Teaching Hard and Soft G & C Sound Words with Gentle CindyPrimary teachers, get ready to meet your new phonics friend, Gentle Cindy! She's one of the easiest and most memorable ways to teach young kids when to pronounce hard and soft C & G sound words and it actually works! Below, you'll find teaching tips, word lists, and hands-on activities.Read more →
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Teaching the Schwa: Schwa Sound Words, Printables & MoreAre you feeling a little intimidated about teaching the schwa to your elementary students? These resources will simplify your lesson planning and help you feel more confident about this important concept!Read more →
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Words Ending with V for Kindergarten & Tips for TeachingDo your kindergarten kids get confused by words that end with the /v/ sound? Use these teaching tips and resources to teach all of the words ending with V for kindergarten the right way!Read more →
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Z Words for Kindergarten: Word List & Teaching TipsThere are so many fun, rare words that start with the letter Z! These Z words for Kindergarten will help your little learners expand their vocabulary and learn some fun new words at the same time!Read more →
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Words that End with the Letter X for KindergartenAre you looking for some words that end with X for kindergarten? Grab this printable word list to help you teach your kindergarten students these new words and sounds the easy way!Read more →
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Short A CVC Words: Free Printable Word List & TipsComposed of just three letters, short a CVC words, like fan and bad, are some of the easiest words for beginning readers to learn! In this blog post, you'll get an overview of how to teach these three-letter words and grab a free printable CVC word list you can use again and again!Read more →
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Free Printable List of CVC Words & Decodable WordsIf you're teaching your students CVC words and need a handy list of words for them to study, you're in the right place! My free list of CVC words printable sorts these three-letter words by their short vowel sound, giving you the perfect words to teach these phonics skills to your whole class!Read more →
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20 Fun CVC Words Games & Activities to Teach PhonicsIf you're a primary teacher, you already know how essential CVC words are for helping your students learn how to read! New readers need lots of practice with these simple words, and fortunately, these CVC words games make learning so much fun!Read more →
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Decoding vs Encoding in Reading: What You Need to KnowDecoding and encoding are two essential skills in early literacy instruction. Both are necessary for children to learn to read and write successfully, but what exactly is the difference? Let's explore the difference between decoding vs encoding.Read more →
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Syllable Words for KindergartenScience of reading research indicates that phonological awareness skills and phonemic awareness skills are vital for learning to read and spell. Children who have phonological awareness are able to identify and make oral rhymes, can clap out the number of syllables in a word.. Read more →
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Short A Words for Second Grade: Printable Lists & ActivitiesShort A words are essential for second graders learning to read, providing a foundation in phonics and spelling. These activities and word lists help students expand vocabulary, decode words, and build confidence in their reading skills.Read more →
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Kindergarten Scope & Sequence - A Kindergarten Phonics CurriculumA Kindergarten scope and sequence should follow science of reading research, showing that systematic phonics is key. An approach teaching phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, with home support, provides the best foundation for children to learn to read.Read more →
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