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. Questions? Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks so much, Paula Plumer

Are you looking for a comprehensive and effective phonics curriculum to teach reading using the Science of Reading best practices? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit for Short Vowels and CVC Words! This systematic phonics curriculum includes 20 scripted lessons with phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more. With the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit, you can teach the short vowel sounds and CVC words to your students with confidence. This curriculum can be used for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, or as a homeschool curriculum. The unit includes 40 printable student sheets, 4 weekly assessments, visuals for direct instruction, alphabet and high frequency word flash cards, 4 sets of game cards, and a certificate of achievement. The Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit Lesson Sequence is carefully designed to build upon the previous lessons and culminates in a summative assessment to measure student progress. The included game cards, printable worksheets, and other materials make learning phonics fun and engaging for students. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit for short vowels and CVC Words provides everything you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices. Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop and see the difference this curriculum can make in your students’ reading skills! 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. Unit 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 File Type: pdf - 123 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 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. Questions? Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks for stopping by! Paula Plumer

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. File Type: PDF File - 12 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 for stopping by! Paula Plumer

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. Questions or Thoughts Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com Thanks for stopping by! Paula Plumer