This class is an interactive tutorial introduction to letter sounds with a master Montessori teacher. Correctly finger-tracing sandpaper letters - with one phonetic sound per letter - is a fundamental skill for reading and writing success! This foundational Montessori-inspired tutorial class is specifically designed to generate interest and support practice. Each 35-minute session is meant to be an introduction or a reminder. In addition to weekly live sessions, you'll receive links to videos of Ms. Rachael demonstrating how to finger-trace each sandpaper letter. The content repeats every 8 weeks; join any time. Are you searching for additional authentic Montessori English language learning? Scroll down to see a sequenced catalog of 'Montessori Read and Write' classes, from beginning phonics to emerging reading and writing skills.

Each session has 3 parts:
1. Watch a slide show of photos and lowercase print letters; sing along to an alphabet-sound song with live autoharp music!
2. Watch and participate as we finger-trace 6 or 7 authentic Montessori sandpaper letters in lowercase print, with examples of words that begin with each letter sound, shown in up-close photos. Position your at-home camera to show pencil grip and letter formation, and receive tips and support. Use a whiteboard and colored markers if you'd prefer.
3. Take turns with Ms. Rachael and play a simple cooperative BINGO game: identifying the initial sounds of pictures that match the target sounds of the day. A PDF of each BINGO game (unique to that session) will be sent on the Monday ET before we meet, and screen-shared while we play together. Printing the game is optional!
In 2023 Week of:
08/28: Slide Show #4 A - Z (arrow - zigzags)
Day 1: v, w, x, u, z, e, q
Day 2: c, o, a, d, s, g

09/04: Slide Show #1 A - Z (apple - zebra)
Day 1: c, o, a, d, s, g
Day 2: t, k, h, b, f, l

09/11: Slide Show #2 A - Z (applesauce - zipper)
Day 1: i, r, n, m, y, j, p
Day 2: v, w, x, u, z, e, q

09/18: Slide Show #3 A - Z (alligator - zebra fish)
Day 1: t, k, h, b, f, l
Day 2: i, r, n, m, y, j, p

This fun tutorial has a warm and encouraging feeling. Each short session teaches foundational academic skills for the youngest learners on Outschool. Find out why learners and parents love Ms. Rachael's 'Montessori Read & Write' classes! 

🧑🏽‍💻MONTESSORI READ & WRITE ONGOING CLASSES IN SEQUENCE:
✨ 30-minute format OR ✨ 45-minute format OR ✨ 1:1 Tutorials:
💗 Level 1 "Phonics - CVC Words for Beginners" Ages 3 - 6 
❤️ Level 2 "Phonics Fun for Beginning Readers" Ages 3 - 6 
🧡 Level 3 "Phonics & Intro to Digraphs" Ages 4 - 6 
💚 Level 4 "Mastering Digraphs for Emerging Readers" Ages 5 - 7 
💙 Level 5 "Word Study for Emerging Readers" Ages 5 - 7 
💜 Level 6 "Vocabulary Enrichment for Emerging Writers" Ages 5 - 7