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Phonics Power Sequence A systematic early literacy program providing interactive asynchronous 3-day Nearpod presentations and editable companion practice worksheets for foundational letter-sound concepts and sight words.
AR Amanda Ramirez Concept 1 Marshmallow
Foundational phonics unit introducing the voice-on consonant /m/ with keyword marshmallow, letter formation strokes, and the Red Word 'the'.
Marshmallow Master Slides
An editable 12-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student learning presentation for Concept 1 styled in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans MS. It covers Days 1 to 3 of the /m/ marshmallow and 'the' Red Word curriculum with clear articulation guides, handwriting line tracing, and self-paced phonics checks.
Marshmallow Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 1 (/m/ marshmallow) featuring letter formation, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Word 'the' studio, and sentence reading/tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 5 House
Introduces consonant /h/ with keyword house, lowercase and uppercase H formation (tall attic line with ceiling bridge), word chaining, and early CVC blending.
House Roof Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 5 based on consonant /h/ (house). It covers the warm breath on hand articulation check, lowercase and uppercase H formation, 8-word chaining, and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 6 Goat
Introduces consonant /g/ with keyword goat, lowercase and uppercase G formation (basement tail curve), word chaining ladder, and Red Word 'and'.
Goat Horns Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 6 based on consonant /g/ (goat). It covers the basement hook letter formation, word chaining, Red Word 'and', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Goat Practice Worksheet
An editable student practice worksheet for Concept 6 (/g/ goat) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase G, sound-dot reading, visual picture sound box spelling (gas, gum, gag, log), Red Word 'and' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing with in-browser editing.
Concept 7 Cat
Introduces the consonant sound /k/ spelled with grapheme 'c' using keyword cat. Spans Days 1-3 with 3-part blending drills, word chaining, Red Word 'to', and a decodable text mastery assessment.
Cat Whiskers Slides
An editable 12-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student learning presentation for Concept 7 based on the sound /k/ spelled with 'c' (cat) and Red Word 'to', featuring articulation checks, Draw-It letter formation, vowel tent drills, word chaining, and mastery assessments in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Cat Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 7 (/k/ spelled 'c', cat) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase C, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Word 'to' studio, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 8 Dog
Introduces the consonant sound /d/ with keyword dog, lowercase and uppercase D formation (make a 'c' before a 'd' to prevent b/d reversals), word chaining, and Red Word 'for'.
Dog Wagging Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 8. It covers consonant /d/ (dog), lowercase and uppercase D formation ('make a c before a d' reversal prevention), the 9-word chaining ladder, Red Word 'for', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Dog Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 8 (/d/ dog) providing handwriting line practice for lowercase and uppercase D (preventing reversals), sound-dot word reading, sound box spelling, Red Word 'for' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 9 Turtle
Introduces the consonant sound /t/ with keyword turtle, including lowercase and uppercase T formation, the 12-word chaining ladder, Red Word 'go', and early sentence reading and dictation.
Turtle Tracks Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 9. It covers consonant /t/ (turtle), lowercase and uppercase T formation, an extended 12-word chaining ladder, Red Word 'go', sentence reading and dictation, and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Turtle Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 9 (/t/ turtle) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase T, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Word 'go' studio, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 10 Insect
Introduces short vowel /ฤญ/ with keyword insect, lowercase and uppercase I formation, 3-vowel tent drills (ฤ, ฤญ, ล), word chaining, and Red Words 'I' and 'like'.
Itch Wiggly Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 10 based on UFLI and IMSE OG+. It covers short vowel /ฤญ/ with the insect keyword and visual, lowercase and uppercase I formation, 3-vowel tent drills (ฤ, ฤญ, ล), word chaining, Red Words 'I' and 'like', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Itch Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 10 (/ฤญ/ insect) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase I, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'I' and 'like' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 11 Jam
Introduces the consonant sound /j/ with keyword jam, including lowercase and uppercase J formation, word chaining, Red Words 'of' and 'will', and decodable fluency.
Jam Jar Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 11. It covers consonant /j/ (jam), lowercase and uppercase J formation (into the basement), the 12-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'of' and 'will', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Jam Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 11 (/j/ jam) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase J, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'of' and 'will' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 12 Kite
Introduces the consonant sound /k/ spelled with grapheme 'k' using keyword kite. Highlights the Cat/Kite spelling rule (c before a, o, u; k before i, e), word chaining, Red Words 'get' and 'no', and decodable fluency.
Kite Flying Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 12 based on UFLI and IMSE OG+. It covers consonant /k/ spelled with 'k' (kite), the Cat/Kite spelling rule (c before a/o/u; k before i/e), lowercase and uppercase K formation, 10-word chaining, Red Words 'get' and 'no', and Day 3 mastery checks with in-browser editing enabled in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Kite Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 12 (/k/ spelled 'k', kite) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase K, sound-dot reading (c vs. k), sound box spelling, Red Words 'get' and 'no' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 14 Up
Introduces short vowel /ลญ/ with keyword up, lowercase and uppercase U formation, 5-vowel tent drills (ฤ, ฤ, ฤญ, ล, ลญ), 12-word chaining ladder, and Red Words 'said' and 'you'.
Up Arrow Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 14. It covers short vowel /ลญ/ (up), fist-bump stomach visual cue, lowercase and uppercase U formation, 12-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'said' and 'you', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Up Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 14 (/ลญ/ up) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase U, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'said' and 'you' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 15 Bat
Introduces consonant /b/ with keyword bat, lowercase and uppercase B formation ('Make Your Bed' thumbs trick to prevent b/d reversals), an 11-word chaining ladder, and Red Words 'in' and 'put'.
Bat Wings Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 15. It covers consonant /b/ (bat), the 'Make Your Bed' thumbs trick for b/d reversal prevention, lowercase and uppercase B formation, an 11-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'in' and 'put', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Bat Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 15 (/b/ bat) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase B (b/d reversal prevention), sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'in' and 'put' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 16 Raccoon
Introduces consonant /r/ with keyword raccoon, lowercase and uppercase R formation, 8-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'see' and 'stop', and Decodable Reader #08.
Raccoon Bandit Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 16. It covers consonant /r/ (raccoon), mouth position checks (lips forward, bunched tongue), lowercase and uppercase R formation, 8-word chaining, Red Words 'see' and 'stop', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Raccoon Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 16 (/r/ raccoon) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase R, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'see' and 'stop' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Concept 17 Fish
Introduces consonant /f/ with keyword fish, lowercase and uppercase F formation (candy cane hook), 9-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'from' and 'off', and Decodable Reader #09.
Fish Scales Slides
An editable 14-slide Nearpod-style asynchronous student presentation for Concept 17 based on consonant /f/ (fish). It covers the candy cane letter formation, 9-word chaining ladder, Red Words 'from' and 'off', and Day 3 mastery checks in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Fish Practice Worksheet
A student practice worksheet for Concept 17 (/f/ fish) providing handwriting lines for lowercase and uppercase F, sound-dot reading, sound box spelling, Red Words 'from' and 'off' arm-tapping, and sentence tracing in Chalkboard SE / Comic Sans.
Phonics Power Sequence A systematic early literacy program providing interactive asynchronous 3-day Nearpod presentations and editable companion practice worksheets for foundational letter-sound concepts and sight words.
AR Amanda Ramirez
Marshmallow Master Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 1 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /m/ & Red Word the
Keyword: Marshmallow โข Voice-On Consonant โข Letter Formation โข Sight Word Studio
๐ก Mm /m/ Marshmallow
Put on your headphones, listen carefully, and complete each activity card!
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Student Learning Map
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Guide
1
Day 1: Discover
Introduce sound /m/ & formation
Blend & Segment
Vocal Cord Vibration
Lowercase "m" Trace
Sound Slate Check
2
Day 2: Build
Uppercase & Sight Word Studio
Uppercase "M" Lines
Red Word: the
Arm-Tapping Routine
Partner / Solo Armtap
3
Day 3: Master
Print concepts & fluency
"Volcano" Red Word Review
Book Handling Tracking
Spell the Sounds
Mastery Check
โญ๏ธ Move through at your own pace. Complete each activity card before advancing!
DAY 1
Listen, Blend & Segment
Nearpod Audio Routine
Blend the Sounds Together
Listen to the 3 separate sounds. Slide them together to say the word!
/m/ /ฤ/ /t/ โ mat
/m/ /ล/ /p/ โ mop
/m/ /ฤ/ /d/ โ mad
๐ฃ Practice with your teacher cue: "Slide and blend!"
Segment: Break into Sounds
Tap your fingers or tap your desk for every single sound you hear!
map โ /m/ โข /ฤ/ โข /p/
mom โ /m/ โข /ล/ โข /m/
mob โ /m/ โข /ล/ โข /b/
โ Tap 1, Tap 2, Tap 3 โ 3 sounds in every word!
