Phonics 101: Decoding vs. Encoding 🥳 Hit SAVE! Decoding: Applying phoneme/grapheme relationships to read words. Requires blending! Encoding: Applying phoneme/grapheme relationships to spell words. Requires segmenting! If you want to learn more about phonics and structured literacy, follow @farmerlovesphonics for more tips! I recently updated this resource to include more word building templates and word chain lists! Comment if you need the link. If you have my word building bundle, this resourc

Say “Word Work” 💚💜 Decoding & Encoding: Both work on the essential skills of blending and segmenting, which are required when learning how to read and spell! These mats* are great for moving back and forth between these skills. The sentence helps to connect with meaning. You can also write the definition. 🥳 Do your students need this type of practice? *If you attended Unlocking SOR, you already have this resource! 💕#phonics101 #scienceofreading #learningtoread #learningtospell #decode #encod