Students use complex illustrations to play a game of 'Picture Detectives,' practicing oral language to describe the exact position of hidden objects to a partner.
A focused lesson on decoding and blending words with the -tch trigraph, using a kitchen-themed approach to engage students in fluency drills.
A set of materials for assessing and practicing 47 key graphemes, including high-visibility flashcards and a comprehensive teacher tracking sheet.
A reading comprehension lesson focusing on identifying and decoding common initial consonant blends through a garden-themed story.
A phonics-focused lesson exploring the African savanna using CVC, VCe, and consonant digraphs through a decodable reading passage and comprehension check.
A foundational lesson for Kindergarten SDC students focusing on the letter A, its short sound, and its formation using Handwriting Without Tears principles.
Focuses on emergent writing and composition through play-based storytelling and symbolic representation. Children discover that their marks on paper can communicate thoughts, emotions, and stories to others.
Focuses on print awareness and letter knowledge through meaningful, context-rich exploration. Students discover how symbols represent language in their environment and begin to master letter shapes and sounds through creative play.
Focuses on developing phonological and phonemic awareness through playful sound discrimination, rhyming, and rhythm. Children build an ear for the sounds of language in a collaborative, active environment.
Focuses on building robust oral language and vocabulary through dramatic play, storytelling, and collaborative conversation. Teachers use 'Deeper Learning' strategies to scaffold high-level thinking in early childhood.