WEBVTT 00:00:05.989 --> 00:00:08.119 Hello and thank you for joining us. 00:00:08.329 --> 00:00:11.850 We want to tell you about an important program called Sound 00:00:11.850 --> 00:00:12.710 Sensible. 00:00:13.010 --> 00:00:16.159 Your child's success in school is our greatest priority, 00:00:16.409 --> 00:00:19.569 and we know that reading is the single most important skill they 00:00:19.569 --> 00:00:21.569 will learn. 00:00:22.120 --> 00:00:24.829 If your child is just beginning their reading journey, 00:00:24.959 --> 00:00:27.790 or if they're finding those first steps a little challenging, 00:00:28.040 --> 00:00:31.900 we use Sound sensible to give them a truly solid start. 00:00:32.200 --> 00:00:33.799 Think of it as specialized, 00:00:33.840 --> 00:00:37.200 highly effective small group instruction that ensures they get 00:00:37.200 --> 00:00:40.520 the foundational tools they need to become a confident, 00:00:40.560 --> 00:00:42.560 lifelong reader. 00:00:43.610 --> 00:00:44.340 At its core, 00:00:44.569 --> 00:00:48.409 Sound sensible is a program that teaches reading by focusing on 00:00:48.409 --> 00:00:51.580 the relationship between sounds and letters. 00:00:51.849 --> 00:00:54.990 It's based on the most research backed teaching methods, 00:00:55.009 --> 00:00:59.450 ensuring that we teach children exactly how our language works 00:00:59.450 --> 00:01:01.450 step by step. 00:01:02.830 --> 00:01:07.150 The program focuses on 3 essential skills that must be mastered 00:01:07.150 --> 00:01:09.150 before reading can become easy. 00:01:10.919 --> 00:01:13.230 First, phonological awareness. 00:01:13.480 --> 00:01:17.199 This is all about the sounds in words before your child ever 00:01:17.199 --> 00:01:21.040 sees a letter. We play games to help them hear rhymes, 00:01:21.239 --> 00:01:24.750 break words apart like cats into three sounds, 00:01:24.800 --> 00:01:26.740 and put sounds back together. 00:01:27.040 --> 00:01:31.040 If a child can't hear the sounds, they can't read the letters. 00:01:32.069 --> 00:01:34.870 Second, alphabet knowledge and phonics. 00:01:35.029 --> 00:01:37.530 This is where we connect the sound to the letter. 00:01:37.830 --> 00:01:41.389 We work intensely on a small number of key building blocks, 00:01:41.550 --> 00:01:44.849 the most common consonant sounds and the short A vowel, 00:01:45.110 --> 00:01:49.110 to make sure those connections are absolutely solid. 00:01:50.650 --> 00:01:53.390 This is delivered in a multi-sensory way. 00:01:53.690 --> 00:01:55.809 Kids aren't just looking at the letters, 00:01:55.930 --> 00:01:58.800 they are saying the sounds, hearing the sounds, 00:01:58.889 --> 00:02:01.149 and often tracing or writing them. 00:02:01.449 --> 00:02:05.529 Engaging multiple senses helps the information stick better in 00:02:05.529 --> 00:02:06.899 the brain. 00:02:07.199 --> 00:02:10.740 Sound sensible is important because it prevents gaps. 00:02:10.940 --> 00:02:14.059 Reading can feel like a puzzle to a young student if they 00:02:14.059 --> 00:02:15.899 haven't mastered the basics. 00:02:16.020 --> 00:02:19.339 If they miss the foundational sound to letter connections early 00:02:19.339 --> 00:02:23.339 on, every new word becomes a guessing game. 00:02:24.880 --> 00:02:27.509 By providing this specialized support now, 00:02:27.759 --> 00:02:31.809 we are building a powerful habit, the habit of decoding. 00:02:32.080 --> 00:02:35.440 We are teaching them a reliable system so they never have to 00:02:35.440 --> 00:02:36.029 guess. 00:02:36.320 --> 00:02:39.520 This builds confidence and ensures that when they move on to 00:02:39.520 --> 00:02:40.960 more complicated books, 00:02:41.080 --> 00:02:44.389 their brain is free to focus on understanding the story, 00:02:44.679 --> 00:02:46.600 not just struggling with the words. 00:02:46.720 --> 00:02:49.910 It's an investment in their long-term success. 00:02:50.210 --> 00:02:53.339 You are your child's first and best teacher. 00:02:53.589 --> 00:02:55.729 The support you give at home is vital. 00:02:56.029 --> 00:02:59.750 The best part, it doesn't require textbooks or flashcards. 00:02:59.869 --> 00:03:03.429 It just requires fun and time together. 00:03:03.729 --> 00:03:07.729 Here are 3 simple ways you can reinforce their learning. 00:03:08.389 --> 00:03:09.660 Keep reading aloud. 00:03:09.869 --> 00:03:12.610 This is still the most important thing you can do. 00:03:12.910 --> 00:03:15.850 Continue reading books to your child every day. 00:03:16.149 --> 00:03:17.860 It builds their vocabulary, 00:03:18.149 --> 00:03:20.300 shows them how fluent reading sounds, 00:03:20.550 --> 00:03:24.379 and demonstrates that reading is a source of joy. 00:03:24.679 --> 00:03:26.520 Play rhyme and sound games. 00:03:26.720 --> 00:03:30.559 This directly builds phonological awareness while driving or 00:03:30.559 --> 00:03:34.110 cooking, play simple games. What word rhymes with day, 00:03:34.279 --> 00:03:37.300 or let's clap out the parts in the word banana. 00:03:37.600 --> 00:03:39.600 Make it silly and low pressure. 00:03:40.570 --> 00:03:43.919 Finally, practice letter sounds, not names. 00:03:44.089 --> 00:03:47.330 When you see a letter in the world on a street sign, a box, 00:03:47.369 --> 00:03:50.970 or a magnet, ask your child what sound that letter makes, 00:03:51.130 --> 00:03:55.720 not just its name. For example, look, there's the letter S. 00:03:56.009 --> 00:03:58.009 What sound does S make? 00:03:59.270 --> 00:04:02.309 Focus especially on the sounds they are working on in their 00:04:02.309 --> 00:04:03.910 group. 00:04:04.210 --> 00:04:07.889 Remember, keep it positive. 5 minutes of playful, 00:04:08.179 --> 00:04:11.970 supportive practice is worth more than a stressed out half hour 00:04:11.970 --> 00:04:13.789 lesson. 00:04:14.089 --> 00:04:17.450 We are so proud of the hard work your child is doing and sound 00:04:17.450 --> 00:04:21.609 sensible. We're here to partner with you every step of the way. 00:04:21.890 --> 00:04:25.850 If you have any questions about the specific sounds or concepts 00:04:25.850 --> 00:04:27.519 your child is learning this week, 00:04:27.769 --> 00:04:30.990 please reach out to our parent coordinator, Daisy Garcia. 00:04:31.290 --> 00:04:34.519 Our instructional lead for grades K to 2, Jen King, 00:04:34.809 --> 00:04:36.749 or your child's classroom teacher. 00:04:37.049 --> 00:04:40.100 Thank you for watching this video of how our intervention sound 00:04:40.100 --> 00:04:42.100 sensible works.