Short Vowel Success: Five Key Lessons for Early Readers
This course contains five lessons; each featuring a different short vowel.
Mastering short vowel sounds is key to reading success. It helps kids decode words, improve pronunciation, and build confidence, making reading fluent and enjoyable.
Kirstin Hallden Certified Tutor/Educator
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1 hour per week. Students will receive assignment within their Nearpod lesson. These assignments are engaging and fun; matching and creating CVC words.Certificate of Completion
Students will receive a certificate of completion upon request. Kirstin may be reached through a message and will return messages within 24 hours.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
Welcome to the Short Vowel Success—online and at your own pace! In this fun, interactive class, students will explore vowels like "a" in "cat" and "o" in "dog" through simple easy to follow lessons and activities that are super fun and engaging! Students can learn anytime, anywhere, while becoming super readers with each fun activity. Ready to unlock the magic of short vowels? Let's go! This class focuses on the short vowel sounds of a, e, i, o, u. Short vowel knowledge is fundamental to reading success because it underpins the basic phonics skills needed to decode words. When children grasp short vowel sounds, they can break down words into their component sounds, making it easier to blend and identify words accurately. This skill is essential for developing fluency in reading, as recognizing and pronouncing short vowel sounds correctly helps with word recognition and spelling. Mastery of short vowels also supports the development of broader phonemic awareness, which is critical for understanding more complex phonics patterns and reading strategies. As children become more proficient with short vowel sounds, their confidence grows, leading to smoother and more enjoyable reading experiences. Ultimately, a solid grasp of short vowel sounds lays the groundwork for successful reading development, enabling learners to approach new words with greater ease and fostering a more positive attitude towards reading overall. Kirstin can be reached via message and will return all messages within 24 hours.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to identify, pronounce, and use short vowel sounds in words. They'll practice blending sounds to form words, recognize patterns, and improve their reading fluency and spelling.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Short Vowel Aa
Phonemic & Phonological Awareness:
Activities with rhyming, blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds. Students will learn to identify the short a sound with a song, and to identify words with the short a sound by engaging in fun matching activities.
Phonics & Word Recognition:
Letter-sound correspondences will be introduced through simple CVC words; sound/blend
One sight word
Fluency and Comprehension
Fun story to solidify joy and excitement in reading and to check comprehension. Lesson 2:
Short Vowel Ee
Phonemic & Phonological Awareness:
Activities with rhyming, blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds. Students will learn to identify the short e sound with a song, and to identify words with the short e sound by engaging in fun matching activities.
Phonics & Word Recognition:
Letter-sound correspondences will be introduced through simple CVC words; sound/blend
One sight word
Fluency and Comprehension
Fun story to solidify joy and excitement in reading and to check comprehension. Lesson 3:
Short Vowel Ii
Phonemic & Phonological Awareness:
Activities with rhyming, blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds. Students will learn to identify the short i sound with a song, and to identify words with the short i sound by engaging in fun matching activities.
Phonics & Word Recognition:
Letter-sound correspondences will be introduced through simple CVC words; sound/blend
One sight word
Fluency and Comprehension
Fun story to solidify joy and excitement in reading and to check comprehension. Lesson 4:
Short Oo
Phonemic & Phonological Awareness:
Activities with rhyming, blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds. Students will learn to identify the short o sound with a song, and to identify words with the short o sound by engaging in fun matching activities.
Phonics & Word Recognition:
Letter-sound correspondences will be introduced through simple CVC words; sound/blend
One sight word
Fluency and Comprehension
Fun story to solidify joy and excitement in reading and to check comprehension. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will be drawing on the screen and may need assistance.
Pre-Requisites
Students should have some knowledge of letters and letter sounds. They do not need to know every letter but they should know some.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Kirstin is an experienced educator certified in The Science of Reading. She loves reading and enjoys helping children discover their own love of reading.Reviews
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