8 Ways to Practice R-Controlled Vowels
Once you’ve taught your students how to read words with r-controlled vowels (sometimes called “bossy r”), they’ll still need plenty of practice to master this phonics skill. I’ve got eight phonics activities for you that are the perfect way to practice r-controlled vowels. They can be used as centers, word work, and more!
Magnetic letters You can provide picture cards of words featuring r-controlled vowels (like the ones included in my Phonics by Design R-Controlled Vowels Unit) and have students build each word with magnetic letters. You can also use magnetic letters during the guided practice section of your direct phonics instruction.
Puzzles Puzzles are another fun way for kids to practice reading words with r-controlled vowels.
Sand tracing Just like with magnetic letters, you can provide picture cards of words with r-controlled vowels, and have students write the word in sand with their finger. I like to use flat tupperware containers for the sand, and of course you’ll have to go over rules about the sand staying in the container!
Adapted books My students always loved completing adapted books, like this R-Controlled Vowels Adapted Book.
Clip cards Clip cards are a fun, tactile way to get phonics practice.
Stamping You can use letter stamps the same way as magnetic letters. You can provide paper and ink pads, or you can have students stamp into play dough!
File folder tasks Most kids seem to love file folder tasks! They take a little time to prep, but you can use them year after year.
Word Sorts Word sorts encourage students to notice phonics elements within words, and it also gives them additional practice in reading and writing words with r-controlled vowels.
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