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FREE Printable Long Vowel Word Lists

ByMaking English Fun! March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on long vowel sounds with word lists for all the long vowel sounds. Long Vowels are an essential component of English phonics. Understanding and mastering these sounds is so important for anyone of any age learning to read and write English effectively. This article serves as your central resource, directing…

FREE Printable Long U Words List – 200+ Words.

ByMaking English Fun! March 6, 2024March 7, 2024

In this guide, we turn our attention to the long ‘U’ sound and have two long u word lists to download here for both of the sounds that long U can make. The Long U vowel sound is key for developing reading and spelling proficiency among students and it can be a tricky long vowel…

100+ FREE Printable Long O Words List.

ByMaking English Fun! March 5, 2024March 6, 2024

We cover all the Long vowel sounds here on Making English Fun, and this article will focus on the long ‘O’ sound, an essential component of English phonics. This sound is crucial for students’ reading and spelling development and can be taught along side or in tandem with the other Long Vowel sounds to show…

100+ FREE Printable Long I Words List.

ByMaking English Fun! March 5, 2024August 1, 2024

Long vowels are perhaps the first tricky aspect of phonics learning that students will come across. After being told that the i sound is short in songs, you tube videos and lessons, they are suddenly presented not only with a different sound for I – the long i sound – but also many different ways…

Teaching the E Letter Sound

ByMaking English Fun! March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Understanding and correctly pronouncing the ‘E’ sound can significantly impact reading fluency and comprehension. This guide aims to provide educators, parents, and caregivers with the necessary tools and strategies to effectively teach the ‘E’ sound, supporting learners at various stages of their language development journey. Understanding the ‘E’ Sound The letter ‘E’ is unique due…

Teaching the X Letter Sound

ByMaking English Fun! March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Understanding phonics is essential for developing early literacy skills, and the letter ‘X’ presents unique instructional opportunities due to its less common occurrence in English. This article aims to provide teachers, parents, and caregivers with practical strategies and engaging activities for teaching the ‘X’ sound, ensuring learners of all ages gain a comprehensive understanding and…

Teaching the W Letter Sound

ByMaking English Fun! March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Teaching individual letter sounds is a foundational aspect of language development in young learners. Mastering these sounds is not only crucial for reading and writing fluency but also for building a strong phonetic base. One such fundamental phonetic element is the ‘W’ sound, an integral part of the English language. This article aims to provide…

FREE Printable Grade 1 Dolch Sight Word List

ByMaking English Fun! February 28, 2024February 28, 2024

Welcome to our essential guide designed for educators and parents: the FREE Printable Grade 1 Dolch Sight Word List. As first graders embark on their reading journey, mastering these sight words is crucial for building literacy skills. This comprehensive grade 1 sight word list and the accompanying resources aim to support the development of foundational…

41 FREE Printable Grade 1 Dolch Sight Word Worksheets

ByMaking English Fun! February 27, 2024March 4, 2024

Moving on from Kindergarten in Grade 1 marks a pivotal phase in a child’s educational development. The transition from recognizing letters and sounds to reading and understanding sentences is both exciting and challenging. Central to this transformation are Grade 1 sight words, also known as Grade 1 high-frequency words or Grade 1 Dolch words. We…

FREE Printable Grade 1 Sight Word Worksheet – “His”

ByMaking English Fun! February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

The sight word “his” is vital for Grade 1 students, signifying possession or relation to a male subject. This guide, created for educators, ESL instructors, and parents, offers a printable worksheet designed to help children master “his,” enriching their ability to express ownership and association in a gender-specific context. You can see the full grade…