{"product_id":"phonics-activities-worksheets-embedded-mnemonics-sounds-and-spellings-k-2","title":"Phonics Activities \u0026 Worksheets-Embedded Mnemonics Sounds and Spellings-K–2","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelp your students connect the sounds they hear to the spellings they read and write! \u003cstrong\u003eMnemonic Sounds \u0026amp; Spellings\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together phonics activities, worksheets, charts, word-building cards, and easy to remember character stories for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen students recognize a phonics pattern during your lesson but need help applying it independently, a familiar picture can serve as a useful reminder. These embedded mnemonics connect pictures with spelling patterns to give students a visual cue when reading and writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGo beyond the alphabet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive resource includes initial letter sounds alongside consonant digraphs, additional consonant spellings, long vowels, vowel teams, other vowel sounds, R-controlled vowels, silent e, and schwa. Choose the patterns your students have learned and use the materials to reinforce your explicit phonics instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT’S INCLUDED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMnemonic character stories and chants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduce each mnemonic through a short story and a repeatable chant. (Printable posters and digital slides)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003ePhonics posters and reference charts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Display full-size charts or give students smaller references to use during reading and writing. Includes versions with and without keyword labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSay It! Find It! Write It! worksheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students name pictures, identify the phonics pattern in words, and practice spelling and writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSort activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Students sort words by their spelling patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMnemonic picture puzzles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add hands-on practice with matching pictures and reviewing sounds and spelling patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChange the Sound word chains:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide students through building, reading, and changing words while attending to individual sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWord building cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use embedded mnemonic cards and plain letter cards to support blending and spelling in whole group and small groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFamily resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e Send home blackline mnemonic cards, picture-name references, and suggested practice activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eTeacher directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Find guidance for introducing the mnemonics and using the activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONE SET OF VISUALS. MANY WAYS TO PRACTICE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce a pattern with its story and chant. Revisit it on a chart. Practice finding and writing it on a worksheet. Then use the cards to build and change words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar mnemonics connect these activities, so students can return to the same visual cues as they practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBUILD IN SUPPORT—THEN GRADUALLY REMOVE IT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin word building with the embedded mnemonic cards. As students become more confident, replace familiar mnemonic cards with plain letters and spelling cards. You can adjust the amount of visual support while students continue practicing the same skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE THIS RESOURCE FOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kindergarten phonics instruction and review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• First grade phonics instruction and practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Second grade phonics instruction, review and targeted support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Small-group lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reading intervention and reteaching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Word building and spelling practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Home–school practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA COMPANION TO TKS MNEMONIC SOUND CARDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource was designed to supplement the \u003cstrong\u003eTKS Mnemonic Sound Cards, sold separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pair the cards with these stories, charts, and activities to extend practice across your classroom routines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlready own our Mnemonic Alphabet resource?\u003c\/strong\u003e This resource goes beyond initial letter sounds to include additional sounds and phonics spelling patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint worksheets as needed. Print, cut, and laminate reusable charts, puzzles, and word-building cards as desired. Print additional letter cards for words with repeated letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a look at the preview\u003c\/strong\u003e to see the mnemonic characters, phonics patterns, worksheets, and hands-on activities included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your students memorable visual reminders—and give yourself a coordinated collection of phonics practice materials to use throughout the year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1IQP44cKv5m1AnMyY89s5oKw-bor52wDH\/view?usp=drive_link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2031\/5953\/files\/Show_Me_Preview_Button.gif?v=1711383182\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"467\" height=\"122\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright © The Kindergarten Smorgasboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermission to copy for single classroom use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease be sure to check out our website to read our blog, download freebies \u0026amp; handouts in the Resource Center, see where Mr. Greg will be making appearances in the Events tab, and more.  Visit our website here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thekindergartensmorgasboard.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Kindergarten Smorgasboard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreg \u0026amp; Jason Warren\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econtact@tkslearning.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Online Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67705583206648,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2031\/5953\/files\/PRODUCTIMAGES4_10.png?v=1792213597","url":"https:\/\/thekindergartensmorgasboardstore.com\/products\/phonics-activities-worksheets-embedded-mnemonics-sounds-and-spellings-k-2","provider":"The Kindergarten Smorgasboard Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}