Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Are you teaching beginning readers and wondering where to start? Let the Foundational Phonics Scope & Sequence be your roadmap. From simple CVC words to more complex multisyllabic words, your students will have a clear pathway to success. Not only will this resource save you time and effort in planning, but it will also help ensure that you are covering all the Common Core State Standards in 1st grade for Foundational Skills.
What sets this free scope & sequence apart from the rest is its carefully designed lesson progression created by a reading teacher with 38 years of experience. Each lesson is strategically placed to create a structured and systematic flow of learning, allowing your students to build upon their knowledge and skills with ease.
With a focus on phonics, this comprehensive scope & sequence covers everything from CVC words to consonant digraphs, consonant blends, silent e, vowel teams, 3-letter blends, r-controlled vowels, and even early multisyllabic words.
How can the FREE Foundational Phonics Scope & Sequence be used?
Explore the Foundational Phonics curriculum before purchasing it. Use the links in this product to download and try some of the free resources!
Ensure you are covering the 1st grade CCSS Reading Standards for Foundational Skills by using it as a checklist.
Identify phonics lessons you can add to your current curriculum program to fill any gaps and enhance students’ learning.
Follow the comprehensive lesson sequence to create your own phonics curriculum incorporating the free resources linked within this resource.
Whether you’re a general education teacher, a remedial specialist, or a homeschool educator, this resource outlines all the essential beginning phonics skills your students need to start their reading journey. So why wait? Watch as your students become confident readers, equipped with the essential phonics skills they need to succeed. Download your free copy of the Foundational Phonics Scope & Sequence now!
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Looking for a fun and educational way to reinforce decodable words, sight words, and other foundational phonics skills with your early readers? Look no further than this free printable board game!
With its 48 CVC word cards, this board game is perfect for young learners who are just beginning to explore the world of reading. The game board itself is easy to set up and play, with simple rules that will have your students engaged and having fun in no time.
But don’t let the simplicity of the game fool you - this board game is a powerful tool for improving reading skills and reinforcing key concepts. Teachers have already praised the effectiveness of this game in their classrooms, with one reviewer saying, “I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them and it’s so helpful.”
And with related products like the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit, and other literacy games like “Go Fish” Digraphs and Trigraphs and “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blends, you’ll have everything you need to support your students’ literacy development.
So why wait? Download this free CVC Words Board Game today and start seeing the results in your students’ reading skills! And don’t forget to check out our 20 on 20 sale, where you can save 20% on every product in our store on the 20th of every month.
This game taken from the Foundational Phonics curriculum which is written to cover the learning targets from the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through second grades, including those in phonological awareness, sound and letter correspondences, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension. The curriculum also aligns with the current recommendations supported by the Science of Reading research.
Try a free lesson by downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Short a.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
File Type:
pdf - 10 pages
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Introducing the Free Phonics Flash Cards 1 - a comprehensive set of alphabet sound cards designed to help children learn the fundamental building blocks of reading and writing.
This set includes letter/sound cards, early word cards, and sight word cards from the Level 1 Unit of the Foundational Phonics curriculum. It’s perfect for educators looking to teach phoneme/grapheme correspondences and beginning high frequency words to their students.
But don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what one of our satisfied educators had to say: “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” - Casey K.
The Foundational Phonics curriculum was originally developed to cover learning targets from the Common Core Standards with general education first grade students. It focuses on phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondences, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension. And, it aligns with the current recommendations supported by the Science of Reading research.
These flash cards can be used in a variety of settings, including whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even as part of a homeschool curriculum.
Ready to see for yourself how effective these flash cards can be? Try a free lesson by downloading the** Free Phonics Lesson | Short A**.
Start your child on the path to reading and writing success with Free Phonics Flash Cards 1.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
File Type:
pdf - 9 pages
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Paula Plumer
Introducing Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends, the ultimate tool to unlock the power of phonics and help your young learners become confident readers! This research-aligned lesson is designed to introduce students to words with consonant l blends, using a step-by-step approach that covers letter/sound correspondence, phoneme segmenting, decoding words, and spelling practice.
Perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and tutors alike, this lesson can be used with whole groups, small groups, or one-on-one instruction. The free download includes a scripted lesson plan, two printable worksheets, and three printable visuals to display. Plus, you can download Free Phonics Flash Cards 1 and 2 from the Waltzing Blossom Literacy store to use with this lesson free of charge.
But don’t just take our word for it! Teachers are raving about the effectiveness of Foundational Phonics in their classrooms. One satisfied teacher said, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
This lesson is taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit that includes activities in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension.
