These lowercase alphabet photos give the appearance of a sand tray, without the mess of the sand on their fingers. A child can trace over the letters in the “sand” while practicing the sounds they make, and still get a multisensory experience. For children who may have sensory issues, these photos offer a new alternative.
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Studying affixes is part of building strong morphological understanding of the English language. It is part of building a solid reading foundation.
Latin roots and Greek forms are the building blocks to thousands of words. With these morphology activities, we can teach them to students in a meaningful way. They open the doors to stronger vocabulary and better reading comprehension.
Students who study morphology are taught to use a critical eye when approaching words. Question it. Find out its origin. See what words can be built with it. How can we combine forms to create new words? These are the guiding questions to deepen their understanding.
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Studying affixes is part of building strong morphological understanding of the English language. It is part of building a solid reading foundation.
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