Vowel sounds are the stars of the party, the airy letters ‘a,’ ‘e,’ ‘i,’ ‘o,’ ‘u,’ and sometimes ‘y - and they come in two forms: short and long. Short vowels require brief puffs of breath and are not prolonged or extended sounds, such as the i’ and ‘o’ in ‘TikTok.' Long vowels, on the other hand, make the extended sound of the letter’s name such as the ‘e’ in ‘equal’ or 'electric.' Being able to identify and say short and long vowels, both individual and alongside consonant letters, is your child’s next big reading STEP!
Learning Scope 🌟
Building on the mastery of consonants and two-letter words, Step 2 of the ABC Beats is where you will guide your child through short vowel sounds and simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words like 'tap' and 'hop' while moving boldly into long vowel sounds, and the use of the silent ‘e’ at the end of words. Mastering syllables as a strategy to decode big words is also a key focus in STEP 2.
With a whopping 52 pages of tools, exercises, flashcards and sound tales, you will empower your child to:
- Recognize and be able to pronounce all short and long vowel sounds
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Write easy sentences
- Develop recognition of CVC, CVCe (silent ‘e’ word patterns)
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Recognize and apply the silent 'e' rule
- Develop the skill to identify syllables
- Strengthen their ability to break down complex words
- Discover unique language twists and patterns, understanding that sometimes English rules have exceptions.
50+PAGES: Exercises include Pen-to-paper writing prompts, Flashcards, Trace and Writes, CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant), CCVC and CVCC Word Lists.
Method: Turning Reading into a Musical Adventure 🌟
ABC Beats is designed for direct parent-guided phonics instruction, providing you a research-backed learning structure and process, and utilizing the potency of song, rhythm, repetition, and sounds. The content also embeds tips and prompts, allowing for parent-child interaction and creative flexibility. Whether you opt for daily or weekly sessions, ABC Beats offers a comprehensive foundation for 1:1 sessions, delivering immediate results through the power of intention, instruction, creativity and repetition.
Results 🌟
Tailored to your child's uniqueness, ABC Beats and your consistent efforts in lessons, supplemented with extra books, songs, and reading/writing adventures, may yield a range of outcomes over several days, weeks, and months:
- A newfound confidence in reading and writing 📚✏️
- Vocal identification of letters and words in their environment
- Writing and making up their own words 😂
- Reading complete 'See dog run' books
How do I buy STEP 2? 🌟
All STEPS are PDF files, downloadable and printable for your ease, access and immediate use. Simply add this to your card, purchase, download and print. You can print one or two sheets at a time at your home or office printer, or bulk print at your nearby Staples, FedEx/Kinkos, or local library.
As you begin to implement this learning scope, find excellent tips on teaching phonics the ABC Beats way, at our 'tips' blog.
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