Phonemic awareness is the ability to play with individual sounds in words – and it’s crucial for reading success! Learn more about phonemic awareness, how it differs from phonics and phonological awareness, AND how to teach it!
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Peace han
Wow!! It’s really big help! Thank you so much!
Susan Tessner
I just printed out your – No Prep Activity Cards. These are awesome and I plan to use them for an assessment. Thank you so much! You wouldn’t happen to have a recording sheet to go with this, do you?
Anna G
I’m sorry – I don’t!
neha
hi!
do you teach phonics first or phonemic awareness? Is their a breakup age wise for these skills? what ll can you start with a three year old?
Please help as i have a little one whom i am homeschooling. Your guidance would be helpful and appreciated.
Thanks
Neha
Anna G
You start with phonemic awareness. I recommend teaching your child rhyming, syllables, and hearing beginning sounds in words; these are good places to start with.
MARIA EUGENIA AHUMADA
Thank you so much for the video and resources. Great help to clarify concepts.
Anna G
You’re very welcome, Maria!
Doris
Thank you so much for your information and breakdown of concepts that I still have trouble with as a new teacher. I love all your products and how you make it simple to understand. I was having a hard time with these two topics, so this was a nice video explanation. Thank you again!
Anna G
I’m so glad to hear that this was helpful, Doris!
Sarah Woodrick
I had to laugh as I was watching the video of your daughter doing the cards because I had a shouting match going on in the background of my house as well and I couldn’t even hear yours! We have a loud house as well 😉 Thanks so much!
Anna G
Ha! I’m glad I’m in good company. 🙂
Nancy Lynn Barth
If you need a resource with lots of one-minute exercises for phonemic awareness, check out David Kilpatrick’s Equipped for Reading Success. Secret Code Actions by Nancy Young incorporates movement.
Loved your video, btw.
Anna G
Thank you for those recommendations, Nancy!
Mercedes
I love to see how you use your activities with your kids. I am a visual person. Thank You, Anna.
Anna G
So am I, Mercedes! I’m so glad this was helpful for you!
Marie
Efficient, intelligent, fun = just great. Thanks Anna!
Anna G
I’m so glad this was helpful for you, Marie!
Trivia
Thanks Anna. This blog was very informative! Will definitely try these tips out.
Anna G
You’re welcome!
mirrim
iam really happy with this information. God bless you with more knowledge. It’s very beneficial
Anna G
I’m so glad, Mirrim!