Learn Reading, Phonics & Writing - Preschoolers & Kindergarteners
Preschoolers and Kindergarteners! Learn to read word families and write letters in a lively, interactive class. Class time for your wiggly preschooler will fly by as we sound out words, listen for letter sounds and practice writing skills
Brooke Nowlin, M. Ed. & Bachelor's in Education
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(115)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Learners are assessed through direct observation during speeches, and by their participation in our class discussion.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Join a Certified Teacher🍎 for a fun, upbeat way to learn to blend 🥣, read 📚, and write 📝✏️ word families in this beginning phonics and writing class! ========================================================= This is a highly interactive, small group class that involves reading word families📚 AND together we will improve our fine motor skills with beginning writing of uppercase and lowercase letters! Each class, we learn a new word family ending sound (Example: -en) that will help beginning readers to construct other CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words. ========================================================= My class is very warm and full of energy as I use 👀 visual, 🦻🏻auditory and 💪🏻 kinesthetic strategies (body motions for target words) to teach a new blend in each class period. ☑️Students will then listen to a short story 📖 and take turns to identify the target sound with the help of picture clues 🔎. ☑️Students will use their auditory 👂🏻 skills to identify images that contain the target sound, and eliminate images without the target sound. ☑️Students will learn the 5 vowels through song. 🎼Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu🎵 ☑️Students will practice writing using proper letter formation with me on our optional picture/writing worksheet. 📜✏️ Then we will read those words that we have just written! ========================================================= Class is conducted using a combination of colorful picture slides 🖼️ and a variety of kinesthetic activities 🏃🏻♂️ to help students stay engaged and to remember 🧠what they are learning! I keep learners engaged by moving through varying activities designed to reach ALL learners, including ESL, special needs, and those with autism in a caring, 💓encouraging space. ========================================================= This class is designed for pre-readers who can recognize some letters 🔠 and know some of the letter sounds 📢. Mastery is not necessary, as we will review letters and their sounds as we work. This course highlights a different special sound each class period, to include: 🖍️ at, ag, op, ig, et, un, am, ed, og, it, ub, en, id, ot, ug, an, ip, eg, ob, um 🖍️ Everyone learns at a different pace; therefore, I have designed a writing worksheet 📜✏️to challenge strong writers, while ALSO meeting the needs of the newest writers. It is always okay to finish the worksheet later if the writing pace is advanced for your learner! ========================================================= This class is set up as group instruction with participation interspersed throughout the class time, and it is my goal to make your student feel like a million bucks 💲💵💰for their efforts and participation in my online class! It is helpful if you teach your young learner how to use the MUTE/UNMUTE 🔕button themselves, if possible!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to blend letter sounds into short CVC words, recognize vowels, and practice writing letters. This course highlights a different sound each class: at, ag, op, ig, et, un, am, ed, og, it, ub, en, id, ot, ug, an, ip, eg, ob, um.
Other Details
Supply List
None
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
4.9
115reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Southwest Baptist University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Missouri - St. Louis
WELCOME TO OUTSCHOOL - LEARN WITH ME HEADING INTO 2025 !!!
My classes are NEWLY REVISED and focused on developing strong 💪 and confident learners from preschool on with outstanding reading foundations 📚 and strong speaking skills 🎤for lifelong academic success.
Each class is kept small in size and is intentionally designed to be highly INTERACTIVE and very encouraging for the online learner.
In EVERY class, my goal is to make each learner feel like a million bucks💲 for every effort and contribution a student makes in my class!
As a 20-Year Veteran Homeschool Teacher and mom, I highly value the socialization piece that needs to be a vital part of any homeschool or remote learning experience.
Teaching is my passion, as I have taught in many forums: public school, Christian school, homeschool, and in online education as well. As a home-educator of over 18 years, I taught all 7 of my children how to read with fluency starting at 4 years old and homeschooled them from preschool into college!
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education with specialization in Special Education (K-12) w/ Learning Disabilities. I am a certified TESOL teacher for speakers of other languages.
I have a Master's Degree in Educational Administration as well. I bring over 8 years of online teaching experience to my platform with Outschool as an online teacher! I am a homeschooling mother of 7 kids in Kansas who loves to teach all subjects!
The last 25 years of my life have been spent teaching children of all ages in a wide variety of subject areas. I believe that we are always learning, and that learning needs to be engaging with the goal of retaining as much knowledge as we can while growing in our ability to apply new information to our daily lives.
I bring lots of energy and enthusiasm to the classroom, and specialize in encouraging individual critical thinking skills, which just means your student will love engaging with me!
The pillar of my teaching is definitely my upbeat environment and the positive encouragement. Your student will feel confident and supported in all of my classes no matter what skill level he or she is currently working at. I invite you to delve into my public reviews to see how parents have shared their students' experiences in my classroom. I look forward to meeting NEW students in my classes very soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
2-6 learners per class
