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Activity 2: Phonics Scavenger Hunt

Explanation: Phonics Scavenger Hunt is an engaging activity that encourages students to search for and identify objects or words in their environment that contain specific phonics patterns or sounds. Teachers provide students with a list of target words or phonics patterns, and students search their surroundings to find examples of these words. They can record their findings on a worksheet or take photos to share with the class.

Skills addressed: Phonics Scavenger Hunt promotes phonemic awareness, phonics decoding, and vocabulary development. It helps students recognize phonics patterns in real-world contexts and reinforces their ability to apply phonics skills to reading and spelling.

How to use: Phonics Scavenger Hunt is suitable for students in kindergarten through third grade, depending on the complexity of the phonics patterns being targeted. Teachers can create a list of target words or phonics patterns relevant to their current instruction. Students can work individually, in pairs, or small groups to search for examples of the target words in books, labels, signs, or other printed materials. After completing the scavenger hunt, students can share their findings with the class and discuss how the words fit into the phonics patterns.

Link to online resource: Teachers can create their own Phonics Scavenger Hunt worksheets or lists using word processing software or online worksheet generators, link provided above.

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Resource 1 : Word Building with Letter Tiles

Explanation of resource: Word Building with Letter Tiles is a hands-on activity where students manipulate letter tiles to create words based on specific phonetic patterns or word families. Students are provided with a set of letter tiles representing individual phonemes or graphemes, and they arrange these tiles to form words corresponding to given prompts or word lists.

Literacy Skills Addressed: This activity targets phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, and vocabulary development. By physically manipulating letter tiles to form words, students reinforce their understanding of letter-sound correspondences, blending, and segmenting skills. It also helps them recognize patterns within words and build their sight word vocabulary.

How to Use: Use of Word Building with Letter Tiles is appropriate for kindergarten through early elementary school age groups (ages 5-8). In addition to a list of words or word families to construct, teachers can provide kids a selection of letter tiles, such as magnetic letters, letter cubes, or printed letter cards. After that, the students build the words using the letter tiles, paying attention to the phonetic patterns and sounds that each letter represents. You can complete this task alone, in pairs, or in small groups.

Sample Resource: Letter Tiles Printable

Why it's Effective: Word Building with Letter Tiles offers a multisensory approach to phonics instruction, allowing students to engage with and manipulate letters in a tactile manner. By physically arranging letter tiles to form words, students actively participate in the learning process, which enhances retention and understanding of phonics concepts. Additionally, this activity provides opportunities for peer collaboration and discussion as students work together to build and analyze words, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

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Resource 2: Sound Blending Game

Description of the Resource/Activity: This activity involves blending individual sounds together to form words. For example, the teacher might say the individual sounds /c/ /a/ /t/, and students would blend them together to say the word "cat." This resource helps students develop the ability to blend phonemes to decode words.

Literacy Skills Addressed: Sound blending, phonemic awareness.

How the Resource/Activity Should Be Used: This activity can be used with early elementary students, particularly in kindergarten or first grade. To conduct the activity, the teacher says individual phonemes or sounds, and students blend them together to form words. Start with simple three-letter words and gradually increase the complexity as students become more proficient.

Age Group/Grade Level: Kindergarten or first grade.

Why this Resource/Activity Represents an Effective Way of Getting Students to Engage with or Practice Literacy Skills: This activity is effective because it directly targets the skill of blending individual sounds to decode words, which is essential for early reading development. By practicing sound blending in a fun and interactive game format, students are motivated to engage with the activity and develop their phonemic awareness skills.

Sample Resource: Sound blending video which will be shown in class to students before activity starts

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Practice Blending Sounds for Reading- CVC Words

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Resource 1: Rhyming Bingo

Resource/Activity Explanation: Rhyming Bingo is an entertaining and engaging game that promotes the development of phonemic awareness in kids by having them find and match rhymes in words. The game comprises of a set of rhyming word cards and bingo cards with pictures or rhymes on them. Players write the matching rhyming word on their bingo card as soon as the caller says a rhyme.

