Teaching kids to write their name
I think we can safely say that learning to write your own name is probably one of the most fundamental
What is phonics?
Here at Starfish, we often say synthetic phonics is the bread & butter of our reading program. Phonics is the Bread,
Is a book too hard? Here’s how to tell.
Trying to judge the level of difficulty of something, especially when it is easy for us, is something that can
How to Get the Most out of your Sea Life Sight Words Bingo Game
Got one of our seriously popular Sea Life Sight Words Bingo Games? Turn a great buy into a smart investment.
Why learn sight words?
Sight words and high frequency words are an important addition to a readers knowledge base because they account for a
Blending – crucial skill for reading.
We know that the BEST way to teach reading in the early years is through PHONICS. However teaching children the
Coloured Lenses and Tinted Reading Guides
Have you seen people wearing tinted lenses? So why do people use these? Do they really work and what does
Starfish Sound Ring Level 2
Do your kids know the alphabet sounds and you're not sure what to do next? Need an EASY, quick and
Why we shouldn’t call it a bossy “e”
The Bossy "e" Many of us know about the bossy "e" on the end of words....where the "e" on the
SHORT VOWEL – Bingo Game FREE
The Starfish SHORT VOWEL Bingo Game FREE Another game we use, is this Short Vowel Bingo Game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSS_LLICdiU
SHORT VOWEL – Sorting Game FREE
The Starfish SHORT VOWEL Sorting Game FREE One of the games we use to help children learn their short vowel
Teaching Short Vowels
Teaching Short Vowel Sounds Some children have difficulties learning the sounds that the "short vowels" make. This can make impact