Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Waltzing Blossom Literacy is a reading resource company based in Minnesota. Its products are created by Paula Plumer, a veteran reading teacher of 38 years. The resources are written to align with the Science of Reading research and to cover the Common Core State Standards. Whether you’re looking for complete units of study, lessons, worksheets, assessments, presentations, or games, Waltzing Blossom Literacy has the resources to make your job as a reading teacher easier.
Looking for a cost-effective and high-quality resource to boost your students’ phonics skills? Look no further than Free Phonics Flash Cards 6 - Long O and U Vowel Teams from Foundational Phonics! These flashcards are designed to help students master phoneme/grapheme correspondences and high frequency words, with six vowel team cards and six high frequency word cards included.
Not only are these flash cards based on the Common Core State Standards, but they’re also free to download! And with the Free Phonics Lesson: Master the Vowel Team oa Sound as well, you can get a taste of the high-quality resources that Foundational Phonics provides.
Teachers everywhere are raving about the effectiveness of these resources, with one saying, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!”
So why wait? Download Free Phonics Flash Cards 6 - Long O and U Vowel Teams today and give your students the boost they need to become successful readers!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
pdf - 4 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
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Thanks for stopping by,
Paula Plumer
Looking for free phonics flashcards for your students? Look no further than the Free Phonics Flash Cards 4 set from Foundational Phonics! These flashcards cover silent e, three letter blends, early words, and sight words from the Level 4 Unit of the curriculum. These flashcards are perfect for teaching phoneme/grapheme correspondences and beginning high frequency words to students.
These flashcards are a great addition to any phonics curriculum, and they’re completely free! Download them today and start using them in your classroom or homeschool. And don’t just take our word for it, here’s what one educator had to say: “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!” - Casey K.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
pdf - 6 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for an effective way to help your young learners become confident readers? Look no further than Free Phonics Lesson | Introducing Long Vowel Sounds! This research-aligned lesson provides a step-by-step approach to teaching students the difference between short and long vowel sounds in single-syllable words, and includes letter/sound correspondence, phonological awareness, decodable words, and spelling practice.
Perfect for classroom teachers, homeschooling parents, and tutors, this lesson can be used with groups of any size or for one-on-one instruction. And the best part? It’s completely free! The lesson includes a scripted lesson plan, three printable worksheets, and three printable visuals to display. Plus, you can download Free Phonics Flash Cards from the Waltzing Blossom Literacy store to use with this lesson, free of charge.
But don’t just take our word for it - teachers are raving about the effectiveness of Foundational Phonics in their classrooms. One satisfied teacher said, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.”
This lesson is taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 4 Unit, which includes activities in phonemic awareness, sound and letter correspondence, encoding, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. By downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Short or Long Vowel Sounds, you’ll be giving your young learners a strong foundation in reading that will set them up for success.
So what are you waiting for? Download your Free Phonics Lesson | Introducing Long Vowel Sounds today and watch your students’ reading skills soar! With this engaging and effective lesson, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your young learners become confident readers.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.2.A Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3.B Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2.E Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
File Type:
pdf - 11 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions or Comments:
Email me at pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks for stopping by!
Paula Plumer
Dive into the world of literacy with our “Words with R-Controlled Vowels er, ir & ur Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 21” – the ultimate resource to supercharge your phonics lessons! Designed to align seamlessly with the first-week lessons from Foundational Phonics Unit 8, these dynamic PowerPoint slides are the key to unlocking the phonics skills your students need.
What Awaits You?
Explore words featuring the r-controlled vowels er, ir, and ur, while also delving into er as a suffix.
Master essential high-frequency words like new, work, place, only, and every – the building blocks of reading fluency.
Immerse your students in a world of vibrant and captivating visuals and artwork that keep them engaged and excited about learning.
Take your students to the next level with practice for multisyllabic words. Syllables are color-coded for easy identification, making complex words a breeze.
