Early Reading Skills: Rhyming, Beginning Sounds, and Word Building (1:1)

Early Reading Skills: Rhyming, Beginning Sounds, and Word Building (1

One-on-One ONLINE Class | 50 Minutes | Ages 6–15 | Cost $95

Class Description

In this individualized one-on-one reading class, learners will build foundational literacy skills through engaging, interactive activities tailored to their current skill level. Using visual supports, games, movement, and hands-on learning tools, students will practice essential early reading skills that support future reading success.

This class is designed for beginning readers, struggling readers, or learners who would benefit from extra practice with foundational reading skills in a supportive environment.

What Learners Will Practice

  • Beginning sounds
  • Rhyming words
  • Letter-sound relationships
  • Syllable awareness
  • Word families
  • CVC word building (cat, dog, map)
  • Phonological awareness
  • Early decoding skills
  • Vocabulary development
  • Listening and comprehension skills

Learner Goals

By participating in this class, learners will work toward:

  • Identifying and producing beginning sounds in words
  • Recognizing and generating rhyming words
  • Connecting letters to their corresponding sounds
  • Blending sounds to read simple words
  • Segmenting words into individual sounds and syllables
  • Building confidence as an emerging reader
  • Developing foundational skills needed for reading and spelling success

What to Expect

Each 50-minute session is personalized to meet the learner's needs and interests. Activities may include:

  • Interactive games
  • Visual and hands-on learning activities
  • Word-building challenges
  • Reading readiness activities
  • Literacy-based movement games
  • Guided practice and feedback

The pace and difficulty level will be adjusted based on the learner's current abilities, making this class appropriate for a variety of early literacy levels.

Class Format

  • One-on-one instruction
  • 50-minute session
  • Live online class
  • Engaging, multisensory activities
  • Individualized support and encouragement

Who Is This Class For?

This class is ideal for learners who are:

  • Beginning readers
  • Preparing for kindergarten or first grade
  • Building foundational literacy skills
  • Needing extra support with reading readiness skills
  • Looking to increase confidence with early reading and word-building activities

No prior reading experience is required. Learners are welcome at their current level, and instruction will be tailored to support their individual growth.

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