Early Literacy and Letters

Practical articles about early literacy and letters for parents and teachers.

Early Literacy and Letters

Practical articles about early literacy and letters for parents and teachers.

First grade sight words list for home practice

First grade sight words list for home practice

Use this first grade sight words list, sorted by difficulty, to plan short home practice with Dolch grade 1 and Fry 51-100 words.

Short U Word Families: -ut, -un, -ug Word Lists for New Readers

Short U Word Families: -ut, -un, -ug Word Lists for New Readers

Use these short U word family lists for quick CVC practice, simple example sentences, and a five-vowel review game for ages 3 to 7.

Short O Word Families: -ot, -op, -og Word Lists for New Readers

Short O Word Families: -ot, -op, -og Word Lists for New Readers

Short O word family lists for -ot, -op, -og, and -ob give new readers simple practice words, kid-friendly sentences, and a floor game.

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Short I Word Families: -it, -in, -ig Word Lists for New Readers

Short I Word Families: -it, -in, -ig Word Lists for New Readers

Use short I word families to help new readers blend CVC words with less guessing, plus simple sentences, printable practice ideas, and a silly game.

Letter names or sounds first? A calm parent guide

Letter names or sounds first? A calm parent guide

A practical answer for parents: teach sounds for reading, keep names for talking about letters, and use a short daily routine that fits real family life.

Short E Word Families: -et, -en, -ed Word Lists for New Readers

Short E Word Families: -et, -en, -ed Word Lists for New Readers

Short E word family lists for -et, -en, -ed, and -eg with simple sentences, teaching notes, and a quick vowel-swap game for short E and short A practice.

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Free letter, number, and skill walk-throughs organized A to Z and 0 through 10. Use them alongside your favorite workbook or as a stand-alone reading break.

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Should kids learn uppercase or lowercase first?

Should kids learn uppercase or lowercase first?

Uppercase letters are easier to write, but lowercase letters fill most books. Here is a calm, practical order for teaching ages 3 to 7.

Short A Word Families: -at, -an, -ap Word Lists for New Readers

Short A Word Families: -at, -an, -ap Word Lists for New Readers

Use these short A word family lists for quick CVC practice, simple example sentences, and one hands-on word-ladder game for ages 3 to 7.

When a child writes letters backwards at 3 to 7

When a child writes letters backwards at 3 to 7

Letter reversals like b, d, and s are usually normal through age 7. Learn what to watch, what is not dyslexia by itself, and two hands-on fixes.

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