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Phonics Word Lists – Cheat Sheets for Short & Long Vowels

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One of my favorite ways to help kids become better readers and spellers is to help them see that words are related, often by spelling pattern. And that's exactly what these free phonics word lists help kids do. They are a great tool for spelling and reading! These short and long vowel word lists ... Read More about Phonics Word Lists – Cheat Sheets for Short & Long Vowels

Roll and Write Words that Rhyme {Short and Long Vowels}

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Helping kids see that many times there is a spelling connection between words that rhyme is a great tool for spellers to have. For example, when my son asks me, "Mom, how do you spell treat?" I often respond with, "Well, how do you spell eat?" I will admit that my answer did frustrate him at first. ... Read More about Roll and Write Words that Rhyme {Short and Long Vowels}

Tips for Teaching Short e and Short i

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Beyond a doubt, the two most common mix-ups when it comes to short vowels are short e and short i. This is especially true in the south, where words like pin and pen sound exactly the same when they are spoken. The most common question readers ask me about short vowels is how they can help their ... Read More about Tips for Teaching Short e and Short i