Are you looking for Valentine’s Day ideas for school to use for a reading or language arts activity? In this post, I rounded up a variety of Valentine’s Day activities, worksheets, and printables that focus on reading skills from kindergarten through fifth grade. These are all great for classroom or homeschool use and most are…
Teaching the 2 sounds of C can be tricky for some readers. While some will naturally understand when to use the soft C versus the hard C sound, others will need to be taught explicitly, so that they understand why C can make two different sounds. In this blog post, I will share some tips…
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?…
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 at the bottom of the post. What is an alphabet chart? An alphabet chart, also called ABC chart or alphabet poster, is a…
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…