Category: Word Families

CVC Words That Actually Work: A Step-by-Step Blending Routine

There is a moment every K-1 teacher waits for: a child looks at m-a-t , says the sounds, and then their face lights up as they say "mat!" That moment does not happen by accident. Blending sounds into words is a skill that has to be taught directly, practiced often and built up in small […]

Kindergarten Word Families, Sight Words, and Reading

Kindergarten students are lovely to teach for many reasons, but it is incredibly awesome to see the growth in the early readers! It is like Kindergarten magic! With many months of consistent and purposeful practice, that magic shines through! One of the most effective ways to build reading in the early years is to teach […]