Teaching the SH Digraph | Science of Reading Tips for Phonics & Spelling

Описание: Are you looking for effective ways to teach the sh digraph to a range of learners? Whether you are working with early years "high-flyers" or older students needing reinforcement with spelling rules, this video has you covered.

In today's session, Heather from Love Literacy breaks down the relationship between sound and symbol. We explore how the individual letters 's' and 'h' transform into one unique sound when they come together.

In this video, we cover:

What is a Digraph? Understanding the 'sh' relationship.
Simple Vocabulary: Perfect for younger learners (ship, shot, wish, mash).
Leveling Up: Introducing triple blends (splash) and higher-level vocabulary (shout, shock, shook).
Morphology & Suffixes: How to teach -ing and -ed endings without the confusion of doubling rules.
Orthographic Mapping: Why moving from isolated words to connected text is the key to making meaning.

The Power of Play: Using games to keep students in the "green zone" for optimal learning.

Resources Mentioned:
Check out my Purple Digraph Pack for entry-level words like sash, crash, and mesh—perfect for four-in-a-row and memory games!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction to the 'sh' Digraph
0:20 - What is a Digraph?
1:07 - Simple Vocabulary for Young Learners
1:46 - Leveling Up with Triple Blends
1:56 - Supporting Older Learners & Neurodiversity (DLD/Dyslexia)
3:15 - Teaching Morphology (-ing and -ed)
4:18 - Moving to Connected Text & Meaning
5:25 - Why Gameplay Matters for the Brain

About Love Literacy:
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