Literacy Skills Addressed: Rhyming Bingo targets the phonemic awareness skill of recognizing and producing rhyming words. This activity helps children understand that words have similar ending sounds and promotes their ability to identify and generate rhymes.

How to Use: Children in preschool, kindergarten, and the early elementary schools can play Rhyming Bingo. First, present the idea of rhyme by giving instances and demonstrating how to spot rhymes. After that, give every student a copy of the rhyme bingo card and go over the rules with them. Students pay close attention to the caller as they pronounce rhymes, marking the matching word on their bingo card. The winner of the game is the first person to achieve a row of words that rhyme by shouting "Bingo!"

What age group or grade should it be used with: Ages 4-8

How it Represents an Effective Way of Engaging Students: Rhyming Bingo engages students by turning phonemic awareness practice into a fun and social game. By actively listening for rhyming words and matching them on their bingo cards, students are actively practicing their phonemic awareness skills in a meaningful context. The visual and auditory cues provided by the bingo cards and word cards help reinforce the concept of rhyming in an interactive and memorable way.

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Resource #2: Reading Raven

http://readingraven.com/

Explanation of resource: An educational app that is a step-by-step curriculum for children to learn on their own. It helps develop hand-eye coordination, reading, writing, and listening skills.

Specific literacy skills addressed: Reading Raven helps with letter recognition, phonemic awareness, phonics, sight word recognition, vocabulary recognition, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, fine motor skills, and listening skills.

How the resource should be used: Students will begin by being assessed for their current literacy skills to show their strengths and areas of improvement. There are regular sessions students can create to use Reading Raven. Each lesson introduces new letters, sounds, and words from them.

Target age group: 3-7 years of age

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: This resource uses interactive activities and games as well as multi-sensory learning. There is also a structured learning path, personalized learning experience, and immediate feedback. The app has engaging storytelling with progress tracking and rewards.

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Reading Raven guides children along the path of learning to read and helps them become independent readers and spellers. It ensures a natural progression from:

recognizing letters

tracing letters

building words

identifying words

reading words

tracing words

reading sentences

The interactive, multi-sensory Reading Raven app develops hand-eye coordination, reading, writing and listening skills. This helps children make strong connections between spoken and written language and provides early practice in reading comprehension.

Build children's reading confidence with Reading Raven and watch their learning take flight.

The reading adventures can be personalized to each child's age or reading level:

Ages 3 and up:

Letter Matching

Letter Sounds

Letter Tracing

Word Matching

Ages 4 and up:

Vocabulary

Word Beginnings

Word Building

Word Spotting

Ages 5 and up:

Reading Aloud

Word Tracing

Word Groups

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Learning to read has never been more fun!

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Reading Raven guides children along the path of learning to read and helps them become independent readers and spellers. It ensures a natural progression from: recognizing letters tracing letters building words identifying words reading words tracing words reading sentences The interactive, multi-sensory Reading Raven app develops hand-eye coordination, reading, writing and listening skills.

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Resource #1: Phonics Bloom

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/

Explanation of resource: Online resource that has an assortment of free phonics games for different levels and phonics concepts. It includes interactive games such as letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, and sight word recognition. It is also categorized by different skill levels so that students can progress at a level that matches their abilities.

Specific literacy skills addressed: Phonics Bloom addresses specific phonics skills such as letter-sound correspondence, blending, sight word recognition, segmenting, reading fluency, word recognition, and rules/patterns (phonics).

How the resource should be used: Can be used to assess phonics skills, practice, or review skills. It can also be used for individual interests or preferences in skill levels. Students are also able to independently play games at their own pace at any level they wish.

Target age group: 4-8 years old

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: It involves interactive gameplay that children find enjoyable with color graphics and animations. Each game includes instructions that are clear to children. Children start with simple activities and can progress to more challenging ones where they can master certain skills.

