by aileenm | Apr 21, 2025 | Articles
Introduction to Guided Reading Guided reading is a teaching strategy that involves small groups of students working with a teacher to focus on their individual reading needs and goals. The teacher guides students in their reading process by helping them develop the...
by abbyw | Apr 19, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
“T-Urrr-iffic!” In this fun-filled phonics adventure, Mr. Thorne and Geraldine the Giraffe explore the ‘ur’ sound, found in words like ‘fur’, ‘turn’, and ‘burn’. They show how the ‘ur’ combo...
by abbyw | Apr 18, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Ch-ch-check it out! In this entertaining episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and everyone’s favourite fuzzy friend, Geraldine the Giraffe, dive into the cheerful world of the /ch/ sound—think cheese, chips, and chuckles! Perfect for parents and teachers...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
E-e-everyone, gather ’round! In this electrifying episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe explore the exciting world of the long /ee/ sound—think ‘tree’, ‘bee’, and ‘cheese’!...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
O-o-oh yes! In this upbeat episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe explore the short /oo/ sound—think ‘book’, ‘foot’, and ‘cook’! With their signature blend of humor and education,...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Spelling Patterns
“O-o-ough-my-gosh!” In this hilarious lesson, Mr. Thorne takes kids on a wild ride through the world of ‘ough’ words! From ‘though’ to ‘through’ to ‘tough’, he shows how this tricky combo of letters can sound...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Soft and Silent Sounds
G-g-gone but not forgotten! In this ghostly episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe explore the silent ‘g’—that sneaky letter hiding in words like ‘gnome’, ‘gnat’, and...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Soft and Silent Sounds
K-k-know this! In this clever episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe explore the silent ‘k’—think ‘knight’, ‘knee’, and ‘know’! With their signature blend of fun and...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Check-ck-ck it out! In this snappy episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-charming Geraldine the Giraffe explore the /ck/ sound—think ‘sock’, ‘luck’, and ‘brick’! With plenty of laughs and learning, they make...
by abbyw | Apr 17, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Sh-sh-shiny! In this splashy episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe dive into the shifty /sh/ sound—think ‘ship’, ‘fish’, and ‘flash’! With their signature blend of humor and...
