Montessori Reading & Writing: Mastering Digraphs for Emerging Readers 2x/Week
Rachael Gerhard - Montessori Specialist
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(345)
Improve reading fluency, spelling, vocabulary and conversation. Memorize key digraphs (phonograms) such as /ue/ & /oo/. Guided writing and a sing-along slideshow. Homeschool, kindergarten, first grade, ESL & neurodiverse learners welcome!
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner - Intermediate Level
💚Level 4 Mastering Digraphs is designed for young learners who can read simple phonetic words such as "pumpkin" and "insect." They’re beginning to memorize spellings of letter pairs (digraphs) such as /ai/ & /ay/ in words such as "train" and "play." 💵 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...
💚 Learners will: 🏅 understand the meaning of sixteen vocabulary words per session 🏅 master 32 digraphs (see list above) such as 'oa,' 'oe' and 'o-e' in "boats," "backhoe" and "antelope." 🏅 improve lowercase print handwriting skills, practicing before or after class 🏅 improve their phonetic reading fluency and spelling 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
💚 Homework is optional but encouraged! 🖨️ I provide 2 PDF dotted-font word lists per session for guided writing and visual copying, posted on Monday ET-US 📝 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
1 file available upon enrollment💚 OPTIONAL PRINTABLES: For each session, learners receive: 🥇 2 PDFs of dotted-font handwriting list with target digraphs in green 🥈 A colorful BINGO game PDF with 16 photos that match the word lists
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 276 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-4 learners per class
