Jolly Phonics Level 1

This class is a structured reading program that is designed for small groups. It is phonics based with explicit, direct instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, handwriting and reading comprehension. Lessons are systematic, incremental and cumulative and each unit is designed to teach very specific phonics rules in a logical order.

This course is designed to cover Jolly Phonics Student Book 1 and blending, segmenting and writing is introduced together. Fairy tales, folktales, fables, and Greek mythology are used as read alouds to reinforce comprehension and students begin writing and spelling immediately.

Lesson structure weekly:
Day 1 introduce new concept (and review previous concept) 
Day 2 Review and multisensory connection (tactile, auditory, and visual)
Day 3 Review, sight word practice, decodable reading/Reading Comprehension

Weekly:
1. March 4th s,a,t,p,i,n
2- March 11th ck, e, h, r, m, d
3-March 18th review and practice blending and segmenting words; writing and spelling practice 
4- March 25th Continue review and practice 
5-April 8th- g, o, u, l, f
6- April 15 b, ai, j
7- April 22 Continue review and practice 
8- April 29 oa, ie, ee and or
9- May 6 z, w, ng, v
10- May 13 oo, y, x, ch
11- May 20 sh, th, qu
12- May 27 review and continue 
13. June 10 ou, oi
14. June 17 ue, er
15. June 24 ar and review

Students will have a notebook that serves as handwriting practice, spelling rules, and notes. Supplementary worksheets/PowerPoint will be provided and activities for multisensory connection can include LCD drawing board, sidewalk chalk, letter magnets/printable manipulative letters, play doh, fly swatters, and different textured surfaces such as sandpaper. 

This intensive reading intervention program is specifically designed to provide targeted support for students with dyslexia and reading disabilities, The focus is on phonics and decodable reading; however, I do use fairy and folktales as read alouds and discussion to boost comprehension and vocabulary. This research-based intervention aims to improve reading skills, fluency, phonemic awareness, decoding, comprehension, and overall confidence and engagement with reading.

The program utilizes a multi-sensory approach, combining auditory, visual, tactile and kinesthetic strategies to cater to diverse learning styles. Students engage in various hands-on activities, such as letter and word manipulatives, interactive reading exercises, and guided practice with phonics rules. These activities are carefully designed to reinforce key concepts, strengthen memory retention, and build essential reading skills. We use tactile material, such as sand trays and I incorporate yoga and movement, especially hand exercises as students will also be practicing cursive.

The intervention places a strong emphasis on phonemic awareness, helping students master the fundamental skill of recognizing and manipulating individual sounds within words. Through focused instruction, students learn to identify, blend, segment, and manipulate sounds, which serve as the building blocks of reading and spelling.

Additionally, the program uses evidence-based strategies for teaching phonics, including explicit instruction of letter-sound relationships, sight word recognition, and decoding strategies. Students are provided with ample practice opportunities to apply their learning in a supportive environment, gradually improving their ability to read text accurately and fluently.

I incorporate comprehension strategies through read alouds that enhance students' understanding of text. Students learn to activate prior knowledge, make predictions, ask questions, visualize, and draw inferences, fostering deeper comprehension and critical thinking skills. Vocabulary development and word meaning strategies are also emphasized to broaden students' reading comprehension abilities.

Throughout the intervention, progress monitoring is implemented to track students' growth and adjust instruction accordingly. Regular assessments are administered to identify specific areas of improvement and provide targeted interventions for continued progress.

Every aspect of this intensive reading intervention is tailored to meet the unique needs of students with dyslexia and reading disabilities. By targeting all aspects of literacy, this program aims to empower students, enabling them to overcome reading challenges and achieve success in their academic journey.