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 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...
