Full Transcript for S2, E2 | 347 Listen & Learn - Spalding

00:03:09:07 Tina Leach So what do I mean when I say multisensory? Well, that means using multiple senses to take in information. For example, when we hear the sounds, we say the sounds. And last we write the graphic representation of them on paper. The Spaulding method uses 70 phone rounds, which include single letters like A and B, as well as multi-letter phonogram combinations like C-H, s, H, and IG h. 00:03:09:09 - 00:03:38:18 Tina Leach Mastering these phone programs can significantly improve your child's reading fluency and spelling accuracy.  Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Every day, students begin their lesson with a 3 to 5-minute oral phonogram review, also known as OPR. During this portion, the teacher provides students with a visual representation of the phonogram. Students connect the visual representation to the sounds or sounds that are associated with those phonograms, depending on the need for introduction or review. 00:03:38:19 - 00:04:04:03 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Teachers select the phonogram most applicable to the week's needs for those students or the phonogram that the students are struggling most with. Students then move on to written phonogram review or PR. During this portion of instruction, a handwriting focus is selected and modeled before the teachers provide the phonogram sound. Teachers then provide students with the sound and the students have to connect. 00:04:04:03 - 00:04:30:21 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison The visual represents motion by writing the phonogram associated with the sound at the end. Students have an opportunity to reflect not only on their sound correspondence but also on their handwriting based on the focus. After students have practiced identifying and connecting sounds to the visual representation, it's time for them to practice application. Students apply the Phonograms along with the rules and markings into their weekly spelling practice. 00:04:30:23 - 00:04:53:07 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison During this time, students are given opportunities to analyze the words, identify patterns, and make connections between common spelling patterns or common-sounding words.  Tina Leach Now, let's talk about how families can support their children at home with additional Spalding practice. What ideas can you share with us?  Mrs. Elizabeth Allison One of my favorite ways to reinforce student learning at home is to make learning fun. 00:04:53:09 - 00:05:16:23 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Learning doesn't have to be boring. Incorporate the reinforcement of phonograms into games such as matching games, phonogram bingo, or even a phonogram scavenger hunt around the house. Consider putting different phonograms on sticky notes posting them around the house, and having your students try to say the sounds on the phone or grams as they run around the house. 00:05:17:04 - 00:05:41:03 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Turning learning into a game can keep your child engaged and motivated. Another fun way to support your child at home could

be to connect their learning to the real world. Help your child connect Phonograms to real-life examples. When reading together, point out phone or grams within words and have your child practice providing the sound. For example, if you're reading the word chair, you could ask what phonogram you see at the beginning of this word. 00:05:41:05 - 00:06:01:17 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison There are lots of great ideas to continue to incorporate Phonogram review at home.  Tina Leach Another idea would be to create a phonogram chart so you can have you can create your own, or you can purchase a pre-made one you want displayed in a common area, like in the kitchen or the living room where your child can see it daily. 00:06:01:19 - 00:06:27:13 Tina Leach This visual reinforcement helps solidify their understanding. Plus, you can also use stickers or the bingo dobbers as your child masters each phonogram. Another idea I have is to make sure to set aside a few minutes each day to review the phone or grams with your child. Remember, consistency is key. Even 5 to 10 minutes of daily practice can make a tremendous difference. 00:06:27:15 - 00:06:45:17 Tina Leach You can make this a part of your morning routine or your bedtime routine. After you finish reading a story, you can practice your phone or grams, and then also when you're writing in the car on the 347 heading to Costco to do some shopping. You can also practice your phone or grams. Another idea is to use flashcards. 00:06:45:17 - 00:07:08:18 Tina Leach Flashcards are an excellent tool for practice. You can purchase spelling fun, a room, flashcards, or you can make your own. You want to make sure that you only hold up one card at a time, and have your child say all of the sounds for that phonogram. As they become more confident, you can mix them up and try timing them to add an element of fun. 00:07:08:20 - 00:07:28:04 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Those are some great ideas for keeping your child engaged and giving them an opportunity to practice the skills that they're learning at school, and at home as well. But I think it's also important for us to discuss and remember these are opportunities for you to reinforce the skills that they're learning at school. But these skills can be challenging. 00:07:28:04 - 00:07:50:04 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison So it's important to be patient and celebrate the small wins and progress that your child is making. Remember to encourage your child when they are making mistakes. Positive reinforcement goes a long way in building their confidence. You can show your child that learning is a lifelong process. You can do this by demonstrating how you use phonograms in your daily reading, or even by learning alongside them. 00:07:50:10 - 00:08:20:00 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison When they see you engaged and interested, they'll be more likely to follow suit. Show them it's okay to make mistakes. Remember, every child learns at their own pace, so set realistic expectations and avoid putting too much pressure on them. The goal is progress, not perfection. I think it's important to note here that certain phonograms are expected for mastery at different grade levels, so it's important to recognize where they're at in their learning. 00:08:20:01 - 00:08:40:11 Mrs. Elizabeth Allison Stay in touch with your child's teacher to understand what phonogram they're working on in class. Look for this information in your child's classroom newsletter and in student work and assessments that are sent home. This allows you to continue to support your student with where they're at in their learning. Tina Leach  All right. Now we're going to talk about some tools and resources that might be helpful. 00:08:40:13 - 00:09:12:08 Tina Leach If you go to the Spalding Dawg website. And Spalding is spelled S peled I n g just to make sure you're going to the right place. Spalding.org website. They offer guides, flashcards, and other resources for parents that you might find helpful. There's also an app that can be downloaded on your phone or your computer, and the beauty of using that app is it tells you how to say each of the phonogram sounds alongside providing additional practice. 00:09:12:10 - 00:09:37:10 Tina Leach Now helping your child master Spalding Phonogram is a valuable investment in their reading and writing skills. It is about empowering children to become confident readers and writers. Remember. The key, though, is to keep the experience positive and engaging by incorporating daily practice, making learning fun, and supporting your child with patience and encouragement, you can make a significant impact on their literacy journey. 00:09:37:12 - 00:10:00:03 Tina Leach Now stay tuned and keep an eye out for some additional resources to support your children with Spalding Phonogram practice on the parent university page on the musty website. We thank you for tuning in to MSD Parent University. And thank you, Mrs. Allison, for joining us today. If you found this episode helpful, please be sure to subscribe and share it with other parents who might benefit. 00:10:00:05 - 00:10:05:21 Tina Leach Keep encouraging your little readers and we'll see you next time. 00:10:05:23 - 00:10:29:06 Montana Roberts That brings us to the end of today's episode of Inside MUSD. A big thank you to our special guests, Miss Tina Leach and Principal Elizabeth Allison, for sharing their insights and expertise with us today. If you're looking for additional resources to support your child's learning at home, be sure to visit spalding.org. That's s p a l d i n g .o r g. 00:10:29:08 - 00:10:49:14 Montana Roberts You can purchase phonogram cards or download the app for your phone or computer. It's a fantastic tool for practicing phone programs with your child. Complete with audio on how to say each one. Don't forget to check the Perry University page on the MSD website for more resources and information. We'll also be adding new video guides soon on how you can support your child with Spalding at home. 00:10:49:16 - 00:11:13:05 Montana Roberts Lastly, keep an eye on the calendar events for upcoming supporting Spalding at Home classes at your child's school. Attendees will even receive a set of Spalding cards to take home. Thanks for tuning in. We'll see you next time on inside MSD.