Reading Classes for Kids

Our Reading I “Intro to Phonics” class is designed to introduce young learners in Pre-K and Kindergarten to the world of reading through fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities. The course lays the groundwork for strong early literacy by building essential phonemic awareness, sight word recognition, and comprehension skills—all in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Key Learning Goals:

• • Phonemic Awareness: Students will develop key skills such as sound and word discrimination, blending, phoneme deletion, and manipulation.
  • Sight Words: Focused practice with high-frequency DOLCH sight words to build reading fluency and confidence.
  • Comprehension: Engaging activities that strengthen listening and understanding, as well as the ability to make predictions and connections with texts.

Teaching Methods:

• • Storytelling & Group Reading: Encourages imagination and builds vocabulary.
  • Interactive Games: Reinforce concepts in a playful and memorable way.
  • Small Group Activities: Foster collaboration and allow for personalized guidance.

Class Format:

• • Small Group Setting: Ensures personalized attention and peer interaction.
  • Experienced Instructor: Taught by a certified elementary school teacher with a specialization in early literacy.
  • Schedule: Online classes meet twice a week; each session lasts 30 minutes.  In-Person classes meet once a week; each session lasts 60 minutes

By the end of the course, students will have built a strong foundation for reading success—and, just as importantly, a lifelong love for books.

Level Placement:

• This course is ideal for children new to reading or reading at levels A–D.
• If you are unsure which level is best for your child, please contact us at info@alphamindsacademy.com to request an assessment.

Our Reading II: “Fluency for Rising Readers” course is designed to build upon the foundation established in Reading I, further developing students’ reading fluency, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension. This course helps young readers gain confidence and accuracy while deepening their understanding of texts through fun, engaging lessons.

Key Features:

• • Phonics & Fluency: Reinforcing decoding strategies to read with speed, accuracy, and expression.
  • Vocabulary Development: Expanding word knowledge to support both reading and verbal expression.
  • Comprehension Practice: Strengthening the ability to make predictions, draw inferences, and understand story elements.
  • Interactive Learning: Group reading, independent practice, and games keep learning lively and enjoyable.

Our curriculum strikes the right balance between challenge and encouragement, helping students grow into confident, capable readers.

Class Structure:

• • Small Group Setting: Allows for personalized instruction and peer collaboration.
  • Certified Instructor: Taught by an experienced elementary teacher with expertise in early literacy.

By the end of this course, students will show marked improvement in fluency and comprehension—and continue building a love for reading that will benefit them for years to come.

Placement Guidelines: 

• • Returning AlphaMinds Students: This class is recommended for students who completed Reading I-B during the previous school year.
  • New Students: Recommended for students currently reading at level G–J or slightly above. If you’re unsure of your child’s reading level, please contact us at info@alphamindsacademy.com to request a placement assessment.