Level 2 Phonics Under the Sea
Dive into our Level 2 Phonics class, tailored for 4-7-year-old learners! Explore phonics under the sea with interactive activities, games, and stories, igniting a passion for reading!
Tunisha Hochmuth
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(39)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass 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 4-7 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 March 17: 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 March 24 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 March 31: 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 April 7: 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 April 14: 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 April 21: 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
Learning Goals:
- Develop phonemic awareness skills through blending and segmenting CVC words.
- Recognize and read basic sight words within an undersea context.
- Identify and differentiate long vowel sounds (a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e) in words.
- Practice reading and writing words with long vowel patterns.
- Explore and recognize r-controlled vowel sounds (ar, er, ir, or, ur) in words.
- Read and write words containing r-controlled vowel patterns.
- Understand and produce diphthong sounds (oi, oy, ou, ow) in words.
- Apply knowledge of diphthongs to reading and writing undersea-themed stories.
- Identify and recognize words with silent letters (kn, wr, gn) in undersea contexts.
- Practice reading and writing words with silent letter patterns.
- Master common consonant blends (bl, cl, cr, dr) in words.
- Read and write words with consonant blend patterns, integrating undersea imagery.
- Recognize and read high-frequency sight words in context.
- Use sight words accurately in writing and reading undersea-themed stories.
- Review and reinforce all phonics concepts covered throughout the curriculum.
- Celebrate learning achievements and progress made in phonics and reading skills.
- Reflect on the undersea adventures and stories shared throughout the course.
These learning goals aim to provide a comprehensive foundation in phonics, sight word recognition, and reading skills while immersing learners in an engaging and imaginative under-the-sea-themed learning environment.
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
5.0
39reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My background is in Montessori teaching as well as homeschooling. I follow the child and guide them until they are ready to be independent. I also have a background in Speech and Language Pathology and have worked with a variety of reading levels to improve reading and comprehension skills in ages 3-18. Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class
