What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
For practice at home, students can use the optional handouts to review what we learned in class each week.Class Experience
US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
This class is for emerging readers who are ready to associate phonics sounds with the alphabet and blend them to read short C-V-C words. Learners may bring a favorite card or toy to class as we practice letter sounds and read short phonics words. I try to leave a few minutes for show and tell at the end of each class as time allows. In this interactive class, learners will be able to practice speaking proper letter sounds using visual cues to each sound. Learners will be encouraged to listen to the proper pronunciation, repeat it themselves, and then practice what they have learned. We will then break down the sounds of short words and blend them together to read the words as a whole. Pre-readers need to know how to properly pronounce each letter of the alphabet without adding extra sounds to them. We will practice making the letter sounds correctly and then blending sounds together to form words. *Ongoing classes do not build upon previous weeks or present a sequential curriculum. Learners in this ongoing class can join and leave at any time. Learners will be provided with a printable worksheet for each class, but they will also be able to see the words on screen. I will help them produce the proper pronunciation of each letter sound and blend, and the printable worksheet can be used for additional practice at home. (For students without access to a printer, bring your own paper and pencil to class.) Each week, we will practice one word family along with 6 initial consonant sounds. Learners can continue until they have mastered all the sounds and blends. The schedule will rotate through word families in this order and then start over: Week 1: ab Week 2: ad Week 3: ag Week 4: am Week 5: an Week 6 ap Week 7: at Week 8: ed Week 9: en Week 10: et Week 11: id Week 12: ig Week 13: im Week 14: in Week 15: ip Week 16: it Week 17: ob Week 18: og Week 19: op Week 20: ot Week 21: ub Week 22: ug Week 23: um Week 24: un Week 25: ut
Learning Goals
-Learners will be able to practice speaking proper letter sounds, using visual cues to each sound.
-Learners will listen to the proper pronunciation, repeat it themselves, and then practice what they have learned.
Other Details
Supply List
Printable worksheets will be provided each week, but students can alternatively use their own paper.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in English from College of Charleston
Hello! I am a certified English/Language Arts teacher and believe in embracing the “light bulb” moments of discovery that happen both in and out of the classroom. My goal is to make learning relevant to students’ interests by providing unique and fun ways to strengthen reading and writing skills, explore literature, and learn about our world.
Classes I offer on Outschool include creative writing, essay writing, literature studies, phonics, and reading skills. I also offer private tutoring, catered to your learner's needs, for all ages.
My classes are designed around the idea that kids can learn language arts through creative projects and real-world experiences. Literature and writing are more meaningful when students can relate them to their own lives and what is going on in the world around them.
From the time I was a child, I always wanted to be a teacher. I am a certified English teacher with classroom experience (grades 6-12) in Texas and South Carolina, in addition to substitute teaching for all grade levels (K-12) and special education classes. I have a BA degree in English from College of Charleston and 30+ postgraduate hours. I am TESOL certified and taught ESL classes online to students in China for 4 years. I am also certified in Early Reading Training through the Tennessee Department of Education. I have homeschooled my 3 children for over 20 years, and I teach literature, writing, and public speaking classes to other homeschool students.
As part of my Bachelor of Arts in English and postgraduate studies, I successfully completed college courses related to adolescent literature and development. I completed coursework in African American literature and African American history as part of my degree program. I received 4 professional development hours for the 2021-2022 Facing History Community Read Workshop, "Teaching Brown Girl Dreaming," through Facing History & Ourselves. I attended a follow-up seminar with author Jacqueline Woodson--"Brown Girl Dreaming: Exploring Identity and Belonging with Jacqueline Woodson."
I have taught many works of literature, including some with 'sensitive' content, to students in a classroom setting. As with almost any work of literature, many themes and plot details can be controversial, and my role as an educator and facilitator in the classroom is to guide students to deal with these topics within the scope of their literary relevance.
I taught the 'Pace' program for at-risk students for the Southwest Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas. I also completed a training program as a high school teacher, becoming certified as a 'Natural Helper' faculty mentor.
In addition to my training and experience, I love children's and young adult literature and enjoy using 'fun' books to teach important language arts skills using a cross-curricular approach. Outside of my classroom, I enjoy Pokémon, watching movies, and backyard chicken farming!
One of my greatest joys is working with students and motivating them to enjoy learning. As the mom to 3 children, I am very patient and encouraging! My goal as a teacher is to make learning memorable, fun, and rewarding. If you have any thoughts about how I can customize a class for your learner, please send me a message. I’m always looking for ways to accommodate learners. I'm looking forward to meeting you in the classroom! :)
Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly ($15 per class)2x per week
30 min
Completed by 43 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
2-6 learners per class