97. Child Freezes or Refuses When Asked to Write? HOW to Bridge the Writing GAP!

101. Decodable Stories: 5 FUN Ways to Use in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade!

Decodable stories, also called decodable texts, are phonics-based stories that grow with your child. Here are five fun ways to use decodable stories in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade: 1. Highlight the focus phonics skill, letter or sound.  2. Highlight the sight word (heart word) for that phonics lesson. 3. Echo Reading  4. 'Me or We?' Reading 5. Reading Comprehension Picture Get PHONICS 101 for MOMS! [https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d] JOIN [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127059582369824] our FB Community 🧡 PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR K-2 CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! [https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com/course/] Looking for a READING TUTOR? [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com/online-reading-tutor/]  Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com] Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phoni [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]cs-rules-for-kids [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]

100. Choosing the BEST Reading Curriculum? Learn from My Classroom Mistakes!

Want to choose the best homeschool reading curriculum for beginning phonics instruction at home? What's the difference between leveled readers and decodable texts? Whole Language teaching for beginning readers vs. phonics-based reading instruction?  Today, I share my experience as a teacher in both systems of teaching early readers. BTW, do you think the Whole Language or phonics-based approach comes out on top for early reading instruction for kids? * Whole Language vs Phonics for Early Reading Instruction * leveled texts versus decodable texts * explicit phonics instruction versus environmental print   Register [https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/a2b6ce4b9b] Your Child for the Summer Spelling Party! 🩴 💌 Get the PHONICS 101 GUIDE for MOMS! [https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/251782068d] 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127059582369824] PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! [https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com/course/] Looking for a READING TUTOR? [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com/online-reading-tutor/]  Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com] Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phoni [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]cs-rules-for-kids [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]

99. Spelling Words for Beginners? 3 CVC Word SECRETS for MOMS!

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98. Reading Curriculum for Kindergarten: The #1 SOUNDS Drill MOMS Should Never Skip!

Reading and Spelling Curriculum for Kindergarten - Does your homeschool reading and spelling curriculum have SOUNDS drills? The Superhero Sounds Drill (a.k.a. phonemic awareness) makes the difference between STRUGGLING spellers and CONFIDENT spellers! Register [https://phonics-rules-for-kids-2.kit.com/a2b6ce4b9b] Your Child for the Summer Spelling Party! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127059582369824] PRINTABLE K-2 PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! [https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com/course/] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com/online-reading-tutor/]  Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com] Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phoni [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]cs-rules-for-kids [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]

97. Child Freezes or Refuses When Asked to Write? HOW to Bridge the Writing GAP!

Why does your child freeze or refuse when asked to write a simple sentence? Writing is a more complex skill than decoding for kids. Reading is passive (decoding). Writing is active (encoding).  When you break apart a writing task into smaller chunks, your child can feel successful as a writer! 🧡 JOIN our FB Community for Moms Teaching Beginning & Struggling Readers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1127059582369824] PRINTABLE KINDERGARTEN PHONICS CURRICULUM: TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ: From CVC Words to Confident Reader! [https://www.phonicsrulesforkids.com/course/] Looking for an Online READING TUTOR? [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com/online-reading-tutor/] Start Reading in Just 7 Phonics Tutoring Sessions! Website: https://phonicsrulesforkids.com [https://phonicsrulesforkids.com] Email: melanie@phonicsrulesforkids.com 🎲 PHONICS BUMP GAME: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phoni [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]cs-rules-for-kids [https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/phonics-rules-for-kids]