So why wait? Download your Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends today and start building the foundational reading skills that will set your students on the path to reading success! With this engaging and effective lesson, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your young learners become confident readers. Get started now and watch their reading skills soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
File Type:
pdf - 11 pages
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Looking for an effective and free way to teach phonics to your students? Look no further than these Free Phonics Flash Cards 3 for Consonant Blends! These flash cards are an essential tool for teaching high frequency word recognition, phonemic awareness, and phonics skills to your students. They are from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 curriculum, which includes phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more.
This set of flash cards includes the consonant blend cards, early word cards, and sight word cards from the Level 3 Unit of the Foundational Phonics curriculum. They can be used independently or in conjunction with the curriculum to teach phoneme/grapheme correspondences and beginning high-frequency words. These flash cards are perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, and homeschooling.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what educators are saying: “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” - Casey K.
Get started teaching phonics today with these Free Phonics Flash Cards 3 for Consonant Blends!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
pdf - 9 pages
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Introducing the Free Sentence Mechanics Reminder Poster - the perfect tool for helping young writers master the basics of sentence construction! Designed as an anchor chart, mini-poster, or printable diagram, this sign is an essential addition to any early writing classroom.
Featuring proofreading reminders for capital letters, spaces between words, correct spelling, and ending punctuation, the Free Sentence Mechanics Reminder Poster is an ideal resource for teachers looking to help their students improve their writing skills. Whether you’re introducing your class to sentence structure for the first time, or you’re looking to reinforce important concepts throughout the school year, this poster is the perfect visual aid.
And don’t just take our word for it - educators across the country are raving about the effectiveness of this tool in their classrooms. One satisfied teacher said, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!”
So why wait? Download your Free Sentence Mechanics Reminder Poster today and start helping your students become better writers!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA- Literacy.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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pdf - 3 pages
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Looking to improve your child’s reading skills? Look no further than our free phonics lesson for the short a sound!
Designed by an experienced educator, this engaging and interactive lesson is perfect for young learners who are just starting to explore the world of reading. Through a combination of fun activities and simple exercises, your child will quickly master the fundamentals of CVC words with the short a sound, setting them on a path towards confident and fluent reading.
Our free phonics lesson for the short a sound is fully accessible online, meaning you can start your child’s learning journey from the comfort of your own home. And with no cost to you, there’s no better way to give your child the gift of literacy.
So why wait? Download it today and give your child the tools they need to succeed in reading and beyond!
This Download Includes
• 1 scripted lesson plan
• 2 printable worksheets
• 1 letter a printable visual
• 6 sound flash cards
This lesson was taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit. The Foundational Phonics curriculum was written to cover the Common Core State Standards, including those in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension.
CCSS Covered in this Lesson
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.3.B Associate the long and short sounds with the common spelling (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.2.D Isolate and pronounce the initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in three-phoneme words.
**What Teachers Are Saying About Foundational Phonics **
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading." - Maria V.
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Unlock the power of phonics and help your young learners become confident readers with this Free Phonics Lesson - Floss Spelling Pattern! This lesson is designed to introduce students to the Floss spelling pattern, which occurs when the consonants f, l, s, and z are doubled after short vowels.
Aligned with the Science of Reading research, this step-by-step lesson contains activities for letter/sound correspondence, phoneme segmenting, decoding words, and spelling practice. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a homeschooling parent, or a tutor, this lesson is perfect for use with whole groups, small groups, or one-on-one instruction.
This free download includes a scripted lesson plan, two printable worksheets, and three printable visuals to display. The lesson also incorporates Free Phonics Flash Cards 1, which can be downloaded from the Waltzing Blossom Literacy store.
Don’t just take our word for it - teachers are raving about the effectiveness of Foundational Phonics in their classrooms. One satisfied teacher said, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
This lesson was taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, which was written to cover the Common Core State Standards, including those in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension.
So what are you waiting for? Download your Free Phonics Lesson - Floss Spelling Pattern today and start building the foundational reading skills that will set your students on the path to reading success!
CCSS Covered in this Lesson:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.D Segment spoken single-syllable words into their complete sequence of individual sounds.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3.B Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2.E Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
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Learning to read can be a challenging journey, but with the right resources, it can also be an exciting and rewarding one. Introducing our free eBook for children, designed to help young readers unlock the basics of reading while exploring the history and evolution of reading and writing.
This eBook is written in simple language that children can easily understand and is perfect for sharing with kids of all ages, but especially those who may be finding reading more challenging than others. Inside, you’ll find an engaging and informative resource that even explains why reading can be difficult for some people.
In addition to the eBook, we’re also offering a range of related free resources to help children learn to read with phonics, including a free board game with CVC word cards, free phonics flashcards, and free phonics lessons. Plus, we’re committed to keeping our products affordable and accessible, which is why we offer a 20% discount on all our products on the 20th of every month.
So, whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, don’t miss out on this fantastic free resource for children learning to read. Download our eBook today and help your young readers unlock the magic of reading!
