Letter recognition is a fundamental aspect of literacy. Whether you have a struggling reader or are teaching your child how to read, letter recognition is an important part of reading …
Teaching Letter Names and Sounds- What to Teach First?
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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Why is my first grader struggling with reading?
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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Kindergarten Valentine’s Bingo
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 …
What are Consonant Blends?
Consonant blends are 2 or more letter sounds in a row. Some examples include sp as in spot, nd as in land and sn as in snow. Kids typically learn consonant blends in kindergarten. Educators often …