Picture Homophones (TM) Book 1

WHAT ARE HOMOPHONES?

Homo means same. Phone means sound. So these words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

To, too, two. By, bye, buy! Which is witch These words are fun once you know them, but can pose a challenge for a child who is trying to learn how to spell them or how to differentiate in meaning. This is where Picture Homophones(TM) make all the difference!

Stick a picture in there and now the words become clear. And not just for kids, but for many adults too! These homophone picture cards follow the I See, I Spell, I Learn(R) motto - See the picture, get the word!. Using picture cues to help remember the spelling, and also understand the meaning of the word. Each word card has a sentence card below using the word to help understand its context.

So by looking at the picture, you get the word. Once you understand these words correctly in context, reading and spelling homophones can be lots of fun!

If your child struggles with Homophones, try these cards created by a dyslexia tutor. Homophones can be very confusing for children, especially those who struggle with memorization. The picture cues used in these cards have been tested and proven effective, as they allow the child to use right-brain strength to recall a picture in place of a letter. The cards are fun to teach and learn with. They can be used by parents, teachers and tutors. These cards are excellent for emerging readers and children with different learning styles.