Level 1: Learning the Letter Sounds Phonics: Let's Get Reading (M.S.Ed)
#academic In this on going course, learners will begin practice phonemic awareness skills and phonics with letter sounds and letters.
Mrs. Samantha Rose (Master's Degree in Reading)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(109)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
The provided worksheet has an additional handwriting practice and picture identification for practice outside of class. There is also a play dough mat for each letter symbol. (This is to support practice after class and is not seen as "homework.")Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
In this on going course, learners will begin practice phonemic awareness skills and phonics with letter sounds and letters. Students will be introduced the letter sounds and letters of the alphabet with an emphasis on the sounds the letter symbol makes. In order to read, the importance is the sound of the letter, not the naming of the letter. Each class will begin with a chant of all letter sounds. Students will be introduced to specific sounds each week. Using letter symbol cues and pictures, students will practice the sound. We will use play dough for 2 days to make the letter symbol and practice the sound. Writing Strokes will be taught 2 days each week. A worksheet is provided for the student to support the play dough activity, pictures with beginning sound practice, and hand writing practice. Students will be exposed to oral language practice for phonemic awareness (recognition and play with sounds), fine motor skills to increase writing ability, and beginning phonics skills to read short vowel words. Digital books will be used for exposure to sounds in print, as well as teacher modeling reading for the students. ***Students may join any week, the way the curriculum is structured, it does not build on previous weeks.*** This is a great class for students with no experience with letters and sounds. It is also a great review for those heading to kindergarten or first grade.**** ***In order for me to assist your child while reading, I do require cameras to be turned on during class. I need to be able to see their mouths and how they are forming the sounds in words.*** Week 1: June 5th (Classes this week are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: m, a, t Listening for beginning sounds of words Teacher Modeling segment of sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: circles and straight lines Week 2: June 12th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: d, s, o Listening for beginning sounds of words Teacher Modeling segment of sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Teacher Modeling of building words and blending sounds with the sounds taught Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: circles, diagonal lines, and wavy lines VACATION WEEK OF JUNE 19TH Week 3: June 26th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: c, k, x Listening for ending sounds of words Students segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: fish hooks and straight lines Week 4: July 3rd (No class on July 4th) Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: n, I, g Listening for ending sounds of words Students segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: circles, diagonal lines, and wavy lines Week 5: July 10th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: h, f, b Listening for middle sound in words Students segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: fish hooks and straight lines Week 6: July 17th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: v, e p Listening for middle sound in words Students continue to segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students continue to blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: fish hooks and straight lines Week 7: July 24th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: z, w, j, y Listening for middle sound in words Students continue to segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students continue to blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: fish hooks and straight lines Week 8: July 31st Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: u, i, r, q Listening for middle sound in words Students continue to segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students continue to blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: fish hooks and straight lines Week 9: August 8th Letter Sound Chant (all sounds) Learns sounds associated with letter symbols: Review Week Listening for sounds in words Students continue to segment sounds c-a-t, blends for cat Students continue to blend sounds to read words Fine Motor: play dough letters Writing Strokes: circles and lines
Learning Goals
Students will learn the letter sounds, as well as practice writing the letter symbol. Each lesson will incorporate phonemic awareness exercises for beginning sounds, fine motor skills with play dough to build hand muscles, and written practice of the letter symbols. Students will be introduced how to combine the sounds learned to read words. Students do not need any letter sound knowledge to be successful in this class.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class is appropriate for learners who have had no exposure to letters and sounds, as well as learners who need review or support with letter sounds. This class must have two learners attend. If there are not two learners 24 hours before class begins, I will message you with the time options for another section.
Parental Guidance: Learners will need a can of dough or soft modeling clay to use to make letters. Please make sure your learner has a dough that is appropriate for use. Some dough/clay may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction if ingested in those sensitive to wheat gluten or with Celiac disease.
Supply List
A two-page handout will be sent before each session. Students will need: One can of play dough One marker (I have found markers to work best, as then I can see the writing when students share.) One dry erase board with marker, and eraser
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
For 18 years, I have taught primary students. I began my teaching experience in PreK, then I moved to first grade for fourteen years. I have taught kindergarten for the last two years. During that time, I completed my Master's Degree in Brain Based Teaching of Literacy. My teaching style is hands-on and I use many visuals for the students. I am able to incorporate many strategies to meet the needs of all learners. Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
weekly ($14 per class)3x per week
30 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
2-6 learners per class
