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Pop Into Reading: Syllable Counting, Rhyming, & Alphabet Letters & Sounds

In this ongoing class, pre-readers will engage with others while participating in fun interactive activities to build foundational literacy skills to transition to the beginning reader stage of reading.
Ms. Stacey {Master's ~ Certified}
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(19)
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What's included

1 live meeting
20 mins in-class hours per week
Mastery Evaluation
Certificate of Completion after completing 10 weeks of instruction

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
Welcome Families – Are you looking for an interactive engaging class for your pre-reader? If so, then you have found it! This class is geared toward learners who are learning alphabet letters and sounds. Learners will engage in games to build solid foundation in early reading skills to help your learner transition to a beginning reader.

Learners may join class at any time as each class is independent and does not build upon one another.  Class consists of 10 weekly lessons taught on a loop schedule. Whether you are looking to supplement an in-person program or looking to add to your homeschool curriculum, then do not hesitate to join today. A certified teacher will guide learners through building confidence and critical skills for early reading skills. 
 
During each session learners will enhance early reading skills through interactive activities, songs, games, and stories. Please have a dry erase board & marker available for your learner to use during class. Paper and pencil/markers work too. An optional printable worksheet will be posted to use as a follow up activity to practice what we learn during each session.

If your learner is reading for the next stage of reading (Beginner Reader): Check out my Beginner Reader Class that meets 2x week. This class is geared towards the learner who has master letters and sounds and is ready to segment and blend sounds to read words. Just click this link: 

https://outschool.com/classes/pop-into-reading-lets-learn-to-read-Np0cKVRi?usid=8wRqQ3QR&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 


Typical Class Routine:

~Greeting & Introductions
~Rhyming or Syllable Counting 
~Alphabet Letters & Sounds 
~Beginning or Ending Sounds 
~Story Fun
~Writing Practice (student can use air writing if they do not have a dry erase board or paper/pencil).  

Session Skill Focus & Story Selection: 



Week of 12/23 & 12/30 Winter Break / No Class (You will not be charged - remain enrolled so you do not lose your spot).

Week of 1/5 ~ Syllables | Letter & Sounds | Ending Sounds | Slow Movers by Pam Holden
Week of 1/12 ~ Rhyming | Letter & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | I Know Colors by Mary Rose Osburn
Week of 1/19 ~ Syllables | Letters & Sounds | Ending Sounds | Baking Day by Kevin Hawley
Week of 1/26 ~ Rhyming | Letters & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | At the Zoo by Czeena Devera
Week of 2/2 ~ Syllables | Letters & Sounds | Ending Sounds | At the Airport by Rachel Walker
Week of 2/9 ~ Rhyming | Letters & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | Watch Me Swim by Pam Holden
Week of 2/16 ~ Syllables | Review All Letters & Sounds | I Know Fruits & Vegetables by Colin Matthews

Class Session Rotation Begins Again: 
Week of 2/24 Rhyming | Letters & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | At School by Pam Holden
Week of 3/2 Syllables | Letters & Sounds |  Ending Sounds | Look After Pets by Pam Holden
Week of 3/10 Rhyming | Letters & Sounds |Beginning Sounds | I See by Joe Cepeda

No Class the week of 3/17 - Spring Break - You will not be charged since a class is not scheduled.  Remain enrolled to retain your spot.

Week of 3/24 Syllables | Letter & Sounds | Ending Sounds | Slow Movers by Pam Holden
Week of 3/31 Rhyming | Letter & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | I Know Colors by Mary Rose Osburn
Week of 4/7 Syllables | Letters & Sounds | Ending Sounds | Baking Day by Kevin Hawley
Week of 4/14 Rhyming | Letters & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | At the Zoo by Czeena Devera

US Easter Holiday Break - No Class Week of 4/20- You will not be charge since class is not scheduled this week. Remain enrolled to retain your spot.

Week of 4/28 Syllables | Letters & Sounds | Ending Sounds | At the Airport by Rachel Walker
Week of 5/5 Rhyming | Letters & Sounds | Beginning Sounds | Watch Me Swim by Pam Holden
Week of 5/12 Syllables | Review All Letters & Sounds | I Know Fruits & Vegetables by Colin Matthews



Class Expectations for Learners: 

~Have fun!
~Follow directions (Use your listening ears.) 
~Be respectful to everyone in class. (Use kind words.) 
~Be patient (wait patiently while others are talking.) 

Class Notes: 

~Class duration is 20 minutes (class could end a few minutes early or go over by a few minutes due to number of learners and the overall pace of the class depending on varying skill levels.)
~Please have a small dry erase board, eraser, and marker available to use during class time (paper and marker, pencil, or crayons work too!) These items are optional and are meant to enhance your child’s learning experience. 

Class Polices:  

~Learners will be moved from the waiting room into the class at the scheduled start time.  If no learners are present, I will log out of the classroom after waiting for ten minutes.  
~Each class session will begin at the scheduled time even if learners are not present.   
~Parent/Caregivers are encouraged to be nearby off camera (to the side of the screen/camera as this is an Outschool policy.) to assist your learner with technical operations of the live session (sign-in, making sure camera is turned on, muting/unmuting if needed, and sign-off at the end) I usually do not mute learners, however, if there is a feedback noise or noise in the background such as a tv or someone talking on a phone then I will use the mute feature so that all can hear throughout the class. 
~Due to the number of learners and their pace moving through the planned activities, it is possible that we may end a few minutes early or go over by a few minutes. 
~I will follow the refund policy outlined on the Outschool website. 


Thank you for considering my class. I look forward to working with you and your child. My goal is to help your learner build a strong foundation for early reading skills that increase success for becoming an independent strong reader.  

 


(Pre-reader, Early Reader, Emergent Reader, Beginning Reader, Rhyming, Syllables, Beginning Sounds, Ending Sounds, CVC words, Reading Comprehension, Pre-K, Kinder Prep, Kindergarten, Intervention, ESL)

Learning Goals

Learners will identify alphabet letters & sounds.
Learners will count syllables.
Learners will identify or produce rhyming words.
Learners will discriminate and identify beginning or ending sounds.
Learners will write letters.
Learners will enjoy stories.
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
ESL students are encouraged to join as well as students needing extra support with early foundational reading skills to become successful independent beginning readers.
Pre-Requisites
Class offers support for all learners that fall under each area of need below: Ready to learn letters & sounds In process of learning letters & sounds Needs to review of letters & sounds to transition to beginner reader stage of reading
Supply List
Supplies are optional but are intended to provide hands on learning experience for developing reading skills.  I recommend that learners have a dry erase board, marker, and eraser, but paper and pencil/markers will work too.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A0.5)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2021
4.9
19reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an experienced early childhood teacher with experience teaching pre-k and kindergarten. I have also worked as a Title 1 Intervention Literacy Teacher.  I have homeschooled my own children.

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weekly
1x per week
20 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
1-4 learners per class

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