What's included
6 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Letter naming with flashcards is also encouraged if having trouble mastering letters. I will include a letter naming fluency sheet and a first sound fluency and cvc word practice board for students to review after class at home. These activities are timed and should take one minute each. (5 minutes a day)Assessment
I will take notes during class on your child's progress and send notes of strength and weakness to you after class.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten
In this two day a week class, your student will learn the basic skills needed to begin reading. DIBELS skills (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy) This assessment is given in some school districts to help teachers guide reading instruction. I feel like it is an excellent tool to prepare young readers for a great foundation. It includes phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle and accuracy. In this class we will begin with the basics-letter recognition, fluency and accuracy. Sounds of letters and first sounds of words leading to blending sounds. Week 1: What's a letter-intro letter song, upper and lowercase letters recognition, Letter naming mixed for speed and accuracy Week 2: Sounds-What sound does this letter make? First sound in words Week 3: First Sound Fluency Practice and Onset rhime and blending
Learning Goals
Your student will learn the basic skills needed to begin reading. (DIBELS)
Letters recognition with speed and accuracy practice
Letter sound review, listen for first sound in words to read
Blend-make sounds of letters in words to read.
Other Details
Supply List
I will send practice activities to work on after each class.
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 Elementary Education
I have 29 years of teaching experience in Early Childhood Education teaching kindergarten and first grade with a B.S in Education with Early Childhood, ESL and Gifted and talented endorsements. I have a strong passion for teaching reading . In my brick and mortar classroom I led four guided reading groups a day. I had 94% of my students on or above grade level by end of year on reading assessments. I would love the opportunity to work with your student!
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Live Group Class
$50
for 6 classes2x per week, 3 weeks
25 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
3-6 learners per class