Foundational Phonics Level 8 Lessons:
R-Controlled Vowels 1 – Introduction to er, ir & ur
R-Controlled Vowels 2 – Practice with er, ir & ur
Suffixes – Suffix -er
High Frequency Words – new, work, place, only, every, through
Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment
While the slides are not editable, they can be effortlessly rearranged or deleted to suit your specific teaching needs.
Elevate your phonics lessons with “Words with R-Controlled Vowels er, ir & ur Phonics Slides | PowerPoint 21.” Watch your students thrive as they conquer the world of reading one captivating slide at a time. Start today and inspire a lifelong love for language and literacy!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3e
Decode two-syllable words following basic patterns by breaking the words into syllables.
CCSSRF.1.3f
Read words with inflectional endings.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PPTX – 46 Slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you searching for a powerful tool to track your students’ progress in mastering -ng, -nk, -old, and -ild words? Look no further! Our Phonics Assessments 7 are the ultimate solution for quick and effective progress monitoring, ensuring your students’ phonics skills are on the path to success.
Designed with teachers in mind, these assessments offer a seamless way to evaluate your students’ understanding, without the need for extensive preparation. Plus, they can be used independently of the Foundational Phonics Level 7 Unit, making them a versatile and essential tool for any classroom.
Why choose our Phonics Assessments 7?
Streamlined Progress Monitoring: Say goodbye to time-consuming assessments. Our Phonics Assessments 7 are designed to provide quick and reliable insights into your students’ phonics growth.
Comprehensive Coverage: Evaluate -ng and -nk words with the Formative Assessment, and assess -ng, -nk, -old, and -ild words, along with high-frequency words like water, people, down, now, and any, with the Summative Assessment.
Rave Reviews from Educators: Don’t just take our word for it. Other educators have praised the effectiveness of these assessments, recognizing their value in enhancing students’ phonics proficiency.
Investing in our Phonics Assessments 7 is an investment in your students’ academic success. Empower yourself with valuable data to tailor your teaching to meet individual needs and accelerate phonics growth.
Join the ranks of educators who have already witnessed the transformative impact of our Phonics Assessments. Casey K. expressed her gratitude, saying, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!”
Don’t let progress monitoring be a daunting task. Elevate your classroom with Phonics Assessments 7 and witness the remarkable difference they make in your students’ phonics journey.
Download today and embark on a path of unparalleled phonics excellence. Watch as your students blossom into confident and proficient readers, setting the stage for a lifetime of academic achievement!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PDF – 7 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with the consonant digraphs NG and NK? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 7 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 7 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 24 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Board Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 7 Lessons:
Consonant Digraphs 1: Introduction to -ng
Consonant Digraphs 2: Practice with -nk
Consonant Digraphs 3: Introduction to -nk
Consonant Digraphs 4: Practice with -nk
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
High Frequency Words: water, people, down, been, now, any
Consonant Blends 1: Introduction to -old & -ild
Consonant Blends 2: Practice with -old & -ild
Fluency Practice: Reader’s Theater
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 7 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
File Type:
PDF – 86 pages
PPTX – 94 Slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you looking for a reliable, research-aligned reading curriculum to help your students excel in phonics? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 6 Unit for Long O & U Vowel Team Words! This innovative and cost-effective curriculum is designed to make reading fun and easy for educators and students alike.
With scripted lesson plans, engaging phonological awareness activities, and explicit phonics instruction, this systematic curriculum is guaranteed to help your students master the long o & u vowel teams and the -ed inflectional ending. The unit includes 10 carefully crafted lessons, 23 printable student sheets, 2 weekly assessments, a wealth of visual aids and a vowel team game to help reinforce learning.
Whether you’re teaching whole groups, small groups, or one-on-one tutoring sessions, the Foundational Phonics Level 6 Unit is flexible enough to meet your needs. And with progress monitoring assessments included, you’ll be able to track your students’ progress and celebrate their successes along the way.
