🌟  Instruction follows the Phono-Graphix method for teaching reading and spelling which was developed with students with Dyslexia in mind. The Phono-Graphix method is very similar to Orton-Gillingham and is based on the Science of Reading.

🤓 Research shows that repetitive practice with new skills helps us learn information faster and retain it longer. Practice sessions should be spread out over a week or more to be most effective. That's why this class has three meetings over the course of a week to ensure that the words are not only learned but retained long-term. 

🌟 This class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. 

📝 Students will be assigned a weekly spelling list of 15 words at the beginning of each week. During live classes, we will discuss patterns in the words and spelling rules as they apply. A list of 15 words will be provided, as well as 5 bonus words to meet the needs of a wide range of skill levels. 

📝 Students will be expected to participate by writing the spelling words as modeled and trying different ways to study the words using colors and shapes. We will also discuss proper usage and share creative work. 

📝 Students will learn to divide words into "chunks" (similar to syllables) and segment each chunk to identify all the sounds in the words. Learners will use a color and shape coding system as a study tool to focus on sounds spelled with more than one letter.

📝 Homework assignments will be given at the end of the first and second live class every week. 

📝 Students can expect a low-pressure spelling test during our Friday class period. Each week a new list will be assigned. 

👀  There is a total of 19 different lists in the full program. Be sure to enroll in Part 2 for the remaining lists!