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Instructional Topics
Teach Phonograms (Sounds of Letters and Letter Combinations)
Phonograms are the letters or letter combinations that combine to form words. Phonograms make learning to read and spell much easier!
- Read our blog post about How to Teach Phonograms.
- Listen to the sounds of the basic phonograms with the Phonogram Sounds App*
Practice phonograms with:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Phonograms.
Teach Rhyming
Rhyming is one of the best predictors of how easily a child will learn to read. These resources will help you teach rhyming to your child.
- Read our blog post about 5 Ways to Teach Rhyming.
- Download our e-book Teaching Your Child How to Rhyme to learn even more!
More Rhyming Resources:
- Rhyming Test*
- Get Out of the Wagon!*
- What’s In My Bag?*
- Dinner Time*
- Rhyming Picture Books (blog post)
- Nursery Rhymes for Little Ones (blog post)
- Rhyming with Candy Hearts
- Matching Mittens
- Ice Cream Cones
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in 5 Ways to Teach Rhyming.
Teach Spelling Rules
Teaching the rules and patterns that spell the vast majority of English words helps take the guesswork out of reading and spelling. Check out these blog posts for three helpful rules!
- Spelling Rules for Making Words Plural (six “sweet” rules)
- The Kids’ Club Rule for Spelling (using C or K at the beginning of a word)
- The Floss Rule for Spelling (doubling consonants at the end of words)
- Check out our printable Spelling Rules Posters.*
*The resource marked with an asterisk is also included in the linked blog posts.
Teach Blending (Sounding Out Words)
Blending is the technical term for “sounding out words.” Read about why learning to blend is so important.
- Read our blog post to learn more about Helping Kids Sound Out Words.
More Blending Resources:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in Helping Kids Sound Out Words.
Teach Segmenting (Breaking Words Apart)
When we speak, we blend sounds together to make a word, but in segmenting, we take the individual sounds apart. Learn more about this important skill.
- Teach your child about Segmenting: A Critical Skill for Spelling with our blog post.
Segmenting Activity:
*The resource marked with an asterisk is included in Segmenting: A Critical Skill for Spelling.
Teach Long Vowels
Did you know that long vowel sounds can be spelled four different ways and that each way follows a specific spelling pattern? Our handy guide has all the information you need!
- Help your child spell long vowel sounds with A Handy Guide to Long Vowel Sounds.
Long Vowel Activities:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in A Handy Guide to Long Vowel Sounds.
Teach Compound Words
Compound words are formed when two smaller words combine to form a new word. Our guide is packed with fun resources for learning about compound words!
- Teach compound words with the engaging resources in The Essential Guide to Teaching Compound Words.
- Practice reading compound words in “Cobweb the Cat,” a decodable story from All About Reading Level 1.
Resources for Teaching Compound Words:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in The Essential Guide to Teaching Compound Words.
Teach Homophones (Words that Sound Alike)
Homophones are two or more words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Teach homophones with these resources!
- Read our blog post and learn How to Teach Homophones.
More Homophone Resources:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Homophones.
Teach Alphabetizing
Alphabetizing is an essential literacy skill, and these resources will make it easy for you to teach!
- Learn and teach the four stages of alphabetizing in How to Teach Alphabetizing.
More Resources for Alphabetizing:
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Alphabetizing.
Teach Suffixes
A suffix is a word part that is placed at the end of a base word. The resources below make teaching suffixes easy!
- Find lots of tips and tools for teaching suffixes in How to Teach Suffixes.
More Resources for Teaching Suffixes:
- 30 Common Suffixes*
- Go Nutty*
- Sleeping Mice*
- Suffix Word Flippers*
- Teaching Latin Roots with Word Trees*
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Suffixes.
Teach Prefixes
A prefix is a word part that is placed in front of a base word. Teach prefixes the easy way with our handy resources!
- Read our mini prefix teaching guide: How to Teach Prefixes.
More Resources for Teaching Prefixes:
- 90 Common Prefixes and Their Meanings*
- Prefix Word Flippers*
- Teaching Latin Roots with Word Trees*
- My List of Prefixes*
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Prefixes.
Teach Contractions
A contraction consists of two words that are combined to form one word. You can teach contractions with our fun hands-on resources.
- Give your child a solid understanding of contractions with How to Teach Contractions.
More Contractions Resources:
- All About Reading Sample Lesson*
- Fun with Contractions*
- All About Spelling Sample Lesson*
- Alphabetical List of Contractions*
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Teach Contractions.
Improve Reading Fluency
Fluency is the ability to read with accuracy, proper speed, and meaningful expression. Help your child’s fluency with the resources below.
- Read our blog post to learn How to Develop Reading Fluency.
More Fluency Resources:
- Round Up the Sheep*
- Fun with Emojis
- You’ve Got Rhythm
- Buddy Reading (blog post)
*Resources marked with an asterisk are included in How to Develop Reading Fluency.
