How to Teach Other Things — Vowels

A visual learner cannot rely on memory to recall the sound difference between E and I, or O and U. A visual with a related hand motion is critical. The child will see the symbol and their brain will draw on the image and motion.

Short vowels and their sounds are often difficult for children. For students who are weak on vowel sound discrimination, spelling tests are torture. It follows that reading is hard for them as well.