Learning to Read: Learning the Digraphs and Blended Sounds
In this on going class, we will look at a different digraph sound (ch, th, ck, wh, sh, kn, and more!) each class. We will do one each class and practice reading a variety of words with that digraph sound. This class is ESL friendly.
Erin Purdie (B.A Elementary and Special Education)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(871)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this on going class, we will look at words that are more difficult and can't always be sounded out. Words with the sh, kn, ch, ck, wh, th, etc sounds are called digraphs. These sounds can be tricky since they aren't sounded out by each individual letter, like learners are used to doing up until this point. We will practice one digraph sound each class, to really gain a better understanding of the sound and how to use it with a variety of different words. Learners will print out the attached worksheet and bring scissors, glue, and play doh to help create words using these new digraph sounds. We will use play doh to create new words! ***An adult will need to supervise the learners with the use of scissors. This class is ESL friendly.
Learning Goals
Learners will learn a new diagraph sound each class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
An adult will need to supervise the learner with the use of scissors.
Supply List
Learners will print out the attached worksheet and bring scissors, glue, and play doh to help create words using these new diagraph sounds.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
871reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello new friends! I am so excited to meet you and have you in my classroom! :) My name is Erin Purdie and I am a mother of three (Burton 7, Poppy 6, and Penelope 4) from Richmond, VA. I was an elementary and special education teacher for 5 years before leaving the classroom to stay at home with my babies. I taught self contained autism (in a 6th/7th grade setting), 6th, 4th, and kindergarten special education, and 4th grade general education.
I love being at home with my children and teaching them through play, movement, and games. We try to make "learning" as fun as possible, without even realizing we're learning :). I am excited to bring this into the outschool classroom by learning with toys, movement, and play in an energetic and fun way. Through teaching in the public school and playing with my own kids, I have developed a lot of fun ways to learn!
Being a librarian, I also love to read on my free time. My favorite book is "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" by Mo Willems. My kids love anything by Sandra Boynton and the Pout Pout Fish books. I also enjoy following Jenna Bush Hager's book club and reading her suggested books, when I have time ;).
Class Policies:
1) If a class is small or has especially talkative students, we may end a little earlier or later, but I will always try to end on time.
2) If a scheduled class does not meet the minimum enrollment, I will contact the parent before class time to offer to transfer their learner to a new day and time. If requested, I may choose to teach the class at the original time.
3) Classes will begin on time, even if all learners are not yet present in the classroom. To respect the time of the learners in the class, I will contact absent learners after class to see if they had technical issues or other challenges.
4) If no learners are present in the classroom, I will wait 10 minutes into the scheduled time before exiting the classroom.
5) If I am late because of having technical challenges myself, I will offer to stay late or transfer learners to a new session.
6) I expect for learners to treat each other kindly in class and to show respect for everyone present. I treat others the way I want to be treated, and I expect the same in return.Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 263 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
2-6 learners per class
