Phonics

If you’re looking for a good free ABC chart to use with your students the look no further! Learn exactly how to use alphabet charts and download my free printable ABC chart below. What is an alphabet chart? An alphabet chart, also called ABC chart, is a chart that includes all the letters of the…

Have you ever heard of closed syllable exceptions? I had not heard of them until I started my dyslexia training. Closed syllable exceptions are closed syllables where the vowel makes the long sound instead of the short sound, like in the words bold and find.  In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at…

Many struggling readers lack automaticity, which prevents them from becoming fluent readers with good comprehension. Automaticity is what allows us to do things without consciously thinking about them. And when it comes to reading and spelling, automaticity means being able to read and spell words quickly and accurately without having to stop and think about each…

While it’s easy to hear the difference between the hard G and a soft G sounds, many readers don’t know why G can make two different sounds. It can be tricky to teach students about the different sounds of G. In this blog post, I will share some tips on how to teach your students the…