But don’t take our word for it - try a free lesson today by downloading Free Phonics Lesson: Vowel Team oa Sound and see the improvement in your students’ reading skills for yourself! And with our 20 on 20 sale, you can take 20% off every product in our store on the 20th of every month - so there’s never been a better time to invest in your students’ future.
Foundational Phonics Level 6 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Vowel Digraphs 1: Introduction to oa
Vowel Digraphs 2: Practice with oa
Vowel Digraphs 3: Introduction to oe and ow
Vowel Digraphs 4: Practice with oe and ow
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
High Frequency Words: other, word, their, come, over, know
Vowel Digraphs 5: Introduction to ue and ui
Vowel Digraphs 6: Practice with ue and ui
Inflectional Ending: Introduction to -ed
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2
Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3f
Read words with inflectional endings.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.
File Type:
pdf - 77 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you struggling to teach your students about silent e and apostrophe s? Look no further than the Silent e Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation! This presentation is designed for larger groups or virtual teaching, making it perfect for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. The slides are not editable to ensure the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, but you can customize the presentation by adding, deleting, or rearranging the slides to fit your specific needs.
This presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, specifically Level 4 Week 2 lessons, including Introduction to Silent e, Apostrophe s, Words 1, Silent e Words Review, and Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment. By using this presentation, your students will learn how to recognize and use silent e and apostrophe s with ease.
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what one educator had to say: “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” - Maria V.
Take the first step towards improved reading skills for your students and try the Silent e Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 56 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a quick and easy way to progress monitor your students’ mastery of consonant blend sounds in words? Our Consonant Blend Words | Phonics Assessments 3 are just what you need. These two assessments, taken from the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit, cover beginning and ending consonant blends, as well as high frequency words like “very,” “find,” and “they.” And while they’re designed to be used as part of the program, they can also be used independently to help you track your students’ progress.
But don’t just take our word for it. Educators like Casey K. have been raving about our resources, saying, “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for your resources. I believe they are so valuable. Our students are going to really benefit thanks to you!”
Looking for other resources to assess your students’ learning? Check out our related products, including Phonics Assessments 1 covering CVC words, Phonics Assessments 2 covering digraph words, and The Foundational Phonics Placement Assessment.
And don’t forget to take advantage of our 20 on 20 Sale and save 20% off every product in our store on the 20th of every month. We’re committed to making high-quality educational materials accessible to educators like you. So why wait? Start progress monitoring your students with our Consonant Blend Words | Phonics Assessments 3 today!
Skills Assessed in this Product:
Assessment 1 - Beginning Consonant Blends
Assessment 2 - Beginning and Ending Consonant Blends; High Frequency Words: very, find, one, some, there, from, like, her, my, they, be, so.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSL.1.2e
Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions
File Type:
pdf - 7 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with long single vowels, silent e, and three letter blends? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 4 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 15 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 4 with 15 Scripted Lessons
✅ 3 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 34 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 2 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 3 Printable Game Boards
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 4 Lesson Sequence:
Long or Short 1: Introduction to Long Vowels
Long or Short 2: Long & Short Vowels Practice
Single Vowels 1: Words Ending with e, i, o, or u
Single Vowels 2: Words Ending with y
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Silent e Words 1: Introduction to Silent e
Silent e Words 2: Apostrophe s
Words 1: here, want, to, many, your, all
Silent e Words 3: Silent e Words Review
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Three Letter Blends 1: str, scr, spl, spr
Three Letter Blends 2: squ, shr, thr
Words 2: see, or, were, thing, out, about
Plural Words: -es Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Summative Assessment
TRY A FREE LESSON BY DOWNLOADING: FREE PHONICS LESSON - INTRODUCING LONG VOWEL SOUNDS!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 4 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core Sate Standards:
CCSSRF.1.1a
Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
CCSSRF.1.2a
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3c
Know final -e and common vowel team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Types:
pdf - 97 pages
pptx – 149 slides (3 PowerPoint presentations)
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about ending consonant blends? Our Ending Consonant Blends Phonics Slides PowerPoint presentation is the perfect solution! Designed for larger groups or virtual classrooms, this presentation is ideal for educators who don’t have access to a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Featuring captivating artwork, beautiful fonts, and engaging photographs, these slides are guaranteed to keep your students focused and motivated. Plus, with the ability to add, delete, or rearrange slides, you can customize the presentation to meet the specific needs of your students.
