Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness

 Did you know that children develop reading skills at a very early age? Playing and practicing with oral language helps children become better readers by increasing their phonemic awareness.

Phonemic Awareness is the understanding that words are made up of sounds. It involves speech sounds rather than the letters that represent them. Research has indicated that phonemic awareness is one of the best predictors of early reading success.

http://www.sightwords.com/phonemic-awareness/ This is a website is packed with games, activities, and tools to help parents (and educators) prepare children for learning to read. The free and printable materials include a curriculum, lessons (with "how-to" videos), printable picture cards, word lists, and game boards, as well as teaching tips for how to tailor games specific to the needs of your student

This Reading Rockets page has a more detailed description of Phonemic Awareness, and includes many activities and tips for working with your kids on all things phonemic! 

Webinar to help your child at home with phonological awareness 

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