R-Controlled Vowels and Diphthongs

Once children know short and long vowels, they meet vowels that change when r follows them, and vowel pairs that slide from one sound to another. This course teaches ar, or, er, ir, ur, oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw and both sounds of oo with word lists, games and short reading practice.

What you will learn

• How r changes a vowel’s sound
• The three spellings of the /er/ sound
• oi and oy, ou and ow
• au and aw
• The two sounds of oo
• How to read and spell these patterns

Who this course is for

• First and second graders
• Children who know short and long vowels
• Parents who want simple phonics games

Every lesson includes a short explanation with examples, a practice activity to do together, a tip for grown-ups and a quiz, and your reader earns a certificate when they finish.