What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
PRIVATE BOOKINGS Private Instruction from Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling taught by the curriculum author. If this is your first class on Outschool...Welcome!! If your child is out of the age range for this class, and you'd still like to reserve a spot, please message me. CLASS OVERVIEW This private class features the Phonics for Reading, Writing, and Spelling Curriculum, and is taught by the curriculum author. The class will be "jam-packed" with phonics instruction and tailored to the understanding of your child. The student will practice and solidify new sounds through reading and interactive activities. Instruction will be fun, colorful, and focused on your child. Students will work through phonogram flashcards. They will work on their "sounding-out" skills, and be led through spelling activities focused on any phonograms that they need help with. They will practice guided reading activities, as well as student-led reading activities. Phonograms will be solidified for the student in order to give them the tools they need for independent reading. An after-class worksheet will be provided at the end of each class. My teaching style is welcoming, kind, and patient, so students always feel right at home. HOW TO PREPARE Please refer to the following guide to help the instructor pre-asses your child's approximate reading level. You may add your thoughts in a message with your booking. 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, tion) 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. Weekly schedule will follow your child's individual needs and development.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Cherie Steele. I am a mother of five fabulous kids, all of whom I’ve completely homeschooled. I have twenty years of experience as a curriculum author, private tutor, online teacher, a private co-op teacher, and a homeschool teacher.
I am a graduate of Penn State University and trained in the teaching of Intensive Phonics. I hold TESOL and TEFL certifications as well. In addition, I have a strong background in music, having completed 3 years of study in music and vocal performance at JDF Records in Nashville, TN. Locally, I have taught private piano and voice.
For the past twenty years, one of my great loves has been teaching language arts. Reading, writing, grammar, literature, and poetry are my passions. From ensuring that young students have a firm foundation in phonics to training older students to become great writers, it is my goal to establish a love of language arts in children.
I have logged thousands of online classes worldwide with students ranging in age from three to eighteen. I currently teach children in ten countries weekly, with classes ranging from reading and phonics for the "littles," to grammar and creative writing for the older children. I love the smiles and energy of the "littles" and the inquisitiveness and knowledge base of the older students.
Your student will feel right at home in my classroom. I am a patient teacher, and I love to bring smiles and a feeling of accomplishment. My goal is simple...lay solid foundations and build upon them with quality material.
I am excited to meet your student.
See you in class! :)
Teacher Cherie
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Live Group Class
$43
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
1-2 learners per class