Elkonin Boxes for Pc

1. Elkonin boxes are a great tool for beginning and struggling readers to build phonological awareness by segmenting words into sounds.

2. This app breaks goes beyond the basic classroom Elkonin Boxes worksheets by creating multiple levels and 'difficulties' for students to progress through.

3. In Practice Mode, kids will always be presented with the correct number of boxes to tap.

4. They help students practice counting the number of phonemes in a word—though this is not always the same number of letters.

5. Words are divided into three levels, progressing from shortest words and easiest sounds to longest words and blended sounds.

6. Have the child count the number of phonemes in the word, not necessarily the number of letters.

7. For example, wish has three phonemes and will use three boxes.

8. Say it again, slowly, stretching the word out to hear all the sounds.

9. As you say the word a third time, tap one square for each sound you hear.

10. True beginners can choose to have the correct phoneme (sound) spoken aloud with each tap for them to repeat back.

11. As they progress, they can opt to have a musical tone play instead - challenging them to come up with each phoneme sound on their own.

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