Fun activities, games, and tips to teach phonics to kids, written by teachers and backed by research

Droppin' Knowledge on Foundational Skills: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Exercises Aligned to Science of Reading is an essential companion for anyone teaching kids how to read, showing exactly what works, why it works, and how to do it. Written by Heidi and Adam Martin, two veteran teachers and popular education influencers determined to solve the literacy crisis, this book distills the latest research in the science of phonological and phonemic awareness and makes it accessible to all, regardless of experience or depth of formal training.

In this book, readers will explore:

• Word awareness, syllables, rhyming, onset and rime, phonemic isolation, blending, segmentation, addition, and deletion
• Practical strategies and tips to get kids ready to ensure kids have the foundational literacy skills they need to be successful readers and spellers
• Fun reproducibles and games that can be used as warm-ups and supplementary material to lesson plans

Droppin' Knowledge on Foundational Skills: Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Exercises Aligned to Science of Reading earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of all elementary and middle school teachers, literary coaches, reading specialists and tutors, and parents.

Heidi Martin is trained in LETRS for Early Childhood, IMSE Orton-Gillingham, and Top 10 Tools. She is a National Facilitator for LETRS EC. She has presented at national conferences as well as provided training at the district level. Heidi is the author of P is for Paint, which is the one and only alphabet book with embedded mnemonics and is co-author of the Decodable Adventure Series. Heidi taught first grade for more than ten years and most recently taught grades Kindergarten and 4K. With her husband, she is founder of LitFlix Club, which delivers training and resources aligned to the science of reading to parents and educators in an approachable and understandable way.

Adam Martin is a National LETRS Facilitator certified in Units 1-8 and presents to teachers and districts on a weekly basis. He has his master’s in educational literacy and his reading specialist license. Adam is the co-author and editor of the Decodable Adventure Series. He taught first grade for seven years and has tutored children of all ages.