@the.literacy.lab5: Ever notice that the 'a' in "wash" doesn’t sound like the 'a' in "cat"? That's because the letter 'w' can actually change the vowel sound that follows it! 🤯 In many words, when 'a' comes after 'w', it makes the /aw/ sound instead of its usual short-a sound. Think about words like "water," "wash," and "watch." Have students say each word and listen closely to the vowel sound. Then, highlight the 'wa' so they can connect what they hear to what they see. 👂➡️👀 While this pattern doesn’t work in every single word and pronunciation can vary by accent, it’s a really helpful pattern to teach explicitly. We want students to understand *why* a word sounds different—not just memorize it! #Phonics #ReadingTips #TeachingReading #fypシ #Literacy

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