Say each word out loud 2 times before clicking to the next slide!
DAY 1
How We Make the /m/ Sound
Keyword: Marshmallow ๐ก
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1. Lips Together
Press both lips gently together. Do not let your lips open until the sound finishes.
Mouth Cue: Gentle Press
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2. Voice Is ON!
Gently place your fingers on your throat. Feel the buzzing vibration when you hum: /mmmm/ !
Throat Check: Buzzing!
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3. Nose Test
Air flows through your nose! If you gently pinch your nose, the sound stops immediately!
Airflow: Nasal Sound
Try the 3 checks now: 1. Lips together 2. Feel your throat buzz 3. Try pinching your nose!
Sound = Consonant /m/
NEARPOD DRAW IT
Lowercase Letter Formation: "m"
3-Step Script
Letter Script for "m"
1
Start at the ceiling . Pull straight down to the floor .
2
Trace straight back up, make a curve to the ceiling, and pull down to the floor.
3
Trace straight back up again, make another curve to the ceiling, down to the floor!
๐ก Say: "Down, up-over-down, up-over-down: /m/!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 1: Solid Model
m m m
Step 2: Trace Dotted
m m m
Step 3: Write Independently (3 Times)
โข โข โข
โ๏ธ Trace the solid letters, trace the dotted letters, then write 3 on your own!
Completed your writing? Tap your chest each time you finish a letter and say "/m/"!
DAY 1 CHECK
Sound Slate Check
Exit Ticket Challenge
A
Write the Target Sound
Listen to the sound: /m/ . Write the letter that spells /m/ in your slate box below.
[ Write here ] Ceiling โฏโฏโฏ Floor
Check: Did you start at the ceiling and bump twice?
B
Read the Target Word Aloud
Look at the target word. Tap the sounds under each letter, then blend and say it loud!
mom
โข โข โข
๐ฃ Record or say to yourself: /m/ /ล/ /m/ = "mom"!
Awesome job! Day 1 is complete. Get ready for Day 2!
Day 1 Done โ
DAY 2
New Red Word: the
Heart Word / Sight Word
Red Word Card the
"This word cannot be fully sounded out yet. We learn it by heart!"
Sentence: The cat sat on the mat.
Sound Tile Analysis (2 Sounds)
th Sound 1: /TH/
Tongue between teeth with voice on!
e Sound 2: /ลญ/ (Schwa)
Heart part to remember: says /ลญ/!
๐งฉ 2 sounds, but spelled with 3 letters: t - h - e
Arm-Tap: Left arm out! Tap: Shoulder (t) โ Elbow (h) โ Wrist (e) โ Sweep "the"!
Practice 3x
NEARPOD DRAW IT
Uppercase Letter Formation: "M"
Attic to Floor
Letter Script for "M"
1
Start at the attic (top). Pull straight down to the floor .
2
Lift back to the top. Slant down to the floor.
3
Slant back up to the attic. Pull straight down to the floor!
๐ Visual Cue: "Straight down, slide down mountain, climb mountain, straight down!"
Student Writing Grid Trace & Build
Step 1: Solid Model
M M M
Step 2: Trace Dotted
M M M
Step 3: Write Independently
โข โข โข
โ๏ธ Make sharp mountain peaks at the top line!
Compare lowercase m (curved) and uppercase M (pointy peaks)! Great handwriting!
DAY 2 CHECK
Red Word Memory Check
Self-Paced Red Word Drill
Arm-Tap and Spell from Memory
Look away from the screen or close your eyes. Can you spell it without peeking?
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Step 1 Say
"the"
Step 2 Tap 3 Letters
t โข h โข e
Step 3 Sweep
"the"
Step 4 Write
In the Air!
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Working with a learning partner or helper? Armtap and spell "the" to them right now!
Partner Check
โญ๏ธ You have locked the first Red Word in your brain! Ready for Day 3!
DAY 3
Volcano Review & Spell Sounds
๐ Volcano Routine
1
The "Volcano" Cheer
Crouch down low. Whisper-spell each letter as you rise up:
๐งโโ๏ธ Crouch low: whisper "t"
๐ง Stand halfway: say louder "h"
๐ Reach high: shout "e"
๐ JUMP & EXPLODE: "THE!"
Do the Volcano Cheer 2 times!
2
Spell the Sounds Challenge
Match each spoken sound to its written letter shape:
Sound: /m/ m
Start of sentence M
Keyword: Marshmallow Mm
โจ Ready for print concepts in a book!
๐ฏ Quick Check: What two letters make the sound /m/? Lowercase m and Uppercase M!
DAY 3
Print Concepts & Book Handling
Early Reader Skills
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Front & Back Cover
Hold the book right side up. The front cover shows the title and picture. Turn pages one by one!
Skill: Book Handling
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Tracking Words
Follow with your reading finger: always go from left to right and top to bottom !
Skill: Left โ Right
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Letters vs. Spaces
Letters build words. Spaces separate words so our eyes can read each word clearly!
Skill: Word Spaces
Finger Tracking Practice Sentence
The marshmallow is soft.
4 Words โข 3 Spaces
MASTERY CHECK
Concept 1 Mastery Slate
Ready for Concept 2!
Goal 1
Letter Formation
Can accurately form lowercase m and uppercase M with correct stroke order from the top!
โ Formation Mastered
Goal 2
Sound Articulation
Recognizes /m/ as a voice-on consonant with lips pressed gently together and airflow through the nose.
โ Sound & Articulation
Goal 3
Red Word "the"
Can armtap and spell t-h-e from memory and read it instantly in a phrase!
โ Red Word Armtap
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Congratulations, Phonics Detective!
You have completed all 3 days of Concept 1. Turn in your asynchronous Nearpod lesson!
Mission Complete ๐
Marshmallow Practice Worksheet ๐ก
Concept 1: Sound /m/ & Red Word "the"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write m: pull down, bump twice โข M: straight down, mountain peaks
m m m
M M M
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
mat โข โข โข
mop โข โข โข
mad โข โข โข
map โข โข โข
mom โข โข โข
mob โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
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๐ฉโ๐ง
๐ง
๐งน
4. Red Word Studio: "the" Arm-Tap: Shoulder (t) โ Elbow (h) โ Wrist (e) โ Sweep "the"!
the
Trace: t h e Write:
Tapped 3x:
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. The marshmallow is soft. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. The cat sat on the mat. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of m/M & armtapping "the"
House Roof Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 5 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /h/ & Red Word Review
Keyword: House โข Warm Breath on Hand โข 8-Word Chaining โข CVC Blending
๐ Hh /h/ House
Breathe warm air on your hand: "/h/ house!" Let's go!
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Concept 5 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /h/
Sound & Formation
Blend: ham, hot, hog, hat
Warm Breath Hand Check
Lowercase "h" Formation
Sound Slate Check
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Dictation
3-Part Drill (ฤ, ล tents)
8-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: ham, hat, hot
Word Chaining Ladder
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Uppercase "H" Formation
Story: The Hot Mat
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Mastery Check
โญ๏ธ Master /h/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Sound Warm-Up
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /h/ Words
Slide sounds together:
/h/ /ฤ/ /m/ โ ham
/h/ /ล/ /t/ โ hot
/h/ /ล/ /g/ โ hog
/h/ /ฤ/ /t/ โ hat
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
is
a
๐ฏ Hold your palm in front of your mouth: feel the warm breath when you say /h/!
DAY 1
How We Make the /h/ Sound
Keyword: House ๐
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1. Voice Is OFF!
Touch your throat. When you breathe out /h/, your voice stays quietโjust a stream of breath!
Quiet Whisper Breath
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2. Warm Breath on Hand
Hold your hand right in front of your mouth. Breathe out: feel the warm puff of air: /h/!
Warm Air Check
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3. Mouth Open
Mouth is relaxed and open. Air flows gently from the back of your throat!
Continuous Airflow
Breathe on your hand 3 times: /h/ โข /h/ โข /h/ โ keyword: house!
Goat Horns Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 6 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /g/ & Red Word and
Keyword: Goat โข Basement Tail Hook โข Word Chaining โข Sight Word Studio
๐ Gg /g/ Goat
Put on your headphones and let's make the /g/ goat sound!
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Concept 6 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /g/
Sound & Formation
Blend: gas, got, give, gal
Back of Tongue /g/ Pop
Lowercase "g" Formation
Sound Slate Check
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chaining & Red Word
Red Word: and
9-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: lag, gag, hog
Dictation Words
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Armtap 6 Red Words
Fluency Phrase Echo
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Mastery Check
โญ๏ธ Master /g/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /g/ Words
Slide sounds together:
/g/ /ฤ/ /s/ โ gas
/g/ /ล/ /t/ โ got
/g/ /ลญ/ /m/ โ gum
Also segment: gag, gut, gap, get!
