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 looking for a fun and effective way to teach your students the Vowel Team ee sound? Look no further! Our free phonics lesson, extracted from Foundational Phonics Unit 5, is here to help your young learners master this important long vowel digraph sound. Crafted by an experienced educator, this lesson is specifically designed to engage and captivate young minds, laying a strong foundation for confident and fluent reading.
This download includes a meticulously scripted lesson plan, two interactive worksheets, and five visually appealing printable mini posters. Each component has been thoughtfully created to make learning enjoyable and effective as well as to align with the Science of Reading best practices.
The best part? This phonics lesson is free and easily accessible online. By taking advantage of this opportunity, you’re giving your students the gift of literacy and setting them up for success in reading and beyond.
Download our free phonics lesson today and witness the magic of learning unfold before your eyes. Watch as your students’ confidence soars, their reading skills flourish, and their love for learning grows. Start their educational adventure now!
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.” -Maria V.
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.
File Type:
pdf - 13 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
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.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 5 with 15 Scripted Lessons
✅ 3 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 34 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 2 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ Bingo Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological 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 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
**Try a free lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON VOWEL TEAM EE! **
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 5 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.1.2
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.
File Types:
pdf - 93 pages
pptx – 124 slides (3 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 a free and effective way to help your students master their phonics skills? Look no further than Free Phonics Flash Cards 5 - Long A, E, and I Vowel Teams from Foundational Phonics! These flash cards feature the vowel team cards, early word cards, and sight word cards from the Level 5 Unit of the Foundational Phonics curriculum. Whether you’re teaching phoneme/grapheme correspondences or beginning high frequency words, these flash cards are an invaluable resource. And because they were developed to cover learning targets from the Common Core State Standards, you can rest assured that they will be helpful.
Educators rave about the quality of the resources from Foundational Phonics, with one 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!” And with the FREE PHONICS LESSON: MASTER THE VOWEL TEAM EE SOUND available for free download, you can try out a lesson before committing to the full curriculum. So why wait? Download Free Phonics Flash Cards 5 - Long A, E, and I Vowel Teams today and watch your students’ phonics skills soar!
Common Core State Standards:
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:
pdf - 5 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
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.
Educators rave about this game and the other phonics games created as part of Foundational Phonics, saying that their students love playing them and find them extremely helpful. And with related products available, like the Three-in-a-Row Long Single Vowels & Silent e Game and the “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blends game, you can keep the phonics fun going all year long. Try the Phonics Bingo for Long A, E, and I Vowel Team Words game today and watch your students’ phonics skills soar!
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.
File Type:
pdf - 8 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 looking for an effective and easy way to monitor your students’ progress as they learn long vowel teams? Look no further than Long A, E, and I Vowel Teams Progress Monitoring Assessments 5! With three assessments covering the ee, ea, ai, ay, and ie vowel teams, this resource is the perfect addition to any teacher’s toolbox.
Whether you are using the Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit or not, these assessments are a valuable resource for teachers looking to monitor their students’ progress quickly and efficiently. The assessments cover a range of skills, including decoding, encoding, and high frequency word recognition, and are easy to administer and grade.
But don’t just take our word for it! Teachers everywhere are raving about the effectiveness of these assessments:
“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.
These assessments cover the following skills:
Assessment 1 - Vowel Digraphs ee & ea
Assessment 2 - Vowel Digraphs ai & ay
Assessment 3 - Vowel Digraphs ee, ea, ai, ay, and ie; High Frequency Words:
oh, once, our, would, could, should, how, long, look, write, more, sound.
Don’t miss out on this valuable resource for monitoring your students’ progress in mastering long vowel teams!
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.
File Type:
pdf - 8 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
Looking for an effective way to teach your students about the ie vowel team and -ing inflectional ending? Look no further than our Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation!
With 41 slides specifically designed to teach the Foundational Phonics curriculum for Level 5 Week 3, this presentation provides a comprehensive and engaging way to instruct larger groups or teach virtually. Whether you’re teaching in a classroom without a chalkboard or whiteboard, or simply want to enhance your teaching materials, our Phonics Slides are a must-have.
While the fonts, photographs, and artwork in this product are secured, you can easily customize the presentation to meet your specific needs by adding, deleting, and rearranging the slides as necessary.
And don’t just take our word for it - educators have praised our phonics slides for their effectiveness in helping young readers develop their skills. As Maria V. attests, “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 better reading skills today with our Phonics Slides PowerPoint 16.
Foundational Phonics Level 5: Week 3 Lessons
11. Vowel Digraph 8: Introduction to ie
12. Words 2: how, long, look, write, more, sound
13. Inflectional Ending: Introduction to -ing
14. Fluency Practice: Reading with Expression
15. Week 3 Checkup: Summative 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.1.3f
Read words with inflectional endings.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 41 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 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.
The PowerPoint is ready to use, but you can customize it to meet your specific needs by adding, deleting, or rearranging the slides. With this presentation, you can follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, ensuring that your students are receiving high-quality, research-aligned instruction.
