What's included
16 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. I will send home a word list document for the student to review after class. These words are chosen to reinforce the skills we covered in class.Certificate of Completion
The student will receive a certificate of completion after completing the phonological awareness course.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 1
Beginner Level
What will be taught: This class is perfect for an emergent reader who is just beginning their reading journey. We will read simple sentences such as "Pop got on the mat". This is a great pre-reading course as well for kids who are still mastering letter sounds. In this ongoing group class, we will focus on phonemic awareness skills in a fun and engaging way. By the end of each class, the students will read a short, decodable book together as a class. What phonemic awareness topics will we cover: - phonemes - rhyme - syllables - segmenting words into phonemes - isolating phonemes - decoding words by blending - onset-rime blending and segmenting - sight word practice Class structure: I keep my class sizes small because I want everyone to feel comfortable participating without having to mute unless there is background noise or disruptions. We will start by reviewing phonemes using hand motions to improve memory. We will listen to words and practice identifying the individual phonemes in the word. We will listen for rhyming words. We will clap the syllables in a word. We will play with words by adding, deleting, or substituting sounds to make new words. We will then practice sight words by looking at both the pronunciation and meaning. Finally, we will put our skills to the test by reading a short story together with help from the teacher! My teaching style: I use the Science of Reading approach. I follow the Orton-Gillingham method of teaching reading. I will be using colorful and playful animations on-screen to guide the students through the activities. I believe students learn even quicker while using their hands, so they can follow along with my hand movements. Learner interaction: I will give each student a chance to answer individually along the way. Students can share their own creative sentences using our new sight words. When reading the story, we will read together as I model for the students how to sound out words. I will check for comprehension along the way and at the end. I will leave time at the end of class for a few minutes of learner-to-learner interaction. Required knowledge: Understanding of alphabet letters. Cancellation policy: I follow Outschool's standard cancellation and refund policy:
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic phonemes.
Students will learn various phonemic awareness skills.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksLesson 1:
A Bat
Book: A Bat by LuAnn Santillo
- Phonemes: a, c, f, m, t
- Isolate first, middle, and last sounds: m, c, a, p, t
- Rhymes with: cat, map
- Segment & Substitute: mat, at, map, m
- Spell: hat, cat, bat
- Sight Words: I, a
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Pam
Book: Pam by LuAnn Santillo
- Phonemes: c, n, o, p, s
- Isolate first, middle, and last sounds: s, m, a, t
- Rhymes with: sat, tap
- Segment & Substitute: cat → mat → sat → sap → tap
- Spell: tap, on
- Sight Words - I on the it is
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
I Tap
Book: I Tap by LuAnn Santillo
- Phonemes: a, b, m, p, t
- Isolate first, middle, and last sounds: b, t, a, m
- Rhymes with: cat, bam
- Segment & Substitute: pam → bam → bat → cat → can
- Spell: can, not, tap
- Sight Words: on, a, I
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
The Map
Book: The Map by LuAnn Santillo
- Phonemes: g, m, s, n, c
- Isolate first, middle, and last sounds: p, m, a, t
- Rhymes with: pat, tom
- Segment & Substitute: mac → mat → pat
- Sight Words - go, to, a, I
25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Feel free to share any preferences beforehand—whether it's avoiding magic or spooky themes. Some books might feature fight scenes, dinosaurs, or monsters. I'll give you a heads-up a week before introducing a new book, allowing you to review it and ensure it aligns with your child's comfort.
Pre-Requisites
The student should already have a grasp of the alphabet letters and proficient English-speaking skills.
Supply List
No supplies, but you can bring a pop-it toy for beginner CVC blending if applicable.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University - Idaho
I received a certificate for IMSE's Phonological Awareness course based on Orton-Gillingham.
I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.
I received my Teacher Certificate in Idaho in 2011, which allowed me to teach Reading/Writing for 7th and 12th grade for 2 years.
I received my TESOL certificate and taught ESL for 5 years.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$7
weekly or $112 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
25 min
Completed by 98 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-6
2-6 learners per class