Ms. Erin's Phonics Fun

This online course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of phonics skills based on the structured UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) program. The course covers key phonics concepts starting from beginning sounds and progressing to vowel teams, ensuring students build a solid foundation for reading and spelling. Through engaging online activities, games, and screen sharing of decodable books, students will receive direct instruction and opportunities to apply their knowledge in a digital format.

The course will cover a wide range of phonics skills, including:

Beginning Sounds: Identifying and producing initial consonant sounds, which are foundational for word recognition and early reading fluency.

Blending and Segmenting: Learning how to blend individual sounds to form words and break words into their component sounds, a crucial skill for decoding and encoding.

Short and Long Vowels: Understanding the difference between short and long vowel sounds to support accurate word pronunciation and spelling.

Digraphs: Recognizing and using consonant digraphs (such as "sh," "ch," and "th") to improve reading and spelling skills.

Vowel Teams: Mastering common vowel team patterns (such as "ai," "ea," and "ou") to further enhance word recognition and spelling accuracy.

Course Structure:
The course follows the UFLI program’s systematic approach, moving through phonics concepts in a logical sequence. Students will engage in interactive lessons where they will practice and apply new skills. Through digital activities, interactive games, and screen sharing of decodable books, students will reinforce their understanding of phonics and gain confidence in their abilities.

Customization:
While the course is structured to follow the syllabus, each lesson can be tailored to the individual needs of your child. Regular assessments will help determine student progress, and teachers will adapt instruction to provide extra support or more challenging tasks based on each student's unique strengths and areas for growth.


This course is ideal for early learners, struggling readers, or any student who needs focused phonics instruction to develop a strong literacy foundation.