Freebie Alert! As parents, we know that the journey to reading begins long before a child picks up their first book. It starts with laying a strong foundation of pre-reading skills that pave the way for future literacy success. One of the fundamental skills that forms this crucial groundwork is beginning sound identification. I’m excited […]
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How to Use This fun little placemat can be used in soooooo many ways to promote phonological awareness. All you need is a toy car (or really any toy to be honest!) I suggest working on syllables before individual sounds in words. Sound Street On Sound Street you’ll see different color dots. Your little can
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Now that you’re an expert in the Science of Reading and Phonological Awareness…. just kidding. I don’t expect any parent to fully comprehend this concept yet. Heck, I am still learning! However, I do have the perfect introductory activity that you can start doing with your littles TODAY! I’m going to show you how easy it is to
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What is Phonological Awareness? Simply put, Phonological Awareness is being aware of the sounds in words and language. Phonological Awareness is the very foundation of literacy. Seems simplistic, right? Well, it’s not due to the fact that our language is so complex, but I’m going to break it down for you in a parent-friendly way!
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What is The Science of Reading? You may have heard talk about The Science of Reading from your child’s school or online. This instructional approach is the result of decades of research involving the brain and how humans learn to read. The main takeaway from the Science of Reading that parents need to know is
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