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. …
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 …
Spelling and Phonics Student Writing Sample
Did you know you can analyze a student's writing sample and get a lot of information on what phonics sounds she needs to work on? In this blog, I'll take a closer look at spelling and phonics by …
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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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Teaching Spelling in K-3
Kids should learn how to spell while they are learning how to read. Spelling is encoding, while reading is decoding. The two skills are linked, and gains in one area can facilitate gains in the other. …