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What is a blend?

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Blends, also known as consonant clusters, are sequences of two or three consonant sounds. The words snap, clip and split begin with blends. The words jump, desk and milk end in blends.
Segmenting with confidence (part one): Tips for teaching segmenting

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Segmenting words by counting the number of phonemes (sounds) in a word is an essential skill for developing competency in spelling.
Segmenting with confidence (part two): Dealing with those trickier words

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Now it’s time to find out how to deal with trickier words, giving you and your students the confidence to segment any word that comes your way.
Live Action Chants and Actions

Sound Waves Literacy

Use this video to help your students learn the Sound Waves Chants and Actions. Encourage your students to sing along!
Speech Pathology and Sound Waves Literacy

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Every year, hundreds of children who have difficulty reading and spelling are referred to speech pathologists. Students are falling behind because they are being taught a traditional and difficult way to read and spell.
"I’m finished – what can I do now?"

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Sound Waves Literacy gives you the opportunity to extend fast finishers and keep them busy with a wide variety of activities. Here are several ideas for quick, simple activities that will keep students engaged and learning as they apply their spelling…
Five favourite Sound Waves Literacy games

Sound Waves Literacy

Games are always a great way to engage and motivate students. A simple game can provide lots of learning and help to reinforce concepts while students have fun.