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Nature Reading Small-Group (ESL, Struggling, Dyslexia) Level 2: Digraph 1

If your child struggles with reading, spelling, or writing due to dyslexia or other learning differences, this multi-sensory, nature-infused class provides the structured literacy support they need to succeed.
Ashlynn Wierbonics: Orton-Gillingham / Certified
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(36)
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What's included

12 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Learners will be provided a pdf of resources each week to continue practicing the weekly skill. This will be uploaded to the classroom each week.
Assessment
Assessments will be conducted to ensure appropriate instruction is provided. The assessment will have the child read 3 words based on taught concepts, as well as writing out a sentence that includes the spelling patterns from the lessons taught.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Is your child struggling with reading, spelling, or writing? If traditional phonics instruction hasn’t worked, this engaging, multi-sensory class provides the structured, research-backed support they need to thrive!  Using an Orton-Gillingham-inspired approach infused with nature-based learning, this class will help struggling readers build confidence while making reading meaningful and fun! Students will engage with words using sight, sound, touch, and movement, strengthening their memory and retention.
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🌿 What Makes This Class Unique?

✔ Multi-Sensory Instruction: Learners will see, hear, build, and write words to reinforce spelling and phonics skills.

✔ Nature-Inspired Learning: Lessons incorporate earthy themes (e.g., plant growth, weather patterns, animals) to make phonics more engaging.

✔ Orton-Gillingham Strategies: A structured, explicit, and systematic approach to phonemic awareness, syllable division, and spelling rules.

✔ High-Interest & Gamified Practice: Activities include virtual nature hunts, interactive spelling games, and writing adventures.

✔ Supportive & Confidence-Building: Teacher provides a risk-free environment, repeated practice, and encouragement for learners to grow at their own pace.
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This class uses Classkick and Blooket in addition to Zoom.  Students will be most successful if they use two devices (laptop and phone).  Each week students will receive a code in the classroom to login to Classkick.  Classkick and Blooket are platforms that allows students to be interactive all throughout the lesson by completing drag and drop activities, matching games, and so much more.

Learning Goals

Students will build confidence in reading by mastering foundational phonics skills, including recognizing letter sounds and decode words with digraphs.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Orton-Gillingham Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
12 Lessons
over 6 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Day 1: FLSZ Rule
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Day 2: FLSZ Rule
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Day 1: -all, -oll, -ull
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Day 2: -all, -oll, -ull
30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
An immersive reader provides support to ALL learners. Students with Dyslexia and Autism will benefit from abundant interactive activities and visuals. Skills are taught systematically and explicitly to ensure success.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be familiar with most alphabet letters, sounds, and read words with short vowels (cat, mud, pig).
Supply List
**White board and dry erase marker
**Paper and pencil/crayons
**Multi-sensory Items (optional) - pop-its, play-dough, mega blocks, Legos
**Headphone with microphone
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Hi, I’m Ashlynn!  I’m a licensed elementary educator with 14+ years of experience teaching both in the classroom and online. I hold endorsements in Reading K-12 and ESOL and am currently training to earn my Dyslexia certification to better support struggling readers. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with dyslexic, autistic, ADHD, and ESL learners, helping them build confidence and a love for learning through engaging, multi-sensory instruction.

I bring energy, patience, and interactive activities to every class, using games, movement-based learning, and hands-on experiences to make reading fun and effective. My passion for literacy is deeply personal—I believe every child deserves the tools to succeed.

Beyond teaching, I love all things homesteading! Spending time at my grandparents' farms, I learned to grow food, can fresh food, sew, and bake from scratch—skills I still cherish today. And when I’m not in the classroom, you’ll find me digging in my gardening, cooking up a delicious meal, or exploring the outdoors with my husband and two boys.  

A fun fact about me:  My favorite Disney movie is “Beauty and the Beast.”  (Oh…and yes, my dogs have Disney names!).

I can’t wait to meet you in class and help your child grow into a confident, joyful reader! 🚀📖

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$24

weekly

2x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
2-6 learners per class

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