Phonological awareness is the foundation we lay for our students to become successful readers and spellers. If we were building a house, baking a cake, or planting a tree, we would first take the prel … read more

Vowel team ea makes the long sound of e (as in peach), however, these two letters can also make the short e sound (as in bread). Make this sound for ea memorable with a tasty and edible lesson! Materi … read more

The starting point to reading is recognizing sound. Before we expose our students to print, we want to ensure they have strong phonological awareness skills. Students must figure out how the words the … read more

As educators, we know the value of practicing short vowel sounds: It aids in rapid recall, increases accuracy in reading and spelling, and improves reading speed and fluency. Here is a simple, effecti … read more

Homeschooling with Orton-Gillingham: A Parents Journey with Phonics First Julie, a mother, and pre-kindergarten teacher shares her journey in using Phonics First while homeschooling her daughter and … read more

The Holidays are upon us. Sometimes with the hustle and bustle, important things are pushed aside or left undone. Don’t let reading become one of those untouched items! Studies show that students who … read more