Don’t just take our word for it - educators across the country have seen incredible results in their classrooms since implementing our materials. “I’ve been using these materials since the first day of school, and I can definitely see the improvement in my first graders,” says Maria V. “Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I’m doing a better job of teaching the foundations of reading.”
Download our Ending Consonant Blends Phonics Slides today and watch your students thrive!
Foundational Phonics Level 3: Week 2 Lessons
6. Consonant Blends 4: Ending Consonant Blends
7. Consonant Blends 5: Ending Consonant Blends
8. Words 2: like, her, my, they, be, so
9. Consonant Blends 6: Consonant Blends Review
10. Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 44 slides
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce decodable words with consonant blends? Look no further than our low-prep “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blend Game! This game includes directions for how to play and 2 decks with 28 cards each, plus two blank cards to adjust the number of cards you’d like to play with. All you need to do is print, cut, and play.
Created as part of the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit, this game is the perfect addition to any lesson plan. And with positive feedback from educators like Liz T., who says, “I love all the games you have created. The kids love playing them and it’s so helpful,” you can be confident that your students will love it too!
Looking for more resources to support your students’ learning? Check out our related products, including the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit for Consonant Blends, Foundational Phonics “Go Fish” Diagraphs & Trigraphs, and Foundational Phonics Free CVC Board Game.
And don’t forget to take advantage of our 20 on 20 Sale and save 20% off every product in our store on the 20th of every month. We’re committed to making high-quality educational materials accessible to educators like you. So why wait? Download our “I Have, Who Has?” Consonant Blend Game and start having fun while learning today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
File Type:
pdf - 13 pages
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with consonant blends? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 10 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 3 with 10 Scripted Lessons
✅ 2 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 20 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 1 Formative Assessment & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!" Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 3 Lesson Sequence:
Consonant Blends 1: Consonant + L Blends
Consonant Blends 2: Consonant + R Blends
Words 1: very, find, one, some, there, from
Consonant Blends 3: S + Consonant Blends
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Consonant Blends 4: Ending Consonant Blends
Consonant Blends 5: Ending Consonant Blends
Words 2: like, her, my, they, be, so
Consonant Blends 6: Consonant Blends Review
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
And the best part? You can try a free lesson by downloading the Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSCCRA.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
File Types:
pdf - 76 pages
pptx – 94 slides (2 PowerPoint presentations)
Terms of Use:
All products are for single buyer use only. Please direct your friends and colleagues back to my store to download or purchase their own copies.
Questions?
Email me at: pplumer@waltzingblossomliteracy.com
Thanks so much,
Paula Plumer
Looking for an effective and easy way to teach your students beginning consonant blends? Look no further than our Beginning Consonant Blends Phonics Slides! Perfect for larger groups or virtual classrooms, this PowerPoint presentation is designed to help educators teach this important foundational skill without the need for a chalkboard or whiteboard.
Featuring stunning artwork, captivating fonts, and engaging photographs, these slides are specially designed to keep your students focused and on task. And with the flexibility to add, delete, or rearrange slides, you can easily customize the presentation to suit the needs of your students.
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Foundational Phonics Level 3: Week 1 Lessons
Consonant Blends 1: Consonant + L Blends
Consonant Blends 2: Consonant + R Blends
Words 1: very, find, one, some, there, from
Consonant Blends 3: S + Consonant Blends
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 50 slides
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Looking for an exciting and engaging way to reinforce your students’ phonics skills? Look no further than our printable “Go Fish” game designed specifically for digraph and trigraph sounds!