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
is
a
on
to
๐ฏ Put your hand on your throat: say /g/! Voice is ON!
DAY 1
How We Make the /g/ Sound
Keyword: Goat ๐
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1. Voice Is ON!
Feel your vocal cords buzz in your throat when you say: /g/ ! Contrast with /k/ (quiet).
Throat Buzzes
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2. Back of Tongue
Back of your tongue hits the back roof of your mouth, then drops down with a vocal pop!
Tongue Pop
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3. Airflow Stops
The air is trapped behind your tongue, then pops open. Keep it clipped: say crisp /g/, not "guh"!
Stop Sound
Say /g/ 3 times: /g/ โข /g/ โข /g/ โ keyword: goat!
Goat Practice Worksheet ๐
Concept 6: Sound /g/ & Red Word "and"
Editable Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write g: circle below ceiling, pull into basement and curve left!
g g g
G G G
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
gas โข โข โข
got โข โข โข
gum โข โข โข
gag โข โข โข
log โข โข โข
gal โข โข โข
3. Visual Sound Box Spelling: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
โฝ
๐ฌ
๐
๐ชต
4. Red Word Studio: "and" Arm-Tap: Shoulder (a) โ Elbow (n) โ Wrist (d) โ Sweep "and"!
and
Trace: a n d Write:
Tapped 3x:
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. The hog was on the log . Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Mom and Tom had a gag on the log. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
โ๏ธ Fully Editable Phonics Sheet โข Visual Spelling Prompts Mastery Check: Accurate formation of g/G & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Cat Whiskers Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 7 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /k/ spelled "c"
Keyword: Cat โข Voice-Off Consonant โข Word Chaining โข Red Word: to
๐ฑ Cc /k/ Cat
Listen to each sound, trace your letters, and chain words across Days 1โ3!
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Concept 7 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce
Teach "c" /k/ & formation
Blend: cot, cap, Cam
Voice-Off Mirror Check
Lowercase "c" Draw It
Sound Slate Check
2
Day 2: Word Work
Word chaining & Red Word
3-Part Drill (ฤ, ล tents)
Red Word: to
Chain: cog โ gal
Dictation Words
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable text & check
Armtap 7 Red Words
Fluency Phrase Echo
Spelling Assessment
80% Mastery Gate
โญ๏ธ Master each sound step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend the Sounds Together
Listen to the sounds. Slide your finger to read the word!
/k/ /ล/ /t/ โ cot
/k/ /ฤ/ /p/ โ cap
/k/ /ฤ/ /m/ โ Cam
Also segment: cat, cop, can, Cass, cod!
Cross-Clap Red Word Review
Cross your hands and clap to read each known Red Word:
the
was
is
a
on
and
๐ Clap your hands across your chest for each word!
Say all 3 blended words and all 6 Red Words out loud before clicking next!
DAY 1
How We Make the /k/ Sound
Keyword: Cat ๐ฑ
๐คซ
1. Voice Is OFF!
Put your hand on your throat. When you say /k/, your throat stays quietโno buzzing vibration!
Quiet Throat Whisper
๐
2. Back of Tongue
The back of your tongue pushes up against the roof of your mouth, then pops open: /k/ !
Mouth Cue: Tongue Pop
๐
3. Airflow Stops
Cat Practice Worksheet ๐ฑ
Concept 7: Sound /k/ & Red Word "to"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write Start below ceiling, curve around, touch floor, stop
c c c
C C C
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
cot โข โข โข
cap โข โข โข
Cam โข โข โข
cog โข โข โข
hog โข โข โข
log โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐งข
๐๏ธ
โ๏ธ
๐ฅซ
4. Red Word Studio: "to" Arm-Tap: Shoulder (t) โ Wrist (o) โ Sweep "to"!
to
Trace: t o Write:
Tapped 3x:
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. The cat had a cap on the cot. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. I jog to the log with Cam. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of c/C & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Dog Wagging Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 8 โข Extra Practice Edition
Foundational Phonics
Sound /d/ & Red Word for
Keyword: Dog โข Voice-On Consonant โข "Make a 'c' before a 'd'" โข Word Chaining
๐ถ Dd /d/ Dog
Put on your headphones and let's discover the /d/ dog sound!
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Concept 8 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /d/
Sound & Formation
Blend & Segment /d/ Words
"Make a 'c' before a 'd'"
Read: dog, cad, cod, lad, hog
Sound Slate Check
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chaining & Red Word
Red Word: for
9-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: dad, gag, dog
Word Chaining Ladder
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Uppercase "D" Formation
Armtap Review (7 Red Words)
Spelling Assessment
Mastery Check
โญ๏ธ Master /d/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /d/ Words
Slide sounds together to say the whole word:
/d/ /ล/ /g/ โ dog
/d/ /ฤญ/ /p/ โ dip
/d/ /ฤ/ /k/ โ deck
Also segment: dad, dot, dill, dam, dig!
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
is
a
on
and
to (t - o)
๐ฏ Put your hand on your throat: say /d/! Voice is ON!
DAY 1
How We Make the /d/ Sound
Keyword: Dog ๐ถ
โก๏ธ
1. Voice Is ON!
Touch your throat. Feel the buzzing vibration when you say: /d/ ! Contrast with /t/ (quiet).
Throat Buzzes
๐
2. Tongue Ridge Tap
The tip of your tongue taps the bumpy ridge behind your top teeth, then releases quickly with voice on!
Tongue Release
โ๏ธ
3. Cut the /uh/!
Keep it clean and clipped! Say crisp /d/ , do not say "duh"!
Dog Practice Worksheet ๐ถ
Concept 8: Sound /d/ & Red Word "for"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write Rule: Make a "c" first, then climb tall to attic and pull down!
d d d
D D D
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
dog โข โข โข
cad โข โข โข
cod โข โข โข
lad โข โข โข
hog โข โข โข
dad โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐ถ
๐จโ๐ฆ
๐
๐ฆ
4. Red Word Studio: "for" Arm-Tap: Shoulder (f) โ Elbow (o) โ Wrist (r) โ Sweep "for"!
for
Trace: f o r Write:
Tapped 3x:
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Dad had a dog on the log. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. The dog was on the mat for Dad. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of d/D & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Turtle Tracks Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 9 โข Extra Practice Edition
Foundational Phonics
Sound /t/ & Red Word go
Keyword: Turtle โข Voice-Off Consonant โข 12-Word Chaining Ladder โข Sentence Dictation
๐ข Tt /t/ Turtle
Extra practice ready! Put on your headphones and let's build words!
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Extended Learning Map
Concept 9 Practice Journey
3-Day Plan
1
Day 1: Sound & Formation
Discover /t/ turtle
10 Blend & Segment Words
Tongue-Ridge Articulation
Lowercase "t" Draw It
Sentence Read: Tad had a cat
2
Day 2: 12-Word Chaining
Chains & Dictation
Red Word: go (2 sounds)
12-Step Chaining Ladder
Write: The mat was hot
Dictation Words & Sentence
3
Day 3: Decodable & Check
Fluency & Mastery
Uppercase "T" Formation
Story: Tom and Tad
Spelling Assessment
Mastery Check
โญ๏ธ Extra practice helps us read faster and spell accurately!
DAY 1
Extra Phonemic Blending & Segmenting
10 Practice Words
Blend 5 Spoken Words
Slide the sounds together to say the whole word:
/t/ /ฤญ/ /m/ โ Tim
/t/ /ฤ/ /l/ โ tell
/t/ /ล/ /p/ โ top
/s/ /ฤญ/ /t/ โ sit
/p/ /ล/ /t/ โ pot
Segment 5 Spoken Words
Tap one finger for every sound you hear:
tag โ /t/ โข /ฤ/ โข /g/
tick โ /t/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /k/
tap โ /t/ โข /ฤ/ โข /p/
bit โ /b/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /t/
got โ /g/ โข /ล/ โข /t/
๐ฏ Notice where you hear /t/: at the beginning (top) or at the end (pot)!
DAY 1
How We Make the /t/ Sound
Keyword: Turtle ๐ข
๐คซ
1. Voice Is OFF!
Put your hand on your throat. When you tap /t/, your voice box is turned off! No vibration.
Throat Stays Quiet
๐
2. Tongue Tip Tap
The tip of your tongue taps the bumpy ridge right behind your top front teeth: /t/!
