Fundamental videos

Learn more about how word investigation walls inspire students to think deeply about spelling and vocabulary.

Discover why teaching students about the schwa is essential for their reading and spelling success! This video dives into the role of the schwa – the most frequent vowel sound in English – and explains why it often sounds different from how it's spelled. Perfect for teachers seeking effective ways to address this essential element of English pronunciation and spelling!

Understanding the position of a grapheme within a word is crucial for students, as it simplifies the spelling process by helping them narrow down their options.

Discover how to use a matrix in this comprehensive video tutorial.

Discover the “spell on your arm” technique with our straightforward method, showcased here using the word “rereading.” This strategy enhances spelling skills in an engaging and interactive manner.

Learn effective language to use when spelling out word sums.

In this video, students learn how to spell out words in the “Interesting Words” section, focusing on identifying and understanding unexpected graphemes. This instructional approach encourages curiosity and analytical thinking, helping students recognize the complexity and richness of English orthography. Perfect for building strong spelling foundations!

Be mindful with Task 5, as it may cause anxiety in certain students.

Learn about the many jobs of marker e (often referred to as silent e) including: marking the preceding vowel as “long” (i.e., ape) ; preventing u and v from ending complete English words (i.e., true, have) ; marking the preceding g and c as “soft” (i.e., stage, voice); signalling suffix cancelling (i.e., mouse) ; and ensuring lexical (content) words have a minimum of three letters (i.e., owe).