Teaching “Sight Words” the Science of Reading Way
Does your reading program require you to teach “sight words,” “heart words,” “trick words,” “red...
The Role of Phonological Awareness and Rapid Naming in the Development of Early Reading Skills
Phonological awareness and rapid naming are two skills that are often weak in struggling readers,...
Orthographic Mapping: How Compensating Readers Fall Through the Cracks
Compensating readers are a specific type of struggling reader you may not hear about often....
Should we teach and assess with nonsense words?
Nonsense words aren’t part of anyone’s daily vocabulary, yet they follow the same spelling patterns...
How to Align Your High Frequency Word Instruction with Your Phonics Instruction
Are you new to the science of reading research and looking for ways to help...
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...
