by abbyw | Apr 14, 2025 | Soft and Silent Sounds
G-g-great! In this groovy episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-curious Geraldine the Giraffe explore the soft /g/ sound—think ‘giant’, ‘giraffe’, and ‘guitar’! With their signature blend of fun and learning,...
by abbyw | Apr 10, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
“A-a-ai-mazing!” In this fun phonics adventure, Mr. Thorne and Geraldine the Giraffe tackle the ‘ai’ sound, found in words like ‘rain’, ‘train’, and ‘brain’. They show that when you see ‘ai’,...
by abbyw | Apr 10, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Air-mazing! In this breezy episode of Mr Thorne Does Phonics, Mr Thorne and the ever-lovable Geraldine the Giraffe explore the /air/ sound—think ‘hair’, ‘fair’, and ‘pair’! With a mix of laughs and learning, they make phonics fun...
by abbyw | Apr 10, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Let’s get this learn-er started! Mr. Thorne’s “er” words video is the perfect way to introduce words like “her,” “butter,” “sister,” and “teacher” in a way that’s both entertaining and educational! With...
by abbyw | Apr 10, 2025 | Spelling Patterns
In this episode, Geraldine explores the /igh/ trigraph, commonly found in words like “light,” “night,” and “high.” She searches around her home for items and words containing the ‘igh’ spelling, pronouncing each one...
by abbyw | Apr 10, 2025 | Digraphs and Trigraphs
Come j-oi-in in the fun! In this episode, Geraldine explores the /oi/ digraph, commonly found in words like “coin,” “boil,” and “point.” She searches her environment for items containing the ‘oi’ spelling, pronouncing...
by aileenm | Mar 31, 2025 | Articles
Introduction to Sight Words Sight words are an essential part of reading fluency and comprehension. These are the most commonly used words in the English language, and learning to recognize them by sight is critical for young readers. In this article, we will explore...
by abbyw | Apr 16, 2024 | Sneaky Sounds
by aileenm | Mar 29, 2023 | Articles
Blending sounds is a fundamental reading skill that enables readers to decode unfamiliar words by breaking them down into smaller parts and blending them together to form the complete word. This technique can be particularly useful for new or struggling readers who...
by aileenm | Mar 29, 2023 | Articles
Reading is a fundamental skill that opens up a world of knowledge and imagination. But for children learning to read, it can be a challenging and sometimes frustrating process. One of the most effective methods for teaching children to read is through phonics. Phonics...
