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27. Celebrate National Schwa Day: What's the Schwa Sound & How to Teach It with Yvette Manns, Author of Phonics Read-Alouds
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What exactly is the schwa sound, and why is it such an important part of the English language? Yvette Manns, author of the Phonics Read-Alouds series and founder of National Schwa Day, joins me to dive deep into everything schwa—what it is, how it functions in words, and why teaching it explicitly is a game-changer for reading and spelling instruction. We also chat about the official National Schwa Day, how teachers can celebrate, and fun, engaging strategies to help students understand this “not-so-lazy” vowel sound!
Key Takeaways:
- What is the Schwa Sound?
- Why Teaching Schwa Matters
- How to Teach Schwa Effectively
- Celebrating National Schwa Day!
Resources Mentioned:
- FREE National Schwa Day Educator Toolkit (FREE 43-page resource!) - Download the toolkit and celebrate National Schwa Day on April 7th!
- National Schwa Day Website: https://nationalschwaday.org/
- The Not-So-Lazy-Schwa Book written by Yvette Manns
- Phonics Read-Alouds Series Website – PhonicsReadAlouds.com
- Phonics Read-Alouds Series on Amazon
- The Viral 44 Phonemes Video featuring Yvette Manns – Watch on YouTube
- Slant System Passages
- From Speech to Print - Dr. Louisa Moats
- See Yvette & I present at the Science of Reading Mini-Con Conference - July 10th, 2025 in Racine, WI!
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- Website: https://www.yvettemanns.com/
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- Email: [email protected]
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