In just five lessons, your students will learn about ai and ay vowel teams and practice decoding words. And this product comes with rave reviews from educators who have already implemented it in their classrooms. Don’t miss out on this valuable teaching tool - try PowerPoint 15 today and see the difference it can make in your students’ reading abilities!
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.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 38 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 to teach your students about the vowel teams ee and ea? Look no further than Vowel Teams ee and ea Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 14! Designed to be used with larger groups or in virtual teaching environments, this PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who lack access to traditional classroom boards.
While the slides are not editable, you can customize the presentation by adding, deleting, or rearranging slides to suit your needs. This presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and is aligned with the latest Science of Reading research and Common Core State Standards.
What’s more, educators are raving about the success they’re seeing with their students thanks to Foundational Phonics. One teacher shared, “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.” Get started today and see the difference it can make for your students!
Foundational Phonics Level 5: Week 1 Lessons
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
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
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) – 45 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 phonics curriculum that aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the Science of Reading research? Look no further than Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit! This unit includes 15 scripted lessons, 34 printable student sheets, 3 weekly assessments, and more. With minimal prep work, you can teach your students words that include the long a, e, and i vowel teams and the -ing inflectional ending.
Not only is Foundational Phonics Level 5 Unit easy to use, it’s also versatile. Whether you’re teaching a whole group, small group, or one-on-one lesson, this curriculum has you covered. It’s also perfect for homeschooling and remedial interventions.
Don’t just take our word for it. Educators are raving about Foundational Phonics. One 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.”
Try a free lesson today by downloading the FREE PHONICS LESSON | VOWEL DIGRAPH EE!
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
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.1.4b
Read grade-level text orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression on successive readings.
File Type:
pdf - 93 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
Looking for free phonics flashcards for your students? Look no further than the Free Phonics Flash Cards 4 set from Foundational Phonics! These flashcards cover silent e, three letter blends, early words, and sight words from the Level 4 Unit of the curriculum. These flashcards are perfect for teaching phoneme/grapheme correspondences and beginning high frequency words to students.
These flashcards are a great addition to any phonics curriculum, and they’re completely free! Download them today and start using them in your classroom or homeschool. And don’t just take our word for it, here’s what one educator 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.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
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:
pdf - 6 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
Looking for a fun and interactive way to reinforce long single vowels, silent e, and three letter blends with your students? Look no further than the Three-in-a-Row Phonics Game! This game is an excellent tool for teachers who want to help their students build their decoding and encoding skills. The game includes easy-to-follow instructions, a template for creating vowel cubes, game tokens in three colors, and three game boards. Just print, cut, tape, and play!
The Three-in-a-Row Phonics Game is part of the Foundational Phonics Level 4 Unit, a comprehensive and research-aligned curriculum that includes lessons, activities, assessments, and more. By playing this game, students will have the opportunity to practice decoding words with long single vowels, silent e, and three letter blends in a fun and engaging way.
Educators who have used the Three-in-a-Row Phonics Game have raved about its effectiveness. One teacher, Liz T., said, “I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them and it’s so helpful.”
If you’re looking for more phonics games to supplement your teaching, check out our other products, including “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blends, “Go Fish” Diagraphs & Trigraphs, and our free CVC Board Game. With our products, your students will be on their way to becoming skilled and confident readers in no time!
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.
File Type:
pdf - 8 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
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.
As a teacher, you want to ensure that your students are on track to mastering phonics skills, and these assessments provide the perfect solution. Don’t let progress monitoring become a time-consuming task, use these assessments to evaluate your students’ understanding of long vowels and silent e quickly and effectively.
What’s more, other educators have praised the effectiveness of these assessments. Casey K. 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!”
Invest in these Phonics Assessments 4 and see the difference they make in your classroom.
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.
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
Looking for an effective way to help your young learners become confident readers? Look no further than Free Phonics Lesson | Introducing Long Vowel Sounds! This research-aligned lesson provides a step-by-step approach to teaching students the difference between short and long vowel sounds in single-syllable words, and includes letter/sound correspondence, phonological awareness, decodable words, and spelling practice.
Perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and tutors, this lesson can be used with groups of any size or for one-on-one instruction. And the best part? It’s completely free! The lesson includes a scripted lesson plan, three printable worksheets, and three printable visuals to display. Plus, you can download Free Phonics Flash Cards 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 4 Unit, which includes activities in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. By downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Short or Long Vowel Sounds, you’ll be giving your young learners a strong foundation in reading that will set them up for success.
So what are you waiting for? Download your Free Phonics Lesson | Introducing Long Vowel Sounds today and watch your students’ reading skills soar! With this engaging and effective lesson, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your young learners become confident readers.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.A Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
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.
File Type:
pdf - 11 pages
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Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with long single vowels, silent e, and three letter blends? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 4 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.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 4 with 15 Scripted Lessons
✅ 3 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 34 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 2 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 3 Printable Game Boards
✅ 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 4 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
TRY A FREE LESSON BY DOWNLOADING: FREE PHONICS LESSON - INTRODUCING LONG VOWEL SOUNDS!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 4 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 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.
File Types:
pdf - 97 pages
pptx – 149 slides (3 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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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 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.
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Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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pdf - 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.
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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.
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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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pdf - 7 pages
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