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This resource offers great opportunity for children's interaction while learning rhymes  which is supported by (Layton & Deeny, 2002). Enjoying rhymes with is one of the few remaining opportunities for little children to engage in an exclusively listening activity. This activity also allows children develop a working knowledge of the way in which speech is made up of segments of sound.

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This resource offers beginning readers to review vowel families and practice differentiating between "short" vowels and "long" vowels. It allows readers to identify words with specific long and short vowel sounds. Plenty of images are used to reinforce word meaning. Students are introduced to numerous ways a vowel sound can be made.
There are five short vowels and five long vowels. Short vowels in the middle of words are harder to distinguish in words such as “bit, bet, bat”. Long vowels often have the same sound as their name, “bite, beat, aid”. (Hill, 2006)

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Sort out the short vowel sounds with this comprehensive phonics packet! Beginning readers will review vowel families and practice differentiating between "short" vowels and "long" vowels.

(25 pages, file size 4.2 MB)

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Sound Sorting | Workbook | Education.com

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Sort out the short vowel sounds with this comprehensive phonics packet! Beginning readers will review vowel families and practice differentiating between "short" vowels and "long" vowels. (25 pages, file size 4.2 MB) Get unlimited workbooks, worksheets, games, and more with an Education.com Premium subscription. Learn More

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Syllables are the easiest segments in speech to detect. Young children who have not yet encountered print can indicate the syllabic structure of words by nodding and beating out the rhythm of words. Interesting findings from studies of people who do not have a written language confirm that they also find syllable tasks relatively easy (Alegria and Morais, 1991).

This resource offers non-readers to spontaneously segment syllables into onset (any consonant sounds which precede the vowel) and rime the portion that includes the vowel sound and any consonants following it.

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This is a little glimpse into the past couple days:

Foam blocks: Dollar Spot @ Target

Primary colored buckets: Dollar Spot @ Target

Magnetic letters: Dollar Spot @ Target

Printing, laminating, cutting, buying, preparing, organizing. You know how it goes!

As I was shopping and preparing, I found those counting blocks which I knew could have many, many uses. I was thinking back to last year and what my students needed lots of extra help with. BLENDING!

It is a skill that takes my 1st graders a longgggg time to perfect, so I thought I would get a head start on the year and create this cheap and easy center!

All you need is two bags of these foam block sets from the Target Dollar Spot. There are 18 blocks and I used each side making 36 different onsets and 36 different rimes.... and all for $2!

I then created this simple recording page for students to record the real and nonsense words they make:

*I created these onsets/rimes with 1st graders in mind so I wrote lots of beginning blends, digraphs, ending blends, and long vowels. I was sure to add some simple CVC options as well. You could, of course, do all CVC options, all digraphs, or all blends if you want to use them in small groups.

The best part about these blocks is that they already come with storage:

I just slapped a few labels on the original bags they came in and re-zipped 'em!

Easy and cheap. My favorite!

I put all these printables together as a freebie for you in case you want to snag up these blocks yourself!

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Cheap n' Easy Phonics Center - Onset and Rime Activity - Susan Jones Teaching

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Free onset and rime phonics center for primary students. Students practice blending together real and nonsense words and record on the sheet available.

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This resource offers pre-readers to have fun counting syllables. It also helps them become aware of the syllables or “beats” in words from one syllable word like “cat” to four syllable word like “umbrella”. Syllabification helps children identify larger words they may be afraid to try to pronounce without knowing how to break the word up into its smaller units. It also allows children to become familiar with repetitive patterns in the English language that comprise syllables, for example, prefixes and suffixes such as “sion, able” and “pre”. (Cohen & Cowen, 2008)

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How many syllables are in each word? Kids can get in on the fun of counting syllables in this quiz that helps them start recognizing syllables. Featuring a multiple-choice format, this straightforward exercise is great for first grade, second grade, or any level of learner that needs to learn different parts of word structure.

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Counting Syllables | Game | Education.com

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Practice counting syllables by listening to each word carefully to determine how many beats you hear.

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This resource offers learners to practise the skill of counting the number of sounds in words. Some students, especially those with a weakness in phonological processes, such as syllable reduction, stopping, cluster reduction, and final consonant deletion, will benefit from this activity. This product is also perfect for students with dyslexia, since it is a visual and kinesthetic activity.

Counting phonemes is a part of phonemic awareness which is a specific term that focuses  on small units of sound that affect meaning. It exists as abstract and manipulable components of spoken language. It is a small but important part of learning to read and write. (Hill, 2006)

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Do you have students who struggle with phonological awareness? If so, then this product will help them practice the skill of counting the number of sounds in words. Some students, especially those with a weakness in phonological processes, such as syllable reduction, stopping, cluster reduction, and final consonant deletion, will benefit from this activity. This product is also perfect for students with dyslexia, since it is a visual and kinesthetic activity. This low prep product includes 2-, 3- and 4-sound words, and can be used as a teaching tool, or, with its self-check feature, it can be easily added to literacy centers. Simply print, cut on the dotted lines, and laminate. Then, you will be ready to allow your students to speak the given words (with corresponding picture) and circle the number of sounds with a dry erase marker. The provided self-check feature will allow students to refer to the alphabetized list to check their accuracy and build their self confidence.

