Whyyy did I used to hang these words on a wall & expect kids to memorize them? 🤦🏼‍♀️ Neuroscience has showed that we read by matching sounds to symbols. And when we teach words this way, kids just need a couple repetitions before those words are stored! GAME CHANGER!!!🤯 Here are the 4 steps to follow to teach any word: 1. Have kids say the word 2. Have them segment (or break apart) the sounds 3. Have them spell each sound 4. Teach any irregular spelling patterns For more in depth explanations and videos, check out my page and my website! Be sure to follow @droppinknowledgewithheidi for more reading tips! #scienceofreading #teachingideas #teachersoftiktok #structuredliteracy #readingfoundations #iteachsecond #firstgrade #firstgradeteacher #teachers #iteach #phonics #teachersofinstagram #literacy #teacherlife #iteachkinder #iteachfirst