Montessori English Language Reading Skills for Preschool
What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
includedAssessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten
This preschool English reading class delivers reading fluency skills that lay the groundwork for literacy growth. The overarching goal is to foster a love for reading while equipping students with essential strategies to decode words, comprehend texts, and engage meaningfully with stories. We are proud to be the first and only accredited Montessori school on the Outschool platform, featuring certified teachers who bring their expertise from our brick-and-mortar school located in Ontario, Canada. Students will be taught fundamental reading skills such as letter recognition, an understanding of reality verses fiction, and use inferencing skills to pull information from a text. Additionally, they will explore concepts like print awareness, understanding that text conveys meaning and is read from left to right and top to bottom. Vocabulary development will be encouraged through exposure to a variety of words and contexts. Topics covered include: - Letter recognition and phonics - Print awareness and concepts of print - Vocabulary development - Comprehension strategies such as predicting, summarizing (at a basic level), and making connections to personal experiences Class structure: The class will be structured to be engaging and interactive, catering to the developmental stages of kindergarteners. It will include a balance of activities such as interactive read-aloud sessions where teachers model reading behaviors and engage students in discussions about the story, small group activities where students practice phonics skills and sight word recognition through games and hands-on activities, individual reading time where students explore age-appropriate books independently or with guidance, and creative activities such as drawing or storytelling related to the texts read in class. Teaching will be child-centered and hands-on, focusing on active participation and multi-sensory experiences. My teaching style will be nurturing and supportive, fostering a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and expressing their thoughts. I will model enthusiasm for reading and learning, encouraging curiosity and exploration. Student's will have ample opportunities to interact with me and peers through a variety of methods such as interactive read-aloud sessions, visual aids (slides or posters), and discussions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to recognize and name uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet, as well as associate each letter with its corresponding sound. They will learn to identify letters in various contexts and connecting letters to the sounds.
Students will develop an understanding of how print works, including recognizing letters, words, sentences, and understanding the basic conventions of reading. They will learn concepts such as left-to-right and top-to-bottom and spacing between words.
Syllabus
2 Lessons
over 2 WeeksLesson 1:
Reality vs. Fiction
Children will learn to distinguish between reality and fiction through stories, texts, and discussions.
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Inference and Analysis
Children will learn to make inferences and analyze simple texts and pictures through guided questioning, discussions, and activities that encourage them to think critically about characters, events, and settings in stories.
50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental guidance and support may sometimes be required to supervise young learners. We may need help using various stationary items (i.e., scissors, stapler etc.), or preparing materials before class.
Supply List
A weekly material list will be provided to you prior to class, in preparation for the following week of classes. Learners are responsible for having the listed materials on hand and printed worksheets ready. If learners are missing a material, alternative suggestions can be provided. Classes will typically require commonly found household items or stationary such as: pencil, eraser, highlighter, scissors, stapler, glue etc.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Master's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Bangalore University
7 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Ocad university
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from University of Waterloo
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Ottawa
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Carleton University
Bachelor's Degree in Business/Commerce from University of Guelph
Bachelor's Degree in Education from York University
Bachelor's Degree from McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brock University
Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from York University
1 teacher has an Associate's degree
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Centennial College
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Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $36 for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-5
2-6 learners per class