Short Vowel Word List
Use this helpful list of words to teach consonant and short vowel grapheme-phoneme correspondences.
Roll and Read: VC and CVC
This game is a fun and engaging activity for students to apply their knowledge of consonants and short vowels.
Essential Principles of Systematic and Explicit Phonics Instruction
Phonics instruction should be explicit and systematic – but what exactly does that mean? This article clarifies these commonly used terms.
The Reading Process
Expert reading researcher Dr. Reid Lyon highlights key components of reading development, including the role of phonics in this complex process.
Letter Formation Student Desk Chart
Use these desk strips as a visual support for students, as well as a helpful reminder of the strokes for correct letter formation.
How to Teach Letter Formation
This practical guide from Reading Universe is packed with educator tips and resources to teach letter formation.
Letter Formation Cards
Download this alphabet card set for your whole class and small group instruction, with helpful letter formation stroke patterns.
Should We Teach Letter Names?
In early instruction, many educators wonder if we should teach letter sounds or letter names first. Dr. Timothy Shanahan unpacks this issue.
Letter Names with Reese, Kindergartener
Reading expert Linda Farrell works with Reese to master the name of every letter. Learning the name of every letter is a critical pre-reading skill.
Put Reading First
Put Reading First is a summary of the findings from the Report of the National Reading Panel, summarized in a brief, easy-to-read comprehensive guide to evidence-based reading instruction. Intended for educators and administrators, this guide aims to improve reading outcomes for children in the early grades, summarizing key research findings on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency,…
AlphaGraphe: Une progression des apprentissages basée sur la science de la lecture (vidéo)
Qu’est-ce qu’on y trouve ? • AlphaGraphe : la progression d’enseignement du principe alphabétique, expliquée. • Les Affiches-Classe de l’Alphabet mnémonique intégré (ami) • Le napperon de l’élève (ami) • Les cartes à découper • Des lettres à tracer (portrait et paysage), majuscules, minuscules, ami, avec et sans trottoirs ou guides ciel/eau/sable; ciel/herbe/terre • Les…
Is Rhyming Ability Important in Reading?
Dr. Tim Shanahan clarifies what we know about rhyming in this blog post. Should rhyming be a key component of early reading instruction?
