Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Introducing our incredible Free Phonics Flash Cards 9! This power-packed set is designed to supercharge your students’ reading skills and phonics knowledge. With a focus on 1st grade level skills, these flash cards are the perfect tool to help your students master essential phonics sounds. They cover a range of sounds including all, igh, ey and ie, as well as the suffixes y, and ly, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.
But that’s not all - these flash cards also include high frequency words that are crucial for reading fluency. Your students will become familiar with words like picture, does, goes, year, again, and move, giving them a solid foundation in sight word recognition.
And the best part? These flash cards are absolutely free! You can even print them out from the comfort of your own home, making learning accessible and convenient. So don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to supercharge your students’ reading skills. Get your hands on our Free Phonics Flash Cards 9 today and watch your students soar to new heights in reading and phonics mastery!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PDF – 4 pages
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Are you ready to take your students’ reading skills to the next level and unlock the exciting world of compound words? Look no further than our Free Phonics Lesson: Master Compound Words. Created by a seasoned reading teacher with an impressive 38 years of experience, this lesson is your ultimate tool for phonics excellence.
What’s Included?
Scripted Lesson Plan: Say goodbye to the guesswork and hello to easy, step-by-step instruction. Our meticulously crafted lesson plan will make teaching phonics a breeze.
Visual Aids: Bring compound words to life with two vibrant visuals that will captivate your students’ attention and enhance their understanding.
Student Worksheets: Make phonics practice enjoyable and effective with our two printable worksheets. Your students will have a blast while reinforcing their learning.
Flash Cards: Master the “all” sound as part of this comprehensive lesson. Our flashcards will solidify your students’ grasp on this crucial phonics concept.
Aligned with Research: Rest assured knowing that this lesson is backed by the latest Science of Reading research. Your students will receive the highest quality education possible.
Common Core Aligned: Set a strong educational foundation by aligning your teaching with the Common Core State Standards for first grade foundational skills.
Versatile Instruction: Whether you’re teaching a whole group, small group, or providing one-on-one instruction, this lesson seamlessly adapts to your needs. It’s the perfect resource for any teaching environment.
Experienced Craftsmanship: This lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator with nearly four decades of teaching experience. You can trust that it reflects the best practices in teaching children to read.
Completely FREE: Yes, you read that right! This valuable sample lesson is yours to access without any cost. It’s an invaluable resource for educators and parents alike, providing endless possibilities for enhancing reading skills.
Experience the Difference: Immerse your students in phonics excellence with our Free Phonics Lesson. Watch as they conquer compound words and embark on an exciting reading journey. Start your journey to reading success today with this FREE lesson and open the doors to a world of reading possibilities!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3d
Use knowledge that every syllable must have a vowel sound to determine the number of syllables in a printed word.
CCSSRF.1.3e
Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
File Type:
PDF – 10 pages
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Are you a first or second grade teacher looking for a simple and effective way to check if your students have mastered the 1st grade the Common Core State Standards for foundational skills in reading? If so, the Super Advanced Phonics FREE SCREENING TEST is just what you’re looking for. This resource assesses students’ spelling skills covering CVC words to two syllable words and checks high frequency word knowledge too!
How can this resource be used?
A screening assessment to determine if Super Advanced Phonics is a good fit for your students
A post-test for first graders or students finishing Foundational Phonics
A pretest for second graders to assess their mastery of the first grade CCSS for foundational skills in reading
A quick assessment to learn more about students who may need additional support
Super Advanced Phonics is a reading curriculum written by a veteran reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the 2nd and 3rd grade Common Core State Standards in foundational skills. This screening test is designed to allow teachers to quickly determine if Foundational Phonics or Super Advanced Phonics is the best fit for their students. However, it can also be used independent of the programs.
Best of all, it’s completely free. Download your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics FREE SCREENING TEST today and see the difference this assessment can make in your classroom!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSL.1.2d
Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
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Paula Plumer
Looking to infuse your reading lessons with a bit of fun? Look no further than the Super Advanced Phonics FREE BOARD GAME for high frequency words. With 48 sight word cards and a blank flash card template to add your own words, this printable game will easily integrate into your reading lessons adding an element of excitement and joy.
