Need some extra resources to teach phonemic awareness to your kiddos in homeschool? Learning phonemes are a very important skill needed for reading. Phonemes are distinct units of sound in a specified language that distinguish one word from another. Examples are the p, b, d, and t in the English words pad, pat, bad, and bat.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness and phonics? They sound similar, but aren't...
How to teach phonological awareness skills in your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom. Hands-on activities to make learning fun.
In today's post, I'll describe the different phonological awareness skills I teach, as well as provide free phonological awareness interventions to help your students improve in each area.
I just love teaching kids to rhyme. I have the BEST rhyming words game for preschoolers! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but 3 year olds just adore this fun and easy activity. Rhyming is likely not brand new to your preschooler. I bet you naturally do it every day – perhaps
Phonemic awareness- the ability to hear and manipulate the sounds in spoken words and the understanding that spoken words are made up of sequences of speech sounds (Yopp, 1992) The best predictor of reading difficulty in kindergarten or first grade is the inability to segment words and syllabes into constituent sound units (Lyon, 1995) […]
Phonemic Awareness is an important early reading skill for preschoolers and kindergarteners to develop. Do you know what it is and how to teach it?
This cute little activity can be printed, cut out, and laminated. The children can then circle "thumbs up" if the words rhyme, and "thumbs down" if they don't with a dry erase marker. Simply call out each word to them, ask them if they rhyme or "sound the same" and have them circe the correct thumb.
Click the following link to download this free handout . Developmental Sequence of Phonological Skills Teaching phonological and phonemic skills is such a critical component in helping our little learners acquire the necessary building blocks to become proficient readers and writers. Understanding the sequence of phonological/phonemic development and the approximate ages of mastery helps us to […]
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Use these free printable snowflake segmentation mats to practice phonemic awareness during winter for preschool and kindergarten.
Find out what phonograms are and why they are important when teaching reading and spelling. Download three printable games!
I just wanted to say “thank you” for all your positive feedback on my companion pack for The Rainbow Fish. I made a little extra phonemic awareness activity FREEBIE for your therapy rooms. We all have kiddos who have those pesky phonological processes that impact their pre-literacy skills. Phonemic awareness activities are always a great […]
Now that your child knows all of their letters, it's time to move on to the beginning stages of reading. Many parents are stuck at this point because flashcards are so outdated. How can parents keep learning entertaining without pulling out those pesky flashcards??The alphabetic principle is essential to the success of young readers. Identifying
Happy Five for Friday! I’m switching it up this Friday for Doodle Bugs Teaching linky: I thought I would also tag along with Lifestyle Sistas for “5 Places I Want to See…” It may be a little off topic, but the subject of teaching still makes a sneaky appearance! This is actually a tough post …
If you have been following me for a while, you will know that I LOVE teaching young ones how to read, and the alphabet is where it all starts! Truly one
Four years ago when I took a leap of faith into an intervention position, I realized how few resources there were out there for reading and phonics intervention groups. I read SO many books about developmentally appropriate phonics and how to go through the proper foundational steps in order for students to master phonics and […]
After our Word Family Snowball Toss activity, I was trying to think of a way to repurpose the ping pong balls and thought it would be fun to use
Free phonics sentences activities perfect for primary grades. Practice reading, phonics and fluency by reading phonics-based sentences.
Phonics posters are an essential part of an early years classroom but it is important that they are not just put up at the beginning of the year and left as a wall decoration. When I first started teaching I was told by my principal that my students needed to know why something was on my wall and understand how they could use it to enrich their learning. As you can imagine I was very careful to make sure that every child knew why I put something on a wall, and of course, I would continue to refer to it
Phonological awareness refers to an understanding of the sound structure of language- that is, that language is made up of words, syllables, rhymes and sounds. So why is it that phonological awareness is so important? It is because the understanding of how language works is a foundational skill in learning to read and spell. If […]
Are you looking for ways to teach blending an segmenting? These skills are crucial for strong reading skills. Explore free activities to teach these skills in an engaging way. Learn the basics of blending and segmenting, try Google Slides, use manipulatives, and practice oral blending/segmentation. Access resources like word lists, Guess My Word, and Self Checking Poke Cards. Pin this post for easy reference and empower your students' phonological awareness and reading success.
Phonological awareness helps children learn to read more easily. Check out our free download and learn how to help your child develop this important skill!
Practice reading CVC words this season with this fun and FREE gingerbread CVC game! It's perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade!
Phonological awareness vs phonemic awareness: they aren't the same thing! I've broken it down so you can easily understand the difference.
