Stuck in the Mud is a phonics picture book story showing 6 different ways that the Short U sound can be spelled. The Short U sound letters are printed in green, making it easy it see how sounds in words are spelled in many ways. No more confusion when 'sounding out' words! Includes 114 Short U spelling words plus spelling and theme activities, word family lists, tricky words, reading comprehension, homophones, grapheme chart and a coloring page. In this story Doug and his brother are building a cubby by the creek when suddenly there is a storm and the clouds block the sun. Find out what happens and learn to spell the Short U sound in words. More About Clever SpellerBreathe life into spelling with Clever Speller, a unique story based approach that makes learning to spell easy and fun. Ten beautifully illustrated phonics picture books are full of words that highlight the many different ways a focus sound can be spelled, making the journey from hearing sounds in words, to knowing all the ways to spell them, clear and easy to understand. Clever Speller is different. No other spelling resource features full length picture books with all the ways to spell a focus sound in the same story. Whole language and phonics work together, with the magic of technology, to present a perfect mix of old and new that will gain, and keep, student’s attention. For many students spelling is confusing and boring. Despite the best of intentions and concentrated efforts, too many students are at risk of becoming disengaged with spelling. Yes, English is a crazy language to learn to spell, but it’s not rocket science and it doesn’t have to be boring. There is a better way to learn to spell than with endless lists and dry, boring worksheets. Clever Speller cleverly uses the rigor of phonics, in the context of whole language, to make sense of crazy English spelling and bring it to life. Traditional picture book style stories showing all the ways to spell a focus sound enable a seamless progression from phonemic awareness to phonics knowledge. Colourful characters and interesting adventures engage and enthrall students so that learning to spell, and read, is an enjoyable experience for all. Simply:1: Hear sounds in words.2: Learn all the ways to spell them and…Be Spellbound! Benefits:Develop phonemic awarenessProvide context for phonics to make senseProvide rigor for whole language to be effectiveEasily learn grapheme phoneme correspondenceEnhance retention and recallSave time with planningCater for different learning stylesDifferentiate for learning variabilityComplement any spelling methodologyBridge the gap between leveled readers and authentic textsEngage students with connected and meaningful activitiesIntegrate reading and spelling lessonsFeatures10 decodable sound phonics picture books1 book for each short and long vowel sound73 ways to spell 10 long and short vowel soundsOver 1000 focus sound spelling wordsGraphemes printed in different color for easy decodingGrapheme charts and word family listsSpelling and integrated cross curricular activitiesLiteral and inferential reading comprehensionHomophones, homonyms and homographsHigh frequency/sight words grouped by focus soundsiPad app and teaching videosPrintable activities and resourcesInformative website | Stuck in the Mud by Karen L Sandelin, Paperback | Indigo Chapters