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Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics: Untangling Some Confusion

Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics: Untangling Some Confusion

by Jan and Kari | Oct 12, 2024 | Phonics

 It’s surprisingly common to find upper elementary students who still need help with foundational spelling patterns, like short vowel sounds in closed syllable (CVC) words. But with older kids, not only is time of the essence—they need to catch up without missing out...

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