It is time to add some new sounds.
We are now addingdigraphs for kidsto our short vowel words.
This freedigraph gamesis a fun way to learn and review ch sh th words and the sounds they make.
Use thisdiagraph gameswith kindergartners and grade 1 students.
Diagraph games
Now it is time for some reading with thisch digraph games.
Next, I asked them to read the word.
My twin boy could quickly read it, but my twin girl needed a little support.
Gently I would guide her fingers under each letter or diphthong and she would make the sounds.
(Remember that the sh, ch, and th make one sound.
Our little ones should not be making the s sound and then the h sound.)
Then, we quickly moved her finger under the whole word as she put all the sounds together.
Finally, they would move their game piece up until they landed on the word they had just read.
I spoke to my daughters speech teacher regarding this, and she offered this advice.
Definitely practice making the sound correctly, but once they begin reading the words dont harp on it.
(ex: If they interpret three as free).
Digraph and Blends
As children progress in phonics they work ondigraphs and blends.
Digraphs are two consonants that make one sound such as /TH/ sys thumb.
Consonant blends have two constonants that each still make their own sound such as .
If you are looking for moreblends for kidsgames, worksheets, and activities?
Check out these resoures or see all ourdigraph activitiesorconsonant activities.
Move on totrigraphs for kids!
Free printable worksheets for 1st grade
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