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Montessori Reading & Writing Tutorial: Phonics & Intro to Digraphs
Rachael Gerhard - Montessori Specialist
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(350)
Improve phonetic reading, handwriting, vocabulary & spelling. Master short vowel sounds and blends. Read & spell a new digraph (phonogram) such as /oa/ each week. Read books aloud with confidence!
Class experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1
Beginner - Intermediate Level
🧡This tutorial is designed for young learners who need guidance 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: Via screen-sharing: 1️⃣🎶 with an original slideshow we sing a letter-sound song for the entire alphabet, then sing the ABC Song! 2️⃣ 🖼️ I introduce eight colorful photos, focusing on names and descriptions. 3️⃣ 🔡 I...
🧡 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 16 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 a PDF dotted-font word list for guided writing and visual copying on the Monday before each session 📝Complete the list 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, the learner receives: 🥇 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
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(350)
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...
1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
