Welcome to Our Teaching Reading Through Play Homeschool Language Arts Course

Getting Started with Our Teaching Reading Through Play Homeschool Language Arts Course

This Teaching Reading Through Play homeschool language arts course is divided into 180 short lessons, covering a 36-week school year. Each weekly topic features five short activities specially designed to teach reading to young students through play. Doing one activity daily, five days each week, is recommended because short, repetitive exposure to a concept over time is usually more beneficial to young learners than longer lessons less frequently. Also included is weekly information designed to give homeschool parents insight into the science of teaching reading and answer some common questions.

Overview

•   36 weeks, 5 days a week
•   Includes downloadable step-by-step activity lessons
•   Grades: Kindergarten through Grade 2

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com; household items; books available at most libraries; common toys

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and the first lesson. Start with the Day 1 activity assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

Course Sample for Our Teaching Reading Through Play Homeschool Language Arts Course

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Teaching Reading Through Play

Course Overview

Welcome to Teaching Reading Through Play. As a certified teacher with a master’s degree in elementary reading and literacy, I understand the dynamics of reading.

As a homeschooling mom to seven, I also know it’s very possible to teach your children to read without fancy supplies or an expensive curriculum. You can teach reading through play. This course will help you along the way.

Designed for early learners who already know the names and sounds for all 26 letters, this course will build on those existing literacy skills. Through intentional play and activities, you’ll gently guide your little learner into reading.

As a beginning reading course, we’ll focus mainly on short vowel sounds this year. Toward the end of the year, long vowel sounds will be introduced.

Structure

Divided into 180 short lessons, this course will last for a 36-week school year. It’ll cover 36 essential reading topics, one for each week.

Each topic features five short activities specially designed to teach reading through play. I recommend doing one activity each day, five days each week. That’s because short, repetitive exposure of a concept over time is usually more beneficial to young learners than longer lessons less frequently.

Each week, you’ll find some key information just for parents before you dive into the daily activities. This information will give you insight into the science of teaching reading and answer some of your “why” questions.

Parent Involvement

The early years are essential for building a solid foundation for learning. That means instructor involvement is necessary. However, I understand how limited time can be. That’s why you’ll find short lessons and easy-to-set-up activities.

Materials

Don’t worry; you won’t need anything fancy for this course. I’ve designed lessons around typical household items, books that are readily available at most libraries, and common toys.

Each week has a materials list and instructions for preparing for the week. That way you’re ready to read each day!

Happy Reading!