Beginning readers first learn to read cvc words (also called short vowel words). CVC words for kindergarten are consonant-vowel-consonant words like bag, fan, met, cup... etc. CVC words include short …
Kindergarten Reading Skills
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. …
Inflectional Ending /ed/ Books
Series 17 inflectional ending /ed/ books are now available in our shop! Series 17 helps kids learn the /ed/ ending gradually. First, kids practice reading /ed/ with short vowel words (ex. hopped, …
Phonics Scope and Sequence for K-2
A phonics scope and sequence is essential for any research-based program. If a reading program does not have a phonics scope and sequence it will not be effective. Educators should always have a …
Early Signs of Dyslexia
One of the early signs of dyslexia is reading failure. Even with research-based phonics instruction, dyslexic kids struggle to read. Without phonics instruction, however, dyslexic children may not …