I See, I Spell, I Learn&reg; - Picture Homophones Flashcards Set 1 Flashcards with Fun Picture Cues and Images that help children read, spell and understand homophones. Emerging readers (Ages 3 and above) love these picture cards and master reading faster. First flashcards that actually help children spell homophones along with reading and understanding them. Excellent resource for schools, tutoring & learning centers, daycare centers for children entering or in kindergarten, easy for parents to use at home, great for homeschoolers. A top resource for all English language learners of any age including non-English speakers learning English as a second language. Having a picture cue in the word helps the child read, because the visual cue relates to the meaning of the word. Not only is the picture tied in to the meaning, it is also put into context for comprehension when the parent/tutor reads out the sentence from the back of the card while the child looks at the picture. The most unique feature about these cards is that they actually help the child spell homophones. The cards are simple, uncluttered and fun for the child to look at and use. One of the best features about these cards is their ease of use. A parent can use these cards at home to teach their children. These flashcards give young children everywhere a fun way to learn the difference between homophone pairs. The pictures give children something tangible to hold on to, greatly reducing the time it takes to master spelling and reading of confusing homophones. Picture Homophones are also excellent for children with special needs and can easily be incorporated into any Orton-Gillingham-based program or any Reading &amp; Spelling program by tutors. Hold up the card. Show the picture and say,&#034;This is the word _____.&#034; Read aloud the sentence on the back while thechild looks at the picture. Explain the meaning of the word and discussthe picture and sentence. Create other sentences using the word. Askthe child to make up a sentence with the word. Bring out the matching homophone. Follow thesame steps as above. Explain how both wordshave the same sound, but different spellingsand meanings. Point out the differences in thetwo words. Place both cards side by side soyour child can visually see the differences inthe pictures and spelling. <span class="a-text-bold">Go Fish:</span>Use the homophone pairs to play thegame. (Hide the words carefully!) Make up stories with the pictures and have fun with the cards!