Tongue Ridge Tap
Turtle Practice Worksheet ๐ข
Concept 9: Sound /t/ & Red Word "go"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write Start in the attic, pull down to floor, cross ceiling
t t t
T T T
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
tot โข โข โข
tag โข โข โข
mat โข โข โข
cat โข โข โข
got โข โข โข
hat โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐ท๏ธ
๐ถ
๐ง
๐
4. Red Word Studio: "go" Arm-Tap: Shoulder (g) โ Wrist (o) โ Sweep "go"!
go
Trace: g o Write:
Tapped 3x:
5. Read & Trace the Decodable Sentences
1. Tad had a cat . Read 3 times: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. The mat was hot . Read 3 times: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check Goal: 80%+ on Day 3 Assessment
Itch Wiggly Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 10 โข Short Vowel Mission
UFLI & IMSE OG+ Kindergarten
Short Vowel /ฤญ/ & Red Words I, like
Keyword: Insect โข Crawling Antenna Cue โข 3-Vowel Tents (ฤ, ฤญ, ล) โข 13-Word Chaining
๐ชฒ Ii /ฤญ/ Insect
Wiggle your fingers like little insect legs: "/ฤญ/ insect!" Let's begin!
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Concept 10 Plan
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /ฤญ/
Sound & Formation
10 Blend & Segment Words
Keyword: Insect ๐ชฒ
Lowercase "i" Formation
Sentence: Dad hid the hot cat
2
Day 2: Word Work
Tents & Chaining
3 Vowel Tents: ฤ, ฤญ, ล
Red Words: I, like
13-Word Chaining Ladder
Whiteboard Dictation
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Uppercase "I" Formation
Story: Tim, Dad, & the Hog
Spelling Assessment
Read: Mom lit the log
โญ๏ธ Master short "i" step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend & Segment Short /ฤญ/ Words
10 Practice Words
Blend 5 Spoken Words
Slide the sounds together:
/ฤญ/ /k/ โ ick
/ฤญ/ /f/ โ if
/s/ /ฤญ/ /t/ โ sit
/t/ /ฤญ/ /p/ โ tip
/l/ /ฤญ/ /p/ โ lip
Segment 5 Spoken Words
Tap one finger for every sound you hear:
in โ /ฤญ/ โข /n/
it โ /ฤญ/ โข /t/
pit โ /p/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /t/
sip โ /s/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /p/
hid โ /h/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /d/
Review Red Words: the โข was โข is โข a โข on โข and โข to โข for โข go
DAY 1
How We Make the /ฤญ/ Sound
Keyword: Insect ๐ชฒ
โก๏ธ
1. Vowel: Voice ON!
Touch your throat. Feel the buzzing vibration when you hum: /ฤญฤญฤญฤญ/ !
Throat Buzzes
๐ชฒ
2. Insect Antenna Cue
Pull mouth corners back into a grin and wiggle two fingers on your head like insect antennae: "/ฤญ/ insect!"
Insect Antenna Cue
๐ฌ
3. Continuous Airflow
Itch Practice Worksheet ๐ชฒ
Concept 10: Short /ฤญ/ (Insect) & Red Words
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write i: pull down, dot in attic โข I: tall line down, top hat, bottom shoes
i i i
I I I
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
Tim โข โข โข
lit โข โข โข
mit โข โข โข
hid โข โข โข
lid โข โข โข
sit โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐ชฒ
๐ช
๐ฅซ
๐
4. Red Word Studio: "I" & "like" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
I Write: Tapped: [ ]
like Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Dad hid the hot cat. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. I like the hog on the mat. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of i/I & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Jam Jar Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 11 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /j/ & Red Words of, will
Keyword: Jam โข Basement Tail Letter โข 12-Word Chaining โข Decodable Fluency
๐ Jj /j/ Jam
Sweet as jam! Listen, tap, and write along with each activity card!
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Concept 11 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /j/
Sound & Formation
Blend & Segment /j/ Words
Lowercase "j" Basement Hook
Read: jam, did, jig, jot, jog
Sentence: Mom and Tom jog
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Dictation
Red Words: of, will
12-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: jog, lid, jam, jig
Sentence: Did Dad jog to the log?
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Uppercase "J" Formation
Story: Jim and Mom's Jam
Spelling Assessment
Read: Tom did jig and jog
โญ๏ธ Master /j/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /j/ Words
Slide sounds together to say the whole word:
/j/ /ฤ/ /m/ โ jam
/j/ /ล/ /g/ โ jog
/j/ /ฤญ/ /g/ โ jig
/j/ /ล/ /t/ โ jot
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
is
a
on
and
to
for
go
Also review: I, like
๐ฏ Say /j/ with your voice ON! Ready for the Articulation Lab!
DAY 1
How We Make the /j/ Sound
Keyword: Jam ๐
โก๏ธ
1. Voice Is ON!
Place your fingers on your throat. When you say /j/ , you will feel your vocal cords buzz!
Throat Buzzes
๐
2. Tongue on Roof
Front of your tongue touches the roof of your mouth just behind your teeth, then pulls down with a soft puff.
Tongue Release
๐จ
Jam Practice Worksheet ๐
Concept 11: Sound /j/ & Red Words "of, will"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write j: pull down into basement, curve left, dot in attic
j j j
J J J
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
jam โข โข โข
jog โข โข โข
jig โข โข โข
jot โข โข โข
did โข โข โข
lid โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐
๐
๐
๐
4. Red Word Studio: "of" & "will" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
of Write: Tapped: [ ]
will Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Mom and Tom jog . Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Did Dad jog to the log? Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of j/J & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Kite Flying Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 12 โข 3-Day Student Mission
UFLI & IMSE OG+ Kindergarten
Sound /k/ spelled "k"
Keyword: Kite โข Cat/Kite Spelling Rule โข Red Words: get, no โข 10-Word Chaining
๐ช Kk /k/ Kite
Soar high! Let's learn when to use "k" and when to use "c"!
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Concept 12 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce "k"
Sound & Cat/Kite Rule
Blend & Segment: kid, kit, Kim
Cat/Kite Spelling Rule
"Kick the ball" Letter Formation
Sentence: The kid was mad
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chaining & Red Words
Red Words: get, no
10-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: Kim, cod, kid
Sentence: The kit had ham and jam
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
Uppercase "K" Formation
Story: Kim and the Kid
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Sentence: Kim did get the dog
โญ๏ธ Master the Cat/Kite rule step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /k/ Words with "k"
Slide sounds together:
/k/ /ฤญ/ /d/ โ kid
/k/ /ฤญ/ /m/ โ Kim
/k/ /ฤญ/ /t/ โ kit
Also segment: kit, kiss, Ken, kid, Kim!
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
is
to
go
for
I
like
will
๐ฏ "k" makes the exact same /k/ sound as "c"! How do we know which to use? Look at Slide 4!
SPELLING RULE
The Cat / Kite Spelling Rule!
Golden Phonics Rule ๐ฑ ๐ช
"c" ๐ฑ
"c" takes a, o, u
Use letter "c" for /k/ before the vowels a , o , and u !
โข c at ย (before a)
โข c ot ย (before o)
โข c up ย (before u)
Kite Practice Worksheet ๐ช
Concept 12: Sound /k/ (k) & Red Words "get, no"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write k: tall stick, slant in to kiss, kick out to floor
k k k
K K K
2. Sound Dot Reading: c vs. k Words Rule: k before i/e; c before a/o/u
kid โข โข โข
kit โข โข โข
cat โข โข โข
cod โข โข โข
Kim โข โข โข
cad โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐ฆ
๐งฐ
๐ฑ
๐
4. Red Word Studio: "get" & "no" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
get Write: Tapped: [ ]
no Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. The kid was mad. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Kim did get the dog. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of k/K & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Up Arrow Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 14 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Short Vowel /ลญ/ & Red Words said, you
Keyword: Up โข Fist-Bump Stomach Cue โข 12-Word Chaining โข Decodable Reader #06
โฌ๏ธ Uu /ลญ/ Up
Fist bump your stomach gently: "/ลญ/ up!" Let's begin!
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Concept 14 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /ลญ/
Sound & Formation
Blend: up, sun, hug, cup
Fist-Bump-Stomach Cue
Lowercase "u" Formation
Sentence: The pig had mud
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Red Words
Red Words: said, you
12-Word Chaining Ladder
Dictation: cup, hut, jut
Sentence: The jug had a lid
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
5 Short Vowels Drill
Story: Tom, Pug, and the Mud
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Read: Tom dug up a mug
โญ๏ธ Master short "u" step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend 5 Spoken Words
Slide sounds together:
/ลญ/ /p/ โ up
/s/ /ลญ/ /n/ โ sun
/h/ /ลญ/ /g/ โ hug
/k/ /ลญ/ /p/ โ cup
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
to
for
go
I
like
of
get
๐ฏ Short "u" is a vowel: your voice is ON and mouth stays open!
DAY 1
How We Make the /ลญ/ Sound
Keyword: Up โฌ๏ธ
โก๏ธ
1. Voice Is ON!
Touch your throat. Feel the buzzing vibration when you say: /ลญลญลญลญ/ !
Vocal Cords Buzz
๐
2. Fist-Bump Cue
Gently touch your fist to your stomach like you got the wind tapped out: "oof, /ลญ/!"
