Shannon and Mary discuss how they discovered the importance of teaching phonics instruction and syllable division to help their student begin to crack the code of reading. Throughout the episode they will talk about strategies and activities that include multi-sensory phonics instruction for teaching r-controlled vowel patterns. Resource Links:R-Controlled Spin game from FCRRGREAT Youtube video clips to introduce & practice the sounds!The Literacy Nest article about r-controlled vowelsSmitten with First R-controlled FriendsThe Measured Mom Gem r-controlled gamePat Cunningham Looks Right StrategyPat Cunningham Making Words activityThe Measured Mom FREE Elkonin boxesR-Controlled word list and pictures (made by Shannon)Follow Us:Our Website InstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/readingteacherslounge)