Ready to start the second word pattern?

Hi All! I'm getting ready to start my second word pattern in the implementation of Phonics Workshop! I started with the -at pattern. I taught the students to count the sounds on their fingers. It's going to take a lot of practice for them to count. In the past, I've tried using all kinds of manipulatives to teach them to count sounds, but have found much greater success with them using the most available manipulative of all! Their fingers! Once they get it, they are able to break words apart at anytime. The beginning is tough though! We also learned to use our trusty Word Web and Flip Book. The students were so excited to do this for homework and morning work! They took their Word Wheel home and read it to someone at home and then wrote the words on the bubble map. They highlighted the -at chunk with a yellow crayon also. 

• So you see, in that seemingly simple pattern, students learned to break apart words into 3 sounds. They learned to identify the initial, medial, and ending sounds. They learned to identify a word pattern as well. They also learned to read those words by manipulating the first sound on a word wheel. We also have a song that goes with the -at pattern, available on Scholastic. So, while singing, they were also reading and identifying the pattern. Plus, they learned to write the at pattern several times by use of a Word Web, Handwriting Paper, and Flip Book. So let's see...they learned to read, write, and identify letter sounds with a seemingly easy process.
• Are you ready for -ap? It will be even easier. It will be much quicker. Students will be more confident. Students will learn to use the chunk search paper and word paper book. (another application to text and writing practice!) They will learn to use the skills and strategies taught to help them blend and decode words...you will see it...I'm sure of it!

Try the at, an, and ap for free...it works. It's also Common Core related and supportive!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Phonics-at-an-and-ap-for-free-All-files-zipped-together

If you've done at, an, and ap, give the rest of short a a try. It's reasonably priced, easy, kid and teacher friendly!