Word Rolls

It's true that every country, state and school can approach reading education differently, however, these little wordy rolls are great to assist children in recognising how words are put together and can often be broken up in diagraphs and phonemic blends. 

I simply recycled some wrapping paper tubes that I'd normally have thrown out and fortunately one sat comfortably inside the other. If your tubing doesn't do this then refer to this link for instructions. 

I began by making a few notes on sound blends and diagraphs that I'd chosen as a focus for learning. Doing this will also highlight how many word options your child can make using one roll. 

Blend - When two or more consonants are together and you hear each sound eg. fl, cr sm
Diagraph - Two consonants stand together but make one sound eg. sh, th, ch

Here I am completing the second word roll with a focus on the 'fl' blend. 

LEARNING TASKS
Here are some ways you and your child can use these word rolls. 

Reading and finding words in isolation

"Please use the word roll and write as many words as you can on the note pad".

Dictionary skills

"Choose three words and find them in the dictionary. What do they mean?" 

Writing 

"Write a story that includes as many words on the word roll as you can". 

Counting

"Which word has the most/least number of letters?" 

Alphabetically listing words

"Write the words alphabetically".

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I hope this activity is of interest to you and helps your child develop their skills. 

Be sure to keep every learning experience fun and engaging. 

Kate x

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