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...
