Welcome!

This class is based on learning to read using the Orton-Gillingham methodology.  I offer help by teaching or supplementing students who are using the curriculum All About Reading, Levels 1-4.  Students should know most of the initial A-Z letter names and sounds before beginning this class.  Students do not need to know all of the letters but they should be able to tell me most of them.  For example: A says /a/ (short a), C says /k/, etc.

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***SUMMER SCHEDULE 2024***
My summer schedule (Beginning June 17 until Sept 8) is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday ~~ EASTERN TIME noon-4 pm (PACIFIC 9 am-1 pm)  
Additionally, I am not available: July 1-7, July 29-Aug 1, August 19-22, August 28-Sept 3
Outschool's system may auto-schedule students into my summer schedule if you are a current student.  If that occurs I will contact you to see if there is another time we can arrange for classes. 
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Students using All About Reading need to have purchased their own copy of the curriculum before class.  If you would like me to be the primary teacher of this course you do not need to purchase the full curriculum, but you will need to purchase the student packet and readers.  If you have questions about All About Reading or need help selecting a level please message me.  

Classes will begin with a review of previous lessons.  After review, a new concept will be introduced and we will do activities to reinforce the current lesson.  Most activities will be games.  I strive to make learning to read fun!  Activities may include additional stories, videos, and songs.  Each lesson's content will depend on the child's progress.  Some students may need to review concepts more than once before introducing new material.  This is OK!  I encourage students to build a strong reading foundation.  I want students to feel confident and enjoy reading.  I encourage parents to message me if the child is struggling with a concept to help tailor the lesson to the child's current needs.   

Depending on the level of the student we will be practicing: Letters & sounds, Blending, Decoding, Sight Words, Word Families, Rhyming, and Comprehension.

Please have your child bring their All About Reading to class.  

Students are asked to have pencils, coloring options (crayons, markers, etc), and paper available for each class.  

If you are planning to complete a level in one year, I suggest 2 classes per week if I am the primary teacher.  Please message me if you have any questions or requests for class times. 

**Policy**
Per Outschool policy, if a student is more than 10 minutes late, it will be considered a missed class and not eligible for a refund.  If no students have arrived at a class by 12 minutes after the start time I will end the class. If a student needs to cancel class, I will offer a reschedule when possible or issue a refund, as long as I am notified more than 24 hours in advance. In the case of a teacher scheduling conflict, I will offer to reschedule the class or issue a refund for the missed class. 
Thank you so much for respecting my time. :o)