The goal of reading is to be able to understand written text (aka: comprehension).
There are 4 skills that need to be intact for comprehension to happen:
- Phonological Awareness (sounds),
- Phonics (letter/sound match),
- Fluency (speed/prosody),
- Vocabulary
Often times when students struggle with reading they do not have a solid foundation in phonological awareness and/or phonics.
The goal of my program is to identify reading needs, through assessments, and then customize 20 lessons based on that data. These lessons will be facilitated by a family member from the comforts of home. *
Assessments:
The program begins with a thorough assessment of Phonological Awareness skills, letter recognition, letter/sound knowledge and phonics. There is an initial assessment fee which is then applied to the total.
Targeted Practice:
With data from the assessment, the family will be provided with customized, targeted lessons to work on for 15-20 minutes daily.*
Included in the lessons are daily phonological awareness and phonics practice, printable materials, and online practice for reinforcement and fun.
Coaching Calls:
Included in the program are four, 20-minute Zoom calls to check in and ask questions.
Post Assessments:
At the conclusion of the 20 lesson course, is the final assessment of Phonological Awareness skills, letter recognition, and letter/sound knowledge. At that time, families can decide to continue with more lessons.
*There is an option to have a virtual tutor facilitate these lessons for an additional fee.
Educator Kathleen 