Consonant digraphs are 2 or more consonant letters in a row that make one sound. For example, /sh/ is a consonant digraph because s and h are both consonants and together they make one sound. Kids …
New Short Vowel Stories
We have 1-2 page short vowel stories available in our shop. Each story comes with reading comprehension questions. These stories are for extra practice for struggling readers or dyslexic students. …
Kindergarten Reading Printable Worksheets
Are you looking for FREE kindergarten reading printable worksheets? In this post, I'll provide links to some free kindergarten resources from Reading Elephant. These resources include cvc …
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Early Reader Books Free
In this post, I'll offer some FREE printable early reader books. What are early reader books? Early reader books are stories for kindergartners who know alphabet sounds. In a child's first …
25 Writing Prompts for Kids
Do you want your child to be a good writer one day? Writing is a critical skill that's used in almost every occupation. Writing can also help people come up with new ideas, have clearer thinking and …
Decodable readers vs other beginning reader books
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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Pre-reading skills that will get your child decoding
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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Signs My Kindergartner is Struggling with Reading?
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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What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is estimated that around 10-15% of the world's population has dyslexia to some degree, making it one …
Quick Guide to the Science of Reading
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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