This ongoing course supports the development of early literacy skills and helps learners build a strong foundation to become successful readers. The overall focus of this course is on phonological awareness and phonics which are two essential components to becoming a capable, confident, and fluent reader. Each lesson is packed full of learning opportunities while also incorporating a theme and a storyline to make it extra fun for students. I begin class by introducing learners to a mystery and asking for their expert detective skills to help solve the case. They will be required to complete 5 “missions” which are centered around phonological awareness (rhyming, word manipulation, blending, and segmenting) and phonics (sounding out words, CVC patterns). These missions are engaging and include songs, games, and lots of opportunities for student participation. Upon completion of each mission, learners will unlock a new clue. At the end of class, students will use the 5 clues to solve the case. In addition to the course content, I also provide a printable extension activity each week. This extension activity is not mandatory, however, it is available to students to extend their learning outside of class. This course is perfect for students who already know their letters and most or all sounds. I am a certified teacher with an additional specialist qualification in reading and I am very passionate about instilling a love for reading in young learners. I believe that reading, and learning to read, should be an enjoyable experience. I make learning to read fun and provide all learners with a safe, welcoming learning environment. Each one of my students is very important to me. I hope to see you in my classroom soon! 
This ongoing course has 11 different lessons which are completed over 11 weeks' time. I will teach the lessons in order as they are listed below. Once all 11 lessons are complete, I will begin again at week 1, so students are welcome to join at any time as the lessons do not need to be completed in order. Students may also continue to take the lessons more than once after cycling through all 11. 

Week 1: The Case of the Unknown Fossil - AT word family
Week 2: The Case of the Mysterious Noise - AM word family
Week 3: The Case of the Missing Cake - AN word family
Week 4: The Case of the Vanishing Vegetables - AP word family
Week 5: The Case of the Bare Bookshelves - IG word family 
Week 6: The Case of the Empty Cookie Jar - IN word family
Week 7: The Case of the Muddy Farmhouse - IP word family
Week 8: The Case of the Disappearing Donuts - OG word family
Week 9: The Case of the Giant Footprint - OP word family
Week 10: The Case of the Banana Bandit - UG word family
Week 11: The Case of the Missing Cheese - ED word family 
 
**This class is typically 25 minutes long, however, if a section is full it may take between 25-30 minutes to complete each lesson**