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I Spy for Phonics | Learning To Read | NPT3

Season 2021 Episode 34

Children better absorb information when we use a multi-sensory approach, like when we combine sight and sound. The first step toward learning to read is teaching children what sounds letters make. A fun way to engage your child is a with a game of I Spy. Try having your child spy objects that start with a letter or letter sound.

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Completing the Lyric
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Young readers can practice spelling by learning the lyrics to their favorite songs.
Recognizing Signs
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Practice spelling with names of stores your child recognizes the sign for.
Prepositions of place
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Practice prepositions with your child by visually representing them with cups and erasers.
Matching Antonyms
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Pairing simple words with their opposites is an easy way to increase a child's vocabulary.
Foreshadowing
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Ask a child to guess what will happen next when reading together to practice foreshadowing
Rhyming up the stairs
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Rhyming up the stairs is a fun way to quiz your child on word root families.
Language and Experience
1:04
Connect speech to the written word to help kids feel more comfortable reading and writing.
Shades of Meaning
1:04
Kids can differentiate similar verbs by using a concept called shades of meaning.
Stories and Sequencing
1:04
Kids can practice ordering events in a story by telling their parents about their day.
Creating a Family Song
1:04
Make sure your kids can recall important family information by creating a family song.
Posing with Letter Sounds
1:04
Posing as letter shapes while practicing letter sounds is an active and engaging activity.
Culturally Relevant Texts
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English as a second language students can practice by reading books about their culture.
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