How Children Really Learn to Read Resources
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Mnemonic Letter Cards
Colorful, printable mnemonic letter cards to help your child learn the letters of the alphabet.
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Uppercase Letter Formation Videos
A link to YouTube videos to teach uppercase letter formation.
Elkonin Boxes
A printable page of Elkonin boxes for phonics practice.
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Lowercase Letter Formation Videos
A link to YouTube videos with cute songs to teach lowercase letter formation.
Handwriting Paper
Printable handwriting page to practice letter and sentence writing.
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Word Families
Printable chart of word family word lists.
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Letter Instruction Word Lists
Printable word lists based on a suggested sequence for introducing letters.
Letter Cards
Printable letter cards with and without picture support to practice spelling and decoding.
High Frequency Word Lists
Printable lists of high frequency words for kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade.
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Blends Word Lists
Word lists of closed syllable words with beginning and ending blends.
Two-Syllable Word List
Word lists for two-syllable words with closed, open, and VCE syllables.
Digraphs and Trigraphs Word List
Word lists with digraphs and trigraphs in closed syllables.
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VCE Syllable Word Lists
Word lists of one-syllable VCE words.
R-Controlled Syllable Word List
Word Lists for r-controlled syllable words.
Hard and Soft C and G Word Lists
Word lists for words with hard c, soft c, hard g, and soft g.
Letter N /NG/ Sound Word Lists
Word lists for words where the letter n makes the /ng/ sound.
Letter X Sounds Word List
Word lists for the various sounds the letter x can make in a word.
Cat/Kite Rule Poster
A printable poster for the cat/kite spelling rule.
Letter S /Z/ Sound Word List
Word lists for words where the letter s makes the /z/ sound.
Letter Y Sounds Word List
Word lists for the various sounds the letter y can make in a word.
Vowel Teams Chart
A chart showing different common vowel team spelling and patterns.
Less Common Vowel Teams Chart
A chart showing less common vowel team spellings and patterns.
Advanced R-Controlled Syllable Word Lists
Word lists for advanced r-controlled syllable words.
Less Common Vowel Sounds Chart
A printable chart showing examples of less common vowel sounds.
Final Stable Syllables Word Lists
Word lists for final stable syllables.
Silent Letter Chart
A printable chart showing silent letter patterns, words with silent letters, and explanations for why we use the silent letters.
Schwa Sound Word List
Word lists where each vowel is making the schwa sound.
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Singular and Plural Noun Picture Cards
Printable word and picture cards to practice singular and plural nouns with animals.
Prefix Word Cards and Word Lists
Printable word cards and word lists for teaching prefixes.
Base Word Picture Cards
Printable cards with base words and matching pictures.
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When to Add ES Poster
A printable poster reviewing the rules for when to add -es to make a noun plural or a verb singular.
Derivational Suffix Word Cards and Word Lists
Printable word cards and word lists for practicing with derivational suffixes.
125 Picture Books to Read Together
A list of 125 fantastic picture books to read with your child.
Stories from Asia
Stories to help your child learn about Asian people and cultures.
Greek and Latin Roots Cards
Printable cards to teach Greek and Latin roots during vocabulary practice.
Stories from Africa
Stories to help your child learn about African people and cultures.
Stories from North America
Stories to help your child learn about North American indigenous people and cultures.
Stories from the Caribbean/Latin America
Stories to help your child learn about Caribbean and Latin American people and cultures.
Stories from Australia
Stories to help your child learn about Australian people and cultures.
Stories from South America
Stories to help your child learn about South American indigenous people and cultures.
Stories from Europe
Stories to help your child learn about European people and cultures.
Stories from Antarctica
Stories to help your child understand the continent of Antarctica.
Stories from the Pacific Islands and Oceania
Stories to help your child learn about Pacific Island and Oceania people and cultures.
Stories from Ancient Egypt
Stories to help your child learn about Ancient Egypt.
Stories from Ancient India
Stories to help your child learn about Ancient India.
Stories from Arctic Peoples
Stories to help your child learn about Arctic peoples.
Stories from Ancient China
Stories to help your child learn about Ancient China.
Stories from the European Middle Ages
Stories to teach your child about the European Middle Ages.
Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome
Stories to help your child learn about Ancient Greece and Rome.
Stories from the Golden Age of Islam
Stories to teach your child about the Golden Age of Islam.
Stories from Mesopotamia and the Middle East
Stories to help your child learn about Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
