Phonics

This set is perfect for special education classrooms and beginning readers who are learning how to read. With 93 compound words included, this set is designed to help children develop their phonemic awareness skills and improve their reading abilities. Here are some of the benefits of using compound words in special education: Enhances Phonological Awareness: According to research, teaching compound words can enhance phonological awareness, which is an important skill for early reading development (Barton & Hargreaves, 2018). By breaking down compound words into two parts, children can learn how to identify and manipulate individual sounds in words. Improves Vocabulary: Learning compound words can also help children improve their vocabulary skills. As they learn about word families and patterns, they can apply this knowledge to other words they encounter in their reading (Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997). Increases Reading Fluency: When children are able to quickly recognize and decode compound words, it can increase their reading fluency. This means that they can read more smoothly and with greater comprehension (Wolf & Katzir-Cohen, 2001). Our Building Compound Word Task Cards come in two levels - one with pictures and words and another with just pictures. This makes it easy for teachers to differentiate instruction based on the needs of their students. The task cards are also versatile and can be used in a variety of ways such as centers, small group instruction or independent practice. Don't miss out on this must-have resource for your special education classroom! Order your set of Building Compound Word Task Cards today! Sources: Barton, D., & Hargreaves, L. (2018). Teaching early reading: Principles and evidence. Sage. Cunningham, A. E., & Stanovich, K. E. (1997). Early reading acquisition and its relation to reading experience and ability 10 years later. Developmental Psychology, 33(6), 934–945. Wolf M., & Katzir-Cohen T.(2001) Reading fluency and its intervention Scientific Studies of Reading;5(3):211–39

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Breaking compound words into two parts and writing one of the words down can be helpful in teaching children how to read and write because it helps them learn about word families and patterns. Level 1: Visual Support + Tracing Level 2: Writing + Visual Support Level 3: Writing 9 printable pages included (3 at each level)  This activity also encourages children to focus on the individual sounds within words, which can help them with spelling and decoding unfamiliar words.For non-verbal students and those with intellectual disabilities, learning how to read and write can be a challenge. However, research has shown that using multisensory approaches can be effective in teaching literacy skills to these students. For example, a study by O'Connor et al.(2019) found that using visual cues such as pictures or gestures along with speech can improve literacy outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. In addition, breaking compound words into two parts can be helpful for students who struggle with language development or have difficulty processing information. By focusing on individual parts of a word rather than the whole word, these students may find it easier to understand the meaning of the word and how it relates to other words. Overall, practicing CVC words through activities such as breaking compound words into two parts can be beneficial for all early readers, including non-verbal students and those with intellectual disabilities. It helps develop their phonemic awareness skills while also helping them learn about word families and patterns. Sources: O'Connor, B., O'Connor, J., & Simon, E. (2019). The effects of a multisensory approach to literacy instruction on the phonological awareness skills of students with intellectual disability. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 54(1), 20-31.

Perfect for early and emerging readers, instantly download these digital readers and get them into the hands of your students today. 📚 Your kids will beam with pride as they learn to read independently! 🤩 🎁 Limited Time FREE BONUS: Rhyme Card Game/ Task Bins + Sounds Maze Worksheets  Who is this for? 🏁 Our Phonics Emergent Readers start at the very beginning.  They're the perfect place for non-readers, and early struggling readers to start to learn how to read using sounds. 👏 📚 Each book works on one sound at a time. And each book that follows is the next "level", building their letter sound awareness until they are able to blend multiple sounds into words, and eventually whole sentences.  📚 Early readers will love the vibrant real pictures, learning to associate sounds with items they recognize from everyday life. 📚How to Use: First model, then your students can begin reading the words independently. 📚 Start with the letter name. Say “a”, “apple”, “\a\” (the sound for a). 📚 As students make progress and build up their letter sound knowledge, letters will turn to words, words to sentences, and finally sentences to stories.    Books Included 📚 Book 1: short A sound (31 pages) 📚 Book 2: B sound and review (32 pages)  📚 Book 3: hard C sound and review, first word: put the sounds together (33 pages) 📚 Book 4: F sound and review, and put the sounds into words (34 pages) 📚 Book 5: H sound and review, and put the sounds into words (34 pages) 📚 Book 6: short i sound and review, and put the sounds into words (34 pages) 📚 Book 7: J sound and review, and put the sounds into words (31 pages)  📚 Book 8: K sound and review, and put the sounds into words (25 pages) 📚 Book 9: M sound and review, and put the sounds into words (45 pages) 📚 Book 10: M story  📚 Book 11: P sound and review, and put the sounds into words (61 pages) 📚 Book 12: P story 🎁  BONUS: Rhyme Time Card Game and Sorting Center (62 Pages) 🎁  Short Vowel Sound Mazes and Worksheets (25 Pages) 

