Whether it’s the beginning of the school year and you need to perform reading assessments, you’re working with a new student one-on-one, or you’re checking progress mid-year, there are a variety of reading assessments you can choose from to inform your instruction. In this post, I’m sharing my top picks for reading assessments that evaluate…
Have you ever wondered how young children become successful readers and writers? Well, it all begins with developing their phonemic awareness skills. One crucial skill to learn is onset and rime. But what exactly is onset and rime? Why are they so important? And how can we help our students learn these skills? In this…
Have you ever stumbled across a passage in a book that you just couldn’t get through? Or had a student who struggled to read fluently? Choral reading may just be the solution you’re looking for! Choral reading is a collaborative reading strategy that involves groups of students reading a passage or text together in unison….
Do you remember the first time you encountered a nonsense word? Perhaps it was in a Dr. Seuss book or during a game of Mad Libs. As an adult, you may wonder why anyone would bother with something so seemingly useless. However, there are important benefits to incorporating nonsense words into your reading instruction. In…
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…