Elementary Phonemic Awareness
Instructor: Yvette Manns, K–3rd Grade Facilitator
What makes this a strong model?
Clear, precise modeling of all 44 phonemes, showing correct mouth placement and articulatory movement so students can hear and imitate accurate speech sounds
Intentional discussion of common errors, highlighting how adding a schwa can distort phoneme production and providing a model for how to avoid it—a critical step for supporting accurate decoding and spelling
Opportunities for teacher practice to build expertise to ensure better preparation, providing a strong foundation for phonemic awareness and phonics
Source: The Rollins Center & Cox Campus