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 39 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Word Family Dominoes are an engaging and exciting game that can benefit all students, especially those in special education. Teaching word families is based on the Science of Reading research It enhances phonemic awareness It reinforces letter-sound relationships It strengthens phonological memory and auditory discrimination It increases recognition of sound patterns within words It develops the ability to recognize and identify rhyming words It helps understand syllable structure and word segmentation It introduces new vocabulary in a fun and creative way.   For students in special education, Word Family Dominoes can provide even more benefits. Word Family Dominoes -ad uses a multisensory approach to teaching This approach helps students with learning differences understand the connections between sounds and letters The game includes visual representations of word families to aid in understanding word structure Word Family Dominoes -ad encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among peers Students who struggle with social skills can benefit from this aspect of the game Players work together to identify sound patterns and build words This gives them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.   With the 14-page PDF included in this set, you can get started right away! The set also offers two size options for each domino set: small (1.2 in x 2.5 in) and large (2 in x 4.1 in). Looking for more? Choose from different word families domino sets. Print it out, cut it up, and start playing today! For less than a cup of coffee, you'll get hours of educational fun for your students, including those in special education. Don't miss out on this essential teaching tool!   Printable Includes:  2 size options small and large dominoes  2 sets of -at word family dominoes: picture support and word only Instructions for playing in a group and individually 

Keep your students engaged in the reading process with this fun and exciting new product. The CVC Puzzles include 16 puzzles of -at family words. This will keep things fresh and interesting for your students, while also providing repetition that is so important for learning. Plus, who can resist built in differentiation?! Each level includes 2 puzzles: puzzles are differentiated by number of pieces. Puzzles range from 2-9 pieces. All puzzles are real photographs and are age respectful of older and younger learners alike. Word Slides The slides helps provide the students with a visual prompt to blend the sounds together to make the word. It is helpful to have students use their finger to travel down the slide while combining the sounds. After they've done that the word is written at the bottom for them to read again. This set includes 15 puzzles. All of the puzzles use a variety of the same 9 -ap family words.

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 17 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Word Family Dominoes are an engaging and exciting game that can benefit all students, especially those in special education. Teaching word families is based on the Science of Reading research It enhances phonemic awareness It reinforces letter-sound relationships It strengthens phonological memory and auditory discrimination It increases recognition of sound patterns within words It develops the ability to recognize and identify rhyming words It helps understand syllable structure and word segmentation It introduces new vocabulary in a fun and creative way.   For students in special education, Word Family Dominoes can provide even more benefits. Word Family Dominoes -ad uses a multisensory approach to teaching This approach helps students with learning differences understand the connections between sounds and letters The game includes visual representations of word families to aid in understanding word structure Word Family Dominoes -ad encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among peers Students who struggle with social skills can benefit from this aspect of the game Players work together to identify sound patterns and build words This gives them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.   With the 14-page PDF included in this set, you can get started right away! The set also offers two size options for each domino set: small (1.2 in x 2.5 in) and large (2 in x 4.1 in). Looking for more? Choose from different word families domino sets. Print it out, cut it up, and start playing today! For less than a cup of coffee, you'll get hours of educational fun for your students, including those in special education. Don't miss out on this essential teaching tool!   Printable Includes:  2 size options small and large dominoes  2 sets of -ar word family dominoes: picture support and word only Instructions for playing in a group and individually 

