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Unicorn Reading Academy: Learn to Read With Private 1:1 Reading Tutoring

Completed by 23 learners
Ages 4-8
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
In this 1:1 private reading tutoring class, we'll learn phonics skills and build reading fluency, comprehension, & vocabulary. I use interactive games and a creative, multi-sensory approach to teach kids how to read.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(146 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets 2x per week (teacher suggestion)
Meets on demand
45 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
45 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. All homework offered is not required but meant to be an optional supplement to the class. I will send you some independent work activities that your child can do during the week. Daily reading and phonics practice is beneficial for early readers!
Assessment
I will do a pre-assessment during our first class together. Assessments will be done throughout the course to see how your learner is doing. We may use Nearpod as well as printable PDF materials. I will send you assessments throughout the course (just let me know what your preference is for assessments, and we can work together on that!)

Class Experience

US Grade Pre-Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Hi there! 👋

Welcome, future STAR readers! 🌟

My name is Ms. Elizabeth, and I'm offering private reading tutoring to help children ages 4-8 with early reading skills and reading practice. 📖

In this ongoing 1:1 reading tutoring class, your child will learn to read with an experienced teacher. This class will be highly individualized to fit your learner’s needs. 

🗒️ During our first session, I will assess what reading level your learner is on through fun activities and games that measure skills in phonological awareness, phonics, letter recognition, and spelling. Then we will follow a scope and sequence to learn the foundational skills your learner needs in order to start reading fluently. 

✅ My tutoring program follows the research-based science of reading principles, including teaching oral language, phonological awareness and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, reading/language comprehension, and writing. 

📚 I will also be using various resources as a guide in our word study journey and early reading lessons.

📚 For learners who are ready to begin reading on their own, we will be using readers on your child's reading level that I have chosen from Reading A-Z. For learners who are still just learning to decode, we will use decodable readers to practice early phonics skills.

📓 The day before class, you will receive all printable PDF materials you will need. If you’re not able to print anything, that’s okay! Just let me know, and we can work together by using any materials you have on hand to make the class interactive and engaging for your learner. 

🖥️ In addition to printable PDF materials, we may use Nearpod for some assessments and activities. If you would rather not use this third-party app, please let me know, and we will stick to paper assessments and activities. If we use Nearpod, I will send you a code along with any PDF materials needed before class so that you and your learner can access the Nearpod lesson ahead of time. 

✅ Since this is a learner-directed and individualized class, topics and themes will depend on your learner and their interests as well as their reading level. Our class routine will look very similar for each class. During class, we will:
✨ do a letter or sight word review, 
✨ introduce the read-aloud and any new words, 
✨read the story aloud with prompting, 
✨ discuss and answer comprehension questions, 
✨ learn a new sight word we found in the story, and
✨ play phonics/word games or activities at the end of class. 

🗓️ Also, if you don't see a time slot listed that works with your schedule, please send me a schedule request, and I'd be happy to find a time that will work for you! 😊

Learning Goals

Learners will: 
✨Learn early literacy skills 
✨Practice reading decodable passages aloud with support
✨Play phonics games to practice phonics skills
✨Do word activities such as Sound Boxes and Word/Picture Sorting

Other Details

Learning Needs
In this class, I am happy to support unique learning needs such as ADHD and Dyslexia (let me know when signing up). Support may include brain breaks, using different kinds of sensory materials, and anything else that helps with focus.
Parental Guidance
One optional material listed below is playdough (as a sensory material to assist in learning activities). Just note that playdough does contain gluten, so if your child is sensitive to wheat or gluten, you can use other sensory materials such as small countable items instead. For this class, we may be using a third-party app, Nearpod, for assessments and some activities. This external resource required parental consent to access. An account will not be required, however you will be asked to add your child's name when logging in using the Nearpod code I will send you. If you would rather not use Nearpod, that is totally fine! Just let me know and we will stick to paper assessments only.
Supply List
For this tutoring class, the following materials could be very helpful for your child's learning experience: 
✨paper and something to write with (pens, pencils, markers, or even crayons are fine!)
✨a white board and dry-erase marker
✨a dry-erase clear pocket folder (for reusable activities) 
✨magnetic letters (if you have them) 
✨any sensory materials you have on hand, such as small countable items (like counting cubes, pom poms, or small toys) or even playdough (optional) 
✨colored sand in a plastic pencil box (for multi-sensory letter writing)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
For this class, I may use these resources to create a comprehensive, research-based class, individualized to fit your learner's needs: Learning at the Primary Pond Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Handwriting Without Tears Other resources I have purchased and created

Meet the teacher

Joined July, 2020
5.0
146reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English from Bob Jones University
I have been working with children for over 10 years as a nanny, tutor, and online teacher. I've helped many learners improve their reading skills and get ready for school over the past few years. Even though I am not a traditional teacher, I have taken courses on the Science of Reading, how to help students with dyslexia and learning disabilities, as well as other courses on reading intervention. I have a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing/English, and I'm currently studying Early Childhood Education. I try to stay up-to-date on current research and teaching methods for reading intervention. 

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