Teaching Big Kids to Read (SUMMER 2024 Club)
Parents learn techniques to teach their child (7 and older) to improve their reading skills. Follow along using a curriculum I recommend or any of your choice.
Week 1 Goals
Week 1 - Lesson 1 [Testing]
A brief note on testing
Test 1 - Nonsense Words (Phonics)
Test 2 - Spelling
Test 3 - Sight Words/High Frequency Words
Test 4 - Phonemic Awareness (Optional)
Test 5 - Overall Grade Level
Setting the Stage
Become a word detective
Motivation 🥳
The Prizes that Motivated my Kids to Grow 2 Reading Levels
Be Consistent! [Important]
Motivation Quiz
Choosing Good Books
FREE PREVIEWBooks Kids will Actually Like (Ages 5-8)
Book Recommendations - Upper Elementary
Reading Interest Survey
Book Recommendations - Lower Elementary
The Basic Language of Instruction
What is a CVC word?
Final e Rule (CVCe)
Final e Practice Books & Worksheets
Sample Lesson (CVCe)
Prefixes and Suffixes
Prefix and Suffix Reading Passages & Worksheets
What are Syllables?
Make reading easier by learning Syllables (SIMPLE)
Syllables Practice
[6 Syllable Types] - Sounds boring but is really important
Open vs Closed Syllables
Final e & Consonant le Syllables
Vowel Team Syllables (VERY IMPORTANT)
r-Controlled Vowel Syllables
r-Controlled Vowel Syllable Reading Practice & Worksheets
Sample lesson - Advanced Phonics
Child has a hard time sounding out / pronouncing a word
Re-Reading with Fluency