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Phonics Bloom create interactive online phonics games to help teach children the relationship between letters and sounds and develop the skills needed to read and write. All our resources are designed by an experienced team of teachers and parents.

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Phonics Games for the Classroom and Home - Phonics Bloom

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Play a range of online phonics games, helping teach children the relationship between letters and sounds and develop the skills needed to read and write.

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Resource #2: Reading Eggs

https://readingeggs.com/

An explanation of the resource/activity: An online resource that includes interactive activities, games, and e-books. In the beginning, children complete a placement quiz that puts them at their correct reading level. Every lesson ends with a new book a 'critter' to add to children's collection. Children have their own house which they decorate as well as an avatar that goes on different adventures.

A description of the specific literacy skills addressed: Reading Eggs addresses phonemic awareness, phonics, letter recognition, sight words, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, fluency, and writing skills.

How the resource/activity should be used: The lessons start at a beginner level and continue throughout grade level six. The pricing varies from $9.99 per month or $5.83 per month with the annual plan. The monthly plan includes 30 days free and both include reading programs for 4 children.

What age group or grade it should be used with: Ages 2-13

How this resource/activity represents an effective way of getting students to engage with or practice literacy skills: This resource is interactive because it includes games, songs, and e-books/ It also includes a personalized learning experience based on the individual of the child's learning/progress. Students receive immediate feedback and positive reinforcement through badges and rewards.

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Resource #2:

Scratch Garden (The Vowel Song)

Explanation:

This video demonstrates the difference between long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds. This is done with the use of pictures and comparison of sounds.

How to use the resource:

Van be used to introduce children to vowel sounds and for review. As well as following along and repeating after the frogs.

Literacy skills addressed:

short vowel

Long vowel

Letters

Sounds

Target Age:

Kindergarten-3rd grade

How is it effective and engaging:

It encourages child participation and a fun sing along that kids will have no trouble learning due to its repetitiveness and simplicity.

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The Vowel Song: Long and Short Vowel Sounds | English Songs | Scratch Garden

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Resource #1: PBS Kids

https://pbskids.org/

An explanation of the resource/activity: Includes games, videos, and activities that develop foundational skills making learning engaging and enjoyable. Children can learn about letter sounds, rhyming, word families, and other fundamental parts of early literacy.

A description of the specific literacy skills addressed: Activities and episodes help children with letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, print awareness, fluency, and storytelling skills.

How the resource/activity should be used: PBS Kids has interactive activities and digital resources which include games and printables. This website does not require a subscription or log in.

What age group or grade it should be used with: Ages 2-8 years old (Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary)

How this resource/activity represents an effective way of getting students to engage with or practice literacy skills: This resource has engaging content such as fun characters and interactive storylines. It includes interactive learning opportunities such as building words and sentences as well as repetition/reinforcement.

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Educational games and videos from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Wild Kratts and other PBS KIDS shows!

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Resource #2: Jack Hartmann

Explanation of resource: Jack Hartmann has a variety of educational songs on youtube including songs on phonics skills. These songs teach children the phonics songs they need to learn in an engaging and entertaining way.

How the resource should be used: Play the songs for your children and allow them to dance and sing along. Encourage them to engage with the parts of the song that call for a response from the child.

Target age group: Pre-k to kindergarten.

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: This resource engages students in phonics through song and encourages them to practice these skills through the song.

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Resource #1:

Gracies Corner (Pure Letter Sounds)

Explanation:

Simply pronounces each letters sounds correctly

Literally Skills Addressed:

Recognition

Sounds

How it should be used:

To learn how to pronounce letters

Target age:

Preschool-Kindergarten

How effective is the Resource:

It is a catchy repetitive song that kids can sing and dance along with. It also drives in student interest with its colors and graphics.

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Resource #1: ixl.com

Explanation of Resource: IXL is a resource that provides students with a variety of different lessons to practice literacy skills. They also provide stories that children can listen and read to. While this website it utilized by schools the website still offers resources that can be utilized by families for free online.

