Word boxes and word sorts are two phonic approaches that help children make connections between sound and print by gaining an awareness of the phonological and orthographic features of words. Word boxes and word sort lessons are engaging because students are asked to manipulate materials and make frequent responses rather than completing paper and pencil workbook exercises. These approaches have been typically used in one-to-one instructional situations. This article provides step-by-step procedures, showing how variations of these approaches can also be used in small-group and whole-class settings.
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