Rainbow Write SOUNDS Template

Did you know that memorizing words is not an effective or efficient way to learn words? There are many research studies that show our brains do not store words visually. Our brains actually store words through a mental process called orthographic mapping. There are several ways to promote this process and one of them is matching sounds to symbols. When we rainbow write words, we are simply copying letters. This task is actually okay if your goal is letter recognition and learning to write/form letters. However, if your goal is to learn words, this is not an effective task. This simple switch to rainbow writing sounds is much more effective! Students have to say the word, count the sounds, and then spell each sound. This is the process that will promote permanent word storage!