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Letter ‘A long A’ sound in ‘acorn’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free A long A Sound activity.

Learning to read can be a thrilling adventure for young minds, but it often comes with its share of challenges. One such hurdle is understanding the various sounds letters can make. While the letter ‘a’ by itself typically produces a short A sound, as in ‘apple’ or ‘amazing’, there’s another …

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Long O: Unmask 7 faces of the sound, word list, teaching tips

Long O sound

The long O, that oh-so-versatile vowel sound, can be a tricky one for young learners to master. Unlike some vowels with a more consistent sound-symbol relationship, the long O can be spelled in a variety of ways. This article will delve into the world of this tricky sound, providing teachers …

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Long E: Master 8 spellings with word list, and fun teaching ideas

Long E sound

The English language can be tricky, especially when it comes to vowels. The long E sound, for instance, can be spelled in a whopping 8 different ways! This article will unveil the secrets of the long E, providing clear explanations and helpful word lists for each spelling variation. What is …

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OW in words: 15 lists of rimes for spelling activities

OW in the rime

Learn to spell while having fun. This ultimate guide of words with OW in them can be used for classroom games, flashcards, posters, poetry and journaling. Get ready to make spelling fun. The words that include OW may contain digraphs, trigraphs and graphemes with 4 letters. Some of them are …

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OO in words: 16 lists of rimes for spelling activities

OO in the rime

Learn to spell while having fun. This ultimate guide of words with OO in them can be used for classroom games, flashcards, posters, poetry and journaling. Get ready to make spelling fun. The words that include OO may contain digraphs, trigraphs and graphemes with 4 letters. Some of them are …

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