Reading Class Focused on 1st Grade Phonics Skills - Part 1

**This 1st grade reading course builds in a systematic sequence, therefore, attending each and every class is essential. If you are not able to attend the live class, the video replay will be available in the classroom. 

**This course can be taught 1:1, also. Message me if you would prefer 1:1 intensive instruction based on your learner's needs. 

This class will focus on reading skills with an explicit and systematic phonics program that consists of a carefully designed plan to support a solid foundation for functional and effective reading skills. This program is both research-based and evidence-based. 

This will be a whole group instruction class and is considered to be around the 1st grade reading level. If you have a learner that is in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade and you feel they could benefit from going back to the basic foundations of reading skills at the 1st grade level, this could be the class for them. (Message me with any and all questions that you might have.) The “grade level” will NEVER be mentioned and/or discussed with the learners in the classroom setting. This information is provided for families to review the class skills to determine if it is a good fit for what you are looking for.

How do you know if this is the level for your learner? 
-Can your learner easily read 3-letter words like “cat” “dog” “cub” “run” in sentences? 
-Can your learner read most 3-letter words (i.e., “cat” “rut” and more) but have difficulty with words like, “fall,” “duck” “rush”? 
-Has your learner learned to read the 3-letter words in kindergarten or another phonics reading program and they are ready to start learning to read longer words with letter combinations like, “ng” (sing”, “wh” (where), “ph” (phone) and more? 

This class will begin with “getting ready” lessons. These lessons are crucial for learners to attend and complete before moving forward  into the first letters and sounds of the class. 
This class schedule will depend on the learners in the group. I want to move at a pace that will assure all learners will learn and benefit from the instruction and practice that will be provided.

When a learner completes this course, the 1st grade part 2 class may be the next step for your learner to continue learning to read at a 1st grade reading level. 

If this level is too advanced for your learner, I have kindergarten level reading classes for the very beginner student. Message me if you want to know more about that course. 

The following plan is fluid, however, we will learn in the sequence as provided. This program will teach new skills while bringing back previously-taught skills so students can learn and practice at the same time. 


Each class will provide new sounds, reading passages, phonemic awareness, drill work, word work, irregular words and more. 

The class will follow a systematic and consistent format due to the research indicating the success of this approach. 

After the structured plan time, the group will have the option of participating in a fun game or reward activity. 

The teacher will provide extra videos and downloadable activities and reading passages so they will feel supported by the teacher even outside of classtime. This will make practice EASY for learners AND families. (I am a mom, so I appreciate this, too! Ha!) 

Class Materials:
Students should bring a whiteboard and marker or paper and pencil. 
Letter tiles or the printed letters that I will be providing after enrollment. If your learner will be using their own letter tiles, please make sure the letters are all one color versus multi-colored letters. 

**All additional materials and information will be provided by the teacher.