Teaching Final Stable Syllables
A final stable syllable (also known as a consonant + le syllable) is found at the end of a multisyllabic word, such as candle. These syllable types are often overlooked,…
The 3 Sounds of the Letter O
The letter O is the least reliable vowel in English. Students are often first taught the short o sound, as in dock and mop. The letter O is short when…
Games and Activities for Teaching Consonant Digraphs
One of the trickiest concepts every reading teacher has to teach is the concept of consonant digraphs. Two letters, but one sound – it goes against all the other rules…
Teaching R-Controlled Vowels
Bossy R words can be so fun! Are you teaching r-controlled vowels in your classroom? Keep reading for some fun bossy r teaching ideas! Understanding r-controlled vowels can be tricky…
3 Must-Have Elements in Your Phonics Lessons
Teaching phonics can feel overwhelming. You have so much curriculum to cover. You’re expected to do both reading and writing workshops. You only have so much time to teach phonics…
What is Phonics? A Guide for Parents
What is phonics? Use this guide to help your child learn at to read at home! Understanding phonics instruction doesn’t have to be hard and time-consuming!
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