) would have 3 boxes (even though there are 4 letters, 'sh' makes one sound). ( ) would have 4 boxes. Why Are Word Boxes Effective?
Ask the student to say the word and count each sound.
Select a word containing only the letter-sound correspondences students have learned.
It teaches students to segment or break apart the individual sounds in a word.
After placing letters, students blend them back together to read the word.
between phonemes and letters in more detail Find free, printable Word Box templates
Word boxes are more than just a spelling exercise—they are a way to give students the confidence to break down and master any word they encounter. If you'd like to try this out, I can help you: to start with
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