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.
Looking for a quick and effective way to assess your students’ progress with digraph and trigraph sounds and words? Look no further than our comprehensive Progress Monitoring Assessments 2 pack!
With four different assessments covering a range of important phonics skills, this pack is perfect for educators who need to assess their students’ mastery of digraph and trigraph sounds. And while these assessments are taken from our Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, they can be used independently of the program for added flexibility.
Assessment 1 covers the Ch Digraph, Floss and -tch Spelling Patterns; Assessment 2 covers the Sh Digraph, -ck Spelling Pattern; Assessment 3 covers the Th Digraph, -dge Spelling Pattern; and Assessment 4 covers Skills from the Previous Assessments, Wh Digraph, and 12 High Frequency Words.
And with glowing feedback from educators, you can trust that our resources are truly valuable for students.
But that’s not all - we also offer a range of related products that may interest you, including our Foundational Phonics: Progress Monitoring Assessments 3 for Consonant Blends, Progress Monitoring Assessments 1 for CVC Words, and even a Foundational Phonics Placement Assessment.
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Invest in your students’ phonics education with our Digraphs and Trigraphs Progress Monitoring Pack 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.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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File Type:
PDF File - 9 pages
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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.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 43 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
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Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read CVC words? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 20 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅Unit 1 with 20 Scripted Lessons
✅ 4 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 40 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 3 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What 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. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover kindergarten and first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 1 Lesson Sequence:
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 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Vowels 2 – Short i
Words 1 - the, a, I, boy, girl, little
Consonants 3 - c, d, l, r
Vowels 3 – Short o
Week 2 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Consonants 4 - v, w, x, y, z
Vowels 4 - Short u & qu
Words 2 - was, are, you, who, what, do
End Punctuation - Punctuation Marks
Week 3 Checkup – Formative assessment
Vowels 5 – Short e
CVC Review 1 - Words + s
CVC Review 2 – Board Game
Complete Sentences - Fill in the Blank
Week 4 Checkup – Summative Assessment
Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSSRF.K.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
File Types:
pdf - 123 pages
pptx – 154 slides (4 PowerPoint presentations)
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Introducing our Short E and CVC Words Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 4, the perfect tool for teaching your students the Short E sound and CVC Words. This PowerPoint presentation is designed for larger groups or virtual classrooms and is particularly helpful for teachers without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork, but you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your needs. Our product follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum.
In Week 4, your students will learn Vowels 5: Short e, CVC Review 1: Words + s, CVC Review 2: Board Game, and Complete Sentences: Fill in the Blank. By the end of the week, your students will have a solid foundation in reading and writing, and you’ll notice the improvement in their skills.
Don’t just take our word for it. Educators have been raving about our materials, with Maria V. 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.”
Invest in your students’ education today with Short E and CVC Words Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 4.
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.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 35 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
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
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with consonant blends? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 3 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 20 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What 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. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!" Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 3 Lesson Sequence:
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
Consonant Blends 4: Ending Consonant Blends
Consonant Blends 5: Ending Consonant Blends
Words 2: like, her, my, they, be, so
Consonant Blends 6: Consonant Blends Review
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
And the best part? You can try a free lesson by downloading the Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
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.
CCSSCCRA.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
File Types:
pdf - 76 pages
pptx – 94 slides (2 PowerPoint presentations)
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
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
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you struggling to teach your students about silent e and apostrophe s? Look no further than the Silent e Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation! This presentation is designed for larger groups or virtual teaching, making it perfect for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable to ensure the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, but you can customize the presentation by adding, deleting, or rearranging the slides to fit your specific needs.
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, specifically Level 4 Week 2 lessons, including Introduction to Silent e, Apostrophe s, Words 1, Silent e Words Review, and Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment. By using this presentation, your students will learn how to recognize and use silent e and apostrophe s with ease.
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what one educator 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.
Take the first step towards improved reading skills for your students and try the Silent e Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 56 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a powerful tool to teach your students the difference between long and short vowels and long single vowels at the end of words? Our Long Single Vowels Phonics Slides PowerPoint 11 has everything you need! This presentation is perfect for larger groups or virtual teaching and is especially helpful for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard.
