Literacy & Reading Classes

Kids Fall Workshop Series (Zoom):

Keep your child's mind engaged and growing during the school year with our diverse range of one-hour Zoom workshops! Designed for children in grades K-5, our Back-to-School Kids Workshop Series offers interactive and educational classes focused on literacy, science, math, and writing. Classes are available as single workshops or 4-week courses. Each month there will be a different set of classes available and offered on different days/times.

 

Each class is just $20, or you can choose any three classes for $50. 

  • 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 (October 2024):

 

 For Grades K-2: 

*Fall Read Aloud & Craft: Fall Fun (Single Session) – 1 hr
- Come listen to a story about the fall season and discuss the different story elements, character, setting, and plot. Afterwards, participate in a craft making session of a paper scarecrow.

Class Structure:

* Introductions

* Book Walk & Building Background

* Vocabulary

* Storytime

* Reading Comprehension Questions

* Activity

* Wrap-up

 

*Math Lab: Place Value (Single Session) – 1 hr
- Students will learn the ones, tens, and hundreds place value. They will be able to identify the different place value digits within a number and compare the value of these digits.

  

*Dinosaur Phonics (4-week Course/ Once a Week) – 1 hr
- Students will learn and reenforce specific phonic skills like vowel sounds, syllables, rhyming words, and more! Students will learn about different dinosaurs through songs, stories, and phonics!

         * Week 1 – Give me an A!  Dinos that begin with the Letter A.

         * Week 2 – Can you Rhyme?

         * Week 3 – We can Write about Dinos

         * Week 4 – All Aboard the Dinosaur Train!

 

For Grades 3-5:

*What’s in a Screen Play? (Single) – 1 hr
- In this class, students will be able to recognize the components of a play and drama, including basic structures and organization. They will also be able to develop fluency while reading plays or dramas. This will help them be one step closer to developing their own play or drama!

 

*Social Studies: Christopher Columbus: Explorer (Single) – 1hr
- Students will explore the life and times of Christopher Columbus. They will look at his early life and how he embarked on his maritime career. They will also learn about the “Age of Exploration”, how Columbus fits into this time, and learn some interesting facts along the way!

 

*Jump Into Reading: Upper Elementary/Middle School (4-week Course/ Once a Week) – 1 hr
- Students will be learning different strategies to use while reading. They will be able to compare and contrast the experience of reading to listening to an audio version of a poem and compare and contrast reading short stories on the same topic. Students will also be able to use word parts (affixes & roots) to help determine the meaning of words.

         * Week 1 – Compare & Contrast

         * Week 2 – Compare & Contrast (cont.)

         * Week 3 – Word Meanings

         * Week 4 – Word Meanings (cont.)

 

Why Choose Our Workshops? 

- Focus on Literacy: All workshops are designed to improve literacy skills to help enhance, enrich, and enforce learning.
- Affordable Pricing: Each workshop is $20, or pick any three classes for $50.
- Convenient Online Format: All classes are held via Zoom, making it easy to join from anywhere.
- Engaging Content: Our workshops are packed with interactive and fun activities that keep kids engaged and excited about learning. Classes rotate each month, so students can explore different topics/subjects.

 

Single Class, click here.

Class Pack of 3, click here.

Course, click here.

 

Enroll Now!

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 fall 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

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

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 (Begins September 3, 2024; Continuous)

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 (End October 8, 2024)

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 (Begins October 22, 2024)

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 (Ends October 9, 2024)

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 (Begins October 23, 2024)

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 (Begins September 3 & 4, 2024; Continuous)

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 2024)

 

* Turkey Tales: A Thanksgiving Read Aloud Adventure (Returning Fall 2024)

 

* 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)