WELCOME to Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling!

                                                       I am so glad you are here!

                          

                                                             LEVELING GUIDE

The following is a Leveling Guide for the "Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling" curriculum:

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level A: "Hello, Magic-e"
                            This is for students who have mastered CVC and are ready to learn CVCe words.

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level B: "CVCe, Blends, and Digraphs" 
                             This is for students who already have a basic understanding of CVCe.
                             This level covers consonant blends and ten of the most common digraphs.
                                    (sh, ch, th, wh, ph, ee, ai, ay, ar, or)

   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level C: "Intermediate Phonics"
                              This level is for students with mastery of CVCe and consonant blends.  It also 
                              assumes familiarity with common digraphs that are covered in Level B.
                              This level covers intermediate-level phonograms.
                (er/ir/ur/(w)or, ing/ang/ong/ung, ink/ank/onk/unk, oa, oi/oy, oo, igh, ow, ea, alk, ould, ed)

 Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling-Level D: "Advanced Phonics" 
                              This level is for students with a firm mastery of long and short vowels, 
                             consonant blending, and common digraphs that are covered in Level B.  
                             It also assumes familiarity with the intermediate-level phonograms 
                             that are covered in Level C.

*A note concerning placement:  
I currently offer private bookings for the purpose of placement.  If you are uncertain where to place your child within the Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling Curriculum and are interested in a fun, relaxed, one-on-one placement class, simply message me to reserve a spot.  Placement classes are 25min in length and $43.

NOTE:  Private Instruction is also available.



                                                CLASS OVERVIEW

This ongoing class will teach students the concept of Magic-e (Silent-e) and solidify it with tons of fun, colorful practice.  The class will continually loop through a 5-week cycle, giving each vowel its week in the spotlight.  Hop in at any point...stay as long as you like!! You'll never miss a beat.  It's a fun way to master CVC-e words.

My teaching style is welcoming, kind, and patient, so students always feel right at home.  Each child will have ample opportunity to interact within the classroom. 

This class can prepare your reader for my next level class "Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level B: "CVCe to Simple Blends and Digraphs."  It is a great way to gain the Silent-e knowledge that is a prerequisite for entering that class.  It will also introduce learners to the format of this phonics instruction and introduce them to our cute friends Jojo and Jake, whom they will follow throughout the program.

So, whether prepping for the next level or simply introducing your young reader to the power of Magic-e, you'll find what you need here.  
I'm so excited to meet your learner.   :)

                                  EXPECTATIONS FOR IN CLASS SOUND QUALITY/MUTING

I will always encourage all students to participate in the class experience. 
My desire is to have all students UNMUTED for the entire class.  It creates an ease of interacting and answering questions without having to use time muting and unmuting.  In order for this to take place, it is important to have your student situated in a quiet place that is free from background noise such as television, radio, phone calls, or conversations.  Basic rule of thumb:  If you can hear it....so can the whole class.

As the teacher, there are times that I will need to use the mute function.  If a student has background noise that may be distracting to other students, I will let the student know that they are being muted to help the sound quality.

I realize that there are times when you may need to mute your own child for privacy reasons or due to unavoidable background noise, so please feel free to use your discretion in these circumstances.  Also, please show your child how to unmute him/herself when asked to do so.  

Working together, we can attain great sound quality for all the students!