Literacy & Reading Classes

Kids Summer Workshop Series (Zoom): Coming Soon

Keep your child's mind engaged and growing during the summer and help prevent summer slide with our diverse range of one-hour Zoom workshops! Designed for children in grades K-5, our Summer Workshop Series offers interactive and educational classes focused on reading, writing, vocabulary, & science. Classes are available as single workshops or 4-week courses.

 

Each class is just $20, or you can choose any three classes for $50. 4-Week courses are discounted at $75.

  • If you want to sign up multiple children for the same workshop, inquire about special sibling discounts. Each class/course payment is for ONE child.

 

Workshop Offerings (Begins June 2025):

 

 Enrollment Coming Soon

Don't miss out on this opportunity to keep your child engaged and reinforce their literacy skills. Sign up today and let’s make this summer a season of discovery and growth!


Classes Offered on Outschool:

"Read Right Now", offered on Outschool (outschool.com) by Melodie Courtney, A+ HomeTutoring, are 1:1 reading and literacy Intervention classes for hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing children, ages 5-13, designed to provide a personalized learning experience.

 

Here are the key details:

Some Topics Covered:
1. Phonics and Word Recognition: Learning to decode words and understand the sounds of letters.
2. Comprehension Skills: Understanding the meaning of texts and making connections.
3. Vocabulary Building: Expanding word knowledge and enhancing language skills.
4. Fluency Development: Improving reading speed and accuracy.
5.  Critical Thinking: Encouraging analytical and creative thinking through reading.
6. Literary Exploration: Exploring various genres and styles of literature.
7. Writing Skills: Enhancing writing abilities and creative expression.

 

Class Structure:
The class is structured around one-on-one online sessions. Each session typically lasts 30 minutes, with a frequency tailored to the learner's needs, typically once or twice a week. Lessons are adapted to the learner's level and progress, with a focus on their specific reading challenges and goals.

 

Required Experience/Knowledge:
No prior experience or knowledge is required. These classes is open to learners of all reading levels, from beginners to those looking to enhance their existing literacy skills. The instructor will assess the learner's current level and offer persoanlized reading instruction.

 

Several Classes are available now. See links below to find out more information and sign up!

 

* Read Right Now: Tailored 1:1 Online Reading & Literacy Intervention (Register to Begin Anytime)

https://outschool.com/classes/read-right-now-tailored-11-online-reading-literacy-intervention-mEJgWxlC?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Read Right Now: Tailored 1:1 Online Reading & Literacy Intervention for Deaf & HH Students (Register to Begin Anytime)

https://outschool.com/classes/read-right-now-tailored-11-online-literacy-intervention-for-dhh-Ap7XqeTB?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


Other Outschool Classes of Interest:

* Brainy Bunch Club: Puzzles and Challenges (Restarts January 7, 2025; Ending May 8, 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/brainy-bunch-club-puzzles-and-challenges-LyhKGFCB?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs Basic ASL Vocabulary for Young Learners Course 1 (Restarting Summer 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-basic-asl-vocabulary-for-young-learners-course-1-8d5yARDg?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs Basic ASL Vocabulary for Young Learners Course 2 (Restarting Summer 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-basic-asl-vocabulary-for-young-learners-course-2-5p3ovLnu?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs Basic ASL Vocabulary for Young Learners Course 3 (Restarting Summer 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-basic-asl-vocabulary-for-young-learners-course-3-4VQLAREt?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs Basic ASL Vocabulary for Young Learners Course 4 (Restarting Summer 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-basic-asl-vocabulary-for-young-learners-course-4-8cHDm1JK?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs ASL Club (Restarts January 7, 2025; Ending May 6, 2025)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-signing-into-summer-asl-hangout-ZtDn7nKK?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 

* Tiny Hands, Big Signs Basic ASL Vocabulary Self-Paced Course 1 (Register to Begin Anytime)

https://outschool.com/classes/tiny-hands-big-signs-basic-asl-vocabulary-for-young-learners-1-asynchronous-6i6KifXs?usid=Nit9FiEt&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

 


 

* Sound Sleuths: Cracking the Phonics Code (Coming soon)

 

* Bioexplorers: Dive Into Dissections and Master Science Vocabulary  (Coming Soon)

 


 

* Fall Read Aloud & Activity (Returning Fall 2025)

 

* Turkey Tales: A Thanksgiving Read Aloud Adventure (Returning Fall 2025)

 

* Mystery Summer Book Club: "Choose Your Own Adventure" Series for Kids 9-11 (Returing Summer 2025)

 

* Mystery Summer Book Club: "Magic Tree House" Series for Kids 6-8 (Returning Summer 2025)