With 24 different cards, this game is perfect for young learners who are looking to practice and master their decoding abilities. Simply run two copies of each page and follow the included directions to play.
Created to be used with the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, this game is an excellent tool for educators looking to supplement their phonics curriculum with a fun and interactive activity. And with enthusiastic feedback from educators, you can trust that our games are both effective and enjoyable for students.
Invest in your students’ phonics education with our Digraphs and Trigraphs “Go Fish” Game today!
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
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PDF File - 9 pages
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Looking for an engaging and effective way to teach your students about the Wh digraph sound and dialogue punctuation? Look no further than PowerPoint 8 in the Foundational Phonics curriculum! This presentation is designed to help you teach larger groups or instruct virtually, making it ideal for classrooms without a chalkboard or whiteboard. With clear and concise slides, you’ll be able to guide your students through the lessons in an organized and efficient manner.
In this presentation, your students will learn all about the Wh digraph sound and how to identify the punctuation marks that are used in dialogue. The slides are not editable to ensure that the fonts, photographs, and artwork remain secure, but you can easily customize the presentation by adding, deleting, and rearranging slides as needed. And, best of all, this presentation follows the lesson sequence of the Foundational Phonics curriculum, making it a perfect fit for Level 2, Week 4.
But don’t just take our word for it! Educators are raving about this product, with Maria V. saying, “I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading.” Give your students the tools they need to become confident and successful readers with PowerPoint 8.
Foundational Phonics Level 2: Week 4 Lessons
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game Directions
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
File Type:
PowerPoint Presentation (pptx) – 37 slides
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Looking for a quick and effective way to assess your students’ progress with digraph and trigraph sounds and words? Look no further than our comprehensive Progress Monitoring Assessments 2 pack!
With four different assessments covering a range of important phonics skills, this pack is perfect for educators who need to assess their students’ mastery of digraph and trigraph sounds. And while these assessments are taken from our Foundational Phonics Level 2 Unit, they can be used independently of the program for added flexibility.
Assessment 1 covers the Ch Digraph, Floss and -tch Spelling Patterns; Assessment 2 covers the Sh Digraph, -ck Spelling Pattern; Assessment 3 covers the Th Digraph, -dge Spelling Pattern; and Assessment 4 covers Skills from the Previous Assessments, Wh Digraph, and 12 High Frequency Words.
And with glowing feedback from educators, you can trust that our resources are truly valuable for students.
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Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3a
Know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
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File Type:
PDF File - 9 pages
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Looking for an effective, affordable, and easy-to-implement reading curriculum that follows the Science of Reading research? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit for Consonant Blend Words! This systematic phonics curriculum is designed to help educators confidently teach their students how to read words with consonant blends, using scripted lesson plans that include phonemic awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, and more.
The Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit can used with whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, or even homeschooling. The unit includes 10 scripted lessons, 20 printable student sheets, 2 weekly assessments, visuals for direct instruction, consonant blends and high frequency word flash cards, 2 sets of game cards, and a certificate of achievement. Don’t just take our word for it - try a free lesson by downloading Free Phonics Lesson | Consonant L Blends and see the improvement in your students’ reading skills for yourself!
Foundational Phonics Level 3 Unit Lesson Sequence:
Consonant Blends 1: Consonant + L Blends
Consonant Blends 2: Consonant + R Blends
Words 1: very, find, one, some, there, from
Consonant Blends 3: S + Consonant Blends
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Consonant Blends 4: Ending Consonant Blends
Consonant Blends 5: Ending Consonant Blends
Words 2: like, her, my, they, be, so
Consonant Blends 6: Consonant Blends Review
Week 2 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.1.2b
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
CCSSRF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSSRF.1.3b
Decode regularly spelled one-syllable words.
CCSSRF.1.3g
Recognize and read grade-appropriate irregularly spelled words.
