Beginning readers first learn to read cvc words (also called short vowel words). CVC words for kindergarten are consonant-vowel-consonant words like bag, fan, met, cup... etc. CVC words include short …
Kindergarten Reading Skills
Contrary to what many people think, kindergarten is an essential grade. Kindergarten reading skills are foundational, and if kids miss out on these skills, they may struggle to learn to read. …
CVC Word Lists
Every reading educator needs cvc word lists to prepare phonics lessons. Do you ever find yourself scouring the web for these lists? Now you can find thorough cvc word lists in one place. To help kids …
Basic Sight Words for Kindergarten
Kindergartners needs to learn to read sound-by-sound. At first, kindergartners learn letter sounds and short vowels. These basic phonics sounds help kids decode cvc words like cat, met, dig and mop. …
Short Vowel Worksheet
Kids learn short vowels in Kindergarten. In this FREE printable short vowel worksheet, kids can practice reading short vowel words sound-by-sound. Have your kindergartner first say the sounds in order …
Phonics Scope and Sequence for K-2
A phonics scope and sequence is essential for any research-based program. If a reading program does not have a phonics scope and sequence it will not be effective. Educators should always have a …
Advocating for your Struggling Reader
Maybe your child is near the end of first grade. You see that he doesn’t know how to decode many single-syllable words like “bland,” “cope,” “strain” or “leap.” He struggles to read even beginning …
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Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Systematic and explicit phonics instruction is the most effective method for teaching children how to read. The reading and cognitive science research prove that systematic, explicit phonics is …
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Explicit Phonics vs Implicit Phonics
Research is conclusive. Explicit phonics instruction is the most effective, reliable way to teach a child to read. Explicit means the instruction is direct. The child does not have to "guess" at words …
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Steps for Correcting Reading Errors
When a child makes reading errors frequently, perhaps the text is not at his level. Once you have a leveled text, make sure you: Let your student make the error. Do not give the student any hints. …
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