Phonemic Awareness

Phonemic Awareness is the ability to distinguish and manipulate the individual speech sounds of our language. This is a critical skill for young children to master in order to become profiient readers. Parents as well as teachers can help their children develop phonemic awareness through numerous fun activities. 

Part I: Literacy Activities Packet 

Part II: How to help Your Child Become a Better Reader

 

Phonemic Awareness Resources

  • Kansas Parent Information Resource - (Part 1 and Part 2) Two packets of activities that can be utilized to build students' phonological awareness skills. These packets were designed for teachers and parents.
  • Florida Center for Reading Research - These K-5 center ideas were created by the Florida Center for Reading Research committee (www.fcrr.org) to help teachers prepare meaningful and purposeful literacy activities while they work with small groups of children.

Phonemic Awareness Websites

Student Interactive

Starfall

Teacher Resources

Songs for Teaching

 

 

 

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