The vowel-consonant-e syllable,, next up in my syllables series, is also known as CVCe, VCe, Magic E, Silent E, Sneaky E, Bossy E, and a few other fun names. In this post, I’ll explain what the vowel-consonant-e syllable is and how to teach it using multisensory methods so your students can read silent e words….
The 6 syllable types are the backbone of decoding longer words. Once students know them, they can look at an unfamiliar word, spot the pattern, and predict what sound the vowel will make instead of guessing. That skill is what separates a reader who stalls on purple from one who splits it and reads it….
Learn what a closed syllable is and how to teach it in this second post of my syllable series. In this series, I share how to teach students the syllable rules and patterns using multisensory methods. If you missed the first post, you can read The 6 Types of Syllables here. There I explain what…
With all the focus right now on antiracism, many people are looking for quality resources that teach about diversity to use with their children. Reading is such a great way to foster inclusivity and teach about important topics like racism. This is a list of resources I recommend for children to teach about diversity. These…
This is a list of resources that are free and easy to use for parents of struggling or emergent readers, as well as resources for students to use in all subjects. Some of these are only free for a while, but they are still great resources to take advantage of since many parents are now…
Simultaneous Oral Spelling, also known as S.O.S., is a multisensory spelling strategy that is really effective for poor spellers and dyslexics. The strategy builds phonological awareness skills, an area that is often a huge deficit in poor spellers and dyslexics. Research has shown that simultaneous oral spelling is a very effective multisensory spelling method for…
I often have clients and parents ask how they can be sure they have found the right reading tutor. There are many reading tutors, dyslexia tutors, and reading specialists to choose from with a variety of qualifications. It really will depend on what the student needs. How to find a reading tutor? First, try calling…
With dyslexia being estimated as occurring in 1 out of 5 students in a typical classroom, you might be looking for some effective dyslexia interventions and programs. Before explaining strategies you can use to help dyslexic students, you should really understand dyslexia. It is a language-based learning disability that will require a multisensory, structured language…
In this post, I share my favorite phonological and phonemic awareness strategies and activities for struggling readers. Phonological awareness is the first step in learning how to read and spell. Phonological awareness refers to the ability to hear and manipulate sounds (can be syllables, onset, rime, or phonemes), while phonemic awareness refers to the ability…