Free Phoneme Segmentation Parent Note – Home to School Connection for Early Reading and Spelling Success

This free Phoneme Segmentation Parent Note builds a strong connection between home and school by guiding families in supporting an essential early literacy skill. Phoneme segmentation means breaking words apart into their individual sounds — for example, bat → /b/, /a/, /t/. Mastering this skill is critical for both reading and spelling success.

The note explains phoneme segmentation in family-friendly language and provides a simple, four-step routine for practice. Parents can use sample words organized by sound count — from 3-sound words like dog, pig, sun, and map to 4-sound words like stop, clap, frog, and mask, and even 5-sound words like spend, blend, print, and twist.

This resource makes it easy for families to engage with the Science of Reading at home, reinforcing what students learn in small groups and classroom phonics lessons.

• Includes 20 printable practice pages with sample words

• Explains phoneme segmentation in clear parent-friendly terms

• Targets tricky decoding and spelling through sound-by-sound routines

• Strengthens Science of Reading-aligned instruction at home

• Perfect for small-group reinforcement, centers, or family practice

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