Kindergarten/1st Grade ELA

Best for Ages 4-7
25-minute course

In these 15 lessons, students will solidify CVC patterns previously learned and build on reading and writing skills systematically.

Class Structure

Each class will be structured as follows:

Greetings
Review and learn the target sound of the day
Review and learn any high-frequency words
Read simple stories with the target sound of the day
Write with the target sound of the day
Draw and label a picture based on the day's reading
Share with the group
Goodbyes

Teachers will gently guide students to master new or challenging sounds, using repetition to solidify target sounds and improve fluency. Choral reading (all reading together) minimizes downtime and enhances learning. Engaging, open-ended questions and discussions will advance reading comprehension. While learners are encouraged to share their work, participation is not mandatory.

Learning

silent vowels

more silent vowels, "says"

compound words

ck, o in go, e in me, y in fly, with

ay and compound words

st and pl, "come"

fr and tr, "to" and "do"

sh and th

bl and cl

fl and gl

br and dr

pr and gr

sm, "are"

sc and sk, "said"

sp and cr, "when"

Solidifying CVC: We'll begin by mastering Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) words, a crucial stepping stone in reading and writing.

Exploring Digraphs and Diphthongs: Dive into the fascinating world of digraphs and diphthongs, where we'll uncover the secrets of letter combinations and their unique sounds.

-Conquering Blends: Conquer blends that add richness to our language and enhance your child's reading fluency.

High-Frequency Heroes: Discover high-frequency words (not sight words) that will empower your young reader.

Reading Adventures: Explore simple stories and build comprehension skills.

Writing Adventures: In every class, your child will have the opportunity to write, from crafting sentences to labeling their drawings. We'll explore different writing styles and formats.

Presentation Skills: We'll foster confidence by encouraging students to present their work to the class, promoting effective communication and self-expression.

Interactive Learning: Engage in discussions, group activities, and presentations.

Common Core Aligned: Our curriculum aligns to Common Core standards, ensuring that your child's learning experience is both enriching and academically sound.

Objectives

Students will:

-Develop Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Skills: Strengthen the foundation of reading by enhancing phonemic awareness and phonics skills.
-Expand Sight Word Vocabulary: Increase reading efficiency and confidence by expanding sight word vocabulary.
-Build Reading Fluency and Comprehension: Improve reading fluency and deepen comprehension through engaging activities.
-Enhance Writing Skills: Boost writing abilities, including sentence structure and creative writing.
-Foster a Love for Literature and Creative Expression: Inspire a lifelong love for literature and creative expression through diverse and enjoyable reading and writing experiences

Miscellaneous

This class has 15 individual sessions.
Classes are stand-alone sessions, so students can enroll and withdraw at any time.