Week 3Lesson 3CVC Words: short u sound (mule)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the short u sound. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend a CVC word, and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling a CVC word with short u sound and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with CVC with short u sound.Week 4Lesson 4Initial Blends (CCVC): bl, cl, fl, gl (blot, clap, flip, glad)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the initial blends (bl, cl, fl, gl) sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend an initial blend word and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling an initial blend word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with initial blends words.Week 5Lesson 5Initial Blends (CCVC): tr, pr, sn (trim, prom, snap)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the initial blends (tr, pr, sn) sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend an initial blend word and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling an initial blend word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with initial blends words.Week 6Lesson 6Final Blends (CVCC): mp, nk, nt (camp, tank, tent)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the final blends (mp, nk, nt) sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend an final blend word and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling an final blend word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with final blends words.Week 7Lesson 7Digraphs: ch, wh, sh (chip, when, shop)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the digraphs (ch, wh, sh) sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend an digraph word and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling an digraph word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with digraph words.Week 8Lesson 8Digraphs: Soft and Hard th (think, that)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the digraph (hard and soft th) sounds. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend an digraph word and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling a digraph word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with digraph words.Week 9Lesson 9Digraphs: ck (sock)We will use an anchor chart and chant to practice the digraph ck sound. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend a digraph words and practice reading a sentence. In the spelling component, we will go over a spelling rule and follow 3 steps to practice spelling a digraph word and then read a sentence. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with digraph words.Week 10Lesson 10Bonus (Floss) Letters: F, L, S, Z (stuff, mill, mess, buzz)This week’s lesson, we will use an anchor chart to explain the double the letter rule. We will have a movement break. We will use a graphic organizer, to decode and blend a floss word. We will read a sentence. In the spelling component, we will follow 3 steps to practice spelling a floss letter word. For the remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce reading words and/or sentences with floss letter words. Some examples: staff, spell, class, fuzzWeek 11Lesson 11What is a Syllable and Closed Syllable? (mag)This week's lesson will focus on what a syllable and closed syllable are? They will be introduced to the short vowel marking called a breve. We will practice identifying and sounding out closed syllables through playing games. Some examples: dot, prob, sevWeek 12Lesson 12Syllable VCCV Pattern (mit/ten/nap/kin)This week’s lesson, while using a graphic organizer, we will learn a strategy to find the VCCV syllable pattern, learn about the rule on dividing a VCCV word so that has two syllables and the vowel sound is short in the first syllable. We will complete two activities: sounding out VCCV words, reading sentences and spelling a VCCV word. The remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce VCCV words. Some examples: rab/bit or nap/kinWeek 13Lesson 13Syllable VC/V Pattern (sev/en)This week’s lesson, while using a graphic organizer, we will learn a strategy to find the VC/V syllable pattern, learn about the rule on dividing a VC/V word so that has two syllables and the vowel sound is short in the first syllable. We will complete two activities: sounding out VC/V words, reading sentences and spelling a VC/V word. The remainder of the class, we will play games to reinforce VC/V words. An example: sev/en
-Students will learn about 7 phonics skills. -Through chants or songs, students will learn the phonics skill sound. -Using graphic organizers and finger tapping, students will learn how to decode and blend phonics skills. -Students will be introduced to short vowel markings (breve). -Students will look for chunks in words to sound out. -Students will practice reading simple sentences and spelling. Learners will practice decoding, blend, spell, write and read words and/or sentences.
I have a master's degree in education (M.S. Ed). I've received state certifications in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6) Over 20 years' experience in elementary education especially learners from ages 5-8. I have a Classroom Educator Level Certificate in Orton Gillingham Reading Approach to help learners with dyslexia however it can benefit all learners.
Homework Offered
(OPTIONAL) I will upload to the classroom either pdfs, google forms and or videos to practice the skill. Learners are welcome to send pictures of their completed work.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal assessment of the student during class time and/or from the optional homework assignments.Grades Offered
At the end of the course, each learner will receive a certificate of completion.
***The learners should have fluency in: -recognizing letters and their sounds -vowel letters -consonants vs vowels -basic sight words recognition -writing skills
(OPTIONAL to print) For each week, a pdf file or a link of an activity packet will be uploaded to the classroom. Other options: -You can use loose paper/notebook or dry eraser board and markers. -You can use the annotation on Zoom (if your learner knows how to use) -The chat features Some optional supply suggestions that you can use are: -pencils -crayons/colored pencils -dry erase board and dry erase markers -loose paper -notebook
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The lessons and/or extra practice homework will be created on Google Jamboard, Google Slides and or Google Forms in which I will share my screen with the learners. The learners won't need an account to engage in the lessons.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(74)
Hi Outschool Families, my name is Ms. Kim, and welcome to Ms. Kim's Learning Corner. Let me introduce my educational background, graduated with a master’s degree in education, received a Classroom Educator Level Certificate in Orton-Gillingham...
Group Class
$10
weekly or $130 for 13 classes1x per week, 13 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-6 learners per class
