This subject covers foundational skills in reading, writing, and language for first graders, aligning with Common Core standards.
Phonics is the key to unlocking the world of reading! In first grade, you'll learn how letters and sounds work together to form words. By understanding different letter patterns and their sounds, you will become a confident reader.
When you see a word, you can break it down into its letter sounds. For example, the word cat is made up of the sounds /c/, /a/, and /t/. Blending these sounds together helps you read the whole word.
Some words have similar endings, like hat, bat, and mat. These are called word families, and they make it easier to read new words by recognizing familiar patterns.
Some words don’t follow the usual rules, like the or said. These are called sight words. You’ll practice these so you can read them quickly without sounding them out.
Knowing phonics helps you read signs, books, and even labels at the store. It’s the first step to becoming a super reader!
Reading the word 'dog' by blending the sounds /d/, /o/, and /g/.
Seeing the word 'run' and knowing it rhymes with 'fun'.
Phonics helps you read by matching letters to their sounds and recognizing common word patterns.