Vowels are to words what bones are to our bodies. They are the foundation for reading success. Phonemic awareness is the ability to identify and manipulate sounds. Vowel sounds are important for accurate reading and accurate spelling, but they are also tricky because they sound very similar to each other. For many students, the ability … Continue reading The Importance of Teaching Short and Long Vowel Sounds- Why Vowels are The Most Important Letters in the Alphabet