A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound. Print out or display the phoneme /a/ chart on a screen. Scan the QR code to listen to the sound. It’s that simple!
CVC words are short words that consist of a vowel connecting two consonants, like cat or hat. These short, three-letter CVC words are the first that children learn to read or decode. The CVC words: a activity introduces children to CVC words, focusing on one connecting vowel.
We’ve made pairs of exercises for all five short vowel sounds. These can be used as five lesson plans.
These pairs of activities are a simple, fun, and effective way of learning short vowel sounds. Be sure to show us how you're using them in the classroom or at home by sharing with us!
Read our report on the Science of Reading. Research-based reading instruction must incorporate the 5 pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. This report provides an easy to understand overview of each of these pillars and explains the important connection between how the brain learns to read (the Neuroscience of Reading) and how we teach children to read (The Science of Reading Instruction). It also explains why helping children build connections between letters and sounds, through phonics and phonemic awareness, is so crucial for the developing reading mind. This report is perfect for sharing with colleagues and friends!
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According to research, learners need several encounters with a word to add it to their vocabulary. Word Tag ® repeats word exposure enough times to guarantee retention.
Research also demonstrates that games can provide constructive feedback and a feeling of accomplishment. Word Tag ® allows players to try until they succeed, tailoring content to skill level.
Free play and exploration are crucial for learners’ cognitive development, cultivating curiosity and a desire to learn. In Word Tag ®, players work at their own pace to complete word collections full of rich vocabulary. They get to choose how long and how often they want to play (and learn)!
Interacting with fictional characters like Roxy and Wolfgang is educationally and psychologically beneficial for kids. A child is more likely to retain new information when it is presented to them by a character.