How can the game be used?
Center Activities
Small Group Guided Reading
Remedial Interventions
Homeschooling
Home Practice
The Super Advanced Phonics FREE BOARD GAME was created for 1st and 2nd graders, but it also can be used for kindergarten enrichment or remedial interventions with older students, helping your students to develop a solid foundation in reading. It’s also perfect for parents looking for a way to reinforce their children’s high frequency word learning at home.
Hear what educators have to say about our games:
“I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them, and it’s so helpful.”
Liz T., 1st grade teacher
So don’t miss out on this game-changing opportunity to transform your students’ reading journey. Grab your Super Advance Phonics FREE BOARD GAME today and watch your students enjoy practicing their reading skills!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3c
Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSRF.2.3f
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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Are you a first grade, second grade, or intervention teacher looking for a simple and effective way to check if your students have mastered the letter-sound correspondences in the Common Core State Standards for foundational skills? If so, the Super Advanced Phonics FREE SOUNDS TEST is just what you’re looking for. This resource assesses students’ knowledge of the grapheme-phoneme correspondences for single consonants, consonant digraphs, consonant blends, short vowels, long vowels, vowel teams, and r-controlled vowels!
How can this resource be used?
As a screening assessment to determine if Super Advanced Phonics is a good fit for your students
As a post-test for first graders or students finishing Foundational Phonics
As a pretest for second graders to assess their mastery of the first grade CCSS for foundational skills in reading
As a quick assessment to learn more about students who may need additional support
Super Advanced Phonics is a reading curriculum written by a veteran reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the 2nd and 3rd grade Common Core State Standards in foundational skills.
This test is designed to help teachers quickly determine any missing skills before beginning instruction and can be used to supplement most phonics programs.
Best of all, it’s completely free. Download your copy of the Super Advanced Phonics FREE SOUNDS TEST today and see the difference this assessment can make in your classroom!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3a
Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
CCSSRF.K.3b
Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
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Looking for an effective way to help your students read words with diphthongs? Our free phonics lesson for the diphthong oo is the perfect solution!
Taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 1, this lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator and is designed specifically for learners who are being introduced to diphthongs. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, your students will quickly grasp the long sound for the diphthong oo, building the foundation for confident and fluent reading.
And the best part? This lesson is completely free and easily accessible online, so you can start your students’ learning journey right away with no cost to you. There’s no better way to give your students the gift of literacy and help them achieve their full potential.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to set your students up for success in reading and beyond. Download this free phonics lesson today and watch your students’ confidence soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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Looking for an effective way to help your students read words with diphthongs? Our free phonics lesson for the diphthong oi is the perfect solution!
Taken from Super Advanced Phonics Level A Unit 2, this lesson has been expertly crafted by an experienced educator and is designed specifically for learners who are being introduced to diphthongs. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, your students will quickly grasp the sound for the diphthong oi, building the foundation for confident and fluent reading.
And the best part? This lesson is completely free and easily accessible online, so you can start your students’ learning journey right away with no cost to you. There’s no better way to give your students the gift of literacy and help them achieve their full potential.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to set your students up for success in reading and beyond. Download this free phonics lesson today and watch your students’ confidence soar!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.2.3b
Know spelling-sound correspondences for additional common vowel teams.
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Are you looking for a comprehensive and effective phonics curriculum to teach reading using the Science of Reading best practices? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit for Short Vowels and CVC Words!
This systematic phonics curriculum includes 20 scripted lessons with phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more. With the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit, you can teach the short vowel sounds and CVC words to your students with confidence.
This curriculum can be used for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, or as a homeschool curriculum. The unit includes 40 printable student sheets, 4 weekly assessments, visuals for direct instruction, alphabet and high frequency word flash cards, 4 sets of game cards, and a certificate of achievement.
The Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit Lesson Sequence is carefully designed to build upon the previous lessons and culminates in a summative assessment to measure student progress. The included game cards, printable worksheets, and other materials make learning phonics fun and engaging for students.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Unit for short vowels and CVC Words provides everything you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices. Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop and see the difference this curriculum can make in your students’ reading skills!
What Educators Are Saying -
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” – Maria V.
