B-02.01 Recognize and Spell Initial Sounds in Words

Instructions with Adaptations + Six 48-Card (2-Sided) Word & Picture Decks + Initial Consonants Path Board + Reference Lists  Ideas E-I of Phonics & Spelling: Everything to Know Now . . . .  26 pages            Who They’re For: Teachers & Learners of Initial Consonant Sounds,  Digraphs, Blends, and Their Spellings in Common One-Syllable Words   Why You Need Them: For English pronunciation vs. orthography, it makes sense to begin with common spellings of single consonants & digraphs at the start of words. Especially in word play and games, attention to initial sounds & letters reinforces sound recognition, sound production, spelling patterns, and combining skills. What You’ll Do:   [1] Use an “Illustrated Phonetic Alphabet” for wording like a as in arm, b as in ball, c as in can, etc. These visuals can later be used for clear oral spelling.                                   [2] Download and cut apart up to 6 different (one– and) two-sided word + picture card sets o