What Educators Are Saying:
“THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” – Casey K.
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PDF File - 12 pages
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Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce decodable words with consonant blends? Look no further than our low-prep “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blend Game! This game includes directions for how to play and 2 decks with 28 cards each, plus two blank cards to adjust the number of cards you’d like to play with. All you need to do is print, cut, and play.
Created as part of the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit, this game is the perfect addition to any lesson plan. And with positive feedback from educators like Liz T., who says, “I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them and it’s so helpful,” you can be confident that your students will love it too!
Looking for more resources to support your students’ learning? Check out our related products, including the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit for Consonant Blends, Foundational Phonics “Go Fish” Diagraphs & Trigraphs, and Foundational Phonics Free CVC Board Game.
And don’t forget to take advantage of our 20 on 20 Sale and save 20% off every product in our store on the 20th of every month. We’re committed to making high-quality educational materials accessible to educators like you. So why wait? Download our “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blend Game and start having fun while learning today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
File Type:
pdf - 13 pages
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Looking for an exciting and engaging way to reinforce your students’ phonics skills? Look no further than our printable “Go Fish” game designed specifically for digraph and trigraph sounds!
With 24 different cards, this game is perfect for young learners who are looking to practice and master their decoding abilities. Simply run two copies of each page and follow the included directions to play.
Created to be used with the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, this game is an excellent tool for educators looking to supplement their phonics curriculum with a fun and interactive activity. And with enthusiastic feedback from educators, you can trust that our games are both effective and enjoyable for students.
Invest in your students’ phonics education with our Digraphs and Trigraphs “Go Fish” Game today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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File Type:
PDF File - 9 pages
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Looking for a quick and easy way to progress monitor your students’ mastery of consonant blend sounds in words? Our Consonant Blend Words | Phonics Assessments 3 are just what you need. These two assessments, taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit, cover beginning and ending consonant blends, as well as high frequency words like “very,” “find,” and “they.” And while they’re designed to be used as part of the program, they can also be used independently to help you track your students’ progress.
But don’t just take our word for it. Educators like Casey K. have been raving about our resources, saying, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!”
Looking for other resources to assess your students’ learning? Check out our related products, including Phonics Assessments 1 covering CVC words, Phonics Assessments 2 covering digraph words, and The Foundational Phonics Placement Assessment.
And don’t forget to take advantage of our 20 on 20 Sale and save 20% off every product in our store on the 20th of every month. We’re committed to making high-quality educational materials accessible to educators like you. So why wait? Start progress monitoring your students with our Consonant Blend Words | Phonics Assessments 3 today!
Skills Assessed in this Product:
Assessment 1 - Beginning Consonant Blends
Assessment 2 - Beginning and Ending Consonant Blends; High Frequency Words: very, find, one, some, there, from, like, her, my, they, be, so.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions
File Type:
pdf - 7 pages
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Introducing the perfect tool to teach your students the Ch digraph sound and the Floss and -tch spelling patterns: our Ch Digraph Sound Floss and tch Spelling Patterns Phonics Slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is designed for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, especially for those who don’t have a chalkboard or whiteboard in their classrooms. The presentation includes 5 lessons following the Foundational Phonics curriculum, which will help your students learn the material in no time.
The slides in this presentation are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork; however, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your needs. This presentation is perfect for direct instruction of phonics skills. Plus, you can use it in combination with other products from our Foundational Phonics line.
Don’t take our word for it. Teachers love our products! Here’s what one of them had to say: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Download your Ch Digraph Sound Floss and tch Spelling Patterns Phonics Slides today and make your teaching easier and more effective!
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 1 Lessons
Seeing Double: The Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch Sound
Digraphs 2: -ch Sound
Trigraphs 1: -tch Sound and Spelling Pattern
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 57 slides
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about ending consonant blends? Our Ending Consonant Blends Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation is the perfect solution! Designed for larger groups or virtual classrooms, this presentation is ideal for educators who don’t have access to a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Featuring captivating artwork, beautiful fonts, and engaging photographs, these slides are guaranteed to keep your students focused and motivated. Plus, with the ability to add, delete, or rearrange slides, you can customize the presentation to meet the specific needs of your students.
Don’t just take our word for it - educators across the country have seen incredible results in their classrooms since implementing our materials. “I’ve been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely see the improvement in my first graders,” says Maria V. “Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I’m doing a better job of teaching the foundations of reading.”
Download our Ending Consonant Blends Phonics Slides today and watch your students thrive!
