Welcome to the immersive and engaging Hands-On 1st Grade Spelling course! Throughout this interactive journey, students will dive into the world of spelling by combining tactile learning experiences with fundamental spelling concepts. Each week we will cover different families or patterns of words and will include some additional words as well for variety and extra learning. 

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘:
Students will explore various spelling techniques and strategies using hands-on manipulatives and innovative methods to grasp essential spelling rules and patterns.


𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕:
Below is an overview of the weekly curriculum:

Week of	September 9	-	at family
Week of	September 16	-	an family
Week of	September 23	-	ap family
Week of	September 30	-	ack family
Week of	October 7	-	it family
Week of	October 14	-	ig family
Week of	October 21	-	in family
Week of	October 28	-	ick family
Week of	November 4	-	ot family
Week of	November 11	-	op family
Week of	November 18	-	ob family
Week of	November 25	-	ock family
Week of	December 2	-	ut family
Week of	December 9	-	ug family
Week of	December 16	-	un family
Week of	December 23	-	uck family
Week of	December 30	-	et family
Week of	January 6	-	ed family
Week of	January 13	-	en family
Week of	January 20	-	ell family
Week of	January 27	-	short "a" pattern words
Week of 	February 3		short "i" pattern words
Week of	February 10	-	short "o" pattern words
Week of	February 17	-	short "u" pattern words
Week of	February 24	-	short "e" pattern words
Week of	March 3	-	long "a" a-e words
Week of	March 10	-	long "a" ay words
Week of	March 17	-	long "i" i-e words
Week of	March 24	-	long "i" y words
Week of	March 31	-	long "o" o-e words
Week of	April 7	-	long "o" ow words
Week of	April 14	-	long "o" oa words
Week of	April 21	-	short "oo" words
Week of	April 28	-	ow words
Week of	May 5	-	Long "oo" words
Week of	May 12	-	long "e" pattern ee

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚: 

✅ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: Hands-on learning for 1st graders, exploring spelling in fun ways!

✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲: Step-by-step spelling success through engaging word families & patterns!

✅ 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Boost spelling skills while growing vocab and motor skills!

✅ 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠: Explore diverse word structures for a solid spelling grasp!

𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔-𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔: 

✋ 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭: Immersive experience engaging touch, sight, and hearing while handling letters and words, making learning more memorable.

✋ 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐈𝐧: Chance to dive into hands-on tasks for deeper understanding; it's not just watching but doing that counts!

✋ 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Opportunity to manipulate physical objects, helping understand abstract ideas—like using blocks to build words for a clearer picture!

✋ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥: Better memory retention as hands-on involvement cements concepts; physically interacting boosts information recall.

✋ 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Benefits from hands-on methods that suit kinesthetic learners, matching their style for better spelling comprehension.

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬: Engaging activities ensure an enjoyable and motivating experience, paving the way for better absorption of knowledge.

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔:
* Pre-requisites: Designed for young learners, this course builds upon foundational language abilities. Students should have a grasp of the alphabet, recognize basic sight words, understand letter sounds, and possess beginning phonics skills. This class focuses on enhancing spelling abilities through fun and interactive activities, fostering vocabulary growth, and refining fine motor skills necessary for spelling success. 

* Flexible Enrollment: Students can join at any point during the course. The curriculum rotates, ensuring all lessons are covered.

𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Each week, a thoughtfully chosen variety of manipulatives will be used in teaching. Notably, the selection will differ weekly, ensuring a focused approach. It's essential to understand that not all listed manipulatives will be used each week, aligning with specific learning goals and enhancing the learning experience.

𝑨𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝑪𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑨𝒄𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚
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