How the resource should be used: Once on the website select language arts and go to the level appropriate for your child and select one of the links to skills.

Target age group: Pre-K to 12th grade.

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: This resource allows students to practice phonics skills appropriate with their age group and allows them to build on those skills with more challenging tasks as they gain mastery over the skills they are practicing.

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IXL brings learning to life with 165 different adjectives and adverbs skills. Engaging questions and fun visuals motivate students to master new concepts.

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Activity #1 for Phonemic Awareness: Nursery Rhymes

Resource Link: https://youtu.be/a1CWDf3BzM8

Explanation of Activity: Mother Goose rhymes can be fun to recite and sing. You can sing the rhymes, read nursery rhyme books, and use finger plays to act out a rhyme (i.e. The Itsy Bitsy Spider). Ask your child to tell you the rhyming words they hear in the nursery rhyme.

Specific literacy skills addressed: Phonemic awareness, rhyming words, storytelling.

How the resource should be used: These nursery rhymes can be sung to your child, read in a storybook, or played for them over a video.

Target age group: Preschool-kindergarten.

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: This activity engages students through song and quickly become familiar to them. This familiarity allows children to better learn the details of the nursery rhymes and hear the different rhymes and sounds in the poems

Activity #2:I Spy First Sounds

Link to Activity: https://youtu.be/gzuu-AhKWS8

Explanation of resource: Practice beginning sounds with this simple “I spy” game at home, on a walk, or at the grocery store. Choose words with distinctive, easy-to-hear beginning sounds. For example, if you’re in the bathroom you can say, “I spy something red that starts with the “s” ssss sound (soap).”

Literacy skills addressed: Beginning sounds of words.

How the activity should be used: This game can be played practically anywhere that there are multiple objects to name.

Age group: Preschool to kindergarten.

How the activity effectively gets students engaged and practice their literacy skills: This engages students in literacy skills through a familiar game that they already enjoy. As a result, they will be more willing to engage in the activity.

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Resource #2:

Sound Games/ Reading

Explanation:

Involving sound games will get a child for interested and gear to learn. For example a child and parents can play I spy blending, this game will involve the parent spelling out a word/ object and the child must blend the sounds of each letter to find the object. Or even when reading a parent can stretch out the sound of the beginning letter sound and ask the child to figure out which letter associates with that sound.

Literacy Skills addressed:

Blending

Intro Reading

Alphabet

Sounding out

How Resource Should Be Used:

As a game or reading. Review or introduction.

Age Group:

Preschool-2nd grade(maybe 3rd)

How is this resource effective:

It offers both children a fun alternative to learning while stilling challenging their literacy skills.

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Resource #1:

Growing Primary

Explanation:

This video focuses on phonemic awareness as it helps children learn to match letters to their sounds by using segmentation and pictures.

Literacy Addressed:

Letters

Letter sounds

Segmenting

Compound words

How Resource Should Be Used:

This video should be used for review and or to follow along so the child is able to learn or see if they understand how segmenting words works and looks like

Age Group:

I would suggest Kindergarten- 2nd graders

How is Resource effective:

This resource is effective and engaging because it offers children to follow along and see if they can get the same answers as the “instructor” of the video.

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Let's Learn SEGMENTING WORDS {Phonemic Awareness}

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Resource #1: Florida Center For Reading Research- Student Center

Resource Link: fcrr.org

Explanation Of Resource: The Florida Center For Reading Research (FCRR) is a prominent research center based at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, dedicated to studying all aspects of reading and literacy. The FCRR's work is widely respected both nationally and internationally for its contributions to understanding the science of reading and its application in educational settings.

Literacy Skills Addressed: The Florida Center For Reading Research (FCRR) Student Center addresses a wide range of literacy skills aimed at improving reading proficiency among students. Some of the key literacy skills addressed in the FCRR Student Center include:

Phonological Awareness

Phonics

Fluency

Vocabulary

Comprehension

Sight Words

How the resource should be used: The Florida Center For Reading Research (FCRR) Student Center provides valuable resources for students to improve their reading skills.