Stomach Tap
๐ฌ
3. Airflow Continues
Your jaw relaxes down, mouth stays open, and air flows freely without stopping.
Up Practice Worksheet โฌ๏ธ
Concept 14: Short /ลญ/ & Red Words "said, you"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write u: pull down, curve, up to ceiling, pull straight down!
u u u
U U U
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
up โข โข
sun โข โข โข
hug โข โข โข
cup โข โข โข
mud โข โข โข
cut โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
โฌ๏ธ
โ๏ธ
โ๏ธ
๐ถ
4. Red Word Studio: "said" & "you" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
said Write: Tapped: [ ]
you Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Tom said the cap is on the pup . Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Can you see Tom dig up a mug? Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of u/U & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Bat Wings Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 15 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /b/ & Red Words in, put
Keyword: Bat โข "Make Your Bed" b/d Trick โข 11-Word Chaining โข Decodable Reader #07
๐ฆ Bb /b/ Bat
Pop your lips together: "/b/ bat!" Let's build words!
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Concept 15 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /b/
Sound & "Make Your Bed"
Blend: bad, big, cab, bat
Thumbs "Bed" Trick (b vs d)
Lowercase "b" Formation
Sentence: Jim and Kim had a tub
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Red Words
Red Words: in, put
Uppercase "B" Formation
Dictation: bid, tub, lab
Sentence: Did the cub tug on the bag?
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
11-Word Chaining Ladder
Story: Bob and the Job
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
80%+ Mastery Gate
โญ๏ธ Master /b/ without b/d reversals! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /b/ Words
Slide sounds together:
/b/ /ฤ/ /d/ โ bad
/b/ /ฤญ/ /g/ โ big
/k/ /ฤ/ /b/ โ cab
Also segment: bat, bed, mob!
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
to
for
go
like
will
said
you
๐ฏ Put your lips together: say /b/! Voice is ON!
REVERSAL SHIELD
"Make Your Bed" Thumbs Trick!
Never Mix Up b & d ๐๏ธ
๐ Left Hand = "b"
Make a thumbs up with your LEFT hand . Look at it: tall stick first, then circle on the right = letter "b" !
"b" is the HEAD of the bed!
๐ Right Hand = "d"
Make a thumbs up with your RIGHT hand . Circle on the left, tall stick on the right = letter "d" !
"d" is the FOOT of the bed!
Bat Practice Worksheet ๐ฆ
Concept 15: Sound /b/ & Red Words "in, put"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write b: tall bat down to floor, trace up, bounce belly right!
b b b
B B B
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
bad โข โข โข
big โข โข โข
cab โข โข โข
bat โข โข โข
bed โข โข โข
mob โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
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๐
๐๏ธ
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4. Red Word Studio: "in" & "put" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
in Write: Tapped: [ ]
put Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Bob had a big bat in the bag. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Can you put the bag on the bus for Bob? Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of b/B without reversals & 80%+ spelling
Raccoon Bandit Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 16 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /r/ & Red Words see, stop
Keyword: Raccoon โข Lips Forward Cue โข 8-Word Chaining Ladder โข Decodable Reader #08
๐ฆ Rr /r/ Raccoon
Push your lips forward like a little motor: "/r/ raccoon!" Let's go!
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Concept 16 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /r/
Sound & Formation
Blend: rag, rip, rug, rim
Lips Forward, Tongue Bunched
Lowercase "r" Formation
Sound Slate: rap, rid, rot
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Dictation
Red Words: see, stop
Uppercase "R" Formation
Dictation: rip, ram, rat
Sentence: The ram was in mud
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
8-Word Chaining: rob โ rat
Decodable Reader #08
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Sentence: Is the rim of pot big?
โญ๏ธ Master /r/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /r/ Words
Slide sounds together:
/r/ /ฤ/ /g/ โ rag
/r/ /ฤญ/ /p/ โ rip
/r/ /ลญ/ /g/ โ rug
/r/ /ฤญ/ /m/ โ rim
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
was
in
put
for
go
said
you
like
๐ฏ Put your lips forward: say /r/! Do not say "er"!
DAY 1
How We Make the /r/ Sound
Keyword: Raccoon ๐ฆ
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1. Voice Is ON!
Feel your vocal cords vibrate in your throat when you make the motor hum: /rrrr/ !
Throat Buzzes
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2. Lips Push Forward
Your lips push forward slightly like a gentle circle, ready to rev up like a raccoon!
Lips Pushed Out
๐
3. Bunched Tongue
The sides of your tongue pull back and press against your upper back molars. Do not let tongue tip touch roof!
Raccoon Practice Worksheet ๐ฆ
Concept 16: Sound /r/ & Red Words "see, stop"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write r: pull down trunk to floor, trace up, sprout branch near ceiling!
r r r
R R R
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
rap โข โข โข
rid โข โข โข
rot โข โข โข
rag โข โข โข
ram โข โข โข
rut โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐งฝ
๐งถ
๐
๐
4. Red Word Studio: "see" & "stop" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
see Write: Tapped: [ ]
stop Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. I see a rat on the rug . Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Can the rat stop and not rip the rag? Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of r/R & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Fish Scales Slides Nearpod Asynchronous Lesson
Concept 17 โข 3-Day Student Mission
Foundational Phonics
Sound /f/ & Red Words from, off
Keyword: Fish โข Candy Cane Hook โข 9-Word Chaining Ladder โข Decodable Reader #09
๐ Ff /f/ Fish
Top teeth on bottom lip: gently blow "/f/ fish!" Let's go!
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Concept 17 Roadmap
Your 3-Day Phonics Mission
Pacing Plan
1
Day 1: Introduce /f/
Sound & Formation
Blend: fin, fat, fib, fun
Teeth on Lip, Airflow Continues
Lowercase "f" Candy Cane Hook
Sound Slate: fib, fat, fog
2
Day 2: Word Work
Chains & Dictation
Red Words: from, off
Uppercase "F" Formation
Dictation: fad, fig, fit, fib
Sentence: Mom had to jog in fog
3
Day 3: Mastery
Decodable & Assess
9-Word Chaining: fan โ fat
Decodable Reader #09
Spelling Assessment (5 words)
Sentence: Rob had a big fat lip
โญ๏ธ Master /f/ step by step! Press next when ready.
DAY 1
Blend, Segment & Red Word Review
Audio Warm-Up
Blend /f/ Words
Slide sounds together:
/f/ /ฤญ/ /n/ โ fin
/f/ /ฤ/ /t/ โ fat
/f/ /ฤญ/ /b/ โ fib
/f/ /ล/ /g/ โ fog
Cross-Clap Review
Clap and spell our prior sight words:
the
see
stop
in
put
for
go
said
you
๐ฏ Top teeth rest gently on your bottom lip: say /f/! Voice is OFF!
DAY 1
How We Make the /f/ Sound
Keyword: Fish ๐
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1. Voice Is OFF!
Touch your throat. When you blow /f/, your vocal cords stay completely quiet! No buzz.
Whisper Stream
๐ฆท
2. Teeth on Bottom Lip
Your top teeth rest gently on your bottom lip like bunny teeth, ready to blow air!
Teeth-to-Lip Contact
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3. Continuous Airflow
Air flows continuously through your teeth! You can stretch it:
Fish Practice Worksheet ๐
Concept 17: Sound /f/ & Red Words "from, off"
Phonics Practice Sheet โข Primary Reading
Name:
Date:
1. Letter Formation: Trace & Write f: curve below attic, pull straight to floor, cross at ceiling!
f f f
F F F
2. Sound Dot Reading: Tap Dots, Blend & Read Check the box as you read each word aloud
fin โข โข โข
fat โข โข โข
fib โข โข โข
fog โข โข โข
fit โข โข โข
fig โข โข โข
3. Sound Boxes: Look at picture & write each sound 1 sound per box
๐ฆ
๐ซ๏ธ
๐ซ
๐ชญ
4. Red Word Studio: "from" & "off" Arm-Tap and write each word from memory
from Write: Tapped: [ ]
off Write: Tapped: [ ]
5. Read & Trace the Story Sentences
1. Rob had a big, fat lip. Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
2. Get the fish from the fog . Read 3x: [ ] [ ] [ ]
๐ Practice Sheet Complete Mastery Check: Accurate formation of f/F & 80%+ on Day 3 spelling
Lowercase Letter Formation: "h"
Letter Script for "h" Pull straight down all the way to the floor .
Trace straight back up to ceiling, hump over, down to floor!
๐ House Cue: "Tall wall down, up and over the front door!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ "h" starts tall in the atticโdo not make it short like "n"!
Completed your lowercase h's? Say "/h/ house h" as you write!
Tap & Read 4 Words with "h" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 4 words aloud to unlock Slide 7! 4 of 4 Complete
Day 1 Exit Sentence Check Read Left to Right 7 Words โข Sentence
The cat was on the hot mat.
