Your child is currently working on the literacy strategy, Try a different sound, which helps with the overall goal, Accuracy.

Have you ever taught your child a rule from the English language only to then have them point out an example where it doesn’t work? Many words in the English language don’t follow basic, regular phonics rules. For example, children learn that ch makes the /ch/ sound we hear in chip. However, this rule does not apply when decoding the word school. Children need to understand that although many words follow common rules, there are words that have irregular spellings. Try a Different Sound is a strategy readers use when they come to a word that doesn’t sound right or make sense. Knowing the multiple sounds a letter or letter combination can make, and being able to try those sounds when needed, is an essential skill.

How can you help your child with this strategy at home?

Thank you for your continued support at home!