What is a Short Vowel? Unlike long vowels that sound like the letter's name (such as the 'a' in "cake"), short vowels produce distinct sounds (like the 'a' in "cat"). Short vowels are also called clo … read more

A syllable is one unit of sound. Learning syllables involves chunking sounds together in words. This helps the student sound out words when reading. Syllabication can also assist with decoding al … read more

Sometimes it will take students more than one session to completely grasp the concept of a lesson. If you’ve already used “coin” for Lesson 4-10 diphthong oi, and need more ideas, here’s an activity t … read more

Using a flashlight to reinforce the “igh” sound will brighten your student’s day! This activity is simple, and they will love it!Materials: Flashlight PhonicsFirst Card #170 “igh.” Dictation words … read more

When introducing Syllabication, some students find the seven steps difficult and need extra support to feel successful. Underlining and labeling the vowels, building the bridge, and the rest of the st … read more

One of my favorite items to use during tutoring sessions was always plastic cups. They are inexpensive to buy, and you can use them in many ways to practice skills and concepts! Materials:Plastic Cups … read more