$13

weekly

or $100 for 16 classes

Letters and Sounds: No Summer Slide

New class

Ages 3-7

Live Group Course

Join our engaging 8-week course designed to master letter recognition and sounds! With interactive activities, your child will develop essential reading skills in a fun and supportive environment! Get $10 off Code Rossgfe9I10 Until 5/9!

Mrs. Ross

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5.0

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(1 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 8 weeks

1-6 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

16 live meetings

8 in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Homework will consist of tracing sheets as well as mini-projects for students to get creative and have the opportunity to present to their peers. These assignments will be given through Google Classroom.

Projects

1-2 throughout the class

Assessment

Students learning will be monitored through bi-weekly assessments of letter/sound retention

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 1

Beginner Level

Hello, I'm Mrs. Ross, an experienced educator passionate about teaching children foundational reading skills. With over five years in the classroom, I've dedicated myself to helping young learners master the building blocks of reading—letters, sounds, and phonics. I believe that these skills are the foundation for lifelong learning and success. My approach is upbeat and motivating, creating a positive environment where every child can thrive. I've seen firsthand how unlocking the world of reading opens doors for my students, and it's a joy to be part of their journey.

Join me for our semester course designed to engage and excite your students about the magic of reading! We will begin with introductions, have a mini-review of the prior skill taught, introduce a new skill, continue going over the current skill, engage in interactive activities, and conclude with an overview of what we learned each day. My teaching style is student-led and interactive learning, whether using songs to sing along or using salt trays/whiteboards/ or crayons to write their letters for added engagement! Students are encouraged to help each other learn as they each go through this journey together. This approach ensures that each lesson is both engaging and tailored to your child's learning preferences.

Learning Goals

Letter Recognition: Identify and name all covered uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Sound Association: Learn and correctly associate each covered letter with its corresponding sound.

Syllabus

16 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Introduction to Letters S, M, A, T, P

 Class Activities:

Lesson 1:
Introduction and icebreaker: Get to know each other and discuss what students already know about letters.

Introduce the letters S, M, A, T, P:

Recognition: Show uppercase and lowercase forms, and discuss their shapes and differences. 

Sounds: Practice making the sounds each letter makes.

Writing: Demonstrate how to write each letter and practice tracing

Homework: Worksheet for tracing and writing letters S, M, A, T, P.

30 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

Letters S, M, A, T, P

 Lesson 2:
Review letters S, M, A, T, P: Review recognition, sounds, and writing through interactive games.

Recognition: Show uppercase and lowercase forms, and discuss their shapes and differences. 

Sounds: Practice making the sounds each letter makes.

Writing: Write each letter and practice tracing

Interactive activity: Letter scavenger hunt (students find objects that start with S, M, A, T, P).

Homework: find different objects that start with S, M, A, T, P for show and tell

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Review Letters S, M, A, T, P

 Lesson 3:

Practice writing letters using a salt tray or whiteboard: Students write letters independently while engaging tactile senses.

Show and Tell:
Students will discuss items found that start with S, M, A, T, P.

Interactive Game: Students will play guess the animal game based on the letters S, M, A, T, P.

30 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Introduce Letters C, B, F, H, D

 Lesson 4: 

Review letters S, M, A, T, P

Introduce letters C, B, F, H, D: recognition, sounds, and writing

Interactive activity: Letter matching game (match letters to pictures)

Practice writing letters with crayons

Homework project for Lesson 4 and 5 :
 •	Create a collage using magazine cutouts for letters C, B, F, H, D (Students will present their collage during Lesson 6 day.)

30 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

When children use a salt tray for letter writing activities, parental supervision and guidance are essential to ensure their safety. Salt trays can be a fun and effective tool for learning letter formation, but it's important for parents to advise their children on proper use. Younger children especially may need reminders not to ingest the salt or put their fingers in their mouths or eyes after touching the tray. Parents should also ensure that the salt tray is placed on a stable surface to prevent spills or accidents. Regularly check the condition of the salt tray to ensure it remains clean and safe for use. By providing appropriate guidance and supervision, parents can enhance their child's learning experience while ensuring their safety during activities involving salt trays.

Supply List

salt tray (salt, paper plate)
Pencils, 
Primary Lined Paper
Crayons
Mini Whiteboard or (Copy paper that is laminated)
Blank copy paper with a stapler for a mini assignment (Alphabet book) later in the course. (Parental help is needed to put the book together)
One cup of play-doh
Toy magazines or kid-friendly newspaper clippings for a project later in the course.

Language of Instruction

English (Level: A0)

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

No curriculum is needed for this small class on letters and sounds. Once students master the basics, we will introduce more complex sounds using a resource called Secret Stories. To respect copyright, we will create our own illustrations of these stories.

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Ross

Joined July, 2024

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1reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Alabama Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University

I am an early childhood graduate from Auburn University with four years of experience teaching kindergarten. I am also trained in LETRS, a comprehensive science of reading program. My expertise ensures a strong foundation in literacy for young learners.