Mouth Mechanics

A Kindergarten phonics sequence focusing on the physical articulation of speech sounds. Students use mirrors and tactile exploration to distinguish between 'open' vowel sounds and 'blocked' consonant sounds, building a foundation for phonemic awareness and letter-sound correspondence.

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