๐ Outstanding! You read "hot" in a complete story sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Blending Deck with "h"
Tap & Blend Initial "h" Letter "h" starts each word:
Short Vowel Tents ๐ฏ "h" is quiet breath before the vowel!
The 8-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch each word change by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 8 words without stopping! Chaining Pro
Whiteboard Dictation Words
Listen, finger-tap 3 sounds, and write each word: โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "H" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "H" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Pull two tall sticks down from attic to floor.
2. Connect them across the ceiling with a bridge!
Used for names like Hal and Hank !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write a tall "H" in the air!
The Hot Mat (Decodable Fluency) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Hal had a hat. The hat was on the hog.
The hog had ham on the hot mat!
What was on the hot mat? Check line 2 of the story!
The hog with ham! ๐ h - o - g
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Fluency Reading Check Read Left to Right 6 Words โข Sentence
The cat was on the hot mat.
๐ Outstanding! You read the full sentence with smooth phrasing! Fluency Pass โ
Concept 5 Mastery Slate
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Letter Formation Accurate lowercase and uppercase "H" formation from the attic!
Home Sweet Home, Phonics Hero! You completed Concept 5 with consonant /h/ and word chaining. You scored 80%+!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "g"
Letter Script for "g" Start below ceiling: curve around to floor, back to ceiling (like a "c" then close).
Pull straight down past the floor and into the basement .
Curve up to the left like a monkey's tail!
๐ Goat Cue: "Circle the horn, down into the ground and hook!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ "g" curves into the basement below the floor line!
Completed your lowercase g's? Say "/g/ goat g" as you write!
Tap & Read 3 Words with "g" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 3 words aloud! Day 1 Exit Check
3-Part Blending Deck with "g"
Initial & Final "g" Letter "g" starts and ends words:
Short Vowel Tents ๐ฏ "g" sounds crisp and quick: /g/!
New Red Word: and "And connects two ideas or things together."
Sound Tile Analysis (3 Sounds) ๐ "The cat and the dog."
Arm-Tap: Left arm out! Tap: Shoulder (a) โ Elbow (n) โ Wrist (d) โ Sweep "and"!
The 9-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch how each word changes by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 9 steps without stopping! Chaining Pro
Whiteboard Dictation Words
Listen, finger-tap 3 sounds, and write each word: โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Armtap Red Word Review
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Armtap "and" 3 times: a - n - d โ "and"!
Fluency Phrase Echo-Read Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Mom and Tom had a gag on the log.
Can the hog see the gal on the log?
Where was the gal? Check line 2 of the story!
On the log! ๐ชต l - o - g
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Fluency Reading Check Read Left to Right 6 Words โข Phonics Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read the full sentence with smooth phrasing! Fluency Pass โ
Concept 6 Mastery Slate
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Letter Formation Accurate lowercase "g" basement hook formation!
Great Goat Work, Detective! You completed Concept 6 with consonant /g/ and Red Word "and". You scored 80%+!
The air stops completely for a tiny second, then pops out. You cannot hold /k/ like /mmm/!
Say /k/ 3 times: /k/ โข /k/ โข /k/ โ like a little cough sound!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "c"
Letter Script for "c" Start just below the ceiling line.
Curve up and around to touch the ceiling.
Curve around, touch the floor, and stop just above the floor!
๐ฑ Cat Cue: "Open mouth of the cat! Don't close the circle!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Remember to leave the right side open like a smiling cat!
Completed your writing? Tap your chin and say "/k/ cat c"!
Sound Slate Check
Write the Target Grapheme Listen to the sound: /k/ . Write the letter "c" in your slate box below.
[ Write here ] Ceiling โฏโฏโฏ Floor
Check: Did you start below the ceiling?
Read the Target Word Aloud Tap each sound under the letters, then blend and say the word:
๐ฃ Tap & read: /k/ /ล/ /g/ = "cog"!
Great work! Day 1 is finished. Ready for Day 2 Word Work!
3-Part Drill & Vowel Tents
Vowel Intensive Tent Drill Hold up your hand like a tent when you hear each short vowel sound:
Listen: /k/-/ฤ/-/t/ = tent /ฤ/! /k/-/ล/-/g/ = tent /ล/!
Blending Board Tiles Letter "c" is now in the initial sound deck:
Tap: /k/ โข /ฤ/ โข /p/ โ "cap!"
๐ฏ "c" before "a" or "o" says /k/!
New Red Word: to "To means going somewhere or doing something."
Sentence: I go to the mat.
Sound Tile Analysis (2 Sounds) Regular sound! Tongue taps behind teeth.
Heart part: letter "o" says /ลล/ here!
๐ถโโ๏ธ "I jog to the log."
Arm-Tap: Left arm out! Tap: Shoulder (t) โ Wrist (o) โ Sweep "to"!
Word Chaining: Change One Sound!
Watch one letter change at each step:
Whiteboard Dictation Words: Exit Check: Spell today's word from memory and swap one tile! Tap-read to your buddy!
Rapid Review & Red Word Armtap
3-Part Cumulative Drill Say the sound instantly when you see the card:
โก๏ธ Point and say each sound fast!
Armtap Cumulative Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
Armtap "to": t - o โ to!
๐ฏ You have unlocked all 7 Red Words! Ready to read a sentence!
Decodable Fluency & Question Echo-Read Fluency Phrase Track Left โ Right
The cat had a cap on the cot.
๐ Touch each word with your finger. Read smoothly like you are talking!
Where was the cat with the cap? Look back at the sentence to find the answer!
On the cot! ๐ c - o - t
โญ๏ธ Read the sentence one more time for accuracy and phrasing!
Concept 7 Mastery Slate
Spelling Words Spell all 5 target words accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Articulation & "c" Can articulate /k/ as a voice-off consonant and form lowercase "c" starting below ceiling!
โ /k/ Formation Mastered
Purr-fect Work, Phonics Detective! You completed all 3 days of Concept 7. You scored 80%+ and unlocked Concept 8: "d"!
Say /d/ 3 times: /d/ โข /d/ โข /d/ โ keyword: dog!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "d" "Make a 'c' before a 'd'!"
Letter Script for "d" Start below the ceiling: curve around to make a 'c' !
Close the circle and climb straight up to the attic !
Pull straight back down to the floor !
๐ก Reversal Shield: "Make a 'c' first, then go up tall to make a 'd'!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Circle first, then tall stick down!
Completed your lowercase d's? Say "/d/ dog d" as you trace!
Tap & Read 5 Words with "d" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 5 words aloud to unlock Slide 7! 5 of 5 Words Read
Sound Slate Check
Write the Target Grapheme Teacher says: /d/ . Write the letter "d" on your slate:
[ Write here ] Attic โฏโฏโฏ Floor
Check: Did you make a "c" before the tall stick?
Read Target Word Aloud Tap the sounds and read this target word aloud:
๐ฃ Tap & read: /d/ /ล/ /g/ = "dog"!
Awesome job! Day 1 is finished. Get ready for Day 2 Word Work!
3-Part Blending Drill with "d"
Tap & Blend "d" Words Letter "d" at start and end of words:
Vowel Tent Drill Identify the short vowel sound:
๐ฏ "dad" starts and ends with /d/!
New Red Word: for Sentence: A mat for the dog.
Sound Tile Analysis (2 Sounds) Heart part: 'or' says /or/!
๐ "A hot cot for Dad."
Arm-Tap: Left arm out! Tap: Shoulder (f) โ Elbow (o) โ Wrist (r) โ Sweep "for"!
The 9-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch carefully as only one sound changes at each step:
๐ฅ Read through all 9 steps without stopping! Chaining Pro
Whiteboard Dictation Words
Listen, finger-tap 3 sounds, and write each word: โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it to a friend!
Uppercase "D" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "D" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: straight down to the floor.
2. Lift back to top of attic: big curve all the way around to the floor!
Used for names like Dad and Dan !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Trace a tall "D" in the air, then armtap "for"!
A Dog for Dad (Decodable Fluency) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Dad had a dog on the log.
The dog was on the mat for Dad.
What did Dad have? Check line 1 of the story!
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 8 Mastery Slate
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Letter Formation Accurate formation of lowercase and uppercase "d" without reversals!
Wag Your Tail, Detective! You completed Concept 8 with consonant /d/ and Red Word "for". You scored 80%+ and unlocked Concept 9!
3. Airflow Stops Air is trapped behind your tongue, then released in a tiny puff of air. Cut the /uh/ sound!
Say /t/ 4 times: /t/ โข /t/ โข /t/ โข /t/ โ just a clean tap, don't say "tuh"!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "t"
Letter Script for "t" Start in the attic (tall top line).
Pull straight down all the way to the floor .
Lift your pencil and cross on the ceiling line!
๐ข Turtle Cue: "Tall like a turtle's neck, then cross its arms!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Make sure it starts tall in the attic!
