Kids start working on r-controlled vowels in late first grade or early 2nd grade. R-controlled vowels include: ar as in shark er as in clerk ir as in swirl ur as in burn or as in …
Halloween Phonics Stories
Are you looking for Halloween phonics stories to get your students in the spirit of October? Here are links to 2 free phonics stories, leveled by grade: Halloween phonics story for …
Foundational Skills in Reading
There are a number of skills students need to master in order to read. Educators can break down the components of reading into subskills, and these subskills are the essence of k-2 literacy …
Making Mistakes When Learning to Read
Jada was a 3rd grade student who was behind in reading. The interventions at school weren’t working. I praised her correct answers, thinking, as many American educators and parents, this would help …
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Why Phonics is Fun
Most educators and parents want their students to fall in love with reading. After all, many of us are bibliophiles and we know the personal and professional benefits of reading. Some may hesitate to …