My Minecraft Learn to Read Sight Words Builds, Games, and Activities
What's included
16 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
We will be building 80 different sight words in Minecraft plus other fun ways to practice! This hands-on method for practicing sight words is a great way to help the words really stick in your memory and learn to read! Each week I will share a video in the Outschool classroom where I spell out and build 10 different sight words. I will also show students how to write the words in a book and quill inside Minecraft. Printable word lists will be available in the classroom each week. Students will work through the lists and post pictures of their builds in the Outschool classroom. I provide timely positive and personal feedback via video and messages in the classroom. I will also share a weekly word search featuring the Dolch sight words we are working on each week. In addition to the weekly word builds, book and quill project, and word search, I will post a weekly video with a Minecraft themed practice project or game for students to engage with the sight words in yet another way. Week 1: Build a school inside Minecraft to teach villagers how to read sight words Week 2: Feed the creeper sight word game Week 3: Decorate the sight word blocks worksheet Week 4: Play a game of sight word bingo Week 5: Play a game of sight word slap Week 6 Complete sight word mazes Week 7: Design a sight word sword Week 8: Decode and color Minecraft sight word pictures I will also introduce you to my favorite free sight word practice game on ABCya! so you can check it out and play on your own - no need to create an account or sign up for anything to access the game. At the end of the class, students will receive a certificate of completion showing all the words learned and practiced in our class. Please let me know if there are any difficulties and I can help you. I have made accommodations for students with demand avoidance issues and more. The goal here is play! As long as it's fun, keep going. If it's less fun, take a break. Some students also really like when parents are involved. Maybe you build the first few letters of the word and your student finishes it. I am so excited for you to join me in this class! Please let me know if you have any questions. This class is great for any and all Minecraft players from beginner to advanced. Disclaimer: This class is not an official Minecraft product and I am not affiliated or associated with Mojang. The class image is from my own Minecraft game. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you are brand new to Outschool, use my promo code JULIEA20 at checkout and you will receive $20 off this class! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Learning Goals
-learn and practice spelling and reading 80 words from the K and 1st grade Dolch sign word list
-express your creativity with Minecraft build
-build confidence in using Minecraft to complete activities
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lesson 1 Build sight words inside Minecraft
all, are, ate, black, brown, but, came, did, eat, four
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Lesson 2 Teach villagers how to read sight words!
Build a school inside Minecraft
6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Lesson 3 Build sight words inside Minecraft
get, good, have, into, like, must, new, now, our, out
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Lesson 4 Hands on sight word practice
Feed the creeper sight word game
7 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is intentionally designed for students with unique learning needs. As a neurodivergent educator, I offer a wide variety of multi sensory activities to support many different learning styles such as ADHD, autism and more!
Parental Guidance
Notes about Minecraft:
Students will need access to any version of the Minecraft game to participate in this class. Students will NOT be playing in the same server or realm together. They will not need to share gamertags. Each student will work individually on their own device. All levels of Minecraft players from beginner to advanced will have the skills needed to complete the builds.
Supply List
-Minecraft game -printouts I sent to the classroom
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Kenyon College
I have taught over 6,000 students on Outschool and countless others outside the platform. I love using Minecraft to teach my students. Minecraft is filled with endless possibilities to learn reading, chemistry, coding, and more! For this class, I have created unique and engaging activities that will get students excited about practicing sight words and bring them one step closer to learning to read.
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