Consonants and Vowels

Let's talk about consonants and vowels!

Did you know that consonants and vowels are actually SPEECH sounds that are represented by a letter? This is actually super important for children to know, and could help you when helping your children practice reading at home. 

Consonants are sounds in which air is blocked by a part of the mouth, making the sound stop. Say the sounds for B, D, L, and S. You will notice part of your mouth blocking the air, making the sound stop. 

Vowel sounds are those which are not blocked by part of the mouth.

I put the Y in the middle because it can act as both, and the kids know that, but they have not fully learned the rules for why yet! :)

 

Your children will be learning about the syllable types, and to do that they need to understand the difference between a consonant and a vowel, which we have been focusing on. This is a skill they will absolutely be working on up through 5th grade, so we are working to lay the foundation now!