54. How I Teach my Students Letter Names and Their Sounds

Teaching letter names and sounds to your students can be tricky, so in this episode, I take you through my teaching methods for letter sounds, which is influenced by the phonics curriculum I use, Fundations. I share insights on the significance of phonological awareness as a foundation for early literacy and how it is important to integrate phonological awareness with letter instruction. I also share my structured approach to letter sounds instruction, how many letters to teach each week, and provide systematic review practices and student-led learning. In this episode I share:Importance of phonological awarenessEffective letter teaching strategiesDaily review practicesBlending simple wordsResources Mentioned:Kindergarten Phonics Activities BundleKindergarten Assessments Printable Year-Long TrackingKindergarten Decodable PassagesDecodable Sentences Handwriting PagesMake a Rhyme, Make a Move | Rhyming Words | Jack HartmannConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/