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Reading Universe is excited to present our latest skill explainer which focuses on two ways that 'y' is used as a vowel. Learn more about teaching 'y' as a vowel ⬇️

As students grow as readers and begin working with more complex texts, they will undoubtedly encounter multisyllabic words. Check out our latest skill explainer on how to unlock multisyllabic words with your students. #StructuredLiteracy

Flash cards are used to introduce new phonics patterns and as warm-up routines throughout the year. #structuredliteracy

To start the school year strong, check out Reading Universe’s back-to-school bundle! It’s got lots of printable materials you need for early phonics instruction, including a scope and sequence, lesson plan templates, letter flash cards, Elkonin boxes, and dictation paper.

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At La Verne Heights Elementary School in the Bonita Unified School District, reading comes alive in Ms. Stephanie Fincher’s classroom where Ms. Fincher helps her students master the foundational skill of blending onset and rime through engaging manipulatives to represent sounds.

Boost your students' reading skills with FREE phoneme segmentation and blending lesson plans from Reading Universe! These ready-to-use lessons are packed with everything you need — from step-by-step guidance to all the support materials — so you can put them into action today. 💡📘

Our free lesson plans are available for teaching letter names and sounds in a fun, structured way. These ready-to-use resources cover the letters b, a, t, p, c, g, and o, and we've even included a customizable template so you can create lessons for any other letter of the alphabet!

Did you know there's a simple rule that can help young readers spell words like "buzz," "miss," and "hill" correctly? It's called the FLoSS(Z) Rule! Help your students master this foundational phonics pattern with our latest skill explainer. Learn more at 👇 #structuredliteracy

Shoutout to all the incredible teachers on Teachers' Day! 🎉💫 Today we are giving a huge THANK YOU to the amazing teachers who help students unlock the world through words. At Reading Universe, we are here for you with free tools and printables to support your teaching every day. #TeacherAppreciation

This #NationalTeachersWeek, we celebrate teachers unlocking the world of reading. Your passion, patience and expertise light the path to literacy and change lives every day. We’re proud to support you with free, ready-to-print materials. Consider it our daily thank you. #TeacherAppreciation

We are so proud to be working with Nancy Eberhardt on Reading Universe. Her expertise is invaluable!

Discover how these simple passages can help students confidently build on and practice a phonics pattern they have already learned. #structuredliteracy

Why do we teach rhyming? #scienceofreading #structuredliteracy

Once students know the digraph 'ch' makes the /ch/ sound, they are ready to learn the '-tch' spelling rule, which is used in words like “hatch” and “pitch.” Check out our newest skill explainer, which walks you through introducing the ‘-tch’ spelling rule. #structuredliteracy

There are about 44 sounds in the English language. For many students, producing them will come naturally, but some will need help with articulating the sounds. Teachers should provide explicit instruction on what the mouth and vocal cords are doing when teaching a new sound. #ScienceOfReading

Conquering words with short vowel sounds is a major early milestone for students who are learning to read. #ScienceOfReading

Check out our sister site Colorín Colorado’s ELL Classroom Strategy Library with step-by-step guides, ideas for differentiation, and more! Check out our sister site Colorín Colorado’s ELL Classroom Strategy Library with step-by-step guides, ideas for differentiation, and more!

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