Age Group: 5 to 14 year old

How the resource effectively gets students engaged and practice their literacy skills: The Florida Center For Reading Research (FCRR) Student Center effectively engages students and encourages them to practice their literacy skills through various strategies:

Interactive Activities

Visual and Multimedia Resources

Personalized Learning

Immediate Feedback

Progress Tracking

Accessibility

Real-World Relevance

Teachers and Parents Support

Resources #2: SPELD SA Phonemic Awareness Activities

Resources Link: speldsa.org.au

Explanation of Resources: SPELD SA (Specific Learning Difficulties South Australia) is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with specific learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia. Phonemic awareness activities from SPELD SA are designed to help individuals develop crucial phonemic awareness skills, Which are foundational to reading and spelling.

Literacy Skills Addressed: The literacy skills addressed in phonemic awareness activities from SPELD SA, as well as in literacy instruction more broadly include:

Phonemic Awareness

Decoding

Encoding

Rhyming

Auditory Discrimination

Segmenting and Blending

Word Recognition

Vocabulary Development

How the resource should be used: SPELD SA phonemic awareness activities should be used systematically and purposefully to support the development of essential literacy skills in individuals, particularly those struggling with reading and spelling difficulties.

Age Group: 5 to 8 years old

How the resource effectively gets students engaged and practice their literacy skills: SPELD SA Phonemic Awareness Activities are designed to effectively engage students and provide and develop their literacy skills.

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Resource # 1: Starfall

Resource Link: Starfall.com

Explanation Of Resource: Starfall is an educational website that offers interactive activities, games songs, and other resources designed to support early literacy development including phonemic awareness and phonics skills. It targets preschool through early elementary school children, typically aged 3 to 8 years old.

Literacy Skills Addressed: Starfall addresses a range of literacy skills, particularly focusing on foundational skills essential for early trading and writing development. Here are the key literacy skills addressed for Starfall:

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

Alphabet Knowledge

Sight Words

Reading Comprehension

Writing Skills

Vocabulary Development

Fluency

Listening Skills

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

How the Resource Should Be Used: Using Starfall effectively involves incorporating it into a child's learning routine in a structured and supportive manner.

Age Group: 3 to 8 years old

How The Resources Effectively Get Students Engaged and Practice Their Literacy Skills: Starfall effectively gets students and encourages the practice of literacy skills through several key strategies:

Interactive and Visual Design

Multi-Sensory Approach

Game-Based Learning

Progressive Skill Building

Personalized Learning

Relevant and Contextualized Content

Immediate Feedback and Reinforcement

Accessibility and Flexibility

Resource #2: Reading Eggs

Resource Link: readingeggs.com

Explanation Of Resource: Reading Eggs is an online learning program to support early literacy development in children aged 2 to 13. Developed by Blake eLearning, Reading Eggs offers a comprehensive and engaging platform incorporating interactive activities, games, e-books, and educational videos to help children build essential reading skills.

Literacy Skills Addressed: Reading Eggs addresses a wide range of literacy skills essential for early reading and language development. Here are the key literacy skills addressed in Reading Eggs:

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

Sight Word Recognition

Vocabulary Development

Reading Comprehension

Fluency

Spelling and Writing Skills

Listening Skills

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Literacy Engagement and Motivation

How The Resource Should Be Used: To use Reading Eggs effectively, follow these steps to create a structured and supportive learning experience for your child:

Set-Up the Account

Introduction to Reading Eggs

Placement Test (Optional)

Regular Practice Sessions

Exploration and Engageent

Follow the Learning Pathway

Monitor Progress

Supplement with Offline Activities

Encourage Motivation and Persistence

Communication with Educators

Age Group: 3 to 13 years old

How The Resource Effectively Gets Students Engaged and Practice Their Literacy Skills: Reading Eggs effectively engages students and encourages the practice of literacy skills through several key strategies;

Interactive and Engaging Context

Game-Based Learning

Personalized Learning Pathway

Progress Tracking and Rewards

Multi-Sensory Approach

Positive Reinforcement and Encouragement

Structured Learning Pathways

Accessibility and Flexibility

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Resource #1: BrainPop Jr.

