Montessori Magical Vowel Combinations- Long Vowels and Digraphs

Completed by 5 learners

Ages 4-7

Live Group Class

In this 7 week, 2 per week class we will explore sets of vowel combinations as an extension of phonetic word building.

Jessica Kodanko

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(34 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 7 weeks

3-7 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

14 live meetings

10 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Students will learn how to differentiate between different long vowel sounds combinations and digraphs  (magic e, ai, ay, ea, ee, ey, oa, ue, oo, au, ew, ar, er, or, ir, ou, ow, oi, oy, ar, ear) using the Montessori method of sound sorting, encoding (word building) and decoding words (reading). The Montessori Method provides fun, engaging and interactive lessons, giving students a foundation to build upon.  This method sparks joy in reading, and students gain a sense of confidence in their ability to read.  I will use Montessori learning materials such as mystery vowel sound sorting, the moveable alphabet, word building games and white board to teach these contents. Words and phrases from The Bob Books, set 5 will be referenced.  Children will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas. I  It will be an interactive, engaging and turn-taking class.  Everyone will have a chance to share thoughts and ideas,  making the class personable and memorable.  Bi-weekly work will be emailed to parents in PDF format for class preparation.  I will keep learning fun and light to make this class a pleasant learning experience.

Learning Goals

Students will improve their understanding of vowel digraphs to improve decoding skills to be successful readers. 
Class 1: Magic e 
Class  2: Vowel + i  or i + Vowel ???
Class  3: Magical y (long e and long i sound)
Class  4: Vowel and y, Oh my! 
Class  5: ei, oo, au, ow and ew
Class  6: continue ei, oo, au, ow and ew + review
Class  7: ar and er
Class 8: or and ir
Class 9: ee, ea and ue
Class 10: oa and ou
Class 11: oi and oy
Class 12: air, ear and ear (bear)
Class 13: are and ur
Class 14:  a (ah) and ar

Other Details

Supply List

PDF printable files will be sent to parents bi-weekly prior to class. 

Other Supplies: 
Notebook, story writing paper or printer paper, pencil, crayons or markers 

White board with dry erase markers (optional)

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Bob Book Series Set 5

Meet the teacher

Jessica Kodanko

Joined August, 2020

5.0

34reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Hello! 
I am a mom, Montessori teacher and yoga instructor who enjoys inspiring the minds of young student to love learning, and have an appreciation for living in the moment. 
I received my Montessori training on the campus of the University of California- Irvine, and have had the pleasure of working with directors trained by Maria Montessori and her son, Mario Montessori while teaching in Newton, MA. 
The Montessori teaching method teaches the whole child, learning through the senses-sight, sound and tactile specifically. 
As a yoga instructor, I believe we are students our whole life. There is so much beauty in life and in the world for us to learn and share. Outschool is definitely a great platform for instilling a love of learning and I would be happy to share in your child's educational journey.