Practice Spelling Words
Help your child stay up-to-date with his regular spelling words with these review activities!
Preschool Resources
If you’re teaching a preschooler, these resources will educate and entertain…all at the same time!
If you are looking for all-inclusive, easy-to-teach programs, check out All About Reading and All About Spelling. Our programs are perfect for all types of learners, including struggling readers and children with learning differences like dyslexia. Keep reading to view dozens of complete lesson samples from All About Reading Levels 1-4 and All About Spelling Levels 1-7.
All About Reading Sample Lessons
Click below to view samples from our Teacher’s Manuals, Activity Books, and readers for 30 complete lessons from All About Reading Levels 1-4.
Level 1 Samples
Level 1 Extra Resources
- Level 1 Scope and Sequence
- Preparing to Teach Level 1
- Level 1 Appendices (some appendices will be needed to complete the lessons below)
Level 1 Animated Story Samples
- “Kip the Pup“: an animated story from Run, Bug, Run! (Level 1 decodable reader)
- “The Gum“: an animated story from Run, Bug, Run! (Level 1 decodable reader)
- “Lost in the Bog“: an animated story from The Runt Pig (Level 1 decodable reader)
- “The Lost List“: an animated story from Cobweb the Cat (Level 1 decodable reader)
Lesson 1 (M, S, P, A)
Lesson 2 (N, T, B, J)
Lesson 3 (Story: “Bam!”)
Lesson 18 (Consonant Team TH)
Lesson 19 (Stories: “Get Them!” and “The Red Pen”)
Lesson 24 (Words with Final Blends)
Lesson 25 (Stories: “Tin Raft” and “Lost in the Bog”)
Lesson 26 (Words with Initial Blends)
Lesson 27 (Stories: “Lunch” and “The Big Top”)
Lesson 42 (Plural Words)
Lesson 43 (Stories: “Ten Wishes” and “Fast Fun”)
Lesson 44 (Additional Sounds for A, I, and C)
Lesson 45 (Stories: “The Lost List” and “No Mud for Max”)
Level 2 Samples
Level 2 Extra Resources
- Level 2 Scope and Sequence
- Preparing to Teach Level 2
- Level 2 Appendices (some appendices will be needed to complete the lessons below)
Level 2 Animated Story Samples
- “Skunk Hotel“: an animated story from What Am I? (Level 2 decodable reader)
- “Champ“: an animated story from What Am I? (Level 2 decodable reader)
- “Pumpkin and the Kitten“: an animated story from Queen Bee (Level 2 decodable reader)
Lesson 1 (Open and Closed Syllables)
Lesson 2 (Blends at the Beginning and End)
Lesson 3 (Story: “Twist and Stomp”)
Lesson 25 (EE and Vowel Team Syllables)
Lesson 26 (Story: “Pine Tree Pet Shop”)
Lesson 52 (OY and OI)
Lesson 53 (Story: “Wild Rice Harvest”)
Lesson 54 (AW and AU)
Lesson 55 (Story: “Rawhide”)
Level 3 Samples
Level 3 Extra Resources
- Level 3 Scope and Sequence
- Preparing to Teach Level 3
- Level 3 Appendices (some appendices will be needed to complete the lessons below)
Level 3 Animated Story Samples
- “After the Rain“: an animated story from Chasing Henry (Level 3 decodable reader)
- “The Pesky Shadow“: an animated story from Chasing Henry (Level 3 decodable reader)
- “Atticus Borrows Some Boards“: an animated story from Shipwreck! (Level 3 decodable reader)
Lesson 25 (OO as in Food)
Lesson 26 (Story: “Gabby Goose Saves the Day”)
Lesson 45 (KN)
Lesson 46 (Story: “Cedric the Brave Knight”)
Level 4 Samples
Level 4 Extra Resources
- Level 4 Scope and Sequence
- Preparing to Teach Level 4
- Level 4 Appendices (some appendices will be needed to complete the lessons below)
Level 4 Animated Story Samples
- “Pirate Food“: an animated story from The Voyage (Level 4 decodable reader)
- “The Spy Guy and the Case of the Stolen Soup“: an animated story from Heirloom Antics (Level 4 decodable reader)
Lesson 18 (OU as in Soup and GU)
Lesson 19 (“The Spy Guy and the Case of the Stolen Soup”)
Lesson 56 (More Greek Words)
Lesson 57 (“Charlie’s Sick Day”)
All About Spelling Sample Lessons
Click below to view samples for 27 complete lessons from our All About Spelling Levels 1-7 Teacher’s Manuals.
Level 1 Samples
Level 2 Samples
Level 3 Samples
Level 4 Samples
Level 5 Samples
Level 6 Samples
Level 7 Samples
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