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Using Word Sorts for Phonics Instruction

Word sorts are an engaging phonics activity for K-2 students who are learning how words work while developing word awareness skills. Make sure to download a FREE sample of these differentiated word sorts in this post. When we first introduce a new phonics skill it is best to keep the instruction explicit, clear, and to the point. But as I… Read More

Four Types of Phonics Practice Every Student Needs

In this post, I’m sharing four types of phonics practice kindergarten, first and second-grade students need for mastery of the phonics skills we teach. Make sure to download the free phonics practice activities in the post! We know phonics instruction is an integral part of literacy instruction, but it can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to… Read More

A Phonics Scope and Sequence for K-2

In this post, I offer a FREE, science of reading-aligned Scope and Sequence for Kindergarten, first and second grade. I examine why following a phonics scope and sequence is important, discuss common problems with phonics instruction, and share printable and digital phonics activities for K-2 students. Too often it is assumed that learning to read is a natural process, like… Read More

Why I Tore Down My Word Wall & What I’ve Done Instead

In this post I explain why I tore down my traditional word wall and replaced it with a phoneme sound wall. I share the benefits of a sound wall and finally, the Phoneme Sound Wall with Mouth Articulation Photos resource to help teachers create a sound wall in the classroom. Word walls. You know, the big bulletin boards that contain… Read More