Phonemic awareness is an important part of reading, and developing this understanding takes constant practice at school and home. Watch as this teacher helps to develop phonemic awareness through word games while carefully monitoring progress. His multilingual kindergartners may not come from English-speaking homes, but they are sure to develop into readers with the careful steps he takes to ensure success.
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