Phonological and Phonemic Awareness: Essential Skills for Early Learners Phonological and phonemic awareness are the building blocks of literacy. Without a strong foundation in these skills, it can be challenging for young learners to develop effective reading and writing abilities. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of
Breaking the Code: 10 Essential Decodable Readers Aligned with the Science of Reading After teaching your phonics lessons, your students need some practice reading words in context! Decodable readers play a crucial role in helping young learners develop strong phonics skills and build fluency. When selecting decodable readers, we need
Science of Reading Phonics Centers: Tips for Success with Small Groups The Science of Reading provides us with a framework for effective phonics instruction. By incorporating what we know from the Science of Reading into your small group phonics centers, you can create effective learning experiences.Additionally, implementing these strategies at
Must-Have Fun Phonics Resources for First and Second Grade Teachers: Engage your Students! As a first or second-grade teacher, you know phonics is key to build strong readers. But finding the right resources to keep your students engaged can be challenging. This blog post is here to help you with
Cracking the Code: Essential Strategies for Teaching Tricky Syllable Types Consonant-le and R-controlled Vowels Mastering tricky syllable types can be a stumbling block for young readers. Tricky syllable types, such as consonant-le and r-controlled vowels may need extra attention! This blog post provides effective strategies to help students master these
Strengthen Cause and Effect: 7 Valuable Strategies for your Readers Helping students grasp cause and effect is a crucial step in their reading comprehension journey. Check out these 7 practical and engaging activities to make teaching this concept a breeze. From hands-on projects to interactive games, you’ll find a variety
Teaching Phonics with Fidget Poppers: 6 Tips to Engage and Excite Your Students Teaching phonics is a key part of teaching early literacy, but keeping kids interested can be tough. That’s where fidget poppers come in! These colorful, tactile toys are perfect for making phonics fun. In this post, I
How Can Word Riddles Boost Phonics Skills? Crack the Code! We teachers are always looking for ways to help our students boost phonics skills! Yes, there are phonics programs that provide a base to start from, but some students need enrichment and some need more practice or support. Have you
Boost Your Phonics Lessons: 4 Engaging Activities for Extra Practice Practicing phonics skills is crucial for young readers, but sometimes they think it’s boring. But don’t worry! This post offers 4 engaging activities to make your phonics lessons FUN! From tactile materials to games, these easy-to-do activities will have your
Essential Tools for Enriching your Reading Curriculum Hey teachers! We know many of us have to use a reading anthology program like Journeys or Reading Street as a base for their ELA instruction, or at least our reading and grammar instruction. Many come with differentiation options but the options seem
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