Unit 1 Lesson Sequence:
Words Around Us – Letters Represent Sounds
Consonants 1 – f, m, n, s, t
Vowels 1 – Short a
Consonants 2 – b, g, h, j, k, p
Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Vowels 2 – Short i
Words 1 - the, a, I, boy, girl, little
Consonants 3 - c, d, l, r
Vowels 3 – Short o
Week 2 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Consonants 4 - v, w, x, y, z
Vowels 4 - Short u & qu
Words 2 - was, are, you, who, what, do
End Punctuation - Punctuation Marks
Week 3 Checkup – Formative assessment
Vowels 5 – Short e
CVC Review 1 - Words + s
CVC Review 2 – Board Game
Complete Sentences - Fill in the Blank
Week 4 Checkup – Summative Assessment
File Type:
pdf - 123 pages
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students the foundational phonics skills they need to become confident readers? Look no further than these Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually. With vibrant colors and eye-catching images, your students will be excited to learn the Short A sound and CVC words. Plus, since the slides are not editable, you can rest assured that the fonts, photographs, and artwork are secure and will remain consistent from lesson to lesson.
The Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides are designed to follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 1 Curriculum. Each lesson is carefully crafted to build upon the last, providing your students with a solid foundation in phonics that they can use as they progress in their reading journey.
But don’t just take our word for it! Educators have been raving about these materials. According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short A and CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 1 – 5:
Words Around Us: Letters Represent Sounds
Consonants 1: f, m, n, s, t
Vowels 1: Short a
Consonants 2: b, g, h, j, k, p
Week 1 Review
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.1b Recognize that spoken words are represented in written language by specific sequences of letters.
CCSSRF.K.1b Understand that words are separated by spaces in print.
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 43 slides
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Looking for a powerful tool to teach your students the short I and O sounds in CVC words? Look no further than these engaging short I and O phonics slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is perfect for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually. With colorful images, your students will be engaged and excited to learn the short I and O sounds in CVC words. And, because the slides are not editable, you can be sure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork are consistent from lesson to lesson.
The Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 2 Curriculum. With lessons on vowels, consonants, and words, this presentation is designed to build a strong foundation in phonics that your students can use as they progress in their reading journey.
But don’t just take our word for it! According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
Whether you’re teaching a large group or instructing virtually, the Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides are the perfect tool to help your students become confident readers. So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short I and O with CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 6 – 10:
6. Vowels 2: Short i
7. Words 1: the, a, I, boy, girl, little
8. Consonants 3: c, d, l, r
9. Vowels 3: Short o
10. Week 2 Review
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 39 slides
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Paula Plumer
Looking for a quick and easy way to monitor your students’ progress while teaching CVC words and short vowel sounds? Look no further than these four assessments! Designed to be used independently of any program, these assessments cover a range of skills, from consonant and vowel sounds to high frequency words.
With feedback like “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” from a satisfied educator, you can trust that these assessments are effective and valuable tools for your classroom. And with related products like Foundational Phonics: Progress Monitoring Assessments 2 – Digraphs and Trigraphs and The Foundational Phonics: Progress Monitoring Assessments 3 – Consonant Blends, you can continue to support your students’ learning and growth.
Shop now and see the difference these assessments can make in your classroom.
Here are the skills each assessment covers:
Assessment 1 – Consonant Sounds: f, m, n, s, t, b, g, h, j, k, p; Vowel Sound: Short a
Assessment 2 – Skills from the previous assessment; Consonant Sounds: c, d, l, r; Vowel Sounds: Short I & Short o
Assessment 3 – Skills from the previous assessments; Consonant Sounds: v, w, x, y, z, q; Vowel Sounds: Short u
Assessment 4 - Skills from the previous assessments; Vowel Sounds: Short e; High Frequency Words (Optional): the, a, I, boy, girl, little, was, are, you, who, what, do
Try a free lesson by downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Short a.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
File Type:
pdf - 9 pages
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Paula Plumer
Introducing our Short E and CVC Words Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 4, the perfect tool for teaching your students the Short E sound and CVC Words. This PowerPoint presentation is designed for larger groups or virtual classrooms and is particularly helpful for teachers without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork, but you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your needs. Our product follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum.
