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 an effective way to help your students read words with diphthongs? Our free phonics lesson for the diphthong oo is the perfect solution!
Taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1, this lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator and is designed specifically for learners who are being introduced to diphthongs. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, your students will quickly grasp the long sound for the diphthong oo, building the foundation for confident and fluent reading.
And the best part? This lesson is completely free and easily accessible online, so you can start your students’ learning journey right away with no cost to you. There’s no better way to give your students the gift of literacy and help them achieve their full potential.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to set your students up for success in reading and beyond. Download this free phonics lesson today and watch your students’ confidence soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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Looking for a fun and educational way to reinforce decodable words, sight words, and other foundational phonics skills with your early readers? Look no further than this free printable board game!
With its 48 CVC word cards, this board game is perfect for young learners who are just beginning to explore the world of reading. The game board itself is easy to set up and play, with simple rules that will have your students engaged and having fun in no time.
But don’t let the simplicity of the game fool you - this board game is a powerful tool for improving reading skills and reinforcing key concepts. Teachers have already praised the effectiveness of this game in their classrooms, with one reviewer saying, “I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them and it’s so helpful.”
And with related products like the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit, and other literacy games like “Go Fish” Digraphs and Trigraphs and “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blends, you’ll have everything you need to support your students’ literacy development.
So why wait? Download this free CVC Words Board Game today and start seeing the results in your students’ reading skills! And don’t forget to check out our 20 on 20 sale, where you can save 20% on every product in our store on the 20th of every month.
This game taken from the Foundational Phonics curriculum which is written to cover the learning targets from the Common Core State Standards for kindergarten through second grades, including those in phonological awareness, sound and letter correspondences, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension. The curriculum also aligns with the current recommendations supported by the Science of Reading research.
Try a free lesson by downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Short a.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
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pdf - 10 pages
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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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Introducing Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends, the ultimate tool to unlock the power of phonics and help your young learners become confident readers! This research-aligned lesson is designed to introduce students to words with consonant l blends, using a step-by-step approach that covers letter/sound correspondence, phoneme segmenting, decoding words, and spelling practice.
Perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and tutors alike, this lesson can be used with whole groups, small groups, or one-on-one instruction. The free download includes a scripted lesson plan, two printable worksheets, and three printable visuals to display. Plus, you can download Free Phonics Flash Cards 1 and 2 from the Waltzing Blossom Literacy store to use with this lesson free of charge.
But don’t just take our word for it! Teachers are raving about the effectiveness of Foundational Phonics in their classrooms. One satisfied teacher said, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
This lesson is taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit that includes activities in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, concepts of print, fluency, and comprehension.
So why wait? Download your Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends today and start building the foundational reading skills that will set your students on the path to reading success! With this engaging and effective lesson, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your young learners become confident readers. Get started now and watch their reading skills soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words
File Type:
pdf - 11 pages
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Looking for an effective and free way to teach phonics to your students? Look no further than these Free Phonics Flash Cards 3 for Consonant Blends! These flash cards are an essential tool for teaching high frequency word recognition, phonemic awareness, and phonics skills to your students. They are from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 curriculum, which includes phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more.
This set of flash cards includes the consonant blend cards, early word cards, and sight word cards from the Level 3 Unit of the Foundational Phonics curriculum. They can be used independently or in conjunction with the curriculum to teach phoneme/grapheme correspondences and beginning high-frequency words. These flash cards are perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, and homeschooling.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what educators are saying: “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” - Casey K.
Get started teaching phonics today with these Free Phonics Flash Cards 3 for Consonant Blends!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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pdf - 9 pages
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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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Are you eager to supercharge your students’ reading skills and explore the world of r-controlled vowel sounds? Look no further than our Free Phonics Lesson: Master the er, ir & ur R-Controlled Vowel Sounds. Crafted from the expertise of a veteran reading teacher with 38 years of experience, this lesson is your gateway to phonics excellence.
What’s Included:
Scripted Lesson Plan: Take the guesswork out of teaching with our step-by-step lesson plan, designed to make phonics instruction a breeze.
Visual Aids: Enhance understanding and engagement with two vibrant visuals, carefully designed to bring r-controlled vowels to life.
Student Worksheets: Reinforce learning with two printable worksheets that make phonics practice fun and effective.
Flash Cards: Master er, ir, and ur sounds with five flash cards that provide a hands-on approach to phonics mastery.
Aligned with Research: Rest assured knowing that this lesson is rooted in the latest Science of Reading research, ensuring your students receive top-notch education.
Common Core Aligned: Align your teaching with the Common Core State Standards for first grade foundational skills, setting a strong educational foundation.
Versatile Instruction: Whether you’re teaching a whole group, small group, or offering one-on-one instruction, this lesson adapts seamlessly to your needs.
Experienced Craftsmanship: Crafted by a seasoned educator with nearly four decades of experience, this lesson reflects the best practices in teaching children to read.
Completely FREE: Yes, you read that right! This valuable sample lesson is yours to access without any cost, making it an invaluable resource for educators and parents alike.
Experience the Difference: Dive into phonics excellence with our Free Phonics Lesson. Witness the joy of learning as your students conquer r-controlled vowels and ignite their reading journey. Get started with this FREE lesson today and open the doors to a world of reading possibilities!
Check out the Foundational Phonics Level 8 Unit for more lessons teaching the r-controlled vowel digraph sounds!
