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Decodable readers are a type of phonics-based text designed to help kids learn to read. They are effective because they gradually introduce the most common phonics sounds. Some educators have been …
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There are several essential pre-reading skills that a child needs to know before he reads his first book. A child needs to: There are many phonics units a child needs to learn in k-1. Letters …
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There are several signs that a child may be struggling with reading in kindergarten, including: 1. Difficulty recognizing letters and their sounds: A child who struggles to identify letters and …
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The science of reading has become a buzzword in literacy circles. The term is supposed to encapsulate the body of research on early reading instruction. What is the science of reading? The …
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Phonics is essential. Many kids won’t learn how to read without phonics. However, the term "phonics" covers a wide variety of materials. When people think about science-based reading instruction, they …
Decodable texts encourage kids to sound out words. They help develop decoding skills, the foundation of a successful reader. What is Decoding? Decoding is the ability to read a word …
There is much debate on teaching letter names and sounds. One camp says we should only teach letter sounds. Then, once children have mastered letter sounds, educators should introduce letter names. …
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You have a talented, smart child. You've read to her since she was a baby. Children's books with fringed edges are in boxes around your house. Your child has both brains and a good environment. You've …
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Reading Elephant has added 2 consonant blends stories to our shop. We now offer 12 consonant blends stories for kindergartners and 1st graders. Consonant blends are 2 or more letter sounds in a …
Are you looking for a fun phonics Valentine's activity to give your kindergartner? Check out the FREE Bingo game in this post. It includes short vowels only. There are 3 boards and one page of hearts …