It took me almost 10 years to find my groove with phonics in my classroom. If I'm being honest, I spent the first 9 years of my teaching career hating
Have you seen our Zoom Cards for reading fluency Zoom Cards provide a very practical and easy way to prep a structure for your phonics fluency instruction for the entire year! Students can work at their own level, practice and self-monitor their assessment. Each of the sequenced phonics cards is now provided in the original hand-sized format as well as a new page-sized versions, perfect for students who need large print. Why not also use the page sized cards for a whole-class fluency focus lesson? The cards are numbered from 1 to 34 will step learners through a sequenced set of letter sound patterns and words. They include cards for single sounds word families cvc words consonant blends ccvc words cvcc words consonant digraphs nasal Teachers who have used these cards have told us they are: comprehensive fast to prep easy to implement and maintain engaging and independent sequenced and challenging a weight off their mind that 'phonics' is being covered in their curriculum consistently The cards are backline so you can copy them onto brightly coloured paper to add some interest. Give each student a small plastic pouch to keep their cards in. You can assess the students quickly on a Friday to determine if they are ready to move onto the next card. It is personal choice, but I would recommend aiming for 100% accuracy. Students record their times and self-assess their progress. Students have a card for the whole week and time themselves reading the sounds/words each night. They can record their best times and try to get faster as the week progresses. With 34 cards, there is enough to cover the whole year. Our printable Zoom Cards file can be found in our TpT store! New large page-sized cards are included in the pack. We hope this system helps you think of ways you can master phonics fluency in your classroom and that this printable packet can support you in your pedagogy. Share
Build and Write Phonics Cards Do you need hands-on phonics activities that students can complete independently and develops their foundational skills AND mee
Using music-based strategies is a highly effective way to teach awareness of rhyme and other literacy skills to children with autism spectrum disorder.
These FREE CVC Words Middle Sounds Clip Cards are such a fun way for kids to practice sounding out words and listening to the sound letters make.
Rhyming Bridge is Falling Down: an active learning activity to practice rhyming skills in Kindergarten
"Beginning phonics workbook" designed specifically for preschoolers! "beginning sounds, and writing. Introducing our engaging and vibrant preschool phonics workbook – the perfect companion for your little one's early learning journey! This comprehensive workbook is meticulously designed to lay the foundation for strong literacy skills while making the process enjoyable and interactive. Watch as your child explores the world of letters and sounds through captivating activities and games. Our phonics workbook seamlessly blends education with entertainment, ensuring that every learning moment is a delightful adventure. Dive into the realm of sounds with phonemic awareness exercises that captivate young minds. These activities not only foster pronunciation skills but also introduce a well-rounded language development. Our workbook includes clear instructions and guidance for parents to facilitate the learning journey effectively. Uncover tips and tricks to maximize the impact of each activity and enrich your child's learning experience. Our workbook includes clear instructions and guidance for parents to facilitate the learning journey effectively. Uncover tips and tricks to maximize the impact of each activity and enrich your child's learning experience. Listing Includes - 1 PDF File Pages are 8.5 X 11 USES: -For personal use only -Not for any commercial use -Can't be resold as is or altered *YOU MAY NOT share, resell or redistribute our products.* This is a digital product no physical product will be sent. Please remember that colors may vary slightly when printed, due to monitor calibration settings, printout settings, and material type. Due to the digital nature of this product, there are no refunds or exchanges. Once payment is complete, digital files will be available for download in your account. Thank you for visiting and shopping with Pro Learning academy!!
Winter Math and Literacy Kindergarten no prep activities that will save you time and keep your children engaged during the Winter months.
I have made three resources that will help your little ones learn to read and write words. I have used a 'train' theme to help with phoneme segmentation. I have always liked using a train concept, as I explain to my students that the train is going forward on the track, and does not go backward. It is one way straight ahead, and we see the engine first and then the carriages in order. Kind of like learning to read words by looking at the sounds across the line from left to right. I have a set for consonant blends, which will help students understand that a blend is made up of 2 independent sounds, but we try to say them very quickly together - so they make one chunk within the word. After learning single sounds, my students have always been excited to start blends. I tell them they are so clever, they are going to learn the 'big grown up' sounds that have 2 letters! Blends are a wonderful bridge, as they use existing knowledge (single sounds), but get the children used to the idea of looking for 2 letter chunks within words. And they are not too hard - they sound like what they look like! I have a cvc set - I would use these first, as soon as possible after learning some single sounds in the first weeks of Kindergarten. Get them building words as they learn the single sounds. It helps make all that 'sound learning' make sense to students. Using resources like these, always allows me the freedom to introduce tricky consonant digraphs, and even vowel-sound alternatives to students as young as Kindergarten. As long as you stick to words that are phonetically regular, I have found students easily master 'harder' sounds very quickly. Find them all in my TpT store by clicking on the images below. I will not be bundling these resources.
Free phonics sentences activities perfect for primary grades. Practice reading, phonics and fluency by reading phonics-based sentences.
