Spelling That Sticks! Say Goodbye to Guessing & Memorizing Each Word!
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
Students will practice the weekly spelling concepts using worksheets and games online (with provided links to tailor made games just for them).Assessment
Weekly assessment will be conducted and reported to you in order to determine progress and guide instruction.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner - Intermediate Level
NOTE: This class REQUIRES a 3 day per week commitment in order to ensure student progress. Please register for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays at the same hour in an ongoing fashion. This will reserve your learners' spot for ongoing tutoring. Also available in a 45 minute verseion. After assessing your child's strengths and needs, and meeting with both of you for a "get to know you session", we will dive into the rules (or generalizations) that create good spellers for life. My tutoring sessions are action oriented with auditory, visual, and kinesthetic elements that reinforce one another. Sessions assist students in developing a better understanding for spelling patterns, phonemic awareness and phonics. My approach is helpful for all spellers - those who struggle and those who do not. And the approach definitely targets learners with the kinds of language processing problems (reading, spelling, and writing) associated with dyslexia. They will learn spellings patterns such as: * when to use a letter C vs. when it should be a letter K or even CK * the use of -ED - even though phonetically it sounds like "id, t, or d" * syllable division to help simplify spelling word parts * when to use those tricky vowel teams * methods to CHECK their own spelling using a spell checker when uncertain The methods I use are based on a multi-sensory approach to learning and the Wilson and Orton-Gillingham Program. It is valuable for students to learn patterns and how to phonetically sound out words rather than simply memorize a short list of words for a test. As we all know, those memorized words are usually forgotten in no time. In my tutoring sessions, learners will complete activities that help the spelling to "stick" and not be forgotten. Some students will start at, or close to, the beginning of spelling instruction fundamentals, while other students will need to review some basics that are critical in establishing a solid foundation for proper spelling, reading, and writing before moving on. The skills will continue to build upon the previous weeks’ skills and increase in difficulty. Each week we will focus on a particular spelling pattern and a variety of games and activities will be incorporated. Nonsense words that match the pattern will also be incorporated in order to practice listening for the correct sounds and utilize the rule/generalization we are focusing on. These nonsense words prevent students from relying on words they've seen before and help them to really establish an understanding of the class content. Sentence dictation will also be utilized in order to demonstrate your child’s ability to write in context.
Learning Goals
Learning is based on YOUR students spelling needs and may include rules such as:
* a Rule for when to use a c / k / ck in a word
* a Rule for suffix '-ed' after a verb - even when it sounds like a 't' or 'd'
* a Rule for doubling consonants in a word
* a Rule for dropping consonants in a word
* a Rule for using complex vowel team spellings
And MORE!
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class includes multi-sensory learning activities and is personalized to support and meet the individual needs of learners with the kinds of language processing problems associated with dyslexia.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to read at a basic first grade level.
Supply List
2 BINDERS: * a smaller 1/2 inch binder for our Spelling Rules/Generalizations Posters (binder should be able to open and remain open for reference) * a 1 inch binder for class worksheets and spelling lists OTHER materials: * highlighters, pencil, eraser * white board and dry erase marker *PRINTER available for printed assessment sheets, spelling worksheets, stories, etc.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified reading specialist with a Masters Degree in reading. I have a strong interest in "how the BRAIN actually learns to read", and during instruction, I teach this to children.
(Most people don't know that our brain is actually NOT wired to read, which is why some children struggle more than others!) My sessions are highly individualized and based on the way each individual students' brain processes sounds and print.
I have taught in a variety of capacities in public schools and universities. These roles include teaching kindergarten/first/or second grade classrooms, and work as a K-5 school Reading Specialist; teaching undergraduate reading courses at the university level; assisting new teachers as a sought after Mentor Teacher; and training teachers in reading programs through school staff development sessions throughout California.
I am now retired from public school teaching, and since 2020 I have enjoyed bringing the joys of reading success to learners on Outschool!
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$33
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11