In this unscramble the message worksheet, students unscramble a set of letters and reorder them in the spaces provided to see Morgan's special message to Jack and Annie.

In this early childhood cryptogram worksheet, learners decode and solve a spring secret message by filling in the blanks with the letter that matches each picture from the box at the bottom of the page.

In this words and colors learning exercise, students have their parents read 6 color phrases to them, point out each word with their fingers and then color each picture the color stated in the phrases read to them.

In this picture code worksheet, learners use the code key to decipher a message. The symbols are ovals, circles and squares with intricate designs.

Young scholars explore contractions and compound words by playing a whole-class game. In this reading lesson plan, students define compound words and contractions, and describe how they are formed. The game format should make this an...

Students review the way to use cover-ups to focus on vowels and decoding. They listen as the teacher demonstrates reading a sentence slowly like a robot, and then a little faster each time, adding feeling and expression. They then read a...

Students, through teacher modeling and guided activities, practice their word decoding and blending skills in order to become more fluent readers. Reading aloud to a partner, they practice reading smoothly and with expression.

Students decode correspondence in order to become better, fluent readers. When the letters e and a are put together they make the E sound. They become more fluent readers through listening for a correspondence in speech, in text, and...

First graders distinguish between short vowel a and long vowel a. They are introduced to the vowel-consonant-e pattern that changes short vowel sounds into long vowel sounds. They practice reading words with the vowel-consonant-e pattern.

First graders identify the digraph /ch/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /c/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new...

First graders identify the digraph /ch/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /c/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new...

First graders identify the digraph /sh/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /s/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new...

Students read different letter blends to improve their reading fluency speed. They discuss decoding, and observe the teacher modeling different decoding strategies. In pairs, they take turns reading the book "Pat's Jam," recording...

In this reading words worksheet, students practice reading the common words from the list from top to bottom and bottom to top. Students then make flash cards of the words and practice again. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.

In this reading words worksheet, students practice reading the common words from the list from top to bottom and bottom to top. Students then make flashcards of the words and practice again. Parents or guardians must sign the worksheet.

In this reading words worksheet, students learn to read some words quickly without sounding them out. Students read the words on each strip to their child and ask them to practice reading the words aloud.

For this phonics worksheet, students use the decoding box of letters to decode the words and write them down on the provided lines.

In this scientist instructional activity, students use a decoding system to determine the characteristics of a good scientist. Students decode 16 terms.

In this spelling activity, 7th graders decode a set of 19 spelling words using a decoding key at the top of the page. Worksheet is designed for grade 7. 

In this December holiday worksheet, students match letters of words to definitions, decoding December holiday words. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

First graders are introduced to silent letter words and practice their silent sound. In this silent letter words lesson, 1st graders take turns reading words with silent letters. Students sound out words and recognize the silent...

First graders explore word structure by participating in a phonics activity. In this word ending lesson, 1st graders discuss the -ed endings to many words and practice sounding out words with that ending. Students identify the changes in...

Learners recognize the short vowel o in written and spoken language. Through listening and decoding activities, they discriminate the vowel sound /o/ from other phonemes. Students identify the phoneme and letter in pseudo words they read.

Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing decoding strategies, 3rd graders, working in groups, write sentences that could be read with expression. Each member of the group takes turns...