Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear and distinguish sounds. This includes:

• Recognizing sounds, alone and in words

• Adding sounds to words

• Taking apart words and breaking them into their different sounds

• Moving sounds

Phonics is the ability to understand the relationship between letters and the sounds they represent. This includes:

• Recognizing print patterns that represent sounds

• Syllable patterns

• Word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and root words)

Vocabulary is students’ knowledge of and memory for word meanings. This includes:

• Receptive Vocabulary Words we understand when read or spoken to us

• Expressive vocabulary Words we know well enough to use in speaking and writing

Comprehension is the ability to understand and draw meaning from text. This includes:

• Paying attention to important information

• Interpreting specific meanings in text

• Identifying the main idea

• Verbal responses to questions

• Application of new information gained through reading

Brain Breaks

A collection of short videos and activities to give little brains a break.

Writing

Resources to help with letter formation and writing.