When Reading Is Strong but Spelling Isn’t: A Focus Guide for Steps 1 and 2
If you work with students on closed syllable spelling rules in Wilson Steps 1 and...
How to Craft Reading Intervention Lesson Plans
When it comes to planning reading intervention lesson plans, having a structured program can make...
6 Ways to Incorporate Latin Bases: Help Students Read and Understand Multisyllabic Words
Does the thought of teaching morphology through Latin bases scare you? Are you afraid you...
Syllable Type Series: Closed Syllable Exceptions
This blog post discusses closed syllable exceptions in English, specifically the vowel sounds in words like "find" and "post." It emphasizes the importance of…
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....
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,...
Dyslexia 101: Key Concepts Made Easy
Dyslexia Awareness Month is an annual observance held during the month of October to raise...
Should spelling instruction still be taught in school?
A question that teachers sometimes wonder is: should we explicitly teach spelling or are spelling...
