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Beginning Sounds Games – Just Print & Play

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If you’re looking for some simple, low-prep beginning sounds games, you’re in the right place! Today, we’re sharing 10 beginning sounds games as a part of our Print & Play series this summer. Be sure to check out our updated Print & Play Alphabet Sounds Games pack, too! *This post contains affiliate links. **The free games can be found at…
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10 Phonics Readers for Early Reading

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Why teach phonics? Phonological awareness extends into phonics when a child understands that letters make sounds and those letters create words. In 2000, the National Reading Panel released its report, and they concluded, without room for doubt, that early instruction in phonics is the best way to teach children how to read. This expansive study researched letter-sound correspondence (phonics) versus…
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Print and Play Series- Low-Prep Learning Games

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I’m especially excited about this low-prep learning games series simply because I’m “addicted” to making printables. This series is called Print & Play! *This post contains affiliate links.   Print & Play: Low-Prep Learning Games The purpose of this series is to provide low-prep learning games for kids entering K through 2nd grades. And”low-prep” means you won’t have to cut,…
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Learning the Alphabet – FREE Letter Y Printable Pack

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Letter Y of Learning the Alphabet is here! We’re almost finished. I can hardly believe it! If you’re new to This Reading Mama, these are printable ABC packs designed for kids who need to learn their letters and letter sounds. *This post contains affiliate links.   In each letter pack, you’ll find interactive learning activities {not just worksheets} for each letter of the alphabet…
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Letter Y Book List – Books that Feature Letter Y

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If you’re working on the tricky sound of y, this letter y book list has a few books that feature the letter y’s initial sound and are fun to read. We also have a couple of FREE letter y packs that may help your little one to learn the sound of y. Learning the Alphabet – Printable Letter Yy Pack…
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