Reading and Writing Practice Course

Age Group: 3.5-6 years
Duration: Flexible

Course Objectives:

• Develop a strong foundation in phonics, focusing on letter sounds and combinations.
• Enhance writing skills, beginning with letter formation and progressing to words and sentences.
• Build reading fluency using sight words, phonetic patterns, and short books.
• Introduce basic grammar concepts, including parts of speech, through engaging activities.

Course Structure

1. Phonics and Double Sounds

• Learn individual letter sounds and how they combine to form words.
• Focus on double sounds like "ch," "sh," and "th" to enhance pronunciation.
• Activities to identify and differentiate sounds in words.

2. Writing Practice

• Begin with correct pencil grip and letter formation on four-line copies.
• Gradually write phonetically simple words, increasing complexity over time.
• Progress to writing sentences and short passages.

3. Reading Practice

• Emphasize single and double sounds in words.
• Introduce sight words and practice using reading folders.
• Explore different spellings of the same sounds (e.g., "f," "ph," "ff").
• Read short, level-appropriate books to build fluency and comprehension.

4. Parts of Speech

• Introduce basic grammar concepts (nouns, verbs, etc.) using child-friendly materials and activities.

Materials Required:

1. Printable worksheets (to be provided by parents).
2. Four-line English copy.
3. Blank paper.
4. Color pencils and crayons.

By the end of the course, children will confidently read and write, recognize key phonetic patterns, and understand basic grammatical concepts.