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Why do 'flute' and 'cube' sound so different? Teach this tip!
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Hi Reader, The long U sound can be tricky because it has two different pronunciations—/ū/ (as in music) and /ü/ (as in rule). A great way to help students hear the difference is to sort words into two categories. Write words like cube, unicorn, and use in one column, and words like blue, moon, and truth in another. Then, have students say each word out loud and listen for the two distinct sounds. This simple sort builds awareness and helps them recognize patterns in spelling! Need a visual reference for this and other phonics concepts? My Phonics Anchor Charts now include 3 posters on the 2 sounds of long U—plus 51 more covering vowels, spelling rules and patterns, syllable types, grammar, and more. (If you previously purchased this product you received the updated resource via email yesterday). 👉 Get them here!Here is everything included in this right now: 👇🏽 I am still adding to it and the price will increase as I add more pages. If you buy it now, you get all the additions for free! I plan to add the following over the next month:
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Hi Reader, Teaching phonics rules can feel like a constant challenge—some students get it, while others need constant reminders. Wouldn’t it be great if they had a simple, go-to reference to help them along the way? These phonics anchor charts give K-2 students clear, visual support for tricky phonics rules, helping them decode and spell with confidence. Perfect for classroom displays, phonics notebooks, and small group lessons! No prep—just print and use! Here is everything included in this...
Hi Reader, I received a few questions about why -nk was split into 2 sounds on my worksheets when -ng is not. The simple answer is that -nk is 2 sounds and -ng is 1 sound. Here is an example that helps clarify: Say the word seen. Segment it: /s/ /ē/ /n/ Now say the word sin. Segment it as /s/ /ĭ/ /n/ Now say the word sing. Segment it as /s/ /ē/ /ng/. Notice the /ng/ sound is not the same as the /n/ in seen and sin. Also notice that you don't pronounce the G in /ng/ (you don't hear the same...
Hey Reader, When I first started working at a dyslexia school, I was introduced to the science of reading by the trainers and other educators there. I was both fascinated by all this new knowledge that explains reading and the English language, and upset that I had not come across any of this before. (maybe you’ve been in this situation too 😞) And I decided I needed to learn more and become a better educator, no matter how much time it took. And it took years! But it was totally worth it...