Unveiling the Power of Phonemic Awareness: A Key to Early Literacy
Introduction: In the realm of early literacy, one fundamental skill lays the foundation for a lifetime of reading success—phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the ability to recognize, manipulate, and understand the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. This crucial skill is a precursor to reading and plays a pivotal role in a child’s journey toward […]
Breaking it Down: The Power of Sound Segmenting in Early Literacy
Introduction: In the intricate dance of early literacy, one skill takes center stage as a crucial protagonist—sound segmenting. Sound segmenting involves breaking down words into individual phonemes, the smallest units of sound that make up words. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of sound segmenting and explore why it plays a pivotal […]
Playful Phonemes: Engaging Segmenting Games for Early Learners
Introduction: In the realm of early literacy, making learning fun is key to capturing the attention and fostering the development of crucial skills. Sound segmenting, the ability to break down words into individual phonemes, is a fundamental skill that forms the building blocks of reading and spelling. In this blog post, we’ll explore a variety […]
Unleashing the Magic of Phoneme Manipulation: Games and Activities for Phonemic Awareness
Introduction: In the enchanting world of early literacy, mastering phonemic awareness opens the door to a lifelong love affair with language. Phoneme manipulation, the ability to play with and manipulate individual sounds within words, is a crucial skill that paves the way for advanced reading and spelling. In this blog post, let’s explore the art […]
Decoding Literacy Adventures: How Blue’s Clues Sparks the Joy of Reading in Young Minds
Introduction: In the colorful realm of children’s television, few shows have left as lasting an impact on young minds as “Blue’s Clues.” Beyond its entertaining and interactive format, this beloved series has proven to be a valuable ally in the journey toward literacy for beginning readers. In this blog post, we explore the ways in […]
Reinforcing Letter Sounds at Home
Reinforcing letter sounds at home can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for both parents and children. Here are some effective ways to reinforce letter sounds: Read Aloud Together: Choose books that emphasize letter sounds. Point to each letter as you say its sound, and encourage your child to repeat after you. This helps associate […]
Best Children’s Shows for Beginning Reading
“WordWorld”: Focus: Phonics, Vocabulary Age Range: Preschool Why it’s Great: In “WordWorld,” characters’ bodies are made up of the words they represent. This unique approach helps children visually connect letters and sounds, promoting early literacy skills. “Super Why!”: Focus: Reading, Problem Solving Age Range: Preschool Why it’s Great: The “Super Why!” characters dive into storybooks […]
Unleashing Phonemic Power: The Best Apps for Reinforcing Sound Segmenting
Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of early education, technology has become a valuable ally in fostering essential literacy skills. Among these skills, sound segmenting—breaking down words into individual phonemes—plays a pivotal role in a child’s journey toward reading proficiency. In this blog post, we explore a selection of the best apps designed to make learning […]
The start of the school year
The start of the school year How’s it going for you? Personally, I am loving it. I found the lazy summer mornings to be a hassle for me. As soon as I got up, the kids wanted something and I didn’t have time to stretch or even pee. With the start of school, I made […]
Children’s Schedule
Children’s Schedule Routines at night are so important for children and adults. I will be honest with Kylie (9) being on the Dance Team this year our after school schedule has changed dramatically and we are still trying to work out the kinks.THE GOAL (which doesn’t always happen)7:00pm Shower, teeth & PJ’s7:30pm Lay in Mommy […]
