I’m sure you’ve seen and heard of word mapping mats by now, but you may be wondering, what’s the big idea and do I really need these? If so, this blog post is for you! Find out what word maps really mean when it comes to teaching reading and decide if they are right for your students!
Here’s the Truth About Teaching Phonemic Awareness Without Letters
For a long time, I always understood phonemic awareness as something you could do with your eyes closed or with the lights off. It was something we MUST DO WITHOUT LETTERS, otherwise it was not considered phonemic awareness. So when I learned this, it shook me to my core!
Why Does Phonemic Awareness Matter for Emerging Readers?
Have you ever watched a young child become mesmerized by the rhythmic sounds of a nursery rhyme, or giggle at the silly alliteration in a tongue twister? These playful interactions with language are laying the groundwork for a crucial skill: phonemic awareness. For teachers and parents alike, understanding phonemic awareness and its role in reading development […]