Phonics Fun: Dyslexia-Friendly Book Club With Fly Guy for Early Readers
Boost reading skills with a 4-week Fly Guy course using Orton-Gillingham approach, effective for dyslexic and all readers. Improve word reading with blends and digraphs, and build fluency through fun, interactive lessons with Fly Guy books.
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students will receive weekly practice in both print and digital materials to reinforce skills at home.Assessment
Before the course begins, a spelling screening assessment will be used to identify each student's strengths and areas for growth, helping to set personalized goals. At the end of the course, an assessment will be used to evaluate progress and offer recommendations for next steps in learning.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a digital certificate celebrating their successful completion at the end of the course.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 3
Course Overview: Join us for a fun-filled 4-week adventure designed to boost reading skills using the Orton-Gillingham approach—perfect for all learners, including those with dyslexia. This enrichment course is ideal for Fly Guy fans who love the stories but need a little extra support to read them independently. What to Expect: Students will dive into their favorite Fly Guy books while building essential reading skills. Through engaging, multi-sensory activities, they’ll practice blending sounds and reading words with digraphs and blends. Each week features a different Fly Guy book with two interactive lessons aimed at reinforcing phonics skills and reading fluency. Lessons follow a clear, predictable sequence, helping students build confidence and enjoyment in reading. Key Components of Each Lesson: - Phonemic awareness exercises to help students hear and manipulate sounds. - Multi-sensory 3-part drill to develop fluency in reading, spelling, and blending sounds. - Practice with CVC words* with blends and digraphs to apply phonics learning. - Decodable texts* related to the weekly book. - Fun, engaging games to reinforce skills at the end of each lesson. *Practice materials include curated word lists that target specific skills, along with decodable texts featuring target words. This course is ideal for students who can read CVC words but need more practice with blends and digraphs. Join us and watch your child’s reading skills take off with Fly Guy! Recommended for grades 1-3, with 3rd graders welcome for extra practice or fluency support. Week 1: Week of October 28th - Hi Fly Guy - Lesson 1: Blends: 'fl'; 'sp' - Lesson 2: Blends: 'st'; '-st' Week 2: Week of November 4th - Super Fly Guy - Lesson 3: Blends: 'r' blends - Lesson 4: Blends: '-nd'; '-lk'; '-lp' Week 3: Week of November 11th - Shoo Fly Guy - Lesson 5: Digraphs: 'sh'; '-sh' - Lesson 6: Digraphs: 'ch'; '-tch' Week 4: Week of November 18th - There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly - Lesson 7: Digraph: 'th' (unvoiced) - Lesson 8: Digraph: 'th' (voiced)
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify and read words with initial blends (e.g., bl, st, gr.)
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B - Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Students will be able to decode and spell words with ending blends (e.g., -st, -lk, -nd.)
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.3.B - Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class supports dyslexic students using multi-sensory, hands-on methods with an Orton-Gillingham approach. It focuses on phonemic awareness, blending, and fluency, offering personalized, engaging practice for improved reading skills.
Parental Guidance
Nearpod
Nearpod will be used as an assessment tool to evaluate students' spelling knowledge before the course begins. After enrolling, students will receive a link (no sign-in required) to complete a spelling screener, which will help identify their current skill level and create personalized learning goals for the course.
Genially
Genially will be used to share digital learning activities, including games and word work. As a content creation platform, it allows students to access interactive practice without the need to log in or use a code. A link will be provided for easy access.
Pre-Requisites
Students should know how to blend and read CVC words, though they don't need to blend automatically. Students should also recognize many high-frequency words from kindergarten and 1st grade.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Hamline University
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Bethel University
Hello, and welcome! I’m Melissa, and I’m excited to be part of your child’s reading adventure. With over 25 years of teaching experience, including as a classroom teacher, Reading Specialist, and tutor, I’ve guided hundreds of students on their path to becoming confident readers. Currently, I work as a literacy coach in an elementary school, where I support both students and teachers in their learning journey.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy. I am licensed to teach grades 1-6 and also hold a K-12 reading license. In addition, I am trained in both Orton-Gillingham and LETRS, a professional development program grounded in the science of reading. Along with being LETRS trained, I am also a LETRS facilitator, where I guide and empower other educators on how to deliver effective literacy instruction.
I believe every child can become a confident, successful reader with the right instruction. My goal is to teach readers the “code” of reading, equipping them with the skills they need to access learning through literacy. I’m passionate about making reading engaging and accessible, and I look forward to supporting your child on this exciting journey!
Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three grown children. I love hiking and camping, especially in National Parks. I'm also a beekeeper, which keeps life buzzing with excitement!
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Live Group Class
$26
weekly1x per week
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-6 learners per class