If you like this product, you can check out the full version by clicking here. Phonological Awareness Cards - Count the Sounds

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Phonological Awareness Activities/Cards - Free Sample - Low Prep

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Do you have students who struggle with phonological awareness? If so, then this product will help them practice the skill of counting the number of sounds in words. Some students, especially those with a weakness in phonological processes, such as syllable reduction, stopping, cluster reduction, a...

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This resource offers children to become aware of rhymes which means they understand that the terminal sounds of words that agree, or rhyme. Many children enjoy chanting raps and jingles and noticing the words that rhyme. Research suggests that knowledge of the rhyme in traditional nursery rhymes is related to the development of more abstract phonological skills and emergent reading abilities. (Maclean, Bryant & Bradley 1987)

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This printable rhyming set could be used in many ways and includes several pairs of matching rhyming picture cards.

To play this Rhyming Match Game, print out the rhyming mats and the picture cards. Cut out the picture cards and put them in a bowl or basket with the corresponding mat. There are three sets of Rhyming Match Games. Children will take a card from the bowl and find the matching rhyming word on the mat. For example, if they draw a carrot from the bowl, they will match the card to the parrot on the mat. Continue playing until all cards are matched.

The Answer Key sheet can also be used as an observational assessment recording sheet during small group lessons. When a child correctly matches a pair of rhyming cards, you can write their name or initials in the square (shown in photo below). I always abbreviate my students' names with the first 3 letters of their name:

Download the Rhyming Match Game

Each set has mats with 8 pictures and 8 matching cards. Download the sets below. These printables are FREE, just click the links to download.

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You might also like this set of What Doesn't Belong: Rhyming cards, available in my shop. Its a unique way to practice rhyming skills.

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This printable rhyming set could be used in many ways and includes several pairs of matching rhyming picture cards. To play this Rhyming Match Game, print out the rhyming mats and the picture cards. Cut out the picture cards and put them in a bowl or basket with the corresponding mat.

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This resource allows young children to become aware of the sounds in the words they hear and say as they acquire spoken language. This relates to the reading concept, which is supported by (Layton & Deeny 2002) At an early stage the child's knowledge about these sounds and the patterns and characteristics which link them is implicit. That is, understanding and producing the sounds that make up the stream of speech does not require conscious effort.

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Looking for rhyming books for toddlers? Here's a great collection!

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Why is rhyming important? In a nutshell, it prepares your children to be excellent readers. Here's a list of terrific rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers.

Rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers

Mouse Mess, by Linnea Riley

Our copy of this book has been loved so much it is now in pieces. It's the story of a mischievous mouse who explores the kitchen at night. "Crackle, sweep, he rakes cornflakes - and jumps into the pile he makes!"

Buzzz Said the Bee, by Wendy Lewison

This is the rhyming tale of a bee who lands on a duck. But "when the duck said 'scat,' the bee just sat."

Where Is the Green Sheep? by Mem Fox

Children will enjoy the bright, simple pictures in this cheerful rhyming book. "Here is the blue sheep, and here is the red sheep. Here is the bath sheep, and here is the bed sheep. But where is the green sheep?"

Pretend You're a Cat, by Jean Marzollo

This is a great book for kids to fill in the rhymes. "Can you fetch? Can you roll? Can you dig in a ____?"

Moose on the Loose, by Kathy-Jo Wargin

Bold illustrations and simple rhymes make this book a winner. "What would you do with a moose on the loose? Would you chase him or race him or stand up to face him?"

Duck in the Truck, by Jez Alborough

For a few days, this was the only book my Two would listen to. And he still asks for it every time we drive by the library (he doesn't know he's getting it for his birthday!). Duck's truck is stuck in the muck. A group of funny animals come to the rescue.

Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino

In this classic story with Steven Kellogg's unmatched illustrations, Lloyd the llama guesses what animal is each baby's mama. This book works especially well for having your child complete the rhymes.

Jamberry, by Bruce Degen

A boy and a bear rhyme their way through a world of berries.

Drummer Hoff, by Barbara Emberley

This 1968 Caldecott (best picture) winner tells the story of seven soldiers who put together a cannon - and Drummer Hoff, who fires it off. The pattern will remind you of "This is the House that Jack Built," but it's a much shorter and a lot more appealing to kids. (Unless your kids are fans of that old rhyme - my kids are squirming by the end.)

Sheep in a Jeep, by Nancy Shaw

These silly but lovable sheep enjoy a day in the country until they encounter car trouble. "Uh oh! The jeep won't go! Sheep leap to push the jeep!" Be sure to check out the many other Sheep books by Nancy Shaw.

Each Peach Pear Plum, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Do your children know the classic nursery rhymes? If so, they'll love finding familiar characters hiding all through this book.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, by Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault

No list of rhyming books is complete without this favorite. "A told B and B told C, 'I'll beat you to the top of the coconut tree!'"

