Phonics

Use these charts to help your beginning reader recall the sounds each letter makes with picture clues. (2009, Fountas & Pinnell).

This chart will help you understand how longer words are chunked into parts. Teaching these syllable types to readers makes solving longer words more manageable. Click here for more information on Syllable Types.

Everyday activities are a natural and effective way to begin teaching your young child about letters and words. Download and print these colorful "take-along" activities the next time you go to the grocery store or farmer's market. Turn your regular trip into a reading adventure!

Magnet letters are especially helpful because they are multi-sensory. Many dollar stores sell them, but if you do not have any available, check out this site!