Reading SOS: Which letter sounds do I teach first?

Reading expert Linda Farrell recommends that you begin with teaching the letter names, and then focus on the letter sounds that are closest to their letter names (such as /v/). And here's a great tip for teaching the trickier letter name-letter sound combinations - use arm motions. In this video, Linda demonstrates motions for /x/ and /y/.
This video is part of our special series, Reading SOS, where parents ask the experts their questions about reading and how to support their kids at home. See the full series here: www.readingroc...