Preschool and Kindergarten Letter and Sound Recognition
In this 13-week course, your learner will identify beginning letters and sounds in the alphabet through colorful slides that will keep them engaged.
Tara Gaines, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(247)
Rising Star
What's included
26 live meetings
8 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
In this course, learners will learn to recognize the letters in the alphabet and the corresponding sounds they each make. Each week we will explore two letters in alphabetical order. Your learner will be asked to trace the letter in the air, write it on paper or a whiteboard, use dots on the screen to make the letter, build the letter with stacking cubes or building blocks that connect, identify and match lowercase with uppercase, fill in missing letters of words that are related to the letter they are learning, match pictures that begin with the letter, and do letter searchers. During each activity, I will reinforce the sound that the letter makes and ask your learner to make the sound, too. Week 1: Letters/Sounds of Aa and Bb Week 2: Letters/Sounds of Cc and Dd Week 3: Letters/Sounds of Ee and Ff Week 4: Letters/Sounds of Gg and Hh Week 5: Letters/Sounds of Ii and Jj Week 6: Letters/Sounds of Kk and Ll Week 7: Letters/Sounds of Mm and Nn Week 8: Letters/Sounds of Oo and Pp Week 9: Letters/Sounds of Qq and Rr Week 10: Letters/Sounds of Ss and Tt Week 11: Letters/Sounds of Uu and Vv Week 12: Letters/Sounds of Ww and Xx Week 13: Letters/Sounds of Yy and Zz For this class, your learner should have paper or a whiteboard, stacking cubes or building blocks, and it would be beneficial to the student if they are able to annotate on their device. I will share my screen with the students and from there we use each slide as a prompt for learning sounds and letters. My teaching style is upbeat and encouraging! This class is a great fit for preschoolers or kindergartners that are working on sound/letter recognition. This is not for learners that are already reading. I hope your pre-reader can join for some literacy fun! *I will need at least 4 learners enrolled to continue with class. Come one, come all!
Other Details
Supply List
Paper or whiteboard, stacking cubes or building blocks, and it would be beneficial if learners can annotate but not necessary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
247reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Idaho Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from SUNY Buffalo State
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Idaho
Hi! I’m a certified Elementary Educator with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and over 18 years of classroom experience, both in the U.S. and around the world. My teaching journey has taken me to international schools in New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where my family and I had the privilege of living for 15 years. These global experiences have shaped my teaching philosophy and deepened my commitment to working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
I specialize in small-group and one-on-one instruction, where I can truly connect with learners, foster curiosity, and empower them to take ownership of their learning. I believe that meaningful relationships are the foundation for authentic education—and I strive to make every student feel valued, seen, and supported.
On Outschool, I teach a wide range of classes including various levels of math, problem-solving sessions, world travel and geography lessons, book clubs, nature journaling, tutoring, reading comprehension courses, and novel studies. No matter the topic, I prioritize engagement, quality instruction, and making learning fun and relevant.
Outside the classroom, I’m a passionate long-distance trail runner, an avid reader, and a lifelong traveler. I love being outdoors and believe that adventure, both in life and learning, helps us grow in the most meaningful ways. I’m also a proud mom of two young children and married to a fellow teacher (you might see him on Outschool, too!).
I’m excited to connect with your learner and be part of their educational journey!Reviews
Live Group Class
$220
for 26 classes2x per week, 13 weeks
20 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
3-6 learners per class
