You read a lot about phonemic segmenting. What does this mean?
This means the ability to break down words into their individual phonemes, or sounds. It is the opposite process of phonemic blending, which involves combining sounds to form words. By recognizing the individual sounds in a word, children can match them to the corresponding letters or letter combinations. It is also helpful for decoding unfamiliar words and when encountering a new word. Being able to segment words into individual phonemes allows children to blend those sounds together and pronounce the word accurately.
This is an essential skill to decoding new words. Students should first be able to break apart the word by sound then segment the sounds back together to say the word. These skills can be practiced quickly once you have a word list.
Do students start learning this skill in kindergarten?
Yes... this skill is important for kids to begin learning in kindergarten. It can be taught orally or with simple games.