And when they master the one list, we move on to the next. It works great! Kids love the sense of accomplishment they feel when they get to move on to the next set of words! About 75% of high-frequency words (also referred to as “HFW”) are actually decodable, and should be taught as such. The other 25% of words include irregular spelling patterns and require explicit teaching. Using the heart word method to teach irregular words is scientifically based and most effective.

Books with textured areas that babies can touch are perfect as they bring the story to life. Interactive books Books in the series focus on all sorts of animals and objects, from unicorns to teddy bears. First 100 Words by Roger PriddyI don’t believe it’s possible to have too many books for your kids and the great thing about many of these books is they will still enjoy reading them right through toddlerhood. A sweet story that explores how babies all over the world may be different but in many ways are very much the same! Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell The book sees a group of siblings go hunting for bears. They have to cross through mud and puddles, making funny sounds as they go.

This means they won’t get overwhelmed by the words – simple stories and short sentences will hold their focus better – and will stay engaged with the story. The flashcards are great for self-studying, group activities, playing games, homework practice, and more. You can also search for stories that your baby may find it easy to relate to. For example if you are expecting another baby then look for books that explore the concept of a new baby and siblings. Sensory books The story follows a baby monkey who has lost their mum. The monkey is helped through the jungle on a search to find her.High frequency words are the words that we see come up most often when reading English texts; Basically, they’re the words used in highest frequency. Reading them stories, and discussing the story and pointing out pictures, will help them put words into context and understand their meaning over time. Teaches baby important concepts