How do I teach kindergarteners English and phonics?

I’m still training, I’ll only be their English teacher. This is my first time and I hope someone can help me out, maybe with some good websites I can learn from on how to teach them.

ANSWER: They must learn concepts of print. Show them we read left to right, titles of books, the front the back of books…things like that. We think kids know this stuff, many do not have a clue. Start with teaching them the letters of the alphabet, no writing, just listening and looking. Letter sound correspondence, this is an m, the sound is mmmm….then ask, what letter, m…what sound, mmmm? Vowels last. Then segmenting and blending the sounds to make words. m a t, the sounds…..say it slow…m a t….then put sounds together, what word….mat! All orally at first. Encourage lots of talking and chatting, especially after a book you read to them. This will build vocabulary, show and tell to give them opportunities to talk, use vocabulary, you must always model correct English. Put the names of objects around the classroom…door, chair..concrete examples of words….apple..show a picture, then show a real one. Multiple exposure to vocabulary is key as well as practice. Their level of English proficiency should determine where to start with their reading/phonics. If they do not speak ANY English, silent phase, that’s a whole other story…. A good book to get is right here. Excellent. I use it constantly. Good luck to you! http://www.amazon.com/Direct-Instruction-Reading-Douglas-Carnine/dp/0131123084)

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July 25, 2008 | Filed Under FAQ, Main Content

 

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