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☀️ Phonics rule of the day: We double any F, L, S, or Z at the end of a one-syllable word if it is right after a short vowel sound. We call this the FLOSS rule.⁠ ⁠ A few things we do when teaching a new phonics skill that have made a big difference i
Phonics Rule of the Day: We double any F, L, S, or Z at the end of a single-syllable word if it comes right after a short vowel sound. We call this our FLOSS rule! ⁠ ⁠ 💭 Think of words like fluff, smell, boss, grass, and buzz. ⁠ ⁠ Swipe through to s
We work with students of all ages who need support with foundational phonics patterns.⁠ ⁠ The rules stay the same, but the materials we use look a little different depending on the age group.⁠ ⁠ This approach lets us target key foundational concepts
Phonics Rule of the Day: When do we use CK? ⁠ ⁠ ➡️ We use -ck at the end of a short word, following a short vowel. ⁠ ⁠ Swipe through to see how common this pattern is compared to other ways to spell the /k/ sound and get a glimpse of how we introduce

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