CCSSCCRA.L.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
File Type:
pdf - 77 pages
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read words with consonant digraphs? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 20 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅ Unit 2 with 20 Scripted Lessons
✅ 4 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 40 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 3 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover the first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 2 Lesson Sequence:
Seeing Double: Floss Spelling Pattern
Digraphs 1: Ch
Digraphs 2: -ch
Trigraphs 1: -tch
Week 1 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 3: Sh
Digraphs 4: -sh
Words 1: where, to, put, of, said, have
C+K: -ck Spelling Pattern
Week 2 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 5: Th
Digraphs 6: -th
Words 2: why, too, for, go, he, she
Trigraphs 2: -dge Spelling Pattern
Week 3 Checkup: Formative Assessment
Digraphs 7: Wh
Commas & Quotes: Reading Dialogue
Digraphs Review 1: “Go Fish” Game
Digraphs Review 2: Writing Dialogue Tags
Week 4 Checkup: Summative Assessment
Don’t just take our word for it, try a free lesson by downloading the Free Floss Spelling Pattern Phonics Lesson!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 2 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
File Types:
pdf - 125 pages
pptx - 187 slides (4 PowerPoint presentations)
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Looking for a comprehensive and effective curriculum to teach your students to read CVC words? Look no further than the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle! This Science of Reading research-aligned curriculum provides step-by-step instructions for 20 lessons, including phonological awareness activities, explicit phonics instruction, decoding and encoding practice, comprehension passages, and more. And not only is this bundle affordable, it’s also low prep, saving you precious time.
What’s Included in this Bundle?
✅Unit 1 with 20 Scripted Lessons
✅ 4 Noneditable PowerPoint Presentations with Engaging Graphics & Photos
✅ 40 Worksheets with Decoding, Spelling & Fluency Practice
✅ High Frequency Word Practice
✅ 3 Formative Assessments & 1 Summative Assessment
✅ 1 Printable Game
✅ Printable Flash Cards
✅ Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Activities
This curriculum bundle is perfect for whole group instruction, small group lessons, one-on-one tutoring, remedial interventions, and even homeschool.
What Educators Are Saying:
“I have been using these materials since the first day of school and I can definitely feel and see the improvement in my first graders. Not only do they feel empowered as readers, but I also feel like I am doing a better job at teaching the foundations of reading. I cannot thank you enough for all the work you have done to help my first graders become solid, proud readers. Thank you!” Maria V. 1st grade teacher
Developed in alignment with the Science of Reading best practices, this curriculum was created by an expert reading teacher and former district curriculum writer to cover kindergarten and first grade Common Core State Standards for foundational skills with general education students. However, Foundational Phonics can also be used effectively as a remedial intervention with first through third grade learners.
Foundational Phonics Level 1 Lesson Sequence:
Words Around Us – Letters Represent Sounds
Consonants 1 – f, m, n, s, t
Vowels 1 – Short a
Consonants 2 – b, g, h, j, k, p
Week 1 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Vowels 2 – Short i
Words 1 - the, a, I, boy, girl, little
Consonants 3 - c, d, l, r
Vowels 3 – Short o
Week 2 Checkup – Formative Assessment
Consonants 4 - v, w, x, y, z
Vowels 4 - Short u & qu
Words 2 - was, are, you, who, what, do
End Punctuation - Punctuation Marks
Week 3 Checkup – Formative assessment
Vowels 5 – Short e
CVC Review 1 - Words + s
CVC Review 2 – Board Game
Complete Sentences - Fill in the Blank
Week 4 Checkup – Summative Assessment
Try a free lesson from Unit 1 by downloading FREE PHONICS LESSON | SHORT A from my shop!
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to teaching phonics, the Foundational Phonics Level 1 Curriculum Bundle is your secret weapon. It provides all the tools and resources you need to confidently teach your students to read using the Science of Reading best practices.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSSRF.K.1 Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSSRF.K.2 Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
CCSSRF.K.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
File Types:
pdf - 123 pages
pptx – 154 slides (4 PowerPoint presentations)
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