Rocking & Reading
Rocking & Reading turns the science of phonics into a full-on musical experience for early learners.
Starts Tue, Jun 9
7:30 PM UTC · 1h
4 sessions
Catherine
4.5
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in three- and four-sound words (e.g., /v/-/e/-/t/ in "vet")
Segment spoken words into individual phonemes using the "Break It On Down" method
Blend isolated sounds together to form complete, recognizable words
Decode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words like "wet," "tip," and "mop" with accuracy and confidence
Expand phonemic awareness to four-phoneme words like "skip"
Recite and sequence the alphabet at varying speeds to build letter fluency and recall
Distinguish between similar-sounding phonemes through focused auditory discrimination practice
Apply kinesthetic techniques — like tapping sounds out on your arm — to reinforce sound-blending skills
Meet Catherine.
Catherine
Catherine Dugger is a dynamic livestream instructor and creative educator with more than ten years of experience engaging large audiences. With a background in musical theater from Samford University and a proven track record as the creative force behind the “Rocking and Reading with Mizz KT” YouTube channel, she brings energy, storytelling, and interactive digital production skills to every virtual session, inspiring young learners through literacy and performance. Early Elementary
Rocking & Reading turns the science of phonics into a full-on musical experience for early learners. Students rap the alphabet, tap out sounds on their arms, and "break it on down" through songs and movement that make decoding feel less like schoolwork and more like a jam session. Each session builds essential phonemic awareness skills — identifying, segmenting, and blending the individual sounds inside words like "vet," "skip," and "mop" — laying the groundwork for confident, independent reading. This course is perfect for young readers who need a strong phonics foundation and learn best when their whole body is in on the action.
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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