What is Phonics? So what is phonics? What do all these words actually mean? phonics phonograms phonemes phonemic awareness grapheme In this section we will also be looking at: The history of phonics The different stages of learning to read Many of you have probably heard of phonics, but I will go one step further…
Learning the alphabet with toys! Learning the alphabet has never been so much fun…and confusing! Educational toys literally drip from toy shelves around the world – choosing one which will actually help your child with learning their alphabet letterscan be quite a mission! So what should you look for? make sure that the audible sounds are…
Phonics Lessons What order do your phonics lessons take? I was asked recently in what order should you teach consonant sounds. What a great question! so I did some research and discovered that many of the phonics programs differ in which letters they teach first. The order in which one presents phonics lessons to children…
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Why use children’s nursery rhymes? Using children’s nursery rhymes is a great way to build phonological awareness and provides welcome practice with phonograms and word families in a fun way…..you can only go so far with flashcards! Knowing how to rhyme will greatly improve your child’s auditory skills which is vital for pre-school phonics. And…
Teaching Phonics – Step by Step Teaching phonics is not dissimilar to learning mathematics. In maths you learn step by step. You learn to count before you add, add before you subtract, subtract before multiplication. It doesn’t make sense to learn how to multiply before you understand the concept of counting. You learn in small…
What are Phonograms? Helping you understand Phonograms: By now you will have discovered that there are approximately 44 phonic sounds which make up our English Language. We need to be able to spell these sounds so that we can make words to read – (where would we be without books!) – we refer to these…
Printable Phonics Lesson Plans Phonic Fun Bk 1: Activities introducing revising and consolidating phonic sounds with early readers By:Judy Gabrovec Grades: 1-3 Format: PDF ISBN: 186397 2943 Pages: 56 Lesson Plans for Teaching Letter Sounds: I refer to the lessons as ‘steps’ because that is what they are. Each, little step builds on previous sounds…
Reading Software – what to look for Are you searching for reading software to help you teach phonics? There are so many to choose from it can be a daunting decision to choose the right one. Do you choose one that relies heavily on sight or whole words or one that only uses a few?…
Alliteration What is alliteration? It is the repetition of the first letter sound in a phrase. For example: six slimy smiling snakes is using the s letter. Do you remember being introduced to Tongue Twisters as a child? Chances are you were being introduced to alliteration to build on your phonemic awareness skills. It can…
Looking for a good phonic reading program? What should you look for in a phonic reading program? There are so many to choose from it can be a daunting decision to choose the right one. Also most phonics web sites are keen to promote their own material and resources, so maybe they are just a little…
Close watch of the mouth and face by Ibinabo Festus-Briggs (Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria) The best way for a child to understand phonics is asking the child to come close to your face and watch your mouth move when making sounds. This will also enable the child see the facial expression when sounds are…
Reading Lesson Plans – one mothers journey with her two boys… If you are following our reading lesson plans – there are some things you must be aware of… I am not a teacher – just a typical mother (is there such a thing?!) I am teaching two boys: My 6yr old & struggling 13yr…
A to Z Tongue Twisters by eury fabian (Bronx,New York,United States) An agile, angry ape addled up the avenue. “Beware,” the bee buzzed boistrously, “Beware the bitter brew.” Crying came the crone creeping from the cold cafe. Doubting Dan decided daring do’s don’t save the day. Earnest Edgar eyed everything everywhere. Frieda flamboyantly fluttered to…
Fridge Phonics Review How It Works Fridge Phonics consists of twenty six magnetic letters that are pre-cut. The letters are placed in the unit tray, and when pressed the unit plays a song that teaches the letter sound. For example, when the letter ‘B’ is placed in the unit, it sings – “B says /b/,…
“A” alliteration by kim do bin (iksan city, south korea) Alligators attacked and ate all animals.
Printable Reading Games I currently sell a variety of printable reading, math, and geography games. Here are some favorites: Three Letter Words Game or Learning Center for Use with Magnetic Letters First Alphabet Lotto Fraction Dominoes Matching Game Homonym Dominoes Game or Learning Center Alphabet Sound Dominoes: Match Letter Sounds to Pictures Learning Center or…
Dancing Donkeys Alliteration by Kristi (Oklahoma) Daring Donkeys danced during Darla’s diet Dr. Pepper drinking dog display!
The Alphabet Page Here you will find everything you need for helping you teach the alphabet in creative ways! I am sure will find something here to help and inspire you! Alphabet Sounds Pre-School Alphabet Alphabet Craft Alphabet Activities Alphabet Printables This is the page to come if you are looking for an alphabet craft,…
How to get children’s educational magazines sent directly to your home I have a real weakness for educational magazines – the thought of snuggling up on the sofa with a hot drink and a pile of catalogs full of educational aids gives me warm fuzzies….and I bet I am not the only one….!!