WELCOME!

ALL About The PHONICS for READING, WRITING, and SPELLING program:

     Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling is a complete reading program encompassing reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension. This interactive, phonics-intensive program is steeped in the time-tested Spalding philosophy of reading.  Students will learn systematically as phonograms are presented in order from simple to complex.  Multi-sensory lessons are fast-paced and fun!  Students will learn and grow with our original characters Jojo and Jake as they follow them through a series of 45 all-original stories.  

Engaging characters, thoughtful stories, and smooth continuity of lessons make Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling highly effective for all learning styles!

If you're looking to build great readers and inspire a love of reading.... you've come to the right place!

                                     
LEVEL B - CLASS OVERVIEW

This ongoing reading class is "jam-packed" with phonics instruction and fun as it follows the adventures of a cute little sister and brother named - JoJo and Jake.  This class series will include practice in silent-e, consonant blends, and common digraphs.  Feel free to jump in at any time as concepts are continually practiced and reinforced.   Although each week "features" a different sound, all the sounds contained in this unit of study are utilized and reinforced throughout.

Students will practice and solidify new sounds through reading and interactive activities.  We will follow the adventures of JoJo and Jake as they do things like go camping, ride a train, and meet a whale and a dolphin.  All sounds will be continually reinforced, however, each week will feature a different sound.  Classes are fun, colorful, and packed with practice.  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.  Students are sure to enjoy getting to know JoJo and Jake as they take one more step toward becoming independent readers.


LEVEL B TENTATIVE INSTRUCTION OUTLINE:

     Week 1:  features the following blends:  gr, gl, tr
     Week 2:  features the following blends:  bl, br, sl
     Week 3:  features the following phonogram:  ck
     Week 4:  features the following: voiced 'th' and unvoiced 'th'
     Week 5:  features the following phonogram:  ch
     Week 6:  features the following phonogram:  sh
     Week 7:  features the following phonogram:  wh
     Week 8:  features the following phonogram: ph
     Week 9:  features the following phonogram:  ee
     Week 10:  features the following phonogram: ar
     Week 11:  features the following phonograms: ai/ay
     Week 12:  features the following phonogram: or
   
*Note:  All sounds will be reinforced on a continual basis.  Outline is subject to change at teacher's discretion.


***********

 CURRICULUM LEVELING GUIDE

The following is a guide to help you properly level your child within the Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling program:


   Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level A: "Hello, Magic-e" CVC to CVCe
                            
Level A is for students who know their single-letter sounds and have a basic working knowledge of how to sound out CVC words.  

- - - - -

     Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling - Level B: "CVCe, Blends, and Digraphs" 

     Level B is for students who have mastered CVC words and have a working knowledge of how to read CVCe words.

     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" 
                              
     Level C is for students with mastery of both CVCe and consonant blends.  It also assumes a working knowledge of the digraphs covered in Level B.
                              
     Level C covers the following sounds:
(er/ir/ur/ear/(w)or, ing/ang/ong/ung, ink/ank/onk/unk, oa, oi/oy, oo, igh, ow, ea, alk, ould, ed, tion)

- - - - -
                   
     Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling-Level D: "Advanced Phonics" 
                              
     Level D is for students with a firm mastery of long and short vowels,  consonant blending, and digraphs covered in Level B.  It also assumes a working knowledge of the sounds covered in Level C.

- - - - -

*A Note Regarding Placement:  
     I currently offer private bookings for 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 are $43.


 - - - - -

Expectations for In-Class Sound Quality and Muting

     I will always encourage all students to participate in the class experience. 
My desire is to have students unmuted as much as possible.  It creates an ease of interacting and answering questions without spend 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 entire class.

     I will sometimes mute students, but I will also call on them for answers and thoughts, so every child needs to know how to unmute.  I do not have the ability to unmute students from my end.  Please, show your child how to unmute when asked to do so. 

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.  

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