What are short vowel sounds and why knowing them can increase reading fluency!

a child eating an apple saying the sound of the letter 'a' and showing a wide mouth shape for the short vowel sound.

Short vowel sounds are what I call the superheroes of reading! So what are short vowel sounds? Let me tell you.  They are one of the most important things to teach children as they begin their reading journey. However, before diving into exactly what short vowel sounds are, we first need to understand the importance […]