Word Family Dominoes are an engaging and exciting game that can benefit all students, especially those in special education. Teaching word families is based on the Science of Reading research It enhances phonemic awareness It reinforces letter-sound relationships It strengthens phonological memory and auditory discrimination It increases recognition of sound patterns within words It develops the ability to recognize and identify rhyming words It helps understand syllable structure and word segmentation It introduces new vocabulary in a fun and creative way.   For students in special education, Word Family Dominoes can provide even more benefits. Word Family Dominoes -ad uses a multisensory approach to teaching This approach helps students with learning differences understand the connections between sounds and letters The game includes visual representations of word families to aid in understanding word structure Word Family Dominoes -ad encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among peers Students who struggle with social skills can benefit from this aspect of the game Players work together to identify sound patterns and build words This gives them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.   With the 14-page PDF included in this set, you can get started right away! The set also offers two size options for each domino set: small (1.2 in x 2.5 in) and large (2 in x 4.1 in). Looking for more? Choose from different word families domino sets. Print it out, cut it up, and start playing today! For less than a cup of coffee, you'll get hours of educational fun for your students, including those in special education. Don't miss out on this essential teaching tool!   Printable Includes:  2 size options small and large dominoes  2 sets of -an word family dominoes: picture support and word only Instructions for playing in a group and individually 

Word Family Dominoes are an engaging and exciting game that can benefit all students, especially those in special education. Teaching word families is based on the Science of Reading research It enhances phonemic awareness It reinforces letter-sound relationships It strengthens phonological memory and auditory discrimination It increases recognition of sound patterns within words It develops the ability to recognize and identify rhyming words It helps understand syllable structure and word segmentation It introduces new vocabulary in a fun and creative way.   For students in special education, Word Family Dominoes can provide even more benefits. Word Family Dominoes -ad uses a multisensory approach to teaching This approach helps students with learning differences understand the connections between sounds and letters The game includes visual representations of word families to aid in understanding word structure Word Family Dominoes -ad encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among peers Students who struggle with social skills can benefit from this aspect of the game Players work together to identify sound patterns and build words This gives them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.   With the 14-page PDF included in this set, you can get started right away! The set also offers two size options for each domino set: small (1.2 in x 2.5 in) and large (2 in x 4.1 in). Looking for more? Choose from different word families domino sets. Print it out, cut it up, and start playing today! For less than a cup of coffee, you'll get hours of educational fun for your students, including those in special education. Don't miss out on this essential teaching tool!   Printable Includes:  2 size options small and large dominoes  2 sets of -am word family dominoes: picture support and word only Instructions for playing in a group and individually 

Blending compound words is an essential literacy skill for students with disabilities, which can greatly improve their understanding of phonemic and print awareness! This set includes 95 worksheets, in 3 different styles to provide repetition with variety to help learners develop this ability to blend words.  Step 1: Read The teacher or instructor reads out the two words slowly, guiding the learner in repeating the word either in their head or out loud while combining the two words together. Step 2: Blend After they have blended the word, they can then proudly circle the correct picture. (feature pictures include both individual words along with the blended compound word.) Step 3: Evaluate If students find it difficult to understand how to combine sounds together, instructors should look out for patterns in their mistakes and model techniques that will help them understand how to blend sounds correctly. With practice, learners can become more confident and motivated in recognizing patterns within written language, paving a path towards better reading development. This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups Why Compound Words for Teaching Blending? Learning to blend compound words is an integral part of literacy development for students with disabilities, as it can help build their language and sound fluency. Teaching the skill of blending compound words provides the student with a foundation of skills that is necessary for higher order reading and comprehension tasks. Blending compound words helps students develop both phonemic and print awareness, which is essential for success in decoding and encoding words. With practice, the student can become more confident in their ability to recognize and recognize patterns within written language. In addition, teaching this skill gives students with disabilities an advantage in becoming independent readers. 5 Reasons Why You Should Incorporate Compound Words Into Your Reading Instruction Compound words help beginning readers recognize and accurately blend individual sounds. When exposed to compound words in the early stages of learning to read, students are more likely to develop strong foundational literacy skills. Compound words provide visual cues for the learner which makes it easier for them to understand how a word is constructed and each sound pronounced. Mastering the task of blending longer compounds words gives early readers a sense of accomplishment while learning to read. Learning how to identify and decompose compound words in can help students memorize vocabulary better and improve spelling accuracy.

