Phonics

Phonics, Phonics Rules for Teachers, Reading

What is a Vowel Team Syllable and How to Teach It: Phonics Rules for Teachers

Understanding the vowel team syllable can seem complex. There are many vowel teams in the English language, so how can we teach vowel teams to our students? Let’s look at what a vowel team is generally and how to introduce this syllable type in your classroom. This is post 20 in my series Phonics Rules for Teachers (and How the…

continue reading

Phonics, Phonics Rules for Teachers

Top 3 Science of Reading Books for Beginners: Phonics Rules for Teachers

Getting started with the science of reading can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start with structured literacy or understanding phonics. While there is a lot of information out there, it can be a daunting task to choose the first phonics books for understanding systemic literacy instruction. Here are my top 3 science of reading books…

continue reading

New Teacher Tips, Phonics, Phonics Rules for Teachers, Reading, Writing

Silent E Syllables Everything You Need to Know

Silent e does a lot more than making vowel sounds long. Silent e has 7 specific jobs in the English language. Here is everything you need to know about the silent e syllable and how to teach the jobs of silent e to your students. This is post 16 in my series Phonics Rules for Teachers (and How the Heck…

continue reading