More rhyming resources! Grab our bundle of rhyming letter books! Check out one of our favorite CD's!
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Rhyming Books for Toddlers & Preschoolers - The Measured Mom

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Looking for rhyming books for toddlers? Here's a great collection! (This post contains affiliate links.) Why is rhyming important? In a nutshell, it prepares your children to be excellent readers. Here's a list of terrific rhyming books for toddlers and preschoolers.

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Multimodal literacy refers to meaning-making that occurs through the reading, viewing, understanding, responding to and producing and interacting with multimedia and digital texts (Walsh 2011).

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9) Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

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9) Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

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Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

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Free The term, Rime, refers to the string of letters that follow, usually a vowel and final consonants. For example the Word Puzzles using Onset and Rime includes 5 worksheets from my Word Puzzle Pack. These are great for teaching onset and rime.
Why teach onset and rime? Teaching children about onset and rime helps them recognize common "chunks" within words. They learn about word families, which can help when learning spelling strategies. Students will be able to decode words when reading and spelling words when writing.
The Onset is the initial phonological unit of any word, For example; the in b ag or in b im
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Knowledge of phonological awareness is strongly related to reading and spelling success. sw

Students cut-out the 8 letters at the bottom of the sheet. They arrange the letters (onset) around to make words with the word family (rime). All words need to make sense and no names are used. Students glue the letters in place. ag in b ag or im in sw im. Not all words have onsets.
Puzzles include 3 levels of difficulty. How to Use Word Puzzles:

Here are 2 pictures of what the worksheets look like.

You can find the entire pack of Word Puzzles right here if you click the picture above. Word Puzzles use all vowel sounds (a,e,i,o,u), and long and short vowel sounds too. This pack includes 3 levels of difficulty to fit the needs of your classroom. A total of 40 puzzles included.

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Free The term, Rime, refers to the string of letters that follow, usually a vowel and final consonants. For example the Word Puzzles using Onset and Rime includes 5 worksheets from my Word Puzzle Pack. These are great for teaching onset and rime. Why teach onset and rime?

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Autumn / Fall Literacy No Prep Worksheets and Activities | zainab | Literacy worksheets, Literacy, Kindergarten activities

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Autumn / Fall Literacy Worksheets and Activities for Kindergarten. 52 pages. A page from the unit: count and write how many words in each sentence

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This resource aims at educating young children on the concept of blends. Children will enjoy this activity as they sing along to the catchy tunes and do the actions. This is an innovative way for educators to teach children about blends. This relates to the reading concept and is supported by Pacquette and Rieg (2008) who mentioned that songs are a captivating technique that develop children’s literacy skills in a more meaningful and enjoyable way. This will also be beneficial for non-English speaking learners as they engage in learning through play.

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What Is a Blend? | br, cr, dr, fr | Writing & Reading Skills for Kids | Phonics Song | Jack Hartmann

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EDF3034 Literacy Plan and Poster Presentation- References

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AVAILABLE WORKSHEETS
BEGINNING SOUNDS SET 1
BEGINNING SOUNDS SET 2
MIDDLE SOUNDS
ENDING SOUNDS
CROSSWORD SOUNDS
MATCHING SOUNDS
RHYME - MATCH & TRACE
SHORT VOWEL SOUNDS
LONG VOWEL SOUND (SET1)
LONG/SHORT VOWEL SORTING
VOWEL FAMILIES
CVC WORDS
SYLLABLES
TWO LETTER WORDS
THREE LETTER WORDS (SET 1)
THREE LETTER WORDS (SET 2)
FOUR LETTER WORDS

MORE LETTER ACTIVITIES
LETTER IDENTIFICATION A-Z
LETTER TRACING A-Z
UPPER & LOWER CASE TESTS
WORD PUZZLES
CONSONANT BLENDS

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free beginning sound worksheets for kids

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Word syllable worksheets for preschool and kindergarten kids

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AVAILABLE WORKSHEETS BEGINNING SOUNDS SET 1 BEGINNING SOUNDS SET 2 MIDDLE SOUNDS ENDING SOUNDS CROSSWORD SOUNDS MATCHING SOUNDS RHYME - MATCH & TRACE SHORT VOWEL SOUNDS LONG VOWEL SOUND (SET1) LONG/SHORT VOWEL SORTING VOWEL FAMILIES CVC WORDS SYLLABLES TWO LETTER WORDS THREE LETTER WORDS (SET 1) THREE LETTER WORDS (SET 2) FOUR LETTER WORDS MORE LETTER ACTIVITIES LETTER IDENTIFICATION A-Z LETTER TRACING A-Z UPPER & LOWER CASE TESTS WORD PUZZLES CONSONANT BLENDS

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EDF3034 Literacy Plan and Poster Presentation- Part 1 (Justification)

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EDF3034 Literacy Plan and Poster Presentation- Part 2 (Profile of my Literacy Learner)

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EDF3034 Literacy Plan and Poster Presentation- Part 3 (Plan for my Literacy Learner)