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Phonemic Awareness Cards contain a set of 72 tap/switch/tap cards to help with building phonemic awareness using CVC words. Tap/switch/tap is a multisensory approach to building phonemic awareness.
This phonemic awareness freebie set of LINK-O cards and punch cards help with building phonemic awareness using CVC words. Beginning, medial and final sounds may be practiced while using plastic rings or a hole puncher. Use them in a literacy center or in a small group setting.
This phonemic awareness freebie set of Tap and Switch Cards is a sampler of the complete set. Tap-switch-tap cards help with building phonemic awareness using CVC words. Beginning, medial, and final sounds are included. Use them in a literacy center or small group setting.
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