Instructions for Rapid Repetition:
1. Go through the deck quickly. The child will repeat the coach making the correct sound.
2. Picture Side: Coach holds flashcard deck (random order) with the picture side facing the child. Showing the child the picture side, the Coach says the letter sound, “t.” Child repeats. Coach puts card down in front of child with font side showing to help actual letter and sound go into long-term memory.
3. Letter Side: Repeat for letter side.
Tips:
• This is a fast activity that the child should perceive to be easy. We are looking for correct letter sound identification and letter sound production through simply copying the Coach. This activity is an amazing form of errorless learning, and as we know, perfect practice makes perfect!
• Target letter sounds or letter names. We feel the letter sounds are the most important because sounding out words requires knowing the letter sounds.
Instructions for Rapid Naming:
Eventually, we want to transition from rapid repetition to rapid naming.
Have child try to go through picture side trying to say the sounds without much help. When successful with this activity, graduate to the letter side.
What is the difference between Rapid Repetition & Rapid Naming? (1:50)