In Week 4, your students will learn Vowels 5: Short e, CVC Review 1: Words + s, CVC Review 2: Board Game, and Complete Sentences: Fill in the Blank. By the end of the week, your students will have a solid foundation in reading and writing, and you’ll notice the improvement in their skills.
Don’t just take our word for it. Educators have been raving about our materials, with Maria V. saying, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
Invest in your students’ education today with Short E and CVC Words Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 4.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 35 slides
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Paula Plumer
Are you looking for engaging classroom resources to help teach phonics to beginning readers? These printable Phonics Rules Posters are just what you need! Featuring five common spelling patterns for young readers - Floss, -ck, -tch, -dge, and -es - these signs can be used as anchor charts, mini-posters, or printable definitions to incorporate into your students’ reading notebooks. These Phonics Rules Posters are perfect for helping young learners understand the building blocks of spelling and improve their reading and writing skills. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your classroom and help your students succeed.
What Educators Are Saying:
“THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” – Casey K.
Try a free lesson by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | FLOSS SPELLING PATTERN.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA- Literacy.L.1.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
File Type:
pdf - 7 pages
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Introducing the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit for Digraph & Trigraph Words! If you’re looking for a systematic phonics curriculum that follows Science of Reading best practices, then this product is perfect for you. With 20 scripted lessons, 40 printable student sheets, and 4 weekly assessments, you’ll be able to confidently teach your students digraph and trigraph sounds. This curriculum includes phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and much more.
This curriculum can be used in a variety of settings, including whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschooling. You’ll have everything you need to teach your students the foundations of reading.
What’s also included in the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit? Visuals for direct instruction, digraph, trigraph & high frequency word flash cards, and 4 sets of game cards. Plus, your students will receive a certificate of achievement to celebrate their progress.
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what one educator had to say: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Ready to try a lesson? Download the Free Floss Spelling Pattern Phonics Lesson and see the benefits of the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit for yourself!
Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Seeing Double: Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch
Digraphs 2: -ch
Trigraphs 1: -tch
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 3: Sh
Digraphs 4: -sh
Words 1: where, to, put, of, said, have
C+K: -ck Spelling Pattern
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
File Type:
pdf - 126 pages
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Looking for a comprehensive way to teach your students the Sh digraph sound and -ck spelling pattern? Look no further than our Sh Digraph Sound and ck Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides, designed for use in large group or virtual instruction.
With non-editable slides featuring clear fonts, photographs, and artwork, you can easily customize the presentation to meet your specific needs. This product follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, and includes Week 2 lessons, covering Sh digraphs, -ck spelling patterns, and six high frequency words.
Educators who have used our Foundational Phonics materials have seen significant improvements in their students’ reading abilities, and we’re confident that you’ll see the same results in your classroom.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 2 Lessons
Digraphs 3: Sh
Digraphs 4: -sh
Words 1: where, to, put, of, said, have
C+K: -ck Spelling Pattern
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 50 slides
Terms of Use:
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Paula Plumer
Looking to improve your students’ reading skills? Check out our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7. This comprehensive PowerPoint presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum and is designed to teach your students the Th digraph sound and the -dge spelling pattern.
Perfect for larger groups or virtual teaching, this presentation is especially helpful for those teachers in classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable, but you can add, delete, and rearrange them to customize the presentation to your students’ needs.
Don’t just take our word for it, hear what other educators are saying: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Improve your students’ reading skills today with our Th Digraph Sound and dge Spelling Pattern Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 7.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 3 Lessons
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 43 slides
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Introducing the perfect tool to teach your students the Ch digraph sound and the Floss and -tch spelling patterns: our Ch Digraph Sound Floss and tch Spelling Patterns Phonics Slides!
This PowerPoint presentation is designed for teachers who are instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, especially for those who don’t have a chalkboard or whiteboard in their classrooms. The presentation includes 5 lessons following the Foundational Phonics curriculum, which will help your students learn the material in no time.
The slides in this presentation are not editable to secure the fonts, photographs, and artwork; however, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your needs. This presentation is perfect for direct instruction of phonics skills. Plus, you can use it in combination with other products from our Foundational Phonics line.
