Learn to Read With Confidence! Empower and Encourage Your K, 1st & 2nd Graders
FRI 4/25 LTR J: JARARACUSSU VIPER! SOUNDS REVIEW! $10 OFF "TINAMAXREADING10" at checkout. Ongoing course: vowel blends, word formation and phonetic decoding, cool STEM lessons, daily read aloud stories, writing practice, and sight words!
Ms Tina M.A. Reading Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(143)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will receive an activity sheet after each class that will reinforce what they've learned. This sheet will have a fun coloring activity and/or puzzle, alphabet letter writing practice, and short-word and sight-word writing practice.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
As an experienced reading teacher, I know how important it is to keep the learning fun! Reading while opening The Magic Closet for a STEM lesson always keeps things interesting! This fun and skill-building, ongoing class will provide the phonetic mechanics required for your child to decode and read with confidence. Let's practice vowel-blends, long and short vowel sounds, read simple words (CVC, CVVC, CVCV), practice digraphs (two consonants like tr, sh and ch) and diphthongs (vowel sounds like Y as I or OY, OW), and enjoy word formation as we delve into the Magic Closet. This is an excellent class for the learner who is just beginning to read, or for those struggling with proficiency. Every child has an opportunity to read aloud during every single class!
Each class will stand alone as we focus on individual letter sounds, match them with vowels, and create new words. We will practice writing and be introduced to sight words. Our read-aloud stories will reinforce the vowel and consonant combinations of the day.
Because of our vowel blend approach, some days may have two focus letters (as in the case of "C" and "K" - ca, ke, ki, co, cu). If a particular vowel is the focus of the day, we will learn the long and short sounds of the vowel. We will learn why vowels sometimes say their long sounds and how to tell the difference. Learning about silent vowels comes into play with these lessons.
To keep things exciting, we will also visit the Magic Closet to enjoy a daily STEM lesson and discover a "mystery object" to engage our thinking skills!
Our Current Schedule:
April 21: Letter H: Sounds & Sight Words: What is a Human?
23: Letter I: Long & Short Sounds: Ili Pika - The Magic Rabbit!
25: Letter J: Sounds & Sight Words: Pit Viper - Jararacusu
28: Letter K: Sounds & Sight Words:
30: Letter L: Sounds & Sight Words:
May 2: Letter M: Sounds & Sight Words: All About Machines!
5: Letter N: Sounds & Sight Words:
7: Letter O: Long & Short Sounds: The Five Oceans
9: Letter P: Sounds & Sight Words: Parrots - Birds that Talk!
12: Letter Q: Sounds & Sight Words:
Each child should arrive to class with paper ruled for upper- and lower-case letter writing practice. At the end of class, students will receive an activity sheet to reinforce and practice all we've learned on that day.
Come join me in this magical learning adventure!Learning Goals
Students will find an enjoyable and supportive learning environment as they review letter sounds, vowel blends, create words and read! We will practice some sight words, upper and lowercase writing and have fun exploring a STEM lesson. Students will be invited to interact with the teacher and fellow students several times throughout class, and will have an opportunity to ask questions and share their work.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need paper ruled for upper- and lower-case letter writing practice and a pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
143reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University
Hello and welcome!
My name is Tina Cowell and I'm an experienced teacher and principal with 20 years in the classroom. I enjoy teaching students of all ages: preschoolers, kindergarten students who are just learning to reading, as well as graduating high school seniors. I have six years of online teaching experience, particularly with preschool and kindergarten-age children, and know how to keep students engaged throughout a virtual class. As a career teacher and elementary school administrator, I believe all students can be engaged and inspired by an open and relaxed approach to reading. My classes are built around student engagement, interaction and comfort, and encourage a love of reading and discovery. We always have a lot of fun! I have experience with learners on the spectrum, as well as those in gifted programs. I am accustomed to and welcome those who are learning English as a second or third language. I am also sensitive to those who are adjusting to the virtual classroom and just wish to listen. Please reach out to me with any questions you may have. I hope you'll join me for every exciting class!Reviews
Live Group Class
$27
weekly ($9 per class)3x per week
30 min
Completed by 209 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
3-8 learners per class
