TRT Podcast#73: 5 ways to build the alphabetic principle
The alphabetic principle is the understanding that printed letters represent sounds – it sounds simple, but not all kids grasp this concept. Without it, they can’t learn to read! Here are five simple ways to build the alphabetic principle.
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Related resources
- Paving the Way for the Alphabetic Principle – video from Reading Simplified
- Teaching Word Recognition, by Rollanda E. O’Connor (this book is one to own!)
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Cheryl
Hello Anna,
I was looking for the free dyslexia screener…..if you could steer in the right direction- I am a member already.
Thanks,
Cheryl
Heather Groth, Customer Support
Hi Cheryl! The dyslexia screener is from Becky at This Reading Mama. Here is the link to get it from there, https://thisreadingmama.com/dyslexia-screener-teachers-parents/!
Siobhan
Very interesting. In. Y class of kg1. I have students who are not
just getting the alphabet. So will try sounds first instead of the letter. I was doing letter first and then sound. I like the idea of drawing the line for each sound to make the word.
Thank you.
Anna Geiger
I’m glad this was helpful, Siobhan!