What is phonics and why is it important for my child's reading development?Phonics is " the idea that letters and letter patterns represent the sounds of spoken language. Learning that there are predictable relationships between sounds and letters allows children to apply these relationships to both familiar and unfamiliar words, and to begin to read with fluency."
-Reading Rockets Fundations Letter Formation
In the first weeks of school, the Fundations program reviews letters and sounds taught in Kindergarten. For more information on how to help your child with their pencil grip and letter formation, please click below.
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Fundations Resources by Unit for Parents |
Fundations PaperIn the Fundations program, we use special lined paper with picture clues to help the children with their printing. The paper is available below for you to download and print for extra practice.
Fundations Linking ChartA linking chart is a tool used to help children link a picture that begins with a specific sound to a letter. The visual can often help children remember the sound the corresponds with the actual letter. Below please find the Fundations linking chart. Print this out and use it as a resource to help your child with spelling!
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