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FISHING FOR PHONICS™
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY 6 - SPELLING
2. Use the letter buttons to spell the word in order from
left to right. Each correct letter will appear one at a
time, replacing the blanks on the screen. When the
word is complete and all the blanks are filled, press
the fisherman to stop the timer.
3. A correct answer will elicit a positive response as
well as a reiteration of the correct answer for added
reinforcement.
4. An incorrect answer will elicit an encouraging
response. Your child will be given another chance as
the learning toy repeats the question. After a third
incorrect attempt, the unit will reveal the correct
answer, and a new question will be asked.
How Can You Help?
• After your child has spelled a word correctly on the learning toy, ask him or
her to tell you the meaning of the word. This is a great way to check for
comprehension of the word.
• Have your child write some of the words from Fishing for Phonics™ down on
paper. Your child may wish to use paint, crayons, markers, etc. to show the
words that he or she is now able to spell.
• Your child could practice reading the words that he or she can now spell
from Fishing for Phonics™. Together with your child, say the entire word. For
instance: with the word “egg” say, “E, G, G spells ‘EGG’!”
ACTIVITY 7 - WORD GUESS
This activity challenges your child to guess the word, based on a picture clue
and some of the letters in the word. He or she will need to rely on his or her
vocabulary and phonics skills in order to complete the words.
Learning Benefits for Your Child -
Learning Benefits for Your Child -
Learning Benefits for Your Child -
Learning Benefits for Your Child -
Learning Benefits for Your Child - Word Guess helps to enforce word
comprehension by asking your child to determine words by viewing animations.
It also enhances spelling skills by having your child fill in missing letters to
correctly complete the words.
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ORD GUESS
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