This short vowel practice activity reinforces the short vowel sounds A, E, and U. This activity is best suited for Kindergarten-Second Grade. Addie Elephant’s Umbrella A Short Vowel Sounds Practice Activity Once upon a time, in a lush green jungle, there lived a little elephant named Addie. Addie had big, floppy ears and a long, swishy trunk that she used to pick apples from the trees. Addie loved apples more than anything else in the…
If you’re looking for a simple way to help your student unlock the world of reading and writing, consider the humble word wall. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent homeschooling your child, or you’re simply looking to strengthen your own vocabulary, creating a word wall may be one of the most effective and simple ways to begin. Here are three steps to get you started: 1. Get a List of Words. The first step in…
Reading well significantly improves our lives. Our children’s future success may rise and fall on their reading and comprehension skills. Learning to read can be a delightful experience. Conversely, it can also be an absolute nightmarish struggle! Every battle needs a strategy, and teaching reading is no different. There’s no “one size fits all” approach to reading, but the 4 basic tools below will help to build a strong framework for reading mastery. Tool#1 for…
Learning how to read is a crucial milestone in a child’s life. It opens the doors to a world of knowledge, imagination, and self-discovery. Some children seem to learn to read by osmosis while others go through years of struggle. Read on for six simple steps to teach your child to read. Step 1: Teach the short vowel sounds. The first step in learning to read is to understand the sounds of the letters. Start…