2.3K views · 46 reactions | When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. Have you heard this catchy phonics rule? Unfortunately, this cute rhyme is actually false 60% of the time. Read about how teaching phonograms can be a great alternative to this unreliable rule: https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.com/when-two-vowels-go-walking/ | All About Learning Press | Facebook

In case you didn't know: "When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking!" 🚶‍♂️🅰️🚶‍♀️🅴 This catchy rule helps children decode words like 'boat' or 'read' with ease. In fact, while this rule is a great guideline, some mischievous exceptions love to play hide and seek! 🙈 For instance, words like 'bread' or 'break' make us rethink the rule just a bit. The beauty of phonics is in these nuances. It's not just about rote memorization, but understanding the rhythm and exceptions that m

Here are the 20 phonics rules I ABSOLUTELY live by! 1️⃣ Every letter makes a sound. 🅰️ says "a". 2️⃣ Vowels are the heartbeat of every word. ❤️ 3️⃣ 'C' is soft before 'e', 'i', or 'y' — like in ice cream. 🍦 4️⃣ 'G' can be hard like grape 🎸 or soft like giraffe. 🦒 5️⃣ Silent 'e' makes the vowel say its name. 🤫 (cake) 6️⃣ At the end of a word, 'y' often sounds like 'i' or 'e'. 🍟 7️⃣ 'Ch', 'sh', 'th' – these are digraphs: one sound, two letters. ✨ 8️⃣ Blends mix sounds, but each letter is sti