Finished your lowercase t's? Say "/t/ turtle t" as you trace!
Tap & Read 5 Words with "t" ๐ Tap each dot with your finger, blend, and say each word aloud! 5 of 5 Words Read
First Decodable Sentence Check Read Left to Right with Voice 4 Words โข 1 Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read your first full decodable sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Drill: "t" In Initial & Final Position
Initial "t" Practice Letter "t" is at the start of the word:
Final "t" Practice Letter "t" is at the end of the word:
Cross-Clap Review: the โข was โข is โข a โข on โข and โข to Clap & Spell
New Red Word: go "Go means to move from one place to another."
Sound Tile Analysis (2 Sounds) Voice-on consonant back of throat.
Heart part: says its name /ล/!
๐ฆ 2 sounds: /g/ + /ล/ = go
Arm-Tap: Left arm out! Tap: Shoulder (g) โ Wrist (o) โ Sweep "go"!
The 12-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch carefully as only one letter changes at every step:
๐ฅ Read through the entire 12-word ladder without stopping! Chaining Champion
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words Listen, finger-tap 3 sounds, then write each word:
Dictation Sentence Listen to the whole sentence: "The mat was hot."
Capital letter at start: The
Finger space between words
Check your slate with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "T" & 8 Red Words
Uppercase "T" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start at top of attic: pull straight down to the floor.
2. Lift pencil to top line: cross right across the roof!
Used for names like Tad and Tom !
Armtap 8 Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write a tall "T" in the air, then armtap "go"!
Tom and Tad (Decodable Fluency) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Tom had a cat. Tad had a hat.
The cat got on the mat with Tad.
What did Tad have? Look back at line 1 to verify!
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 9 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 10 (i)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Assessment Sentence Read aloud once more for phrasing:
Terrific Turtle Work, Detective! You completed all extra practice for Concept 9. You scored 80%+ and unlocked Concept 10!
Mouth open, corners pulled back, and air flows continuously without stopping.
Say /ฤญ/ 3 times: /ฤญ/ โข /ฤญ/ โข /ฤญ/ โ keyword: insect!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "i"
Letter Script for "i" Start at the ceiling line.
Pull straight down to the floor .
Lift pencil up into attic: make a neat dot right above the stick!
๐ชฒ Cue: "Pull down, then top with a tiny dot like an insect eye!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Remember: the dot floats in the attic, not glued to the stick!
Completed your lowercase i's? Say "/ฤญ/ insect i" for each one!
Tap & Read 5 Words with /ฤญ/ ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 5 words aloud to unlock Slide 7! 5 of 5 Complete
Day 1 Exit Sentence Reading Read Left to Right 5 Words โข 1 Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read short /ฤญ/ in a full story sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Drill: Short Vowel Tents
Short /ฤ/ Jaw drops low: apple ๐
Short /ฤญ/ Antenna wiggle: insect ๐ชฒ
Short /ล/ Mouth round circle: octopus ๐
๐ฏ Teacher or audio says a word: make a tent with your fingers and call out the vowel!
New Red Words: I & like "I is used when we talk about ourselves. Always uppercase!"
Armtap: Tap shoulder (I) โ Sweep "I"!
"Like means to enjoy or feel happy about something."
Sentence: I like the cat!
Armtap: l - i - k - e โ "like"!
๐ Read together: "I like the cat." Practice 3x
The 13-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch how each word transforms by changing just one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 13 steps without missing a sound! Master Chainer
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words Tap 3 sounds, then write each word:
Dictation Sentence Listen to the whole sentence: "Dad hid the hot cat."
Check your sentence with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "I" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "I" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Pull straight down from top of attic to floor.
2. Hat line across top of attic; shoes line along floor!
Used for I (myself) and names like Ian !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write uppercase "I" with hat and shoes, then armtap "like"!
Tim, Dad, and the Hog Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Tim had a big hog. Dad hid the hog.
I like the hog on the mat!
Who hid the hog? Check line 1 of the story!
Dad! ๐จโ๐ง D - a - d
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 10 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 11 (j)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Assessment Sentence Read aloud for accuracy and phrasing:
Super Insect Work, Phonics Star! You completed Concept 10 with short /ฤญ/ (insect) and Red Words "I" and "like". You scored 80%+!
3. Airflow Stops & Pops The air is trapped for a split second, then pops out. You cannot stretch /j/ โ it is a quick stop sound!
Say /j/ 3 times: /j/ โข /j/ โข /j/ โ keyword: jam!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "j"
Letter Script for "j" Start at the ceiling line.
Pull straight down past the floor and into the basement !
Curve to the left, lift, and dot in the attic !
๐ฃ Fish Hook Cue: "Pull down into the deep water and hook!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ "j" has a tail that goes into the basement!
Completed your lowercase j's? Say "/j/ jam j" for each letter!
Tap & Read 5 Words with "j" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 5 words aloud to unlock Slide 7! 5 of 5 Words Read
Day 1 Exit Sentence Check Read Left to Right 4 Words โข 1 Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read /j/ in a complete story sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Blending Deck with "j"
Tap & Blend Initial "j" Letter "j" starts each word:
Vowel Tent Rapid Check Make a tent with your hands for the middle sound:
๐ฏ "j" is only used at the beginning of single-syllable short-vowel words!
New Red Words: of & will "Sounds like /ลญ/ /v/! Learn it by heart!"
Armtap: o (shoulder) โ f (wrist) โ "of"!
Armtap: w - i - l - l โ "will"!
๐ Read together: "I will get a pot of jam." Practice 3x
The 12-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch how each word changes by only one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 12 words without stopping! Chaining Pro
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words Tap 3 sounds, then write each word:
Dictation Question Listen: "Did Dad jog to the log?"
Capital letter at start: Did
Question mark at the end: ?
Check your punctuation with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "J" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "J" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start at top of attic: pull straight down to the floor.
2. Curve up to the left and stop; lift and draw line across the top!
Used for names like Jim and Jan !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write a tall "J" in the air, then armtap "will"!
Jim and the Jam Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Did the cat get the lid off the jam?
What did Jim have? Check line 1 of the story!
A pot of jam! ๐ j - a - m
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 11 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 12 (k)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Assessment Sentence Read aloud for accuracy and phrasing:
Jam-tastic Job, Detective! You completed Concept 11 with consonant /j/ and Red Words "of" and "will". You scored 80%+!
"k" takes i, e Use letter "k" for /k/ before the vowels i and e !
"K takes i and e; C takes the other three (a, o, u)!"
Lowercase Letter Formation: "k"
Letter Script for "k" Start in the attic : pull straight down to the floor .
Lift pencil to the ceiling: slant in to kiss the tall line .
Slant back out to the floor ("kick the ball")!
โฝ๏ธ Kick Cue: "Tall stick, slant in to kiss, slant out to kick!"
Student Draw Area Use your finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Keep the arms and legs below the ceiling line!
Completed your lowercase k's? Say "/k/ kite k" as you write!
Tap & Read: c vs. k Words ๐ Notice how "k" comes before "i", and "c" comes before "a" and "o"! 5 of 5 Complete
Day 1 Exit Sentence Check Read Left to Right 4 Words โข 1 Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read "kid" in a decodable sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Blending Deck with "k"
Tap & Blend "k" Words Letter "k" before short /ฤญ/:
Contrast with "c" Letter "c" before short /ฤ/ and /ล/:
๐ฏ Auditory cue: When teacher says /k/, think: What vowel follows? i = k, a/o = c!
New Red Words: get & no "Get means to receive or take something."
Sentence: Kim will get the kit.
Armtap: g - e - t โ "get"!
"No means something is not okay."
Sentence: The dog said no !
๐ Read together: "Kim did get no dog." Practice 3x
The 10-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch how each word changes by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 10 steps smoothly without stopping! Chaining Pro
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words Tap 3 sounds, choose c or k, then write:
2. cod c - o - d ("c" takes o)
3. kid k - i - d ("k" takes i)
5. cat c - a - t ("c" takes a)
Dictation Sentence Listen: "The kit had ham and jam."
Check your sentence with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "K" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "K" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: pull straight down to the floor.
2. Start attic line: slant in to middle of stick, slant out to floor!
Used for names like Kim and Ken !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Trace a tall "K" in the air, then armtap "get"!
Kim and the Kid Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Kim had a kit. The kid did get the kit.
Kim did get the dog for the kid!
What did Kim get for the kid? Check line 2 of the story!
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 12 Mastery Slate
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately using c or k:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Assessment Sentence Read aloud for accuracy and phrasing:
Sky-High Flying, Detective! You mastered Concept 12 with consonant /k/ (k), Cat/Kite rule, and Red Words "get" and "no". You scored 80%+!
Say /ลญ/ 3 times: /ลญ/ โข /ลญ/ โข /ลญ/ โ keyword: up!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "u"
Letter Script for "u" Start at the ceiling line.