Don’t take our word for it. Teachers love our products! Here’s what one of them had to say: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
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Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 1 Lessons
Seeing Double: The Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch Sound
Digraphs 2: -ch Sound
Trigraphs 1: -tch Sound and Spelling Pattern
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 57 slides
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Looking for a quick and effective way to assess your elementary students’ phonics mastery and identify missing skills? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Comprehensive Phonics Placement Assessment and Diagnostic Reading Test!
This tool is specifically designed for the Foundational Phonics curriculum but can be used independently of the program. It covers a wide range of skills, including letter recognition, letter-sound correspondences, CVC words/short vowels, consonant digraphs and blends, long vowels, r-controlled vowels, and multisyllabic words. And best of all, it’s easy to use!
What Educators Are Saying:
“This has been a great resource for my students I am tutoring this summer to see their placement.”
Michelle W. 1st grade teacher
With this assessment, you can quickly determine a starting point for instruction, identify missing skills, and measure growth over time. By drilling down deeper into each skill area, you can ensure that no time is lost reviewing content that the students have already mastered.
What Educators Are Saying:
“This has been very helpful in determining student needs! Thank you.”
Ammie S. 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade teacher for students with learning difficulties
Plus, this product is just one part of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, a comprehensive 24-week program written for beginning or struggling readers to guide them toward confidence and fluency.
If you’re looking for a comprehensive phonics assessment tool that will help your elementary students succeed, look no further than the Foundational Phonics Placement Assessment and Diagnostic Reading Test.
What Educators Are Saying:
“This is a wonderful resource and provides great data!”
E’s Essentials K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade teacher for students on the autism spectrum
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pdf - 10 pages
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Looking for an effective way to teach your students the Short U sound and CVC words? Look no further than the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides!
Designed to be used when instructing larger groups or teaching virtually, these engaging PowerPoint slides are perfect for teachers who want to build a strong foundation in phonics for their students. With colorful images, your students will be excited to learn and practice the Short U sound and CVC words.
Because the fonts, photographs, and artwork in this product are secure, you can be sure that your students will have a consistent and high-quality learning experience every time you use it. Plus, you can add, delete, and rearrange the slides to customize the presentation to meet your specific needs.
The Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides follow the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics Level 1, Week 3 Curriculum. With lessons on consonants, vowels, words, and punctuation marks, this presentation is designed to help your students become confident readers and writers.
But don’t just take our word for it! According to Maria V., a first-grade teacher, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
Whether you’re teaching a large group or instructing virtually, the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides are the perfect tool to help your students become confident readers and writers. So why wait? Give your students the gift of literacy with the Short U and CVC Words Phonics Slides today!
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of Foundational Phonics Unit 1, Lessons 11 – 15:
11. Consonants 4: v, w, x, y, z
12. Vowels 4: short u & qu
13. Words 2: was, are, you, who, what, do
14. End Punctuation: Punctuation Marks
15. Week 3 Review
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.K.3b Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings (graphemes) for the five major vowels.
CCSSRF.K.3c Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
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PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 41 slides
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read CVC words? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 20 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅Unit 1 with 20 Scripted Lessons
✅ 4 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 40 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 3 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover kindergarten and first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 1 Lesson Sequence:
Words Around Us – Letters Represent Sounds
Consonants 1 – f, m, n, s, t
Vowels 1 – Short a
Consonants 2 – b, g, h, j, k, p
Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Vowels 2 – Short i
Words 1 - the, a, I, boy, girl, little
Consonants 3 - c, d, l, r
Vowels 3 – Short o
Week 2 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Consonants 4 - v, w, x, y, z
Vowels 4 - Short u & qu
Words 2 - was, are, you, who, what, do
End Punctuation - Punctuation Marks
Week 3 Checkup – Formative assessment
Vowels 5 – Short e
CVC Review 1 - Words + s
CVC Review 2 – Board Game
Complete Sentences - Fill in the Blank
Week 4 Checkup – Summative Assessment
Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSSRF.K.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
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pptx – 154 slides (4 PowerPoint presentations)
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