Research shows that understanding the six syllable types boosts student performance in reading and spelling….
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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,…

Not Learning Disabled, But Still Struggling: What Compensators Need
For struggling readers, whether they are identified with a learning disability or not, the process…

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!

Syllable Division 101: Part 2
Have you been wanting to teach syllable division but you’re not sure where to begin?…

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

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

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,…

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…