Next Steps in Literacy Phoneme Awareness & Practice Activities

Phoneme awareness is one of those topics that can feel a little tricky… but it is so important for early readers.In this episode of From Research to Recess, we’re diving into phoneme awareness using Next Steps in Literacy Instruction as our guide. We’re breaking it all down in a way that feels manageable and actually doable in your classroom.We start by clearing up a common point of confusion. What’s the difference between phonological sensitivity and phoneme awareness? Once you see it, it just clicks. And it makes planning so much easier.Then we move into the part we all want… what does this look like with real students?We share simple, engaging activities you can use right away to strengthen your students’ reading skills. The kind that don’t take a ton of prep but still make a BIG impact. We also talk about how to support a wide range of learners, including older students who need a little extra support and multilingual learners who benefit from intentional instruction at the sound level.You’ll also hear how phoneme-level instruction fits into your larger literacy block, plus how tools like DIBELS can help you keep an eye on progress without feeling overwhelmed.This episode is packed with practical ideas, little shifts you can make tomorrow, and those helpful reminders that bring everything back into focus.If you’re teaching PreK–2 or supporting students who need a stronger foundation, this one is going to feel really helpful. 💛FIND THIS BOOK ON AMAZON (AFFILIATE LINK):⁠NEXT STEPS IN LITERACY INSTRUCTION⁠FOLLOW US ON:⁠Hilary Statum – Pencils to Pigtails⁠⁠Deedee Wills – Mrs. Wills Kindergarten⁠GRAB YOUR 2 MONTH FREE TRIAL ON ESGI (NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED):⁠Use Code: RECESS⁠