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.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
File Type:
PDF – 10 pages
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Looking for an effective way to help your students read words with diphthongs? Our free phonics lesson for the diphthong oi is the perfect solution!
Taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2, this lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator and is designed specifically for learners who are being introduced to diphthongs. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, your students will quickly grasp the sound for the diphthong oi, building the foundation for confident and fluent reading.
And the best part? This lesson is completely free and easily accessible online, so you can start your students’ learning journey right away with no cost to you. There’s no better way to give your students the gift of literacy and help them achieve their full potential.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to set your students up for success in reading and beyond. Download this free phonics lesson today and watch your students’ confidence soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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Looking for an effective way to help your students read words with diphthongs? Our free phonics lesson for the diphthong ou is the perfect solution! Taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 4, this lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator and is designed specifically for learners who are being introduced to diphthongs. Through a series of engaging activities and worksheets, your students will quickly grasp the sound for the diphthong ou, building the foundation for confident and fluent reading.
And the best part? This lesson is completely free and easily accessible online, so you can start your students’ learning journey right away with no cost to you. There’s no better way to give your students the gift of literacy and help them achieve their full potential.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to set your students up for success in reading and beyond. Download this free phonics lesson today and watch your students’ confidence soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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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!
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
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Looking for an effective way to teach your students the Short U sound and CVC words? Look no further than the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides!
Designed to be used when instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, these engaging PowerPoint slides are perfect for teachers who want to build a strong foundation in phonics for their students. With colorful images, your students will be excited to learn and practice the Short U sound and CVC words.
Because the fonts, photographs, and artwork in this product are secure, you can be sure that your students will have a consistent and high-quality learning experience every time you use it. Plus, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your specific needs.
The Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 3 Curriculum. With lessons on consonants, vowels, words, and punctuation marks, this presentation is designed to help your students become confident readers and writers.
But don’t just take our word for it! According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
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
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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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Introducing the perfect tool to teach your students the Ch digraph sound and the Floss and -tch spelling patterns: our Ch Digraph Sound Floss and tch Spelling Patterns Phonics Slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is designed for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, especially for those who don’t have a chalkboard or whiteboard in their classrooms. The presentation includes 5 lessons following the Foundational Phonics curriculum, which will help your students learn the material in no time.
The slides in this presentation are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork; however, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your needs. This presentation is perfect for direct instruction of phonics skills. Plus, you can use it in combination with other products from our Foundational Phonics line.
Don’t take our word for it. Teachers love our products! Here’s what one of them had to say: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Download your Ch Digraph Sound Floss and tch Spelling Patterns Phonics Slides today and make your teaching easier and more effective!
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 1 Lessons
Seeing Double: The Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch Sound
Digraphs 2: -ch Sound
Trigraphs 1: -tch Sound and Spelling Pattern
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 57 slides
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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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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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Looking to improve your students’ reading skills? Check out our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7. This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and is designed to teach your students the Th digraph sound and the -dge spelling pattern.
Perfect for larger groups or virtual teaching, this presentation is especially helpful for those teachers in classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable, but you can add, delete, and rearrange them to customize the presentation to your students’ needs.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what other educators are saying: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Improve your students’ reading skills today with our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 3 Lessons
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 43 slides
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Looking for an exciting and engaging way to reinforce your students’ phonics skills? Look no further than our printable “Go Fish” game designed specifically for digraph and trigraph sounds!
With 24 different cards, this game is perfect for young learners who are looking to practice and master their decoding abilities. Simply run two copies of each page and follow the included directions to play.
Created to be used with the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, this game is an excellent tool for educators looking to supplement their phonics curriculum with a fun and interactive activity. And with enthusiastic feedback from educators, you can trust that our games are both effective and enjoyable for students.
Invest in your students’ phonics education with our Digraphs and Trigraphs “Go Fish” Game today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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Looking for an engaging and effective way to teach your students about the Wh digraph sound and dialogue punctuation? Look no further than PowerPoint 8 in the Foundational Phonics curriculum! This presentation is designed to help you teach larger groups or instruct virtually, making it ideal for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. With clear and concise slides, you’ll be able to guide your students through the lessons in an organized and efficient manner.
In this presentation, your students will learn all about the Wh digraph sound and how to identify the punctuation marks that are used in dialogue. The slides are not editable to ensure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, but you can easily customize the presentation by adding, deleting, and rearranging slides as needed. And, best of all, this presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, making it a perfect fit for Level 2, Week 4.
But don’t just take our word for it! Educators are raving about this product, 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.” Give your students the tools they need to become confident and successful readers with PowerPoint 8.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 4 Lessons
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game Directions
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 37 slides
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with consonant digraphs? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 2 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 2 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 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 2 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
Don’t just take our word for it, try a free lesson by downloading the Free Floss Spelling Pattern Phonics Lesson!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 2 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.
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Looking for an effective, affordable, and easy-to-implement reading curriculum that follows the Science of Reading research? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit for Consonant Blend Words! This systematic phonics curriculum is designed to help educators confidently teach their students how to read words with consonant blends, using scripted lesson plans that include phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and more.
The Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit can used with whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, or even homeschooling. The unit includes 10 scripted lessons, 20 printable student sheets, 2 weekly assessments, visuals for direct instruction, consonant blends and high frequency word flash cards, 2 sets of game cards, and a certificate of achievement. Don’t just take our word for it - try a free lesson by downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends and see the improvement in your students’ reading skills for yourself!
Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit 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
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.
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