Research has demonstrated the importance of phonological awareness, letter recognition, and oral language in the acquisition of reading and spelling skills. Once students understand the sound structure of spoken language and can instantly name letters, they are ready to learn how sounds map onto letters. This knowledge builds their ability to decode unfamiliar words. Comprehension is developed through listening and retelling. In Reading Interventions for K-2, phonological awareness and phonemic awareness will be addressed as participants learn 1) the critical skills necessary to become fluent readers and accurate spellers, 2) hands-on, multi-sensory activities to teach and reinforce these skills, 3) strategies for building instant recognition of words with reliable and unexpected pronunciations and 4) share valuable resources.