The PowerPoint follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and includes Week 1 lessons such as Long or Short 1: Introduction to Long Vowels, Long or Short 2: Long & Short Vowels Practice, Single Vowels 1: Words Ending with e, i, o, or u, Single Vowels 2: Words Ending with y, and Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment. By using these slides, you can teach words including long single vowels with confidence!
To customize the presentation to meet your specific needs, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides. Although the slides are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork, you’ll find that this presentation is easy to use and highly effective.
What’s more, educators who have used our materials have seen significant improvements in their students’ reading abilities. Maria V. says, “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.”
Don’t wait to try it out for yourself. Download our Long Single Vowels Phonics Slides PowerPoint 11 today and see the difference it can make in your classroom or virtual teaching!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2a
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 51 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Introduce your students to the world of phonics with our Three Letter Blends Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 13. This PowerPoint presentation is designed to teach your students about three letter blends and the -es spelling pattern. Perfect for larger groups or virtual instruction, this PowerPoint follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and is especially helpful for teachers in classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Our non-editable slides ensure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, while still allowing you to customize the presentation by adding, deleting, and rearranging the slides to fit your students’ needs.
With Foundational Phonics Level 4: Week 3 Lessons, your students will learn about three letter blends and the -es spelling pattern, along with practicing with words such as see, or, were, thing, out, and about.
See for yourself why educators like Maria V. rave about our materials: "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.
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.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 42 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a powerful tool to teach your students the short I and O sounds in CVC words? Look no further than these engaging short I and O phonics slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually. With colorful images, your students will be engaged and excited to learn the short I and O sounds in CVC words. And, because the slides are not editable, you can be sure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork are consistent from lesson to lesson.
The Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 2 Curriculum. With lessons on vowels, consonants, and words, this presentation is designed to build a strong foundation in phonics that your students can use as they progress in their reading journey.
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.”
Whether you’re teaching a large group or instructing virtually, the Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides are the perfect tool to help your students become confident readers. So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 6 – 10:
6. Vowels 2: Short i
7. Words 1: the, a, I, boy, girl, little
8. Consonants 3: c, d, l, r
9. Vowels 3: Short o
10. Week 2 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).
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 39 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a quick and effective way to assess your elementary students’ phonics mastery and identify missing skills? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Comprehensive Phonics Placement Assessment and Diagnostic Reading Test!
This tool is specifically designed for the Foundational Phonics curriculum but can be used independently of the program. It covers a wide range of skills, including letter recognition, letter-sound correspondences, CVC words/short vowels, consonant digraphs and blends, long vowels, r-controlled vowels, and multisyllabic words. And best of all, it’s easy to use!
What Educators Are Saying:
“This has been a great resource for my students I am tutoring this summer to see their placement.”
Michelle W. 1st grade teacher
With this assessment, you can quickly determine a starting point for instruction, identify missing skills, and measure growth over time. By drilling down deeper into each skill area, you can ensure that no time is lost reviewing content that the students have already mastered.
What Educators Are Saying:
“This has been very helpful in determining student needs! Thank you.”
Ammie S. 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade teacher for students with learning difficulties
Plus, this product is just one part of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, a comprehensive 24-week program written for beginning or struggling readers to guide them toward confidence and fluency.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive phonics assessment tool that will help your elementary students succeed, look no further than the Foundational Phonics Placement Assessment and Diagnostic Reading Test.
What Educators Are Saying:
“This is a wonderful resource and provides great data!”
E’s Essentials K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade teacher for students on the autism spectrum
File Type:
pdf - 10 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
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Thanks for stopping by!
Paula Plumer
Looking for a quick and easy way to monitor your students’ progress while teaching CVC words and short vowel sounds? Look no further than these four assessments! Designed to be used independently of any program, these assessments cover a range of skills, from consonant and vowel sounds to high frequency words.
With feedback like “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” from a satisfied educator, you can trust that these assessments are effective and valuable tools for your classroom. And with related products like Foundational Phonics: Progress Monitoring Assessments 2 – Digraphs and Trigraphs and The Foundational Phonics: Progress Monitoring Assessments 3 – Consonant Blends, you can continue to support your students’ learning and growth.
Shop now and see the difference these assessments can make in your classroom.
