Should phonemic awareness tasks include letters? Read on to find out the most effective way…
Category: Literacy Skills
Paws and Spell: the Word Chain Game You’ve Been Waiting for!
Are you a reading teacher who has been looking for a quick but high-impact digital…
Syllable Types Series: Closed Syllables
Research shows that understanding the six syllable types boosts student performance in reading and spelling….
Syllable Division 101: Part 2
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…
Syllable Division 101: Part 1
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…
Top 10 Books for Learning About the Science of Reading
This month, I’m sharing a list of my favorite science of reading books. Around 2012,…
A Tale of Two Conditions – ADHD and Dyslexia
Children with dyslexia and those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often exhibit similar characteristics…
Dysgraphia 101: A Teacher’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting Students
Dysgraphia is defined as “the condition of impaired letter writing by hand” or put more…
Read and Spell Consonant le Words: the Count Back 3 Strategy
Reading and spelling words with consonant le can be a tricky skill to master! Fortunately,…
Vocabulary Instruction: The Missing Piece of Your Literacy Lessons?
Of the five components of reading instruction (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary), vocabulary…

