Routine is the best way to set the pace for your day, make sure you accomplish what needs to get done, and not go crazy in the process! I am a super scheduled person. I used to have a calendar that broke up the day in 15-minute intervals that I loved. Aaaaaaand then I had… Continue reading Routine
Author: 26letters
Jessica is a teacher, writer, and mommy of two. She loves teaching all things related to WORDS - languages, letters, writing, books, reading, etc! This website is dedicated to showing parents and students how to write by breaking down the learning process, down to the 26 Letters in the alphabet!
Spelling for Littles
When you're learning to read and write, spelling can be a double-edged sword. It facilitates the learning process as your child internalizes the interplay between words and sounds. It frustrates your learner because nothing is spelled or pronounced consistently. Here's how to startAsk your child: How do you spell “HIT”?Break down the sounds /h/ -… Continue reading Spelling for Littles
The Reading Process
As your child is learning to read, there is a huge interplay between sounds – letters – words – and sentences that is being learned and internalized. (Think: if you give a mouse a cookie) Words are made up of sounds Sound are represented by letters Letters say different sounds What I say is made… Continue reading The Reading Process
Learning to Read – Ways to Practice
Ways to practice the letters Magnetic lettersMake them out of playdoughStamp them (on paper or in playdough)Paint them with waterDraw them with chalkDecorate them with stickersWrite them with markers (or dry erase or gel pens)Erase them with water on a chalkboard (or your finger)Letter sortSticky notes – Find the letter …. Run to the letter… Continue reading Learning to Read – Ways to Practice
Learning to Read, Part 4
As you’re beginning to teach sounds and letters, writing is not a focus. It is a separate skill. So, if your child struggles with writing, it’s ok – practice it separately (I’ll give ideas later). However, if your child is ready for some writing, it will help imprint the image in their mind and connect… Continue reading Learning to Read, Part 4
Learning to Read, Part 3
Letter Sounds While you’re learning the letter names, feel free to throw in the letters sounds. Many of them are intuitive and take virtually no additional effort. So as you’re pointing out the sounds to your child, include the letter sound, for example, S (I write it as a capital to help you see it… Continue reading Learning to Read, Part 3
Learning to Read, Part 2
Practice the Letters! Introduce the letters, one letter at a time, one group at a time [S, A, T, I, N, P] This is the letter SS says /s/ (say the sound)Like …. Snake! Santa! Sam! Silly! Sack! Play with the letter to have fun! Decorate an STrace with finger in the air / sand… Continue reading Learning to Read, Part 2
Learning to Read – Part 1
STEP 1: Introduce the Letters From an early age, your child can begin identifying the letters of the alphabet. Make learning a part of your everyday activities. When you’re reading, point out letters. Show him a stop sign and say the letters. I have also included several games that you can use to help your… Continue reading Learning to Read – Part 1
Planning your curriculum
So you're planning on teaching from home. Now what? First, get real with yourself about WHY you want to teach. This will set your purpose and help focus your teaching so you're not spinning around in circles. ➢ Is this short-term or long-term? ➢ Is your child(ren) on-board? Your spouse? ➢ Was there a catalyst… Continue reading Planning your curriculum
Getting Started
Photo by bongkarn thanyakij on Pexels.com If you're at home with your children due to school closures, what can you do? Take it one day at a time. Take this opportunity to PLAY with your children. Break out the legos, nerf guns, and dolls. Find the game boards and cards. Play puzzles. Read lots of… Continue reading Getting Started
