How can I help my child play with sounds?

Read about why playing with and perceiving sounds in words is important to reading in this Reading Rockets article.
Amplify (click on phonological awareness) offers ideas for at-home activities for younger students to develop foundational skills.
Improving Literacy (click play with sounds) offers parent tips, resources and a video on phonological awareness.

4. This video, provided by the Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, will help you learn how to blend words by doing quick activities around the house.

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