Teachers know how quickly classroom materials can go from organized to chaotic! One day, everything's neatly packed into bins, and the next, we're digging through a pile of letter tiles to find the right ones for a phonics lesson. If you're tired of losing time to...
When you think of teaching Kindergarten literacy, the word phonics probably pops right into your head. Although phonics is vital, it is only one piece of the Kindergarten reading puzzle. Without focusing on the other areas of reading like comprehension, vocabulary or...
Have you tried using decodable readers in kindergarten? These amazing tools help young learners practice phonics skills in a way that builds confidence and keeps reading simple and fun. They’re especially helpful for struggling readers, making them feel successful and...
This week we will put on our Science of Reading hats, and dig into the importance of phoneme-graphing mapping in early literacy. If these terms are unfamiliar, phoneme-grapheme mapping is a game-changer for helping early readers connect sounds to symbols & this...
Phonics is a big part of helping young readers become strong readers by teaching them how letters and sounds work together. A phonics screener can be a great way to spot any gaps in a child's phonetic understanding, so you know exactly where to focus instruction....
Through our interaction with teachers and students, we have identified a common issue when it comes to teaching phonics...finding engaging instruction materials that are effective and research based. To solve this problem, our team of master teachers, set to work on...
Are you or your students feeling restless or bored of the same old phonics routine, but you fear skills will be lost if you try something new? We've got good news for you! There is a new phonics routine that practices phonics, decoding, fluency and even comprehension!...
Do you use phonics cards to teach spelling patterns? If so, great news! You're aligning with the latest research on effective phonics instruction. SOR-aligned instruction uses phonics cards to help students establish connections between letters and the specific sounds...
By now you have surely heard about the importance of teaching syllables to your young learners. If not, read why right here. However, keeping students engaged in the process of syllable division can be difficult. Teaching syllable breaks is vital to students being...
Do the curriculum provided spelling lists just not meet the needs of your diverse learners? Or do you wish to have more than one week per phonics sound? All of this is possible with our new tool that allows you to create your own spelling lists, customized...
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