Foundational Phonics Level 3: Week 2 Lessons
6. Consonant Blends 4: Ending Consonant Blends
7. Consonant Blends 5: Ending Consonant Blends
8. Words 2: like, her, my, they, be, so
9. Consonant Blends 6: Consonant Blends Review
10. Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 44 slides
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Looking for an effective and easy way to teach your students beginning consonant blends? Look no further than our Beginning Consonant Blends Phonics Slides! Perfect for larger groups or virtual classrooms, this PowerPoint presentation is designed to help educators teach this important foundational skill without the need for a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Featuring stunning artwork, captivating fonts, and engaging photographs, these slides are specially designed to keep your students focused and on task. And with the flexibility to add, delete, or rearrange slides, you can easily customize the presentation to suit the needs of your students.
But don’t just take our word for it! Teachers across the country have been raving about the results they’ve seen in their classrooms. “Since using these materials, I’ve noticed a significant improvement in my first graders’ reading abilities,” says Maria V. “Not only are they more confident as readers, but I also feel like I’m doing a better job of teaching the foundations of reading.”
So if you’re looking for a simple and effective way to teach beginning consonant blends, download our Beginning Consonant Blends Phonics Slides today and watch your students thrive!
Foundational Phonics Level 3: Week 1 Lessons
Consonant Blends 1: Consonant + L Blends
Consonant Blends 2: Consonant + R Blends
Words 1: very, find, one, some, there, from
Consonant Blends 3: S + Consonant Blends
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 50 slides
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Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive way to teach your students the Sh digraph sound and -ck spelling pattern? Look no further than our Sh Digraph Sound and ck Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides, designed for use in large group or virtual instruction.
With non-editable slides featuring clear fonts, photographs, and artwork, you can easily customize the presentation to meet your specific needs. This product follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, and includes Week 2 lessons, covering Sh digraphs, -ck spelling patterns, and six high frequency words.
Educators who have used our Foundational Phonics materials have seen significant improvements in their students’ reading abilities, and we’re confident that you’ll see the same results in your classroom.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 2 Lessons
Digraphs 3: Sh
Digraphs 4: -sh
Words 1: where, to, put, of, said, have
C+K: -ck Spelling Pattern
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 50 slides
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Looking to improve your students’ reading skills? Check out our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7. This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and is designed to teach your students the Th digraph sound and the -dge spelling pattern.
Perfect for larger groups or virtual teaching, this presentation is especially helpful for those teachers in classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable, but you can add, delete, and rearrange them to customize the presentation to your students’ needs.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what other educators are saying: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Improve your students’ reading skills today with our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 3 Lessons
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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Looking for an engaging and effective way to teach your students about the Wh digraph sound and dialogue punctuation? Look no further than PowerPoint 8 in the Foundational Phonics curriculum! This presentation is designed to help you teach larger groups or instruct virtually, making it ideal for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. With clear and concise slides, you’ll be able to guide your students through the lessons in an organized and efficient manner.
In this presentation, your students will learn all about the Wh digraph sound and how to identify the punctuation marks that are used in dialogue. The slides are not editable to ensure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, but you can easily customize the presentation by adding, deleting, and rearranging slides as needed. And, best of all, this presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, making it a perfect fit for Level 2, Week 4.
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Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 4 Lessons
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game Directions
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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Looking for an effective way to teach your students the Short U sound and CVC words? Look no further than the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides!
Designed to be used when instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, these engaging PowerPoint slides are perfect for teachers who want to build a strong foundation in phonics for their students. With colorful images, your students will be excited to learn and practice the Short U sound and CVC words.
Because the fonts, photographs, and artwork in this product are secure, you can be sure that your students will have a consistent and high-quality learning experience every time you use it. Plus, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your specific needs.
The Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 3 Curriculum. With lessons on consonants, vowels, words, and punctuation marks, this presentation is designed to help your students become confident readers and writers.
But don’t just take our word for it! According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
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This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 11 – 15:
11. Consonants 4: v, w, x, y, z
12. Vowels 4: short u & qu
13. Words 2: was, are, you, who, what, do
14. End Punctuation: Punctuation Marks
15. Week 3 Review
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students the foundational phonics skills they need to become confident readers? Look no further than these Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually. With vibrant colors and eye-catching images, your students will be excited to learn the Short A sound and CVC words. Plus, since the slides are not editable, you can rest assured that the fonts, photographs, and artwork are secure and will remain consistent from lesson to lesson.
The Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides are designed to follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 1 Curriculum. Each lesson is carefully crafted to build upon the last, providing your students with a solid foundation in phonics that they can use as they progress in their reading journey.
But don’t just take our word for it! Educators have been raving about these materials. According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 1 – 5:
Words Around Us: Letters Represent Sounds
Consonants 1: f, m, n, s, t
Vowels 1: Short a
Consonants 2: b, g, h, j, k, p
Week 1 Review
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.1b Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
CCSSRF.K.1b Understand that words are separated by spaces in print.
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
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