Teacher expertise highlight: Miss Christina is an Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Dyslexia certified teacher. 

Using a multi-sensory approach grounded in the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham methodologies, this course integrates visual, auditory, and tactile experiences to enhance learning. Our evidence-based curriculum focuses on phonics foundations, helping learners identify sounds, blend words, and improve decoding skills. Engaging activities make reading and spelling enjoyable, while practicing with real and nonsense words builds confidence. Each week, targeted phonetic patterns and blends, such as suffixes, closed syllables, and three-letter blends, are explored to strengthen literacy skills. 

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Week of September 2 - Real Words: Closed Syllables and Blends 
Week of September 9 - Further Practice: Real Words with Closed Syllables and Blends (
Week of September 16 - Mixed Practice: Real and Nonsense Words with Closed Syllables and Blends
Week of September 23 - Real Words with 3-Letter Blends: Exploring 6 Sounds
Week of September 30 - Deepening Understanding: Real Words with 3-Letter Blends 

Week of October 7 - Engaging with Nonsense: Creating Nonsense Words with 3-Letter Blends 
Week of October 14 - Exploring New Patterns: Real Words with 3-Letter Blends
Week of October 21 - Vocabulary Expansion: Engaging with New Words Featuring Blends
Week of October 28 - Fun with Blends: Mixing Real and Nonsense Words

Week of November 4 - Engaging with Blends: Real and Nonsense Words
Week of November 11 - Building Vocabulary: Exploring New Words with Blends
Week of November 18 - Exploring Word Families: Engaging with New Vocabulary
Week of November 25 - (Mon/Tues classes will meet; Thursday/Friday classes will be off)

Week of December 2 - Seasonal Vocabulary: Exploring Winter Words
Week of December 9 - Thematic Vocabulary: Winter and Holiday Words
Week of December 16 - Engaging with Seasonal Vocabulary: New Winter Words
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - New Year Vocabulary: Exploring Fresh Words
Week of January 13 - Winter Vocabulary: Engaging with Cold Weather Words
Week of January 20 - Diving Into 3-Letter Blends: Real Words and Applications
Week of January 27 - Vocabulary Building: Discovering New Words for the New Year

Week of February 3 - Thematic Vocabulary: Words Related to Valentine’s Day
Week of February 10 - Creative Word Play: Nonsense Words with Blends
Week of February 17 - Engaging with New Sounds: Exploring Blends and Patterns
Week of February 24 - Vocabulary Application: Real and Nonsense Words with Blends

Week of March 3 - Spring Vocabulary: Exploring Words for the Season
Week of March 10 - Blends and Sounds: Engaging with New Vocabulary
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - Spring Word Patterns: Real and Nonsense Words
Week of March 31 - Vocabulary Growth: Discovering New Spring Words

Week of April 7 - Vocabulary Development: Exploring Nature-Related Words
Week of April 14 - (Weekday classes will meet; Saturday/Sunday classes will be off)
Week of April 21 - Engaging with New Vocabulary: Focus on Blends
Week of April 28 - Preparing for Summer: Vocabulary Related to Outdoor Activities

Week of May 5 - Exploring Fun Summer Words: Vocabulary for Summer Activities
Week of May 12 - Thematic Word Study: Engaging with Words for the Beach
Week of May 19 - Vocabulary Expansion: Exploring New Words for Outdoor Fun
Week of May 26 - Creative Nonsense: Inventing New Words for Summer

Week of June 2 - Summer Vocabulary Adventure: Engaging with Words for Activities
Week of June 9 - Thematic Vocabulary: Exploring Summer and Outdoor Words
Week of June 16 - Summer Sound Games: Engaging with Vocabulary
Week of June 23 - Celebrating Summer Words: Reflecting on Vocabulary Growth
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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 4 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.