Course Objectives

• Equip teachers with techniques to develop a strong foundation in phonics for young learners.
• Enable teachers to guide children in enhancing writing skills, from letter formation to sentence construction.
• Train teachers to build reading fluency using phonetic patterns, sight words, and leveled books.
• Develop teachers’ skills in fostering spoken English, including vocabulary building and conversational practice.
• Introduce basic grammar concepts to educators for age-appropriate teaching through engaging activities.

Course Structure

1. Fostering Spoken English and Vocabulary Building

• What Teachers Will Learn:
• Techniques to develop children’s conversational skills.
• Age-appropriate methods to introduce and expand vocabulary.
• Using storytelling, and real-life scenarios to build confidence in speaking.
• Logical development of language through games
• Practice Activities for Educators:
• Designing vocabulary games and flashcards.
• Planning fun conversational exercises.
• Incorporating songs, rhymes, and picture cards into lessons.

1. Teaching Phonics and Double Sounds

• What Teachers Will Learn:
• Methods to teach individual letter sounds effectively.
• Strategies for introducing and practicing double sounds like "ch," "sh," and "th."
• Phonemic awareness activities to help children identify and differentiate sounds in words.
• Practice Activities for Educators:
• Designing sound games, rhymes, and blending activities.
• Using stories and songs to reinforce phonics concepts.

2. Guiding Writing Practice

• What Teachers Will Learn:
• Correct techniques for teaching pencil grip and letter formation.
• Strategies to scaffold writing skills, starting with simple words and progressing to sentences.
• How to introduce and use four-line copies effectively.
• Practice Activities for Educators:
• Creating progression-based writing exercises.
• Assessing and correcting common writing mistakes in children.

3. Developing Reading Fluency

• What Teachers Will Learn:
• Methods for teaching single and double sounds in reading.
• Techniques for introducing sight words and using reading folders.
• Exploring different spellings for the same sound (e.g., "f," "ph," "ff").
• Strategies for selecting and using level-appropriate books to build fluency and comprehension.
• Practice Activities for Educators:
• Planning and conducting guided reading sessions.
• Designing interactive activities with phonics and sight words.

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5. Teaching Basic Grammar Concepts

• What Teachers Will Learn:
• Age-appropriate ways to introduce nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.
• Creative activities to make grammar engaging and relevant.
• Practice Activities for Educators:
• Designing child-friendly grammar materials.

Materials and Resources Provided:

• Printable lesson plans and worksheet.
• Examples of phonics activities, vocabulary-building tools, and conversational exercises.
• Suggestions for recommended books, teaching aids, and online tools.

By the End of the Course

Participants will:

• Confidently teach phonics, reading, and writing to young learners.
• Effectively develop spoken English and expand children’s vocabulary.
• Implement creative and engaging teaching methods tailored to individual and group needs.
• Gain skills in assessing and supporting children’s literacy and language development.