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Integrating Art into Phonics Instruction
Across the nation, school districts are increasingly prioritizing explicit phonics instruction, recognizing its foundational role in reading development and literacy. This shift comes amid growing evidence that systematic phonics instruction significantly enhances children's ability to decode words, leading to improved reading fluency and comprehension. However, while the importance of phonics is clear, the challenge of keeping students engaged and teachers energized remains. Arts integration emerges as a compelling solution. Integrating the arts into phonics instruction not only captivates students' imaginations but also makes learning a dynamic and engaging experience. This month's blog celebrates the practice of art modalities with phonics instruction brought to you by Partner Team member, Laurin Dunleavy. Enjoy!
Visual Arts Idea
To access the above digital activity of dragging and dropping tangrams, link here.
Movement Idea
For a read-aloud of the book referenced, click on Smash! Mash! Crash! There goes the Trash!
