Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…
Category: Phonics

Should spelling instruction still be taught in school?
A question that teachers sometimes wonder is: should we explicitly teach spelling or are spelling…

How to Align Your Sight Word Instruction with Your Phonics Instruction
Are you new to the science of reading research and looking for ways to help…

The Many Jobs of Silent e- Tips for Phonics Instruction
Silent e has many jobs! If you found this article, I’m guessing you recently discovered…

Syllable Division 101: Part 1
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…

Using Scrambled Sentences to Teach Sentence Writing
Do your students struggle with sentence writing? Do they tend to compose fragments and run-ons,…

The e in consonant -le syllables is a form of silent e!
Did you know that consonant le syllables have a silent e on the end? Every syllable needs a written vowel, and silent e is a hard working letter that’s up for the task!

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 we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words are not real words but they follow common patterns of English spelling. They…

Tips For Teaching Silent E Words With Soft C And G… With Ninjas!
Silent e has many jobs! If you found this article, I’m guessing you recently discovered that…