Are you looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to practice phonics and spelling? Look no further than these digital, no-prep Build a Word task cards!Students will love using these task cards to build short vowel words. Each card features a different word, and includes audio support to help beginning readers. There are also individual sound clips included to help with letter recognition and spelling.With 31 different short a CVC words, your students will get plenty of practice with this important phonics skill. And because the task cards are digital and internet-based, they're perfect for use in any classroom or at home. Plus, it's NO PREP - just purchase and go! This set is ideal to be used with: Special Education  Beginning Readers Struggling Readers Pre-K to 1st Grade (RTI) This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Morning Work Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups

Word Family Dominoes are an engaging and exciting game that can benefit all students, especially those in special education. Teaching word families is based on the Science of Reading research It enhances phonemic awareness It reinforces letter-sound relationships It strengthens phonological memory and auditory discrimination It increases recognition of sound patterns within words It develops the ability to recognize and identify rhyming words It helps understand syllable structure and word segmentation It introduces new vocabulary in a fun and creative way.   For students in special education, Word Family Dominoes can provide even more benefits. Word Family Dominoes -ad uses a multisensory approach to teaching This approach helps students with learning differences understand the connections between sounds and letters The game includes visual representations of word families to aid in understanding word structure Word Family Dominoes -ad encourages collaboration, communication, and problem-solving among peers Students who struggle with social skills can benefit from this aspect of the game Players work together to identify sound patterns and build words This gives them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills in a fun and engaging way.   With the 14-page PDF included in this set, you can get started right away! The set also offers two size options for each domino set: small (1.2 in x 2.5 in) and large (2 in x 4.1 in). Looking for more? Choose from different word families domino sets. Print it out, cut it up, and start playing today! For less than a cup of coffee, you'll get hours of educational fun for your students, including those in special education. Don't miss out on this essential teaching tool!   Printable Includes:  2 size options small and large dominoes  2 sets of -ap word family dominoes: picture support and word only Instructions for playing in a group and individually 

Unlock the power of compound words with this 70-page collection of printable cut-and-paste compound word worksheets! This fun, engaging resource is designed to boost your students' phonemic awareness and blending skills. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of practice opportunities, these worksheets are perfect for both teachers and parents alike! Here's what this amazing resource has to offer: Improved phonemic awareness and blending skills Breaking down longer words into smaller chunks for better understanding and processing Improved reading, listening, and speaking comprehension Development of vocabulary meaning with direct practice activities Engaging activities to make learning fun and enjoyable Step-by-step instructions for easy use Easy customization to fit individual needs Perfect for both teachers and parents alike to use with kids Printable worksheets provide a convenient way to learn This is perfect for: Literacy Centers Stations Finished Bins or "I'm Finished" Work Small Groups According to Dr. Karen Erikson a leading expert of learning disabilities, and literacy instruction. "Compound words can be used to teach phonemic awareness and early blending skills to young readers. This helps children learn how words are constructed from the smallest phonemes combined to make a word with meaning." [1] Sample IEP Goals: (Student name) will use prompting and visual support to read 10 unfamiliar compound words correctly within 5 minutes by (date). (Student name) will correctly blend 10 compound words into whole word forms, using prompting and visual support if needed, at least 70% of the time within 5 minutes by (date). Sources [1] Erikson, K. (2015). How Compound Words Can Help Early Readers Blending Skills. Retrieved June 26th 2019 from https://www.readinghorizons.com/blog/how-compound-words-can-help-early-readers-blending-skills