Literacy Environment
Age: Pre-K and Kindergarten
Length: Two-hour sessions, 2 da
Our Literacy Connections classes are designed for home schooled children, or, a perfect compliment to a half-day Kindergarten program. There are no more than 4 children in a class. Your child will gain early literacy skills, enrich and enhance development, and foster a love of reading and writing. We use research & evidence-based resources to build a curriculum based on your child's interests & needs.
A typical session includes:
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An interactive read aloud in which the teacher models an early reading or writing skill or strategy related to comprehension, fluency, or vocabulary
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A guided reading session in which the teacher guides children through their “just right” books, practicing strategies for figuring out words and comprehending
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Opportunities for independent reading and writing in which the teacher conferences with each child on their specific goals
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Multisensory play with language and words so that children develop phonological awareness skills and begin to understand spelling patterns and early writing.
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(K/1st graders in one group, 2nd/3rd graders in another)
St. Mary's Church in Wayne
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TUESDAY/THURSDAYS 10:00-11:30 AM or 1:30-3:00 PM
Local Library-TBD
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TUESDAY/THURSDAYS 10:00-11:30 AM or 1:30-3:00 PM
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** Cost for Literacy Connections is 85.00 a week.
**PLEASE NOTE: For either club, we cannot gaurantee enrollment until 3 children are registered.
In these classes, our teaching is grounded in the research and strategies of these professional texts:
​Program features include:
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Small class size ensures that we meet each individual's needs and everyone's ideas are heard and encouraged
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Use of the highest quality children's books
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Screen-Free, promote face to face communication
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Thoughtful conversations about books that promote critical thinking
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Children choosing which books they want to read and topics they want to write about based on interest
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Learning through hands on games and play (no worksheets or memorization needed!)
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A literacy environment that feels like the comfort of home and serves as the second teacher in the room