This foundational class, taught by certified teachers, introduces students to essential pre-reading skills in a fun and engaging way. Our curriculum is 100% aligned to a comprehensive, heavily researched,  systematic and explicit phonics-based scope & sequence that is rooted in the Science of Reading. This class is designed to give students a solid foundation in phonological awareness, letter identification, letter sounds, and handwriting. Our desire is to SPARK your child’s passion for reading through a variety of activities and games. Students will progress through the alphabet in alphabetical order over the course of 16 weeks (see scope and sequence below). We will also work on articulation, multisensory learning, and fluency. Students can join the class at any time as we spiral back to review all previously taught concepts each week.  It’s the perfect class for ESL students too!

There is no prerequisite for this class.

Here is the scope and sequence for the letters/sounds introduced:
Week 1 - Introduction, a, b
Week 2 - c, d
Week 3 - e, f
Week 4 - Review*
Week 5 - g, h
Week 6 - i, j
Week 7 - k, l
Week 8 - Review*
Week 9 - m, n
Week 10 - o, p
Week 11 - q, r
Week 12 - Review*
Week 13 - s, t
Week 14 - u, v
Week 15 - w, x, y, z
Week 16 - Review*
* - Review weeks will include informal/formal assessments throughout the fun and engaging activities.

Letter books and additional resources will be provided each week to enrolled students for extra practice. 

Be sure to check out the other modules in our Learn to Read! Series:
Learn to Read! Module 2: CVC Words
Learn to Read! Module 3: Digraphs and Blends
Learn to Read! Module 4: CVCe Words
Learn to Read! Module 5: Ending Blends and R-Controlled Words
Learn to Read! Module 6: Vowel Teams and Diphthongs

MORE MODULES COMING SOON!

We also offer a variety of diagnostic reading assessments, one-on-one private tutoring sessions, and reading/writing intervention sessions to help your child become more fluent and confident in reading and writing.