Choosing the Right Phonics Activities

Full show notes can be found here.  When we sit down to plan our small group time, we must keep the end goal of phonics in mind:  we want to produce strong decoders and strong writers.  When students are strong in decoding, they can become fluent.  And when they become fluent, they can comprehend - that is our ultimate goal!  I've put together a checklist of six things to keep in mind when choosing the right activities for your small group time.  Resources: Word Detectives - Short Vowels CVC Words Word Chaining Bundle Letter Sound Fluency Grids & Successive Blending Blog Posts: 5 Engaging Phonics Activities My Favorite Phonics Activities Phonics Routines That Work