Have you ever tried to organize something and had NO idea where to start?

Making sense of our phonics patterns used to feel that way! That is until we started to understand the six syllable types. These provide us with an organizational system for our phonics rules and help make reading & spelling infinitely easier for our students. Keep reading to learn more AND to grab our free Syllable Type Anchor Charts.

Can you spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious? Can your students? 

In all seriousness, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious isn't the most functional word to spell – but as students progress academically, they do need to be able to break down long words for reading and spelling. Keep reading to learn why syllable segmenting is necessary and how to incorporate this instruction into your lessons!

Today we wanted to share our intervention tip of the week! How to teach syllable division to support decoding skills.

We have a great resource you can use to learn WHY we should teach syllable division patterns!

And today we wanted to walk you through our process and give you some thoughts on why we use the “spot and dot” strategy…

When working with struggling readers, we find it critical to make sure that we are providing frameworks or memory supports wherever possible. Whenever we can lump concepts into bigger picture concepts it really helps our students out! One amazing place to do this is by teaching the six syllable types. We have TONS of information on the six syllable types in our blog post here >>What’s This About Six Syllable Types<<

The great thing about teaching syllable types is that we can lump phonics patterns into their syllable types to provide bigger picture buckets for students.

One of the most effective ways to teach reading and spelling skills is to teach students about the Six Syllable Types and how to divide words into syllables using syllable division strategies. When we teach reading, we teach our students that sounds (consonant sounds and vowel sounds) come together to create syllables, syllables come together to create words, words come together to create phrases and sentences, and sentences come together to create paragraphs, which come together to create stories or information text.

Unlock the mystery of Stable Final Syllables (C-L-E)! Discover how to teach the Turtle Rule, spot Consonant-le words, and reinforce learning with engaging resources. Explore more on the six syllable types and find effective teaching strategies.

Discover the science behind teaching the six syllable types for effective literacy instruction! Dive into our blog and demystify the process of teaching each type, from closed to stable final syllables. Learn strategies, explore resources, and elevate your reading instruction now!

Unravel the secrets of Open Syllables in our latest blog! Understand why teaching syllable types is crucial for reading and spelling mastery. Discover the significance of Open Syllables and how to teach them effectively. Dive into practical tips and activities for both in-person and virtual instruction. Empower your students with the tools they need to decode and spell with confidence!

Explore the significance of R-Controlled Syllables in our latest blog! Understand why teaching syllable types is vital for reading and spelling mastery. Discover how to effectively teach R-Controlled Syllables and help students recognize patterns in words. Dive into practical tips and strategies for systematic instruction. Empower your students with the tools they need to decode and spell with confidence!

Discover the importance of VCE Syllables in our latest blog! Learn how to effectively teach this syllable type and guide students to understand the transition between short and long vowel sounds. Explore practical strategies and engaging activities to reinforce learning. Elevate your reading instruction with VCE syllables today!