Learning the difference between vowels and consonants is a key part of learning any language. When you are teaching your children to read, write, and speak, understanding the difference between these two types of letters is essential. But it is also important to teach them about the differences between these types of letters. Vowels come …
Short E Sounds: Everything to Teach Your Child About This Vowel Sound Read More »
Before children can learn to read they need to know what sounds the letters of the alphabet make. One of the first things they will learn are the sounds of short vowels. These are included in some of the earliest words children will learn and are very important. Learning short U sounds with decodable stories, …
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Phonics, phonemic awareness, and phonological awareness are critical components of early literacy development. These skills are essential for children to learn how to read and write, and they provide a foundation for future language development. However, many people may not fully understand what these terms mean or how to effectively teach them. That’s why we’ve …
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Teaching students to read and write can be a tricky task, especially if you have more than one student at a time. Students learn at different paces and can struggle with different concepts and rules. This can be particularly common with vowel sounds. In the English language, there are so many different ways to pronounce …
Short O Sounds With Word Families, Decodable Texts & Practice Activities Read More »
Teaching short vowel sounds to kids is much easier when you have good resources. We have found that learning short I sounds with decodable stories, word lists and activities is a great way to get kids engaged with this important reading and writing skill. We take a look at what the short I sound is, …
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Writing is at the heart of a solid education and we all want our little learners to be able to express themselves both creatively and academically. But let’s be honest — how many of us actually think about the rules of vocabulary during our everyday writing? Teaching writing and grammar can be an intimidating prospect. …
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Many children dread boring bath time but there are a few ways to make their regular cleaning routine something they can look forward to. Offering toys, such as Legos, can be the best bath time activity. But playing with Legos in the bathtub also has its challenges. Parents need to watch their toddlers, so the …
A sensory bin is a box filled with different textiles to help kids learn through touch, sound, taste, and smell. It’s a great indoor game, which can help them calm down when life gets stressful and you can use it as a learning technique too. Today we want to dive into the butterfly theme. Butterflies …
It can be challenging to find fun new ways to help your kids understand literacy. So, we’ve found some interesting ways to help your child learn. Inspired by Filth Wizardry, we’ve been looking at how your kids can build words with Lego bricks and learn how to spell and read different words. First, we’ll talk …
Sensory bins are incredibly fun educational tools that inspire tactile learning by engaging a child’s senses as they rummage around to find what is within the container, what each object feels like, and how they can all interact with one another. A lot of the time, parents and teachers will place small pieces of fruit …
