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Orton-Gillingham Training: A Guide to the Best Training in 2024

Are you a reading teacher looking to improve your literacy instruction? Perhaps you’ve heard about Orton-Gillingham and its potential benefits for struggling readers. But what exactly is Orton-Gillingham, and how can you become certified or trained in this approach?  In this blog post, we’ll dive into the basics of Orton-Gillingham, explore the differences between certification…

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All About the Alphabetic Principle + FREE SOR Quick Start Guide

The alphabetic principle is an important part of the reading process. According to Reading Rockets, “Children’s reading development is dependent on their understanding of the alphabetic principle”. But what do we mean when we talk about the alphabetic principle? And how can we develop it in beginning and struggling readers? What is the alphabetic principle?…

All About Language Comprehension + Freebies!
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All About Language Comprehension + Freebies!

What do you think of when you hear the word “comprehension”? Many people might think of reading comprehension, which is definitely an important aspect of literacy. But what about language comprehension? This term can encompass a lot – listening comprehension, speaking comprehension, and reading comprehension. In this post, we’ll explore language comprehension and offer some…

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The Best Reading Manipulatives + Freebies!!

Whether you’re new to teaching reading or you’re a seasoned educator, you know that using manipulatives in your reading instruction is important. Reading manipulatives help students of all ages engage with the text, build fluency, and develop comprehension skills. There are a lot of different reading manipulatives out there, so it can be tough to…

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Structured Literacy And How It Compares to Balanced Literacy

When it comes to teaching reading, there are two main approaches: structured literacy and balanced literacy. While both methods have their pros and cons, it can be tough to decide which is the best for your classroom or child. In this blog post, we’ll break down the key differences between these two approaches and share…

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How to Teach Phoneme Segmentation + FREE SOR Guide

Phoneme segmentation is a foundational skill for reading and writing. It’s important to start teaching phoneme segmentation skills early so children can develop this skill before it becomes more difficult to learn. Mastering phoneme segmentation helps readers break apart sounds in a word, blend them together, and read! Here are five activities you can do…

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What is the science of reading? FREE Quick Start Guide!

The science of reading is a body of research from the last 40 years that has led to evidence-based reading instruction and recommendations for teaching reading. This research has shown that reading is not natural and needs to be explicitly taught in a systematic way for many students to become fluent readers. Read on to…