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Sounds Fun Phonics Animated DVD
These phonics songs teach word families, phonics rules, and spelling patterns that help kids learn to read through music and movement, so they don’t have to sit still to learn! These songs help kids learn sh, th, and ch words, too! It also helps children learn to read words with songs for long vowels spelled with vowel digraphs (vowel teams), such as ea, ee, ai, ay, oa, igh, and the final e or “Bossy E” spelling rule. Also included are songs for the diphthongs oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, and also the r-controlled vowels ar, er, ir, and ur. Kids with ADD, ADHD, autism, and other special needs learn particularly well with these songs and videos because they are active, fun, and the music makes them stick in long term memory, like an “earworm” you just can’t forget! In addition to basic phonics skills, these videos help kids develop phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle via the new “Sound it Out” section that has been added into this animated version! In this section, kids learn to blend the sounds and segment (split up) the words into sounds as they learn to read them- all at the same time! The videos can be watched digitally on internet video or on DVD, and the songs can be purchased here on CD or on iTunes.
The phonics videos and songs are just one part of the total Sounds Fun Phonics system that is even MORE effective when used as a whole set. The Sounds Fun Combo includes EVERYTHING you need to help teach kids basic phonics and reading skills for $55, including the DVD, CD, flash cards .pdf and printed poster. As parents and teachers know, a strong understanding of phonics is essential for children who are learning to read. These phonics songs and resources help to reinforce some of the most common letter combinations, word families, and spelling patterns through engaging music and movement. The music helps reinforce these basic phonics rules so that children can learn to read, write, and spell quickly and easily. We recommend using the videos in combination with the matching Sounds Fun Phonics resources for the most effective instructional outcome.
Phonics Spelling Patterns covered include: Ai/Ay-Hooray, Ar-Pirate, Au/Aw-Caw, Ch-Choo Choo, Ea/Ee-Whee, Er/Ir/Ur-Tiger, Ew-Monster, Igh-Sailor, Ing-King, Ink-Pink Ink, Oa-Tummy Ache, Oi/Oy-Piggy, Oo-Monkey, Or-Dinosaur, Ou/Ow-Howl, Sh-Quiet Girl, Th-Blowing Raspberries, Unk-Skunk, plus these basic phonics rules: Bossy E, Magic Y, Vowel Walk
Sounds Fun Phonics Animated DVD - Basic - $25 (Save $10)
• Sounds Fun Phonics Animated DVD
-PLUS the following Printable Downloads-
• Sounds Fun Phonics Vols. 1 & 2 Word Family Coloring Worksheets
• Sounds Fun Phonics Word Building Kit
• PLUS Bonus Freebies!
Sounds Fun Phonics Animated DVD - Premium - $40 (Save $23)
• Sounds Fun Phonics Animated DVD
-PLUS the following Printable Downloads-
• Sounds Fun Phonics Vols. 1 & 2 Word Family Coloring Worksheets
• Sounds Fun Phonics Word Building Kit
• Sounds Fun Phonics Vol. 1 & 2 Workbooks
• Sounds Fun Phonics Bingo Game
• Sounds Fun Phonics Bang! Game
• PLUS Bonus Freebies!
PLUS Bonus Printable Download Freebies Included in Both Basic and Premium Add-Ons:
• Sounds Fun Phonics Songbook
• "DRIBELS" Nonsense Word DIBELS Practice Test
• How to Write Words Phonetically - Lesson Plan & Pictures
• Sentence Writing Sheet
• Writing Rubric Kindergarten
We recommend using the DVD or CD in combination with the character flash cards for the most effective phonics teaching resource. Here's how it works: The picture cue triggers the memory of a movement that goes with the sound of each combination of letters. When the children are drilled with the flash cards and are asked to respond physically and verbally, they will remember more quickly than without the visual-kinesthetic element. For example, the flashcard that goes with the “sh” sound spelling pattern has a little girl that is holding one finger up in front of her mouth to show the /sh/ sound. When children see this, they mimic the movement and then make the sound.
Check out Heidi's blog for more information on Sounds Fun Phonics:
-How to Teach Phonics with HeidiSongs
-Finding Phonics Spelling Patterns EVERYWHERE!
-Phonics: Teaching Kids to Read Words with Sh and Th
-Printed Alphabet Pattern Blocks and Sounds Fun Phonics Cards
-Sounding Out and Making New Words with the New Sounds Fun Word Building Kit!
More information on what is included in the Basic and Premium Combos!
Basic DVD includes the following 2 printable downloads:
Includes Sounds Fun Phonics Vol. 1 & 2 Word Family Coloring Worksheets Printable Download
These worksheets are designed to give children practice in finding, identifying, and reading words with common phonics spelling patterns in them. They also give children practice applying typical English phonics rules to words and contrasting those to other words with different rules. As children find and color the pictures according to the words that are written inside of them, they get valuable practice thinking in terms of word families and phonics spelling patterns. The coloring makes it fun, too!
SFP Vol. 1 includes 33 pages, SFP Vol. 2 includes 30 pages
Includes Sounds Fun Phonics Word Building Kit Printable Download
The Sounds Fun Word Building Kit is designed to give children a way to practice building, writing, and reading words with the Sounds Fun Phonics sound spelling patterns. To use the kit, all you need to do is make copies of the alphabet cards and the Sounds Fun Word Building Kit cards necessary for the word families that you are working on. Cut the cards out and scatter them on the table or post them on a pocket chart. Then you can either provide the children with a list of words that you want them to work on building, or give them pictures of the words that you want them to build by using the flash cards from the Sounds Fun Workbooks.
Includes 67 pages of cards and instructions
Premium DVD includes the above 3 printable downloads, plus the following 4 printable downloads:
Includes Sounds Fun Phonics Vol. 1 & 2 Word Family Coloring Worksheets Printable Download
These workbooks are designed to give children extra practice in sounding out and reading words that include many popular phonics spelling patterns. Included are large flashcards of each word for large group practice in the classroom, and small flash cards to send home with each child for homework practice. There are also five different worksheet formats for each sound spelling unit as well. Children are also given chances to illustrate the words, as well as color pictures of the words that are already drawn. The worksheets include visual perceptual activities in which children are required to find the words that include the targeted phonics spelling patterns, which helps develop visual perception skills.
SFP Vol. 1 includes 152 pages of worksheets
SFP Vol. 2 includes 152 pages of worksheets
Includes Sounds Fun Phonics Vol. Bingo Game Printable Download
This printable Bingo game helps kids practice the Sounds Fun Phonics program above, using all 25 letter combinations and 3 basic phonics rules. Includes blank cards so that you can modify the game to include your own letter combinations. In Heidi's class, a Bingo is when all of the pictures on the card are covered. Everyone loves Bingo because all of the children are actively involved all of the time! It's a fun learning activity for that's always a winner!
Includes 16 pages: 13 bingo mats, 2 blank mats, and instructions
Includes Sounds Fun Phonics Vol. Bang! Game Printable Download
This printable game helps kids practice the Sounds Fun Phonics program above, using all 25 letter combinations and 3 basic phonics rules. Includes blank cards so that you can modify the game to include your own letter combinations. In this classic small group game, the children try to identify the sound or phonics rule on each card, unless they receive a card that says "Bang!" on it. If they receive a "Bang!" card, they get all of the cards at the table, excluding the dealer's cards. The game is fast paced and fun, and always a hit with kids everywhere!
Includes 17 pages: 25 letter combinations and 3 basic phonic rules
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