Here are the skills each assessment covers:
Assessment 1 – Consonant Sounds: f, m, n, s, t, b, g, h, j, k, p; Vowel Sound: Short a
Assessment 2 – Skills from the previous assessment; Consonant Sounds: c, d, l, r; Vowel Sounds: Short I & Short o
Assessment 3 – Skills from the previous assessments; Consonant Sounds: v, w, x, y, z, q; Vowel Sounds: Short u
Assessment 4 - Skills from the previous assessments; Vowel Sounds: Short e; High Frequency Words (Optional): the, a, I, boy, girl, little, was, are, you, who, what, do
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.
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
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you a teacher or homeschooler looking for a comprehensive and effective phonics curriculum? Look no further than our Foundational Phonics Level 4 Unit! Designed to follow the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum includes everything you need to teach long vowels and silent e to your students.
With 15 scripted lessons, 34 printable student sheets, 3 weekly assessments, visuals for direct instruction, silent e & high frequency word flash cards, 3 game boards, and a certificate of achievement, this unit has it all. Whether you’re teaching whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, or homeschooling, you’ll find this curriculum easy to use and effective.
But don’t just take our word for it! Educators who have used our materials have seen significant improvements in their students’ reading abilities. Maria V. says, “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.”
Don’t wait to try it out for yourself. Download our FREE INTRODUCING LONG VOWEL SOUNDS PHONICS LESSON and see the difference our systematic phonics curriculum can make in your classroom or homeschool today!
Foundational Phonics Level 4 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Long or Short 1: Introduction to Long Vowels
Long or Short 2: Long & Short Vowels Practice
Single Vowels 1: Words Ending with e, i, o, or u
Single Vowels 2: Words Ending with y
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Silent e Words 1: Introduction to Silent e
Silent e Words 2: Apostrophe s
Words 1: here, want, to, many, your, all
Silent e Words 3: Silent e Words Review
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Three Letter Blends 1: str, scr, spl, spr
Three Letter Blends 2: squ, shr, thr
Words 2: see, or, were, thing, out, about
Plural Words: -es Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core Sate Standards:
CCSSRF.1.1a
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
CCSSRF.1.2a
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
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.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Monitor your students’ progress as they learn long vowel sounds, silent e, and three letter blends with these Phonics Assessments 4. Designed to provide quick and effective progress monitoring, these three assessments can be used independently of the Foundational Phonics Level 4 Unit, making them a versatile tool for any classroom.
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Level 4 Skills Assessed:
Assessment 1 - Single Long Vowels
Assessment 2 - Silent e
Assessment 3 - Three Letter Blends; High Frequency Words: here, want, two, many, your, all, see, or, were, thing, out, about.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2a
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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Looking for a fun way to teach your students about vowel teams ai and ay? Look no further than PowerPoint 15 from the Foundational Phonics curriculum! This presentation is designed for use with larger groups or virtual instruction, making it perfect for teachers in classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard.
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Foundational Phonics Level 5: Week 2 Lessons
6. Vowel Digraphs 5: Introduction to ai
7. Vowel Digraphs 6: Practice with ai
8. Words 1: once, oh, our, would, should, could
9. Vowel Digraphs 7: Introduction to ay
10. Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with vowel teams for long A, E, and I? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 5 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 15 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
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✅ Bingo Game
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✅ Phonological Awareness Activities
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Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Vowel Digraphs 1: Introduction to ee
Vowels Digraphs 2: Practice with ee
Vowel Digraphs 3: Introduction to ea
Vowel Digraphs 4: Practice with ea
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Vowel Digraphs 5: Introduction to ai
Vowel Digraphs 6: Practice with ai
Words 1: once, oh, our, would, should, could
Vowel Digraphs 7: Introduction to ay
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Vowel Digraph 8: Introduction to ie
Words 2: how, long, look, write, more, sound
Inflectional Ending: Introduction to -ing
Fluency Practice: Reading with Expression
Week 3 Checkup: Summative Assessment
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Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3f
Read words with inflectional endings.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSRF.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
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Looking for a fun way to reinforce phonics skills with your students? Look no further than the Phonics Bingo for Long A, E, and I Vowel Team Words! This game is perfect for helping students master decodable words with the vowel teams ee, ea, ai, ay, and ie. With easy-to-follow directions, a reusable bingo board template, game tokens, and three pages of vowel team word cards, this game is a snap to prepare and play. And best of all, it was created as part of the Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit, so you can rest assured that it’s based on the latest research and effective.
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Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
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