Posing as letter shapes while practicing letter sounds is an active and engaging activity. While learning letter sounds, students can pose their bodies in the shape of letters to connect their shape ...

Alphabet learning doesn’t have to be boring worksheets and drills — it can be playful, creative, and multisensory. From picture books to letter-sound games, tracing sheets, and sensory handwriting ...

Children who move while learning sounds of letters significantly improve their ability to recognize individual letter sounds. This is the conclusion of a new study conducted by the University of ...

New research has shown that extra practice in blending printed letter sounds can help struggling beginner readers (age 4-5) learn to read. The use of synthetic phonics to teach reading to children in ...

Early literacy can be joyful when music, movement, and playful activities are part of the mix. Combining rhythm, songs, and interactive games helps children strengthen decoding skills while staying ...

As a retired reading specialist, my heart is breaking as I read “Oregon kindergartners show no signs of improved readiness to learn” (Feb. 6). We are asking 4-year-olds to spend their time memorizing ...