There are a lot of important skills that kids need to learn in order to be successful readers. One of those skills is blending sounds together to form words. And yet, many struggle with blending words well into the middle and high school years. You may have some students that know all their letter sounds…
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…
What are blends and digraphs? And what’s the best way to teach them? These are very common questions I get all the time. Many students really struggle with consonant blends and consonant digraphs, and some teachers are even confused about them In this post, I’m talking all about consonant blends, consonant digraphs, how to teach…
Did you know that the schwa sound is the most common vowel sound in the English language? And despite this, it is a tricky sound to teach, especially when it comes to spelling. In this post, I break down the schwa sound so you can confidently teach your students all about the schwa! What is…
Are you confused about how to divide words into syllables? Or maybe you’re not sure exactly how to teach your students the syllable division rules. It can be tricky, but with a few simple rules, you’ll be able to do it like a pro. In this blog post, we will discuss the most common ways…