Mary discusses the concept of alphabetic principle and strategies for teaching blending. Resource Links:NOTE: As an Amazon Associate program, we earn a small amount from your qualifying purchases. We'd appreciate if you would use our links to help support the podcast.*Reading Rockets Blending and Segmenting StrategiesThe Alphabetic Principle from Phonological Awareness to Reading WordsWhat is the Alphabetic Principle? This Reading MamaFlorida Center for Reading Research - Letter CorrespondenceTeaching Word Recognition, Second Edition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Difficulties (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)  by Rollanda E. O'Connor*Finger tappingBlending Board Binder (great example)The Blending SlideCOME JOIN THE CONVERSATION!Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramShannon's TpT StoreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/readingteacherslounge)