Understanding the WIST: A Resource for All Literacy Teachers
The Word Identification and Spelling Test (WIST) is a valuable tool for assessing foundational literacy...
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...
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,...
Should spelling instruction still be taught in school?
A question that teachers sometimes wonder is: should we explicitly teach spelling or are spelling...
Studying Look-Alike Words to Promote Orthographic Mapping
Do you have students who make guesses based on initial letter sounds instead of sounding...
Consonant -le Syllables: The Silent e Connection
Did you know that consonant le syllables have a silent e on the end? Every syllable needs a written vowel, and silent e is…
Tips For Teaching Silent E Words With Soft C And G… With Ninjas!
Silent e words with soft c and g are more logical than they look. If...
Silent e Rules Explained: The Many Jobs of Silent e
Silent e rules can feel confusing at first, especially when students realize that silent e...
