Read all about R-Controlled vowels, sometimes referred to as Bossy R. Here you’ll learn how to improve your students’ phonics skills to read and spell words with R-Controlled vowels. Then, download the FREE printable chart to reinforce R-Controlled vowels. What are R-Controlled Vowels? R-Controlled vowels are any vowel (a, e, i, o, u) immediately followed…
Learn all about VCCV words! You’ll find out what they are and how to teach kids to break them apart when reading. Then, get comprehensive lists of 83 VCCV pattern words in four organized lists. All words are two syllables and perfect for scaffolded syllabication practice! What Are VCCV Words? VC/CV words are two-syllable words…
This FREE closed syllable word list includes 80 words and examples of closed syllables organized in an easy-to-read chart. The chart includes all one-syllable words listed by short vowels, a, e, i, o, and u. This printable list is great for reading, dictation, coding, and independent practice as students learn all about closed syllables! About…
Here are 8 comprehensive lists of words with consonant digraphs, including examples with digraphs SH, TH, CH, WH, CK, and PH. These FREE printable pdfs are arranged by digraph in easy-to-read and organized lists for a variety of uses! Digraph Definition Simply put, a digraph is two letters that represent one sound. More often it’s…
Get 4 FREE spelling worksheets sheets that are perfect for orthographic mapping. The best part is that they are reusable and easily adaptable for the phonics concepts you’re teaching! Use them to map words with 3, 4, and 5 phonemes. Also included is a bonus sheet when introducing words with Silent E! ❤ Why We…
This free printable Minecraft word search is a fun, engaging, and educational activity! Kids will find and circle ten hidden Minecraft words! Why We Love It Word searches are one of our favorite classroom activities! They help students practice spelling and improve visual discrimination skills, plus they’re just plain fun for students (just check out…
Here we’re focusing on initial BL and BR consonant blends. The five free PDF worksheets reinforce a strong understanding of the sounds consonant blends BR and BL make. The activities provide repeated practice reading and writing words with blends, sorting pictures according to beginning blends, and reading decodable sentences with initial BR and BL blends….
Get these 3 printable Magic Wand worksheets for students to better understand and practice Silent E. Students will cut out the letter E magic wand, then explore its power to change the middle vowel sound in words! 🪄 Why We Love It In my classroom, I always talk about the Silent E being magical, because…
This list includes 64 words with open syllables, organized in an easy-to-read chart. They’re listed in four categories: Nonsense syllables, 1 syllable words, 2 syllable words, and 3 syllable words. Get the free printable below! About This printable open syllables list is great for dictation, independent practice, and more, as students learn all about open…
Let’s explore everything you need to know about open and closed syllables! Included are definitions, examples, how to teach them, and three free PDF worksheets designed to practice the skills needed to master open and closed syllables. Definitions Closed syllables have a vowel that is closed in by a consonant, making the vowel say its…