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 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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Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
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
Terms of Use:
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Paula Plumer
Introducing the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit for Digraph & Trigraph Words! If you’re looking for a systematic phonics curriculum that follows Science of Reading best practices, then this product is perfect for you. With 20 scripted lessons, 40 printable student sheets, and 4 weekly assessments, you’ll be able to confidently teach your students digraph and trigraph sounds. This curriculum includes phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more.
This curriculum can be used in a variety of settings, including whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschooling. You’ll have everything you need to teach your students the foundations of reading.
What’s also included in the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit? Visuals for direct instruction, digraph, trigraph & high frequency word flash cards, and 4 sets of game cards. Plus, your students will receive a certificate of achievement to celebrate their progress.
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.
Ready to try a lesson? Download the Free Floss Spelling Pattern Phonics Lesson and see the benefits of the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit for yourself!
Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Seeing Double: Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch
Digraphs 2: -ch
Trigraphs 1: -tch
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 3: Sh
Digraphs 4: -sh
Words 1: where, to, put, of, said, have
C+K: -ck Spelling Pattern
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
File Type:
pdf - 126 pages
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Are you looking for engaging classroom resources to help teach phonics to beginning readers? These printable Phonics Rules Posters are just what you need! Featuring five common spelling patterns for young readers - Floss, -ck, -tch, -dge, and -es - these signs can be used as anchor charts, mini-posters, or printable definitions to incorporate into your students’ reading notebooks. These Phonics Rules Posters are perfect for helping young learners understand the building blocks of spelling and improve their reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your classroom and help your students succeed.
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.
Try a free lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | FLOSS SPELLING PATTERN.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA- Literacy.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
File Type:
pdf - 7 pages
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Paula Plumer
Unlock the power of phonics and help your young learners become confident readers with Free Phonics Flash Cards 2 - Digraphs and Trigraphs! These flash cards are a fantastic tool for teaching phoneme/grapheme correspondences and building early high-frequency word recognition skills.
Featuring digraph and trigraph cards, as well as early word and sight word cards from Level 2 of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, this set is an essential addition to any early reading classroom. These flash cards are perfect for use with first grade students and align with the Common Core Standards and Science of Reading research recommendations.
And the best part? These Free Phonics Flash Cards 2 are completely free to download! So whether you’re an experienced educator looking to enhance your classroom resources or a parent seeking to support your child’s reading development at home, these flash cards are an invaluable tool.
Don’t just take our word for it - teachers are raving about the effectiveness of these flash cards 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 what are you waiting for? Download your Free Phonics Flash Cards 2 today and start building the foundational reading skills that will set your students on the path to reading success!
These cards were 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 | FLOSS SPELLING PATTERN.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
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 - 6 pages
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Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
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.
File Type:
pdf - 10 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.
File Type:
pdf - 3 pages
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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
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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 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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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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Paula Plumer
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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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)
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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
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Paula Plumer
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.”
Whether you’re teaching a large group or instructing virtually, the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides are the perfect tool to help your students become confident readers and writers. So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
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).
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?
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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
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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?
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Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
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.”
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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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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!
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“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
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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!
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“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:
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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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