Having kids trace a vowel in sand while saying the sound is an easy, engaging multisensory activity! Just put sand on a paper plate, in an aluminum pie tin, or on a small tray. … See more

This activity is simple but helpful for students who are having trouble differentiating between the vowel sounds. Give students a set of picture cards for 2-3 sounds tota… See more

Even when students know the short vowel sounds, they may not always read them correctly in words! To help them apply that knowledge, they need lots of practice. In-context pra… See more

As I mentioned at the beginning of the post, students tend to experience vowel confusion once they start learning long vowel sounds. It’s important to go back and review shor… See more