Resource Link: BrainPOP Jr.

Explaination of resource: Brainpop provides videos and resources that teaches children skills in various content areas such as reading, writing, math,science, social studies, history, health, and the arts.

Specific literacy skills addressed: According to their website under “ reading and writing,” they teach about authors, reading skills, story elements, comprehension, phonics, word, sentences, communication, and writing.

How the resource should be used: If you click on the website, go under “reading and writing” and then click which concept you want, it will allow you to watch a video on the subtopic, and then provide quizzes and activities that you can do based on the video that you watched. You can also search for Brainpop Jr videos on Youtube.

Target age group: Brainpop Jr is for K-Grade 3

How the resource effectively teaches and engages students: This resource effectively teaches and engages children because it touches on many different literacy skills and their videos are animated with a human character and a robot teaching the kids, so they will be engaged and attentive.

Resource/Activity #2: Story Read-Alouds from Storyline Online

Resource link: Storyline Online - Home

Explanation of resource: Storyline Online is a program founded by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation that provides online read-alouds of children’s stories read by celebrities.

How the resource should be used: Teachers, parents, and caregivers can use this resource by playing the videos of the read-aloud stories and having the children to explain what happens in the text for comprehension and also reading along with the celebrity.

Target age group: There isn’t a specific age group for Storyline Online, but because there are children’s books being read, it would be appropriate for Preschool/Kindergarten children and up.

How the resource effectively teaches and engage students: This resource effectively teaches and engages children by allowing them to hear stories being read. Read alouds are very effective in teaching children literacy skills, especially phonemic awareness because they are able to hear the different words being said in the story and can comprehend and understand the words in an effort to be able to orally say the words.

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Resource #1: Jack Hartmann Songs

Resource link: The Alphabet Song | Phonics Song for Kids | Kindergarten Alphabet Song | Jack Hartmann (youtube.com)

https://jackhartmann.com

Explanation of resource: Jack Hartmann is an artist who creates educational children’s songs. The specific song that I linked is about the alphabet. Jack specifically goes through each letter and the sound that the letter makes.

Specific literacy skills addressed: Phonics

How the resource should be used: During a lesson on phonics, the teacher can play this video and have the students recite the alphabet and sounds with him. Jack also has his own website with videos to aid in children’s phonemic awareness.

Target age group: There isn’t a specific age group that Jack Hartmann is targeting, but based on his content, it would be for Preschoolers and Kindergarten.

How the activity effectively teaches and engages students: Jack Hartmann’s video’s on the alphabet effectively teaches and engages students by using catchy songs which grasps their attention. Being able to orally say each letter and the sound that the letters make helps the children understand phonics.

Resource #2: Reading Rockets

Resource link: Phonics and Decoding | Reading Rockets

Explaination of resource: Reading Rockets is an organization that provides resources such as videos, activities, and articles that helps children learn how to read.

Specific literacy skills addressed: Phonics and decoding

How the resource should be used: This resource can be used both at-home and in the classroom. If you click on the website, click on topics, there is a section for phonics and decoding. From there, you can watch videos and read articles pertaining to classroom strategies on teaching phonics, how you can teach phonics at home etc.

Target age group: There is not a specific age group for Reading Rockets, but based on the content on the website, it is for children ages 3 and up.

How the activity effectively teaches and engage students: Reading Rockets provides lessons, and videos on how to teach children about different skills such as phonics and decoding, and phonemic awareness through the use of videos and articles. Through teachers using this resource, the children will effectively be able to learn and understand phonics and other literacy skills.