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What is a split digraph?

Sound Waves Literacy

A split digraph is when one sound splits the a, e, i, o, or u and the final e. For example, stage has a split digraph but not change.
What is a blend?

Sound Waves Literacy

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

Sound Waves Literacy

Segmenting words by counting the number of phonemes (sounds) in a word is an essential skill for developing competency in spelling.
"I’m finished – what can I do now?"

Sound Waves Literacy

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.