Montessori Reading & Writing: Phonics & Intro to Digraphs 2x/Week
Rachael Gerhard - Montessori Specialist
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(345)
Improve phonetic reading, handwriting, vocabulary and spelling. Read & spell a new digraph (phonogram) such as /ai/ per week with the Montessori movable alphabet. Homeschool, kindergarten, first grade, ELL & neurodiverse learners welcome!
Class experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🧡 Level 3 Phonics & Intro to Digraphs is designed for young learners who are learning to read and spell words with letter combinations that make a new sound, such as /sh/ and /u-e/. 💵 Use the coupon code GERHARDSAVE3 to receive $3 off your first session of any class with me in 2024! 🧡 CLASS CONTENT: Each 45-minute session has individual attention, using the mute/unmute button to help learners focus and enjoy full participation! Via screen-sharing: 1️⃣🎶 with an original slideshow we sing a...
🧡 Learners will: 🏅 be able to correctly identify all the letter names and the phonetic sounds of each letter of the alphabet 🏅 master phonemic awareness, segmenting and blending skills necessary for confident phonetic reading 🏅 master 32 digraphs (phonograms): sh, ar, ch, or, ai, ee, oa, oo, a-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, ou, oi, er, igh 🏅 improve lowercase print handwriting skills
📜 Certified Early Childhood Educator, Lead Montessori Teacher and Music Specialist for 28 years 📜 Bachelor of Music Education 📜 Certified by the most rigorous Montessori training program in North America (Association Montessori Internationale) 📜 TESOL certified
Homework Offered
🧡 Complete the word lists before or after class if preferred! 🖨️ I provide PDF dotted-font word lists for guided writing and visual copying on the Monday before each session 📝Complete the lists on an iPad with a stylus pencil, or print the PDFs and complete with a marker, pen or pencil. ✍🏽Enrolled learners receive my brief video about how to achieve a comfortable and efficient pencil grip.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
🧡 OPTIONAL PRINTABLES: For each session, learners receive: 🥇 PDF of dotted-font handwriting list 🥈 A colorful BINGO game PDF with photos that match the word lists, plus 8 additional photos 🔡 If you would like to have a movable alphabet of your own, I recommend going to alisonsmontessori.com and purchasing "small movable alphabet with box, red and blue" item number L07
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(345)
Dr. Maria Montessori said "Joy is the evidence of inner growth." I’m a joyful teacher, and I’m always learning. I'm happy to add Montessori enrichment to your child's education! 30+ YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE: ✨Certified by Montessori Northwest...
Group Class
$34
weekly ($17 per class)2x per week
45 min
Completed by 133 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-4 learners per class
