What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Assigned homework is completely optional. I provide it as enrichment related to the lesson for that day or week.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Welcome to our exciting Under the Sea Phonics Adventure, where young learners will embark on a captivating journey through the depths of reading and language! In this interactive online class, children aged 5-7 will dive into the enchanting world of phonics, guided by engaging stories, fun activities, and a supportive learning environment. Throughout this multi-week course, students will explore various phonics concepts, including blending and segmenting CVC words, mastering sight words, discovering common digraphs, and delving into long vowels and consonant blends. Our under-the-sea-themed lessons will immerse students in an engaging mix of storytime, interactive games, hands-on activities, and writing exercises each week. Week of June 3rd: Underwater Blending and Segmenting Expedition - Theme: Exploring CVC Words in the Undersea World - Circle Time: Introduction to Phonics Adventure, Undersea-themed Welcome Song - Targeted Skills: Blending and Segmenting CVC Words, Sight Word Recognition - Story: “The Fish and the Crab" Week of June 10th: Long Vowels in the Deep Blue Sea - Theme: Long Vowel Sounds Amidst Undersea Adventures - Circle Time: Review of CVC Words, Long Vowel Sound Exploration Activity - Targeted Skills: Introduction to Long Vowel Patterns (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e), Sight Word Review - Story: “The Mermaid's Song" Week of June 17th: Continuation of Long Vowels in the Deep Blue Sea - Theme: Long Vowel Sounds Amidst Undersea Adventures - Circle Time: Review of CVC Words, Long Vowel Sound Exploration Activity - Targeted Skills: Introduction to Long Vowel Patterns (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e), Sight Word Review - Story: “The Mermaid's Song" Week of June 24th: Long Vowels and Ripples of R-Controlled Vowels - Theme: Uncovering R-Controlled Vowel Secrets in the Undersea Realm - Circle Time: R-Controlled Vowel Hunt Game, Interactive Digraph Activity - Targeted Skills: Exploring R-Controlled Vowel Sounds (ar, er, ir, or, ur), Sight Word Practice - Story: “The Mystery of the Sunken Ship" Week of July 1st: Long Vowels and Continuation of Ripples of R-Controlled Vowels - Theme: Uncovering R-Controlled Vowel Secrets in the Undersea Realm - Circle Time: R-Controlled Vowel Hunt Game, Interactive Digraph Activity - Targeted Skills: Exploring R-Controlled Vowel Sounds (ar, er, ir, or, ur), Sight Word Practice - Story: “The Mystery of the Sunken Ship" Week of July 8th: Diving into Diphthongs - Theme: Discovering Diphthongs in the Enchanted Underwater World - Circle Time: Diphthong Song and Dance, Diphthong Sorting Activity - Targeted Skills: Introduction to Diphthong Sounds (oi, oy, ou, ow), Sight Word Reinforcement - Story: "The Quest for the Hidden Treasure" Each week, learners will engage in a variety of activities, games, and discussions centered around the targeted phonics skills, reinforcing their learning through the captivating backdrop of under-the-sea adventures.
Learning Goals
In this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Read all the vowel sounds, including long and short vowels as well as vowel teams
2. Blend sounds in simple and multisyllabic words
3. Understand and read diphthongs
4. Read Controlled "r" words
5. Read a story independently
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
The learner has taken "Phonics Under The Sea," or knows most all or most of the alphabet and sounds. Has been introduced to blending and has some phonemic awareness.
Supply List
Paper, pencil, crayons, and/or markers to color
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everyone! I am so excited to be here. I have a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I worked in the field of Speech and Language Pathology for six years, teaching kids how to grow their speech, language, and communication skills. Since then, I have worked in a Montessori school, where I assisted in a classroom environment, covering many different subjects. I also work for an online ESL company teaching children how to speak English. I have been a homeschool teacher for 4 years and find teaching very rewarding! My philosophy is to give my students the tools they each need to learn. Every child brings a unique set of gifts, and it is in the teacher's hands to open it without damaging what's inside.
I love animals and being outdoors, but most of all I love being creative. I will bring all kinds of themes and activities to the classroom. I cannot wait to share it with you!
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Live Group Class
$24
weekly ($8 per class)3x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
5-7 learners per class