Pull down, curve on floor , back up to ceiling.
Pull straight back down to the floor !
โ๏ธ Cup Cue: "Down and curve like a cup, then straight stick!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Don't forget the straight stick pulling down!
Completed your lowercase u's? Say "/ลญ/ up u" as you write!
Tap & Read 5 Words with "u" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 5 words aloud to unlock Slide 7! 5 of 5 Complete
Day 1 Exit Sentence Check Read Left to Right 6 Words โข 1 Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read short /ลญ/ in a story sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
5 Short Vowel Tents (ฤ, ฤ, ฤญ, ล, ลญ) ๐ฏ When teacher says a CVC word, make your tent and shout out the vowel!
New Red Words: said & you "Said tells us what someone spoke."
Armtap: s - a - i - d โ "said"!
"You means the person I am talking to."
Sentence: Can you hug Dad?
Armtap: y - o - u โ "you"!
๐ Read together: "You said I can get the cup." Practice 3x
The 12-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch each word change by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 12 words without stopping! Chaining Champion
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words
Dictation Sentence Listen: "The jug had a lid on it."
Check your slate with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "U" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "U" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: pull straight down to the floor.
2. Curve around floor, pull straight back up to top of attic!
Big smile shape! No stick on the right for uppercase U!
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write uppercase "U" in the air, then armtap "said"!
Tom, Pug, and the Mud Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Tom said the cap is on the pup.
Can you see Tom dig up a mug?
What did Tom dig up? Check line 2 of the story!
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 14 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 15 (b)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Assessment Sentence
Thumbs Up, Detective! You mastered Concept 14 with short vowel /ลญ/ and Red Words "said" and "you". You scored 80%+!
Put your knuckles together: left is 'b', right is 'd' โ spells "bed" ๐๏ธ!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "b"
Letter Script for "b" Start in the attic : pull straight down to the floor .
Trace straight back up to the ceiling line.
Curve forward, bump the floor , and close the circle!
๐ Bat Cue: "Tall bat down, bounce ball around to the right!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ "b" has a belly that faces forward!
Completed your lowercase b's? Say "/b/ bat b" as you write!
Tap & Read 5 Words with "b" ๐ Notice "bad" and "dab": thumbs bed check works every time! 5 of 5 Complete
Day 1 Exit Sentence Check Read Left to Right 7 Words โข 1 Sentence
Jim and Kim had a big tub.
๐ Outstanding! You read "big" and "tub" in a complete story sentence! Day 1 Complete โ
3-Part Drill: Initial & Final "b"
Initial "b" Practice
Final "b" Practice ๐ฏ "b" pops both lips open with voice on!
New Red Words: in & put "Flowers bloom in the spring."
Sentence: The pug is in the tub.
"Put the toys on the shelf."
Sentence: Put the bag on the mat.
Armtap: p - u - t โ "put"!
๐ Read together: "Put the bat in the bag." Practice 3x
The 11-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch how each word changes by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 11 words smoothly without stopping! Chaining Champion
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words Tap 3 sounds and check your 'b':
Dictation Sentence Listen: "Did the cub tug on the bag?"
Did the cub tug on the bag?
Thumbs bed check for cub and bag
Check your slate with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
Uppercase "B" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "B" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: pull straight down to the floor.
2. Back to attic: curve around to ceiling, curve around to floor!
Two big bumps! Used for names like Bob and Ben !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Trace a tall "B" in the air, then armtap "put"!
Bob and the Job (Decodable Fluency) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Bob had a big bat in the bag.
Can you put the bag on the bus for Bob?
What was in the bag? Check line 1 of the story!
A big bat! ๐ฆ b - a - t
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Concept 15 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 16 (r)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately without reversals:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
b/d Reversal Mastery Accurately forms lowercase and uppercase "b" using the thumbs trick!
Batter Up, Phonics Champion! You mastered Concept 15 with consonant /b/, no reversals, and Red Words "in" and "put". You scored 80%+!
Say /r/ 3 times: /r/ โข /r/ โข /r/ โ keyword: raccoon!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "r"
Letter Script for "r" Start at the ceiling line.
Pull straight down to the floor .
Trace straight back up and curve around near ceiling!
๐ฑ Branch Cue: "Pull down the trunk, then sprout a little branch!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Stop the branch before it falls all the way down!
Completed your lowercase r's? Say "/r/ raccoon r" as you write!
Tap & Read 3 Words with "r" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 3 words aloud! Day 1 Exit Check
3-Part Blending Deck with "r"
Tap & Blend Initial "r" Letter "r" starts each word:
Quick Vowel Pass Short vowels ฤ, ฤ, ฤญ, ล, ลญ:
๐ฏ "r" slides smoothly right into the vowel!
New Red Words: see & stop Armtap: s - e - e โ "see"!
Sentence: Stop at the log!
Armtap: s - t - o - p โ "stop"!
๐ Read together: "I see the rat stop." Practice 3x
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words
Dictation Sentence Listen: "The ram was in the mud."
Finger space between all words
Check your sentence with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
The 8-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch each word change by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 8 words without stopping! Chaining Champion
Uppercase "R" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "R" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: pull straight down to floor.
2. Back to attic: curve around to ceiling, then kick diagonal leg to floor!
Used for names like Rex and Rob !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write uppercase "R" in the air, then armtap "see"!
Decodable Reader #08 (The Rat on the Rug) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Can the rat stop and not rip the rag?
Where was the rat? Check line 1 of the story!
On the rug! ๐งถ r - u - g
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Fluency Reading Check Assessment Question 7 Words โข Question
Is the rim of the pot big?
๐ Excellent! You phrased the question with natural expression! Fluency Pass โ
Concept 16 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 17 (f)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Articulation & Formation Accurate lowercase and uppercase "r" formation with lips forward motor sound!
Rev It Up, Raccoon Bandit! You completed Concept 16 with consonant /r/ and Red Words "see" and "stop". You scored 80%+!
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Say /f/ 3 times: /f/ โข /f/ โข /f/ โ keyword: fish!
Lowercase Letter Formation: "f"
Letter Script for "f" Start just below the attic line.
Curve up to touch the attic, then pull straight down to the floor .
Lift pencil and cross on the ceiling line!
๐ฆฏ Candy Cane Cue: "Curve like a candy cane, then cross its belly!"
Student Draw Area Finger or stylus pen
Step 3: Write Independently
โ๏ธ Make sure the cross sits right on the ceiling line!
Completed your lowercase f's? Say "/f/ fish f" as you write!
Tap & Read 3 Words with "f" ๐ Tap each dot, blend, and read all 3 words aloud! Day 1 Exit Check
3-Part Blending Deck with "f"
Tap & Blend Initial "f" Letter "f" starts each word:
Vowel Intensive Practice Short vowels ฤ, ฤญ, ล, ลญ:
๐ฏ "f" flows continuously through your teeth!
New Red Words: from & off Sentence: The cat ran from the dog.
Armtap: f - r - o - m โ "from"!
Sentence: Get off the log!
Armtap: o - f - f โ "off"!
๐ Read together: "Get off the rug and run from the dog." Practice 3x
Whiteboard Dictation Practice
5 Dictation Words
Dictation Sentence Listen: "Mom had to jog in the fog."
Mom had to jog in the fog.
Check your sentence with CUPS!
โญ๏ธ Partner check: Swap one tile to build a new word and tap-read it!
The 9-Word Chaining Ladder! Watch each word change by one letter:
๐ฅ Read through all 9 words without stopping! Chaining Champion
Uppercase "F" & Red Words Review
Uppercase "F" Formation Starts at the top of the attic:
1. Start top of attic: straight down to the floor.
2. Line across top of attic; shorter line across ceiling!
Used for names like Fran and Fred !
Armtap Tested Red Words Tap on your arm and spell each word:
๐ฏ Quick Check: Write uppercase "F" in the air, then armtap "off"!
Decodable Reader #09 (Rob and the Fish) Fluency Phrase Practice Track Left โ Right
Rob got a big fish from the fog.
Can the cat take the fin off the fish?
What did Rob get from the fog? Check line 1 of the story!
A big fish! ๐ f - i - s - h
โญ๏ธ Echo-read the sentences once more for smooth phrasing!
Fluency Reading Check Read Left to Right 7 Words โข Sentence
๐ Outstanding! You read the full sentence with smooth phrasing! Fluency Pass โ
Concept 17 Mastery Slate Ready for Concept 18 (n)!
5 Spelling Words Spell accurately on your slate:
Tested Red Words Spell both sight words from memory:
Letter Formation Accurate candy cane hook formation for lowercase and uppercase "F"!
Fin-tastic Work, Detective! You completed Concept 17 with consonant /f/ and Red Words "from" and "off". You scored 80%+!
