The building blocks of reading
Connect the sounds, syllables, and meaningful word parts that appear throughout Heather’s teaching notes.
The Foundation of Reading
The most important component of reading that is not focused on enough is phonological awareness. Phonological awareness is the KEY to reading and spelling success. If a child doesn't get a solid foundation in this, there is strong…
Read this article →Vowels and Consonants
Explore vowel sounds, the breve and macron, and the often-misunderstood schwa.
Read this article →Short vs. Long Vowels
A simple chart and teaching reminders for helping students understand open and closed syllables.
Read this article →All About Syllables
Why knowing syllable types helps children approach unfamiliar words with a plan.
Read this article →Morphological Awareness
How the smallest meaningful parts of words fit into the larger literacy puzzle.
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