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A kindergarten sight words list should focus on words that truly break the phonetic code. Very few words should be taught as sight words. An English dictionary might contain 250,000 words, yet in …
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Short vowel sounds contrast with long vowel sounds. Short vowels are: a_ as in apple e_ as in elephant i_ as in igloo o_ as in octopus u_ as in up Short vowels sounds are among the …
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Long ee words phonics can be relatively easy for kids to master, since ee is in common words like “see” and “bee.” However, many struggling readers take longer to master ea words phonics. Learning ea …
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There is a lot of misguided information about how to teach reading. Many of these misinformed reading tactics are a strong part of our culture, yet can stall reading progress. Even worse, some tactics …
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In first grade, children’s reading skills progress rapidly. Though Kindergarten is a critical year, since children learn letter sounds, digraphs (like sh, th, ch…etc.), sight words, phonemic …
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After your student learns short a words, he’ll need to focus on short i words. It’s tempting to jump to short e lessons, because we typically say vowels in the following order: a, e, i, o, u. However, …
Kindergarten sight word games are important for reading and spelling. Since sight words are common, teach them in Kindergarten. Start with a handful and slowly add more. If you incorporate games …
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If your child is reading a grade-level book and exhibits the following signs, you may want to think about hiring a reading tutor: The Whisperer A child who reads at her normal volume and then …
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Kindergarten reading level examples can help parents understand how their child is progressing. Every school has different Kindergarten reading standards. While some expect Kindergartners to read …
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Short a games for Kindergarten are a fun way to introduce students to reading and spelling. In early Kindergarten, students focus on short vowel sounds. If you want your student to read in early …
