One of the first phonological awareness skills that many Pre-K or Kindergarten educators teach is counting syllables. We say a multi-syllabic word and have our students clap it out, counting the syllables. But have you ever asked yourself, “Why are we teaching this skill?” Teaching children syllable awareness is an
Rhyming is not just a fun activity, but it is an essential skill that can help children develop their language and literacy skills. Research has shown that teaching rhyming can improve phonemic awareness, which is key for children to become better readers and writers. Plus, rhyming can be a fun
Teaching a multi-sensory phonics lesson is an effective way to help students of various learning styles and abilities develop their phonics skills. By engaging multiple senses, you’ll create a fun learning experience for your students, making phonics more accessible and enjoyable. The best part, it is really quick and simple
How do you start off the year teaching writing in Kindergarten? More than likely, your students will not be ready to be writing full sentences yet. You will have to really start from the basics of writing, with lots of modeling and scaffolding to get them where they need to
Phonics is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in children’s literacy development. It involves understanding the relationship between letters and their corresponding sounds, enabling children to decode words and read with fluency. As parents, you have the power to greatly support your child’s phonics skills at home. In
Are you interested in learning more about the Science of Reading? Over the past 3 years, I have researched all about the Science of Reading and shared a lot of what I’ve learned on my blog through using engaging and fun activities. I compiled a list of books that I’ve
Literacy instruction encompasses a lot of subject areas that usually have to be taught in a limited amount of time. Sometimes, it feels overwhelming to try and fit everything into a single 90 minute (or less) block of time. Plus, teachers have to differentiate, run centers, create small group lessons,
When it comes to teaching kids how to read, we want a research-backed, proven approach to our phonics instruction. We’ve learned that memorization, guessing, and just “reading a lot” will not effectively teach our children to read. We know that the Science of Reading shows us that we need this
What is the Science of Reading? I’m sure you have heard about this “new reading movement sweeping the nation” and are wondering if it really is the right way to teach students how to read. Spoiler alert: It IS NOT just an education buzzword or trend, and it’s not new
