Reading Mountain Basecamp
Master the sounds within words! Build a strong foundation for reading with fun, interactive phonemic awareness activities.
Why Focus on Sounds?
Before letters make sense, learners need to hear the individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. This skill, called phonemic awareness, is one of the strongest predictors of future reading success.
Basecamp helps develop this crucial auditory skill without the complexity of matching sounds to letters yet, making it perfect for beginners and those needing extra practice.
Learn more about Phonemic AwarenessBasecamp Introduction
Engaging Activities Inside Basecamp
Break Sounds (Segmenting)
Tap out each individual sound in a word (e.g., c-a-t).
Find Sounds (Isolation)
Identify a specific sound within a word (e.g., find /m/ in 'map').
Blend Sounds
Smoothly combine sounds together to form a word (e.g., /sh/ /i/ /p/ → 'ship').
Swap Sounds (Manipulation)
Change sounds in a word to create new words (e.g., 'cat' → 'bat').
Perfect For All Learners
Basecamp is ideal for early learners, students needing extra practice, and anyone struggling with the sound structure of words, including those showing signs of dyslexia.
Ready to Build Reading Skills?
Download the free Reading Mountain Basecamp app today and start the journey!