E is the most commonly used letter in English… and in so many words, that little e at the end is completely silent! But here’s the cool part: it’s not silent for the same reason in every word. 👀 The silent e in mouse is doing a totally different job than the silent e in fence! When kids learn the different “jobs” of silent e, their reading and spelling skills take a huge leap forward. If you want to teach it in a clear, kid-friendly way, check out my read-aloud spelling-rule book: Silent E Goes