The Instructor
The role of the instructor is fulfilled by author Denise Eide, as she prompts engagement from the student throughout core lesson videos, imitating the call and response experience of in-person learning.
The Guide
That's you! Facilitate your students’ development on this virtual learning journey. Monitor your students’ engagement and progress, assist students by clarifying directions and concepts, administer assessments and direct students to review concepts as needed.
The Student
Learn to read and write successfully! Build independence in learning while watching and participating with the video lessons. Learn, practice and review concepts through online games and activities. Ask your guide any questions you have.
Why Use Essentials Online
Interactive Video Lessons
Video lessons introduce all the skills taught in Essentials printed curriculum using new ways of presenting the concepts and new example words. Videos include interactive activities and engage students with questions as they learn.
- Phonogram instruction and practice
- Grammar and vocabulary lessons
- Spelling analysis
- Spelling Journal instruction
Engaging Games and Activities
Learn, Practice, Play! Developing mastery of the language arts skills as taught in Essentials calls for meaningful practice. Phonogram and decodable comprehension practice, spelling, grammar and vocabulary, and a wide variety of activities, including: drag and drop, matching, hear and type, crossword puzzles, find it, fill in the blank, dictation and more!
Correlated Content
Essentials Online has been thoughtfully designed to align with other Essentials materials. This allows teachers to better combine the formats to serve students’ needs, preferences and environments.
An Additional Support for Instructors
Whether supplementing your lessons or reviewing core content for an individual student or a group, Essentials Online meets your needs.
Download the Essentials Online Planning Guides
*Essentials 16-22 and Essentials 23-30 Online Planning Guides are currently in development.
Putting the Ease Back in eLearning With Essentials Online
Access learning activities students crave and the flexibility you need - all in one place!