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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...
"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', you’re...
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...
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!...
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,...
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'...
Introduction to Sight WordsSight 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...
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...
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...
Phonics is a method of teaching children to read and write by developing their ability to recognize the sounds and symbols of the English language. It is a systematic approach that teaches children...
Phonics is the foundation of reading, and it’s a crucial skill that children need to develop at an early age. It’s the method of teaching the relationship between sounds and letters, which is an...
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